About the Company:
Alysian is a high-performing, boutique advisory firm specializing in delivering tailored strategic and technological solutions for leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies. With decades of combined cross-sector expertise, Alysian excels in bridging commercial vision to reality with technology execution — enabling rapid value creation at enterprise scale. We operate with a uniquely agile delivery model, combining deep domain expertise in digital strategy, transformation, and technology innovation. Our entrepreneurial culture and speed-to-impact approach have earned us repeated impact recognition from leading PE firms. At Alysian, we build longterm partnerships grounded in trust, performance, and a relentless drive for client success.
Core values:
* Data Driven – Strategic advisory based on a depth of relevant data.
* Speed & Precision – Agile delivery with tangible results.
* Impact-Driven – Measurable outcomes aligned to strategy.
* Expertise & Trusted Advisor – Deep domain knowledge with integrity.
* Entrepreneurial – Proactive problem-solving and ownership mentality.
Overview of the role:
Alysian is hiring a Senior Commercial Specialist (Enterprise Software) to lead contract negotiation, vendor sourcing, and software cost optimisation across client engagements and Private Equity portfolio companies.
This role sits at the intersection of technology procurement, enterprise software licensing, and commercial strategy, with a strong focus on building data-driven, repeatable capabilities. Beyond delivery, you will help develop benchmark datasets, negotiation playbooks, and digital tools that transform how organisations manage software spend and vendor relationships.
You will work closely with CIOs, CFOs, procurement teams, and PE operating partners to drive measurable value, typically delivering 20–30% cost savings, improved contract structures, and reduced vendor risk.
Responsibilities:
Contract Negotiation & Commercial Optimisation
* Lead negotiations and renewals with major vendors (Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday, Adobe, etc.)
* Analyse contracts and spend to identify inefficiencies and savings opportunities
* Structure negotiation strategies and optimise pricing and licensing models
* Manage renewals, true-ups, and contract risk
Vendor Sourcing & Supplier Management
* Manage end-to-end sourcing across software vendors, cloud providers, and system integrators
* Support major transformation programs (e.g., ERP implementations) from a commercial standpoint
* Evaluate supplier performance and use insights to strengthen negotiations
Software Licence Optimisation
* Drive licence rationalisation, usage analysis, and contract restructuring
* Develop repeatable methodologies for SaaS cost optimisation
* Deliver measurable savings and improved commercial outcomes
Benchmarking & Commercial Intelligence
* Build pricing benchmarks and SKU-level intelligence across key vendors
* Develop negotiation playbooks and commercial frameworks
* Provide data-driven insights to support client decision-making
Productisation & Digital Capability
* Translate insights into scalable tools, dashboards, and analytics (e.g., Zoho)
* Contribute to the development of Alysian’s technology value creation platform
* Enable AI-driven procurement and negotiation intelligence
Requirements:
Experience
* 10–20 years in enterprise software contracts, sourcing, licensing, or commercial strategy
* Background in procurement, software asset management, vendor strategy, or consulting (e.g., Big4, Accenture, advisory firms)
* Strong experience negotiating with major enterprise software vendors
Skills
* Deep understanding of software licensing models and pricing structures
* Strong contract negotiation and commercial strategy capability
* Experience in vendor sourcing and supplier management
* Ability to build benchmarks, insights, and scalable frameworks
Profile
* Highly commercial and negotiation-driven
* Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented
* Curious about vendor pricing strategies and market dynamics
* Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in building new capabilities
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
Benefits
Why Join Alysian Consulting?
Our vision is to become the leading independent boutique tech advisory firm, transforming value creation in private equity through technology and data. We partner with top-tier PE firms (mega-funds in Europe & the US) to drive sustainable growth for portfolio companies and communities.
At Alysian, you’ll work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and investment—where every project has a measurable impact on business performance. We partner with top-tier private equity firms, giving you access to high-profile transformations, boardroom conversations, and some of the most exciting portfolio companies in the market.
We offer:
Frontline PE exposure, from day one
* Client-facing work with US/EU Mega and Large Cap deal teams and PortCo CXOs; you lead modules that move EBITDA, not just make slides.
Outcome ownership in small strike teams
* Leadership access, clear mandates, and the autonomy to design and ship cost-out / value-creation plays in weeks.
Remote-first with limited travel
* Work from anywhere in the UK with sustainable US/EU overlap; optional office use; travel about 2–3 weeks/year.
Builder’s seat in a scaling CoE
* Join the founding wave—shape operating models, codify playbooks, and help build the platform the firm scales on.
Meritocracy with real velocity
* Progress based on outcomes; accelerated responsibility and pod leadership for top performers.
Join Alysian Consulting to build value beyond the deal. Help our clients leverage technology to reimagine businesses, transform operations, and unlock sustainable growth across industries, continents.