IT Procurement Analyst

S R International•Phoenix, AZ

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

SR International INC. is seeking an IT Procurement Analyst for the Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) – DTS in Phoenix, Arizona. The position is described as a Senior IT Software Procurement Analyst role for a local candidate, with a hybrid work arrangement and flexible work-from-home options. The assignment duration is one year, with work hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours per week), at 1400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007. The posting lists a closing date of October 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The analyst will lead end-to-end IT software and SaaS sourcing, manage software renewals, negotiate contracts and commercial terms, and optimize licensing costs. The role works with IT, Legal, Finance, Security, and Privacy teams and manages a portfolio of approximately 40–50 IT and SaaS vendors. It also involves analyzing software usage and licensing, coordinating vendor and security risk reviews, and using data analytics and AI-assisted tools for contract reviews, pricing analysis, and reporting. SR International describes itself as an IT consulting and solutions provider with offices in the United States and India and 16 years of industry experience. Its areas of expertise include cloud computing, mobility, web technologies, ERP, and CRM.

Requirements

At least 6 years of hands-on experience in IT software/SaaS procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor commercial management.
Experience leading software evaluations, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and commercial negotiations.
Knowledge of enterprise software licensing models and SaaS/cloud pricing structures.
Strong financial analysis skills, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Return on Investment (ROI), usage metrics, and cost optimization.
Experience collaborating with IT, Legal, Finance, Security, and Privacy teams.
Ability to manage vendor relationships, software renewals, and licensing optimization.
Local candidates only.

Nice To Haves

Public- or private-sector commercial sourcing and vendor management experience.
Experience with software asset management, SaaS operations, supplier governance, and vendor risk assessments.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end IT sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, service-level agreements (SLAs), and renewal terms.
Manage a portfolio of approximately 40–50 IT and SaaS vendors.
Analyze software usage, licensing tiers, and renewals to reduce costs and eliminate duplication.
Coordinate security reviews, SOC 2 assessments, privacy reviews, and vendor risk evaluations.
Use data analytics and AI-assisted tools for contract reviews, pricing analysis, and reporting.
Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, Security, and Privacy teams.