IT Procurement Analyst

S R INTERNATIONAL INC•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Arizona, Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES), DTS is seeking an experienced IT Software Procurement Analyst 2 specializing in Software and SaaS Management to oversee its growing software portfolio. The analyst will manage end-to-end software procurement, contract renewals, license optimization, and vendor negotiations, working closely with IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security teams to support cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and smooth SaaS operations. The role involves evaluating IT vendors, products, and services; conducting procurement research and cost assessments; negotiating contracts; and recommending suppliers based on business requirements. Procurement activities may involve software, SaaS, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, IT implementation, advisory services, and managed services. The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, with onsite training for 3–4 weeks followed by four remote days per week. It is a one-year contract-to-hire position.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in IT software procurement.
Experience specializing in Software and SaaS procurement and management.
Hands-on experience with end-to-end software acquisitions.
Experience managing software contract renewals and vendor negotiations.
Knowledge of software license optimization and lifecycle management.
Experience evaluating IT vendors, contracts, products, and services.
Ability to conduct procurement research, cost assessments, and supplier evaluations.
Experience collaborating with IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security teams.
Understanding of procurement compliance, risk mitigation, and SaaS operations.

Nice To Haves

Software and SaaS lifecycle management.
Contract management and renewals.
Software vendor negotiations.
License optimization.
Vendor evaluation and cost analysis.
IT procurement compliance.
SaaS operations and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end IT software and SaaS procurement activities.
Oversee software acquisitions, contract renewals, and license optimization initiatives.
Negotiate software contracts and vendor agreements to achieve cost efficiency.
Evaluate IT vendors and procurement proposals.
Prepare and evaluate Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs).
Research IT products and services and recommend suitable suppliers.
Support business units in evaluating IT goods and services.
Conduct vendor analysis, cost assessments, and procurement research.
Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security teams to ensure compliance.
Support procurement activities involving software, SaaS, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, IT implementation, advisory services, and managed services.
Ensure software procurement activities align with state procurement rules and regulations.
Identify opportunities for license optimization, cost savings, and risk mitigation.