IT software Procurement Analyst 2

S R INTERNATIONAL INC•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a contract-to-hire role for an IT Software Procurement Analyst 2 with a focus on IT Strategy, Software & SaaS. The primary responsibility is to ensure IT products and services are procured in the best interest of the state, supporting agency-wide technology needs. This role involves leading procurement activities for a wide range of IT goods and services, including Software, SaaS, Hardware, Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Advisory Services, Managed Services, and emerging technologies. The analyst will evaluate IT vendors and contracts through various competitive solicitation methods, conduct research, vendor analysis, cost assessments, and service evaluations to provide informed supplier recommendations. They will also support business units by assessing goods and services, offering negotiation support, and procurement guidance. The role requires managing financial and procurement functions related to IT acquisitions under general supervision, with the ability to operate independently on difficult procurements. A strong understanding of IT products, statewide procurement rules, financial principles, and contract structures is essential for procuring new and existing IT solutions. The analyst will also influence stakeholders by explaining procurement policies, requirements, and best practices.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of Experience IT software Procurement
Must be eligible to convert to an FTE.
Must be a current Arizona resident.
Not for visa holders.

Responsibilities

Oversee the agency’s software and SaaS portfolio, ensuring cost-efficiency, compliance, and optimized license utilization.
Lead end-to-end software acquisitions, renewals, license optimization initiatives, and vendor negotiations.
Collaborate closely with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to ensure alignment with security, financial, and operational requirements.
Manage software vendor relationships, contract terms, renewals, and performance expectations.
Ensure seamless SaaS operations through proactive contract management, lifecycle oversight, and risk mitigation.
Lead procurement activities for IT goods and services, including Software, SaaS, Hardware (desktop and data center), Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Advisory Services, Managed Services, and emerging technologies.
Evaluate IT vendors and contracts through RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, and other competitive solicitation methods.
Conduct project-based research, vendor analysis, cost assessments, and service evaluations to develop informed supplier recommendations.
Support business units in assessing goods and services, providing negotiation support and procurement guidance.
Manage financial and procurement functions related to IT acquisitions under general supervision, operating independently on difficult (but not typically complex) procurements.
Apply advanced knowledge of IT products, statewide procurement rules, financial principles, and contract structures to procure new and existing IT solutions.
Influence stakeholders by explaining procurement policies, requirements, and best practices.