IT Software Procurement Analyst - Hybrid
About The Position
The IT Software Procurement Analyst is responsible for procuring IT-related goods and services, with a focus on software and SaaS. The role covers end-to-end software acquisitions, contract renewals, license optimization, software vendor negotiations, and evaluation of IT vendors and contracts, including RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs. The analyst researches and evaluates suppliers, recommends selections, and supports business areas with goods and services evaluations and negotiation guidance. The position manages procurement activities across software, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and managed services. It collaborates with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to promote cost-efficiency, compliance, and effective SaaS operations. Applying knowledge of IT products and services, procurement rules, and financial principles, the analyst works independently under general supervision on moderately difficult, project-based procurement assignments. Procurement actions must serve the state's best interests and comply with statewide procurement regulations. The position is hybrid in Phoenix, Arizona, with initial onsite training followed by primarily remote work. It is contract-to-hire, offers $34.00 per hour, and does not provide relocation or sponsorship.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of IT software procurement experience.
Responsibilities
- Procure IT-related goods and services, with a focus on software and SaaS.
- Manage end-to-end software acquisitions, contract renewals, license optimization, and software vendor negotiations.
- Evaluate IT vendors and contracts, including RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
- Research and evaluate suppliers and recommend supplier selections.
- Support business areas in evaluating goods and services and provide negotiation guidance.
- Manage procurement functions for software, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and managed services.
- Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to support cost-efficiency, compliance, and effective SaaS operations.
- Apply knowledge of IT products and services, procurement rules, and financial principles to procurement activities.
- Handle moderately difficult, project-based procurement assignments independently under general supervision.
- Ensure procurement actions are in the state's best interest and comply with statewide procurement regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
