IT Software Procurement Analyst - Hybrid
About The Position
Responsible for procuring IT-related goods and services, with a focus on software and SaaS. The role specializes in end-to-end software acquisitions, contract renewals, license optimization, and software vendor negotiations. It also manages procurement activities across IT products and services, including software, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and managed services. The analyst evaluates IT vendors and contracts, including RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs, and recommends supplier selections based on research and evaluation. The position supports business areas with goods and services evaluations and negotiation guidance, collaborating with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to promote cost-efficiency, compliance, and effective SaaS operations. Working independently under general supervision, the analyst handles project-based procurement assignments of moderate difficulty. Procurement actions must serve the best interests of the state and comply with statewide procurement regulations. The role is hybrid, with initial onsite training followed by primarily remote work, and is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The position is contract-to-hire; relocation and sponsorship are not provided.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of IT software procurement experience.
- Knowledge of IT products and services, procurement rules, and financial principles.
Responsibilities
- Procure IT-related goods and services, focusing 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.
- Recommend supplier selections based on research and evaluation.
- Support business areas in evaluating goods and services and provide negotiation guidance.
- Manage procurement 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 project-based procurement assignments of moderate difficulty under general supervision.
- Ensure procurement actions are in the best interest of the state and comply with statewide procurement regulations.
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