Procurement Analyst 2
About The Position
The Procurement Analyst ensures that products and services are procured in the best interest of the state. At an agency-wide level and under general supervision, this position handles financial and procurement functions for IT products and services, including software, Software as a Service (SaaS), hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, IT implementation, advisory and managed services, and emerging technologies. The role evaluates IT vendors and contracts through Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs). It is project-based and involves researching and evaluating services, negotiating, recommending supplier selections, and supporting business areas in their evaluations and negotiations. The position applies broad theoretical knowledge gained through advanced education, knowledge of IT products and services, statewide procurement rules and regulations, and financial principles. It works independently with general supervision and handles procurements that are difficult but not typically complex. The position may influence others in its job area by explaining facts, policies, and practices. The posting also describes a senior IT Procurement Analyst specializing in Software and SaaS Management. This work involves overseeing a growing software portfolio, leading end-to-end software acquisitions and contract renewals, optimizing licenses, and negotiating with software vendors. The analyst collaborates with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to support cost-efficiency, compliance, and SaaS operations.
Requirements
- Advanced education and broad theoretical job knowledge.
- Knowledge of IT products and services.
- Knowledge of statewide procurement rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of financial principles.
- Research, negotiation, and service-evaluation skills.
- Ability to make recommendations based on research.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision.
Responsibilities
- Procure IT products and services in the best interest of the state.
- Obtain IT-related goods and services required by the agency.
- Evaluate IT vendors and contracts, including through RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
- Research, negotiate, and evaluate services for assigned projects, and recommend actions based on research.
- Recommend supplier selections based on research.
- Support business areas in evaluating goods and services and in negotiations.
- Manage financial and procurement functions for IT products and services at the agency-wide level.
- Lead end-to-end software acquisitions and contract renewals.
- Optimize software licenses and negotiate with software vendors.
- Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to support cost-efficiency, compliance, and SaaS operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
