Senior IT software Procurement Analyst

S R INTERNATIONAL INC•Phoenix, AZ

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior IT Software Procurement Analyst specializing in Software, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and IT Services Sourcing. In this role, you will lead commercial transactions, contract negotiations, software license renewals, and supplier governance across a dedicated portfolio of 40–50 key IT vendors. This position serves as a commercial lead and data-driven analytical expert. You will collaborate closely with internal IT stakeholders, Security, Legal, and Finance teams, leveraging usage metrics and technical input to right-size agreements and eliminate waste. The ideal candidate possesses practical job knowledge in IT sourcing and software evaluation without requiring specialized state procurement backgrounds or formal certifications.

Requirements

Minimum of 6+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in IT software/SaaS procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor commercial management.
Demonstrated track record leading software evaluations, competitive solicitations (RFP/RFQ), and complex commercial contract negotiations.
Strong practical knowledge of enterprise software licensing models (e.g., per-user, capacity, consumption-based, and tier-based SaaS/cloud pricing).
Advanced proficiency in data-driven financial analysis (TCO/ROI analysis) and modern productivity/AI tools to analyze vendor usage metrics and drive cost optimization.
Proven ability to build strong cross-functional alignment across IT, Legal, Finance, and Security partners.
Must be eligible to convert to an FTE with State.
Local State Residents only.

Nice To Haves

Experience bringing commercial and vendor management best practices from either the private or public sector.
Professional procurement certifications and pre-existing knowledge of statewide procurement regulations are not required.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end IT procurement initiatives including RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs for software, SaaS, telecommunications, and IT advisory/managed services. Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, pricing structures, and renewal caps.
Maintain commercial oversight and manage day-to-day vendor relationships for a portfolio of 40–50 IT and SaaS vendors. Set clear vendor management expectations while partnering with IT for technical operational management.
Proactively manage the 30/60/90-day software renewal pipeline. Analyze usage data, licensing tiers, and seat utilization—utilizing technical input from IT teams—to optimize software agreements and eliminate duplicate capabilities prior to renewal.
Coordinate with Information Security, Legal, and Privacy teams to route software evaluations, SOC 2 reviews, and vendor risk assessments through approval workflows.
Utilize data analytics and modern AI-assisted tools to streamline contract reviews, analyze pricing models, evaluate software functionality, and improve pipeline reporting.