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The successful candidate will specialize in *Software & SaaS Management*, overseeing software acquisitions, contract renewals, license optimization, and software vendor negotiations.\n\nThe position will collaborate closely with *IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security (InfoSec)* teams to ensure cost-efficiency, compliance, and effective SaaS operations.\n\n*Key Responsibilities*\n\n* Manage *end-to-end IT software acquisitions*\n* Support procurement of *Software and SaaS solutions*\n* Manage software *contract renewals* and existing agreements\n* Perform *software license optimization* and help ensure efficient utilization\n* Negotiate with software and technology vendors\n* Evaluate IT vendors, products, and services\n* Conduct and support *RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs*\n* Research available products and services and evaluate vendor solutions\n* Analyze procurement options and provide *supplier selection recommendations*\n* Support business areas in evaluating IT goods and services\n* Assist with vendor and contract negotiations\n* Work closely with *IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec*\n* Support procurement of software, SaaS, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and IT services\n* Analyze financial and business considerations associated with IT procurements\n* Ensure procurement activities align with applicable *statewide procurement rules and regulations*\n* Apply financial principles and procurement knowledge when evaluating products and services\n* Manage assigned procurement projects independently under general supervision\n* Provide recommendations based on research, analysis, and evaluation\n\n*Required Qualifications & Skills*\n\n* Minimum *3 years of experience in IT Software Procurement*\n* Strong experience with *Software & SaaS Management*\n* Experience with *end-to-end software acquisitions*\n* Experience managing *software contract renewals*\n* Experience with *software vendor negotiations*\n* Experience with *software license optimization*\n* Strong IT vendor evaluation and supplier selection experience\n* Experience with *RFP, RFQ, and RFI* processes\n* Strong research, analytical, and negotiation skills\n* Understanding of IT products and services\n* Ability to collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec teams\n* Knowledge of procurement rules, regulations, and financial principles\n\n*Preferred Experience*\n\n* Software Asset Management (*SAM*)\n* SaaS procurement and subscription management\n* Enterprise software licensing\n* IT sourcing and strategic sourcing\n* IT contract management\n* Cloud infrastructure procurement\n* IT vendor management\n* Software license management and compliance\n* Experience supporting large software portfolios\n* Government/public-sector procurement experience\n\nPay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour\n\nExperience:\n* IT Software Procurement: 3 years (Required)\n* Software & SaaS Management: 3 years (Required)\n\nLocation:\n* Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Required)\n\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85007","company":"Infomatics Software Solutions","rawCompany":"infomatics software solutions","city":"Phoenix","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T16:40:28.776Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"43-3061.00","title":"Procurement Clerks","slug":"procurement-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Procurement Analyst","description":"*Job Summary*\n\nThe Procurement Analyst ensures that *IT products and services are procured in the best interest of the State*. 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