Procurement Analyst

*Job Summary* The Procurement Analyst ensures that *IT products and services are procured in the best interest of the State*. This position focuses on the procurement of *IT software, SaaS, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, IT implementation, advisory, and managed services*. The role is highly project-based and requires strong *research, vendor evaluation, negotiation, contract management, and analytical skills*. The successful candidate will specialize in *Software & SaaS Management*, overseeing software acquisitions, contract renewals, license optimization, and software vendor negotiations. The position will collaborate closely with *IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security (InfoSec)* teams to ensure cost-efficiency, compliance, and effective SaaS operations. *Key Responsibilities* * Manage *end-to-end IT software acquisitions* * Support procurement of *Software and SaaS solutions* * Manage software *contract renewals* and existing agreements * Perform *software license optimization* and help ensure efficient utilization * Negotiate with software and technology vendors * Evaluate IT vendors, products, and services * Conduct and support *RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs* * Research available products and services and evaluate vendor solutions * Analyze procurement options and provide *supplier selection recommendations* * Support business areas in evaluating IT goods and services * Assist with vendor and contract negotiations * Work closely with *IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec* * Support procurement of software, SaaS, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and IT services * Analyze financial and business considerations associated with IT procurements * Ensure procurement activities align with applicable *statewide procurement rules and regulations* * Apply financial principles and procurement knowledge when evaluating products and services * Manage assigned procurement projects independently under general supervision * Provide recommendations based on research, analysis, and evaluation *Required Qualifications & Skills* * Minimum *3 years of experience in IT Software Procurement* * Strong experience with *Software & SaaS Management* * Experience with *end-to-end software acquisitions* * Experience managing *software contract renewals* * Experience with *software vendor negotiations* * Experience with *software license optimization* * Strong IT vendor evaluation and supplier selection experience * Experience with *RFP, RFQ, and RFI* processes * Strong research, analytical, and negotiation skills * Understanding of IT products and services * Ability to collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec teams * Knowledge of procurement rules, regulations, and financial principles *Preferred Experience* * Software Asset Management (*SAM*) * SaaS procurement and subscription management * Enterprise software licensing * IT sourcing and strategic sourcing * IT contract management * Cloud infrastructure procurement * IT vendor management * Software license management and compliance * Experience supporting large software portfolios * Government/public-sector procurement experience Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour Experience: * IT Software Procurement: 3 years (Required) * Software & SaaS Management: 3 years (Required) Location: * Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85007