Job Title: IT Software Procurement Analyst – Software & SaaS
Job Code: AZ 14205
Client: Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) – DTS
Location: Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (Hybrid)
Duration: 1 Year – Contract to Hire
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: On-site training for 3–4 weeks, followed by 4 days per week remote
Position Overview
The Arizona Department of Economic Security is seeking an IT Procurement Analyst specializing in Software and SaaS Management to manage software acquisitions, contract renewals, license optimization, and vendor negotiations. The role involves evaluating IT vendors, conducting procurement research, supporting contract negotiations, and ensuring cost efficiency and compliance while collaborating with IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security teams.
Required Skills
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IT software procurement.
- Experience with Software and SaaS procurement and management.
- Knowledge of end-to-end software acquisitions, contract renewals, and license optimization.
- Experience with vendor negotiations, vendor analysis, and cost assessments.
- Experience preparing and evaluating RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
- Understanding of IT products and services, including software, SaaS, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and IT services.
- Ability to research suppliers, evaluate proposals, and recommend vendor selections.
- Strong collaboration skills with IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end software procurement and SaaS operations.
- Evaluate IT vendors, products, services, and contracts.
- Prepare and review RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
- Conduct research, cost assessments, and vendor comparisons.
- Support commercial negotiations and supplier selection recommendations.
- Manage software renewals, licensing, and optimization initiatives.
- Ensure procurement activities support cost efficiency, compliance, and operational requirements.
Primary Skills: IT Software Procurement, SaaS Management, Contract Management, RFQ, RFP, RFI, Vendor Analysis, Cost Assessment, Software Acquisitions, Contract Renewals, License Optimization, Vendor Negotiations, SaaS Operations, Hardware Procurement, Cloud Infrastructure
Flexible work from home options available.
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