All candidates must be local and eligible to convert to an FTE. The State is unable to sponsor any visas. Open to out of state but the resource would need to move to Arizona. They will nor provide a moving fee. Please do not submit any resources that have interviewed for postings 8927, 9356, 9820, 10169, 10540 11281,11482, 13234 and 13867.
Location: Hybrid (On-site training 3-4 weeks; 4 days/week remote)
The Procurement Analyst ensure that products and services are procured in the best interest of the state. This position is responsible for obtaining information technology (IT) related goods and services required by the agency. This position is responsible for the evaluation of IT vendors and contracts including the Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFI). This role is project based and is required to work on projects requiring; research, negotiation skills, and evaluation of services and be able to make a recommendation based on their research. They would provide recommendation of supplier selections based on research. They support the business areas in evaluations of goods or services and are able to provide support in negotiations.
Under general supervision, this position is responsible at an agency-wide level for the financial and procurement functions related to IT products and services. This includes Software, Software as a Service (SaaS), Hardware (Desktop, Data Center), Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications, IT implementation, Advisory and Managed Services, and new and emerging technologies.
We are seeking a senior IT Procurement Analyst specializing in Software & SaaS Management to oversee our growing software portfolio. In this role, you will lead end-to-end software acquisitions, contract renewals, license optimization, and software vendor negotiations. You will collaborate closely with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to ensure cost-efficiency, compliance, and seamless SaaS operations.
This position applies broad theoretical job knowledge obtained through advanced education, knowledge of IT products and services, statewide procurement rules and regulation, and financial principals to procure new and existing IT products and services. Works independently with general supervision. The position will be assigned procurements that are difficult but not typically complex in nature. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.
Required Skills
Skill Type
Skill Name
Minimum 3 years of Experience IT software Procurement
IT Procurement Analyst specializing in Software & SaaS Management to oversee our growing software portfolio. End-to-end software acquisitions, contract renewals, license optimization, and software vendor negotiations. Collaborate closely with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to ensure cost-efficiency, compliance, and seamless SaaS operations.
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Location
Phoenix, AZ
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Supportunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Desktop Hardwareunmatched
Emerging Technologyunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Regulationsunmatched
IT Procurementunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Information Technology Softwareunmatched
Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
Legalunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Request for Information (RFI)unmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Software Licensesunmatched
Software as a Service (SaaS)unmatched
Supplier Optimizationunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Telecommunicationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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