Procurement Analyst II - IST Contracts
Salary Range: $ $63,080.00 - $94,620.00
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note: pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
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POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for developing, evaluating, negotiating, and administering county wide Information Technology (IT) contracts for software, SaaS solutions, professional services, cooperative purchasing agreements, and technology-related goods. Will assist with other departmental contracts outside of IT contracts as required.
The position requires strong technical comprehension, the ability to interpret vendor IT contract templates, and expertise in applying County boilerplate terms and conditions to ensure compliance and reduce contract risk. The Procurement Analyst II collaborates closely with County IT leadership and departmental stakeholders to develop scopes of work, support project needs, and guide teams through complex procurement and contracting activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities for IT software, SaaS, hardware, cloud solutions, professional services, and technology-related cooperative agreements.
- Draft, review, and edit contract documents using County contract templates; identify conflicts and required modifications in vendor IT agreements.
- Conduct detailed analysis of vendor-submitted terms and conditions, including data privacy, security, SLAs, warranties, indemnification, and subscription renewals.
- Work with County IT project teams to develop clear scopes of work for SaaS agreements, master service agreements, support agreements, and technology implementation projects.
- Assist with solicitation packages and coordinate communications across departments and IT stakeholders.
- Evaluate purchase requests, analyze pricing, assess contract risks, and ensure compliance with County, State, and Federal procurement rules.
- Review IT procurement requirements, including licensing models, subscription structures, cloud hosting considerations, and cooperative purchasing mechanisms.
- Conduct spend analyses related to IT goods and services to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Investigate new IT vendors, technology solutions, and cooperative contract options; coordinate with County IT leadership and departmental contacts.
- Support negotiation efforts for IT contracts, resolving discrepancies and vendor-related issues.
- Provide guidance to vendors and departments on procurement requirements and processes.
- Develop and deliver training for internal customers and vendors on technology procurement practices.
- Maintain and update procurement SOPs, templates, and workflows related to IT contracting.
- Lead cross-functional teams in support of County Strategic Business Plan initiatives aligned with technology procurement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Three to five years of experience in procurement, contracting, or sourcing, including responsibilities related to contract development, vendor negotiations, risk analysis, and compliance.
- Experience using intermediate Excel for financial or cost analysis.
- Experience using e-procurement or vendor management software.
Preferred Experience
Experience in IT procurement, SaaS contracting, or review of IT terms and conditions.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Combination of education and experience accepted? Yes
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Public sector procurement methods, practices, and regulations.
- IT contracting principles, including SaaS agreements, subscription models, SLAs, and cloud service provisions.
- County procurement policies, applicable statutes, ordinances, and codes.
- Contract law and standard IT contract terms and conditions.
- Budgeting and accounting as they relate to procurement transactions.
- IT procurement trends, risks, and best practices.
- Customer service principles for supporting internal agency partners.
Skilled In:
- Detailed interpretation and comparison of contract and technical documents.
- Communication of highly technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Managing stakeholder groups, including IT leadership and departmental project teams.
- Problem solving, time management, and prioritization in fast-paced environments.
- Reviewing financial, pricing, and subscription documents.
- Relationship-building with internal customers and vendors.
Abilities:
- Communicate clearly through written documents, presentations, and discussions.
- Apply new technical and procurement knowledge quickly and effectively.
- Make informed decisions based on data, contract risk, and project requirements.
- Negotiate terms and conditions to achieve compliance and protect County interests.
- Collaborate across departments to support complex IT projects and procurements.
Computer Skills
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (intermediate), Word, and PowerPoint.
- Skilled in using e‑procurement, contract lifecycle management, or vendor management systems.
- Ability to navigate and analyze vendor-submitted IT documents and digital contract templates.
- Familiarity with SaaS platforms, cloud-based tools, and subscription management dashboards.
- Ability to interpret technical information provided in online portals, shared links, or digital contract repositories.
- Competence in using cooperative purchasing platforms (e.g., NASPO, Omnia, Sourcewell) for IT procurement research.
- Comfortable collaborating in IT project tools such as ticketing systems, workflow platforms, or project management software (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, or similar).
- Ability to learn new software applications and technical systems quickly.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.