Job Summary – Senior IT Software Procurement Analyst (Phoenix, AZ)
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Position Overview:
- Serve as a Senior IT Software Procurement Analyst, specializing in sourcing and managing Software, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and IT Services.
- Lead commercial transactions, contract negotiations, and software license renewals for a portfolio of 40–50 IT vendors.
- Hybrid work model: Initial on-site training (3-4 weeks), then 4 days/week remote.

Core Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end IT procurement initiatives, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for software, SaaS, telecommunications, and IT services.
- Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, pricing structures, and renewal caps.
- Maintain commercial oversight and manage day-to-day vendor relationships.
- Oversee software asset management (SAM) and proactively manage the software renewal pipeline (30/60/90-day cycles).
- Analyze usage metrics, licensing tiers, and seat utilization to optimize agreements and eliminate duplicate capabilities.
- Collaborate with Information Security, Legal, and Privacy teams on software evaluations and vendor risk assessments.
- Use data analytics and AI tools to streamline contract review and enhance reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 6+ years of hands-on IT software/SaaS procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor management experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in software evaluations and leading competitive solicitations (RFP/RFQ).
- Strong knowledge of enterprise software licensing models (per-user, capacity, consumption-based, tier-based SaaS/cloud pricing).
- Advanced skills in data-driven financial analysis (TCO/ROI) and use of productivity/AI tools.
- Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with IT, Legal, Finance, and Security teams.
- Must be local to Phoenix, AZ and eligible to convert to FTE; must be able to start within 2 weeks of offer.

Preferred Skills:
- Experience with commercial/vendor management best practices in public or private sectors.
- Procurement certifications and knowledge of statewide procurement regulations (not required).

Additional Requirements:
- HireRight background check and drug screening required.
- Candidates must be local and available for in-person interviews.
- No visa sponsorship available; must be eligible to convert to FTE.

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Summary:
This hybrid role is responsible for leading IT software procurement, contract negotiations, and vendor management, leveraging data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration to optimize software spend and supplier relationships for the State of Arizona.