IT Procurement Analyst

S R International Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arizona is seeking an IT Procurement Analyst in Mesa who will support formal IT purchasing, contract negotiation, software licensing, asset management, and related procurement activities.

The role requires strong IT procurement experience, government procurement familiarity, and collaboration with business users and technical SMEs. Onsite duties are in Mesa, with background checks and compliance expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Purchasing/Public Admin/Business Admin.
• 3–5 years in procurement of equipment/services and contract administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft Suite.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, contract administration, procurement, and vendor management.
• Ability to develop project scopes and specifications with customers and technical SMEs.
• Experience drafting/reviewing RFBs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Experience evaluating proposals/bids and negotiating vendor contracts.
• Ability to monitor contract expenditures and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage formal IT purchasing and contract administration activities.
• Develop scopes, specifications, and procurement requirements with business users and technical SMEs.
• Draft and review RFBs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Review, compare, and evaluate vendor proposals and bids.
• Draft, edit, negotiate, review, and interpret contracts, terms, conditions, and specifications.
• Award or recommend contracts and monitor contract expenditures.
• Monitor software licenses and enterprise software agreements for compliance and strategic planning.
• Coordinate purchasing packages, purchase orders, quotes, deliveries, and invoices.
• Respond to questions regarding contractual, legal, and technical procurement requirements.
• Research historical and current procurement information.
• Prepare Council Reports and attend Council meetings/sessions when assigned.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and City regulations.
• Coordinate with IT teams, vendors, centralized purchasing, legal, finance, and other stakeholders.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate and detailed documentation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract administration

Vendor negotiations

Software licensing

Asset management

RFB/RFP/RFI drafting

Proposal evaluation

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Public procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: IT Procurement Analyst

Job Code: AZ 166622

Client: State of Arizona

Location: Mesa, AZ — 100% Onsite / Local Candidates Only

Address: 200 South Center Street, Mesa, AZ 85201

Duration: Contract through 04/01/2027

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, 40 hours/week

Closing Date: 10/09/2026 at 4:00 PM

Position Overview

The Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) Purchasing Team is seeking an IT Purchasing & Contract Coordinator to support formal purchasing, contract negotiation, software licensing, asset management, and IT-related procurement activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with IT procurement, contract administration, vendor negotiations, software licensing, hardware acquisition, and public procurement, preferably within a municipal or government environment.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in procurement of equipment/services and contract administration within a formalized purchasing program.
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft Suite.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, contract administration, procurement, and vendor management.
• Ability to develop project scopes and specifications with customers and technical SMEs.
• Experience drafting/reviewing RFBs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Experience evaluating proposals/bids and negotiating vendor contracts.
• Ability to monitor contract expenditures and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.

Preferred Skills

• IT procurement and contract administration
• Software license compliance / license management
• IT asset management
• Financial ERP systems, preferably CGI Advantage
• Public/municipal procurement experience
• Experience with purchase orders, invoices, quotes, deliveries, and procurement cards
• Knowledge of IT applications, infrastructure, and procurement/contract law
• Experience with financial accounting, business/contractual law, or computer technology
• CTPE or CPCM certification is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage formal IT purchasing and contract administration activities.
• Develop scopes, specifications, and procurement requirements with business users and technical SMEs.
• Draft and review RFBs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Review, compare, and evaluate vendor proposals and bids.
• Draft, edit, negotiate, review, and interpret contracts, terms, conditions, and specifications.
• Award or recommend contracts and monitor contract expenditures.
• Monitor software licenses and enterprise software agreements for compliance and strategic planning.
• Coordinate purchasing packages, purchase orders, quotes, deliveries, and invoices.
• Respond to questions regarding contractual, legal, and technical procurement requirements.
• Research historical and current procurement information.
• Prepare Council Reports and attend Council meetings/sessions when assigned.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and City regulations.
• Coordinate with IT teams, vendors, centralized purchasing, legal, finance, and other stakeholders.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate and detailed documentation.

Important Notes

• 100% onsite in Mesa, AZ.
• Local candidates only.
• Candidates must be comfortable working onsite at 200 South Center Street, Mesa, AZ 85201.
• HireRight will be used for background checks.
• Global ID facial Biomatrix is required.
• Strong communication, coordination, negotiation, and customer-service skills are essential.

Primary Skills

IT Procurement, Contract Management, Procurement Management, Vendor Negotiation, Software Licensing, License Compliance, Asset Management, RFP/RFB/RFI, Microsoft Office, Financial ERP, Contract Administration, Regulatory Compliance, IT Infrastructure, Requirements Analysis, Invoicing, Purchasing Processes, Negotiation, Financial Systems, Enterprise Software Applications.