Procurement Analyst

Tech One IT; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A state agency in Phoenix seeks a Procurement Analyst to ensure the procurement of IT products and services. Responsibilities include evaluating vendors, negotiating contracts, and supporting business areas. This mid-senior level contract position requires negotiation and research skills, alongside an advanced education in a related field.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating IT vendors and contracts.
• Ability to negotiate and make recommendations based on research.
• Familiarity with statewide procurement rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure procurement of IT products and services.
• Support business areas in evaluating goods or services.
• Responsible for financial and procurement functions related to IT.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Research abilities

Evaluation of services

Understanding of procurement rules

Education

Advanced education in related field

Job description

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

The Procurement Analyst ensures 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. It evaluates IT vendors and contracts including Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Information (RFI). The role is project‑based and requires research, negotiation skills, and evaluation of services, with the ability to make recommendations based on that research. The analyst supports business areas in evaluating goods or services and provides assistance 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, including Software, Software as a Service (SaaS), Hardware (Desktop, Data Center), Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications, IT implementation, Advisory and Managed Services, and new and emerging technologies.

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. The analyst works independently with general supervision and is assigned procurements that are difficult but not typically complex in nature. The analyst may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting