Procurement Analyst (IT Strategy & Projects)

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Systems, Inc. is looking for an IT Software Procurement professional in Phoenix, AZ. This hybrid position involves 3-4 weeks of on-site training followed by remote work 4 days a week. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in software procurement and a strong understanding of IT asset lifecycle and negotiation of high-value contracts.

Applicants must demonstrate expertise in managing procurement timelines and conducting financial analyses for technology investments. This role is essential for ensuring effective technology procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Experience IT software Procurement.
• Deep knowledge of SaaS, PaaS, RaaS, and IaaS licensing models.
• Proven ability to negotiate high-value contracts.

Skills

IT software Procurement

IT Asset Lifecycle & Licensing Expertise

Strategic Negotiation

Technical Project Management

Complex RFP/RFQ Development

Financial & Data Literacy

Job description

1 Years from projected start date

Phoenix, AZ Hybrid

Location: Hybrid (On-site training 3-4 weeks; 4 days/week remote)

Role Overview

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years of Experience IT software Procurement

Preferred Skills

• IT Asset Lifecycle & Licensing Expertise: Deep functional knowledge of SaaS, PaaS, RaaS, and IaaS licensing models. You must understand the difference between per-user, per-core, and consumption-based entitlements to prevent overspending and audit risks. Proficiency in the ISO-9902 Cloud Procurement Framework
• Strategic Negotiation: Proven ability to negotiate high-value contracts. This isn't just about price; it's about negotiating Service Level Agreements (SLAs), data sovereignty clauses, and renewal caps.
• Technical Project Management: Ability to manage a procurement pipeline as a project. This includes setting milestones, managing stakeholders across departments, and ensuring the procurement timeline aligns with the technical rollout.
• Complex RFP/RFQ Development: Experience drafting and scoring complex solicitations for enterprise-level IT services, ensuring that the "Statement of Work" (SOW) is technically sound and legally enforceable.
• Financial & Data Literacy: Ability to conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI) analyses to justify multi-year technology investments to executive leadership.