Procurement Analyst (IT Strategy & Projects)

Sharp Decisions; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Procurement Analyst to manage IT software procurement with a hybrid work model. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience, with skills in negotiating contracts, developing complex RFPs, and performing financial analyses. The candidate should be proficient in licensing models and technical project management. This position involves both on-site training and remote work, creating an engaging and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT software procurement.
• Deep functional knowledge of various IT 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

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

Position Title

Procurement Analyst (IT Strategy & Projects)

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT software procurement

Preferred Skills

• IT Asset Lifecycle & Licensing Expertise: Deep functional knowledge of SaaS, PaaS, RaaS, and IaaS licensing models. Understanding of 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, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs), data sovereignty clauses, and renewal caps.
• Technical Project Management: Ability to manage a procurement pipeline as a project, including setting milestones, managing cross-functional stakeholders, and aligning procurement timelines with technical rollouts.
• Complex RFP/RFQ Development: Experience drafting and evaluating enterprise-level solicitations, ensuring Statements of Work (SOW) are technically sound and legally enforceable.
• Financial & Data Literacy: Ability to conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI) analyses to support multi-year technology investment decisions.