Remote IT Software & SaaS Procurement Analyst

S R International; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

On-site training

Job summary

Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) – DTS is seeking an IT Software Procurement Analyst to manage software and SaaS acquisitions, renewals, licensing, and cost optimization. You will negotiate with vendors and collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security to ensure compliant, cost-efficient procurement.

Role includes on-site training for 3–4 weeks, followed by 4 days per week remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT software procurement.
• Experience with Software and SaaS procurement and management.
• End-to-end software acquisitions, contract renewals, and license optimization.
• Experience with RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Understanding of IT products and services including software, SaaS, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and IT services.
• Ability to research suppliers, evaluate proposals, and recommend vendor selections.
• Strong collaboration with IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end software procurement and SaaS operations.
• Evaluate IT vendors, products, services, and contracts.
• Prepare and review RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Conduct research, cost assessments, and vendor comparisons.
• Support commercial negotiations and supplier selection recommendations.
• Manage software renewals, licensing, and optimization initiatives.
• Ensure procurement activities support cost efficiency, compliance, and operational requirements.

Skills

IT Software Procurement

SaaS Management

Contract Management

RFQ/RFP/RFI

Vendor Analysis

Cost Assessment

Software Acquisitions

Contract Renewals

License Optimization

Vendor Negotiations

SaaS Operations

Hardware Procurement

Cloud Infrastructure

Job description

Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) – DTS is seeking an IT Software Procurement Analyst to manage software and SaaS acquisitions, renewals, licensing, and cost optimization. You will negotiate with vendors and collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security to ensure compliant, cost-efficient procurement.

Role includes on-site training for 3–4 weeks, followed by 4 days per week remote work.