Senior IT software Procurement Analyst

S R International Inc; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Hybrid work model

Job summary

State of Arizona (AZDES) is seeking a Senior IT Software Procurement Analyst to lead end-to-end software, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and IT services sourcing. You will negotiate terms, manage a 40–50 vendor portfolio, and drive data-driven optimization across renewals and governance.

Hybrid role with on-site training for 3–4 weeks and 4 days remote per week. Local state-resident candidates preferred for AZ state operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in IT software procurement and vendor management.
• Experience leading software evaluations and competitive solicitations (RFPs/RFQs).
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models and renewals.
• Data-driven analyses (TCO/ROI) to optimize cost and usage.
• Ability to collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and Security teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT procurement initiatives for software, SaaS, and services.
• Negotiate terms, SLAs, pricing structures, and renewal caps with vendors.
• Manage 40--50 vendor relationships and governance across portfolios.
• Renewal analysis using usage data to optimize agreements and avoid waste.

Skills

IT software procurement

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

SaaS licensing

Data analytics

RFP/RFQ/RFI processes

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

++Looking for Local Arizona State Residents only
W2 position only++

Job Title: Senior IT software Procurement Analyst

Job ID: 13867 -- Hybrid -Must be eligible to convert to an FTE with State

Client: State of Arizona -- AZDES

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

Closing: 09/04/2026 at 2.00 PM

Candidate Scope: Public and Private Sector Candidates (Local State Residents)

Required Skills:

• Experience : Minimum of 6 years of progressive, hands-on experience in IT software/SaaS procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor commercial management.
• Functional Sourcing Expertise: Demonstrated track record leading software evaluations, competitive solicitations (RFP/RFQ), and complex commercial contract negotiations.
• Software & Licensing Literacy: Strong practical knowledge of enterprise software licensing models (e.g., per-user, capacity, consumption-based, and tier-based SaaS/cloud pricing).
• Data & Analytics Competency: Advanced proficiency in data-driven financial analysis (TCO/ROI analysis) and modern productivity/AI tools to analyze vendor usage metrics and drive cost optimization.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Proven ability to build strong cross-functional alignment across IT, Legal, Finance, and Security partners.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience bringing commercial and vendor management best practices from either the private or public sector.
• Professional procurement certifications and pre-existing knowledge of statewide procurement regulations are not required.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior IT Software Procurement Analyst specializing in Software, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and IT Services Sourcing. In this role, you will lead commercial transactions, contract negotiations, software license renewals, and supplier governance across a dedicated portfolio of 40--50 key IT vendors.

This position serves as a commercial lead and data-driven analytical expert. You will collaborate closely with internal IT stakeholders, Security, Legal, and Finance teams, leveraging usage metrics and technical input to right‑size agreements and eliminate waste. The ideal candidate possesses practical job knowledge in IT sourcing and software evaluation without requiring specialized state procurement backgrounds or formal certifications.

Core Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Commercial Negotiations: Lead end-to-end IT procurement initiatives including RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs for software, SaaS, telecommunications, and IT advisory/managed services. Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, pricing structures, and renewal caps.
• Vendor Portfolio Governance: Maintain commercial oversight and manage day-to-day vendor relationships for a portfolio of 40--50 IT and SaaS vendors. Set clear vendor management expectations while partnering with IT for technical operational management.
• Software Asset Management (SAM) & Renewal Analysis: Proactively manage the 30/60/90-day software renewal pipeline. Analyze usage data, licensing tiers, and seat utilization---utilizing technical input from IT teams---to optimize software agreements and eliminate duplicate capabilities prior to renewal.
• Cross-Functional Risk & Evaluation: Coordinate with Information Security, Legal, and Privacy teams to route software evaluations, SOC 2 reviews, and vendor risk assessments through approval workflows. Data-Driven Analysis & AI Tools: Utilize data analytics and modern AI-assisted tools to streamline contract reviews, analyze pricing models, evaluate software functionality, and improve pipeline reporting.

Flexible work from home options available.