Senior IT Software Procurement Analyst - Hybrid

Job Summary – Senior IT Software Procurement Analyst (Phoenix, AZ) - Position Overview: Serve as a Senior IT Software Procurement Analyst, specializing in sourcing and managing Software, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and IT Services. Lead commercial transactions, contract negotiations, and software license renewals for a portfolio of 40–50 IT vendors. Hybrid work model: Initial on-site training (3-4 weeks), then 4 days/week remote. Core Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end IT procurement initiatives, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for software, SaaS, telecommunications, and IT services. Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, pricing structures, and renewal caps. Maintain commercial oversight and manage day-to-day vendor relationships. Oversee software asset management (SAM) and proactively manage the software renewal pipeline (30/60/90-day cycles). Analyze usage metrics, licensing tiers, and seat utilization to optimize agreements and eliminate duplicate capabilities. Collaborate with Information Security, Legal, and Privacy teams on software evaluations and vendor risk assessments. Use data analytics and AI tools to streamline contract review and enhance reporting. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 6+ years of hands-on IT software/SaaS procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor management experience. Demonstrated expertise in software evaluations and leading competitive solicitations (RFP/RFQ). Strong knowledge of enterprise software licensing models (per-user, capacity, consumption-based, tier-based SaaS/cloud pricing). Advanced skills in data-driven financial analysis (TCO/ROI) and use of productivity/AI tools. Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with IT, Legal, Finance, and Security teams. Must be local to Phoenix, AZ and eligible to convert to FTE; must be able to start within 2 weeks of offer. Preferred Skills: Experience with commercial/vendor management best practices in public or private sectors. Procurement certifications and knowledge of statewide procurement regulations (not required). Additional Requirements: HireRight background check and drug screening required. Candidates must be local and available for in-person interviews. No visa sponsorship available; must be eligible to convert to FTE. - Summary: This hybrid role is responsible for leading IT software procurement, contract negotiations, and vendor management, leveraging data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration to optimize software spend and supplier relationships for the State of Arizona.

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