IT Procurement Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: IT Procurement Analyst
Job Code: AZ 11281
Client: Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) DTS
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract until 05/04/2027

Position Overview
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) is seeking an experienced Procurement Analyst to support IT Strategy & Projects initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in IT software procurement, vendor management, contract negotiations, cloud licensing models, RFP/RFQ development, and technology investment analysis.

Key Responsibilities
Manage IT software procurement activities and procurement lifecycle processes
Analyze and manage SaaS, PaaS, RaaS, and IaaS licensing models
Negotiate contracts, SLAs, renewal terms, pricing, and data sovereignty clauses
Develop and evaluate complex RFPs, RFQs, and Statements of Work (SOWs)
Manage procurement projects, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI) analyses
Support technology acquisition strategies and vendor selection processes
Ensure compliance with procurement standards and cloud procurement frameworks
Collaborate with business, technical, legal, and executive stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 3 years of IT Software Procurement experience
Strong understanding of procurement processes and vendor management
Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
Experience managing procurement activities across multiple stakeholders

Preferred Skills
IT Asset Lifecycle & Licensing Management
SaaS, PaaS, RaaS, and IaaS Licensing Models
ISO-9902 Cloud Procurement Framework
Strategic Contract Negotiation
SLA and Vendor Contract Management
Technical Project Management
Enterprise IT Procurement
Complex RFP/RFQ Development
Statement of Work (SOW) Creation and Evaluation
TCO and ROI Analysis
Financial Analysis and Technology Investment Planning

Primary Skills
IT Software Procurement, IT Asset Lifecycle Management, SaaS Licensing, PaaS Licensing, RaaS Licensing, IaaS Licensing, ISO-9902 Cloud Procurement Framework, Contract Negotiation, SLA Management, RFP Development, RFQ Development, Statement of Work (SOW), Vendor Management, Technical Project Management, TCO Analysis, ROI Analysis, Procurement Strategy, Stakeholder Management