Procurement Analyst IT

Job Title: Procurement Analyst 2 (IT Strategy & Projects)
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

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