IT Procurement Analyst

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr S-R-International-Inc