Highlights
This position is responsible for acquiring IT-related goods and services, evaluating vendors and contracts, conducting procurement research, supporting negotiations, and recommending supplier selections based on research, cost, compliance, and business needs. The Senior IT Procurement Analyst specializes in Software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) management, overseeing software acquisitions, contract renewals, license optimization, and software vendor negotiations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
Description
Senior IT Procurement Analyst
Senior IT Procurement Analyst - Software & SaaS Management
Pay Rate: $34.88/hour (W-2)
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85007
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Training: On-site for 3-4 weeks, followed by 4 days per week working remotely.
Candidate Requirements
- Candidates must be local to Arizona or willing to relocate to Arizona at their own expense.
- Candidates must be eligible for permanent full-time employment (FTE) conversion.
- Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Do not submit candidates who have previously interviewed for postings: 8927, 9356, 9820, 10169, 10540, 11281, 11482, 13234, and 13867.
Job Description
This position is responsible for acquiring IT-related goods and services, evaluating vendors and contracts, conducting procurement research, supporting negotiations, and recommending supplier selections based on research, cost, compliance, and business needs.
The Senior IT Procurement Analyst specializes in Software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) management, overseeing software acquisitions, contract renewals, license optimization, and software vendor negotiations.
The analyst collaborates with IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security (InfoSec) teams to ensure cost-efficiency, compliance, and seamless SaaS operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end IT software and SaaS procurement activities.
- Oversee software acquisitions, contract renewals, and vendor agreements.
- Optimize software licenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Negotiate software vendor contracts, pricing, and terms.
- Evaluate Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Research IT products and services and recommend appropriate suppliers.
- Support business stakeholders in evaluating products and services and conducting negotiations.
- Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to ensure procurement compliance and cost-effectiveness.
- Support procurement of software, SaaS, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, IT implementation, advisory services, managed services, and emerging technologies.
- Apply applicable procurement rules, regulations, financial principles, and IT product knowledge.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IT software procurement.
- Experience managing software and SaaS procurement.
- Experience with end-to-end software acquisitions and contract renewals.
- Experience in software license optimization and vendor negotiations.
- Ability to conduct procurement research and evaluate vendor proposals.
- Experience recommending supplier selections based on research and business requirements.
- Ability to collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec stakeholders.
- Knowledge of IT products and services, procurement regulations, and financial principles.
Work Environment
This position works under general supervision and independently manages procurements that are difficult but not typically complex. The role requires strong research, negotiation, vendor evaluation, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
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About Company
For over two decades, Sharp Decisions has provided superior, award-winning service in strategic business and technology consulting services to government agencies at all levels, as well as domestic and global corporations. With subject matter expertise in Investment Banking, Finance, Healthcare, Media & Telecommunications, and Manufacturing, Sharp Decisions is well equipped to serve your needs.
Established in 1990 with headquarters in New York City, and locations in Princeton, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Europe and Canada, Sharp Decisions has been the technology backbone for a client portfolio that includes an array of well-known companies. As a Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and approved vendor, Sharp Decisions offers a powerful, cost-effective advantage. We actively partner with other MBEs to add value and meet diversity program requirements.
Sharp Decisions is also committed to hiring and training post-9/11, tech-savvy U.S. armed forces veterans through our V.E.T.S.â„¢ (Vocation, Education and Training for Service members) Program, but we cannot do it alone. Companies like EmblemHealth, Freddie Mac and Experian have stepped up to bring aboard our highly qualified and skilled veterans. We need more companies like them to take a stand and bring our veterans aboard. Our clients have told us that our veterans are more effective than their college hires because two weeks on the job for them equates to 2-3 years of experience! Learn more at www.sharpdecisions.com/vetsprogram.