Senior IT Software Procurement Analyst

SR International Incorporation

. Lead end-to-end IT procurement initiatives, including RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs for software, SaaS, telecommunications, and IT advisory/managed services .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeArizona • United StatesSenior💰 $34 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in IT software and SaaS procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor management, with a strong focus on data-driven financial analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and optimizing software agreements through analytical tools and methodologies.

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IT Software/SaaS ProcurementContract NegotiationVendor ManagementData-Driven Financial AnalysisSoftware Asset Management

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Hard Skills

RFQRFPRFISoftware Licensing ModelsTCO AnalysisROI AnalysisVendor Risk AssessmentSaaS Pricing StructuresCommercial TransactionsRenewal Analysis

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional AlignmentNegotiation SkillsRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Data Analytics ToolsAI-Assisted ToolsModern Productivity Tools

Industry Keywords

Vendor GovernanceSaaSTelecommunicationsIT Advisory ServicesStatewide Procurement Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end IT procurement initiatives, including RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs for software, SaaS, telecommunications, and IT advisory/managed services
Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, pricing structures, and renewal caps
Lead commercial transactions, contract negotiations, software license renewals, and supplier governance
Maintain commercial oversight and day-to-day vendor relationships for a portfolio of 40–50 IT and SaaS vendors
Set vendor management expectations while partnering with IT on technical operational management
Manage the 30/60/90-day software renewal pipeline
Analyze usage data, licensing tiers, and seat utilization to optimize software agreements and eliminate duplicate capabilities
Coordinate software evaluations, SOC 2 reviews, and vendor risk assessments with Information Security, Legal, and Privacy teams
Use data analytics and AI-assisted tools to streamline contract reviews, analyze pricing models, evaluate software functionality, and improve pipeline reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Local Arizona State residents only
W2 position only
Must be eligible to convert to an FTE with the State client
Minimum 6+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in IT software/SaaS procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor commercial management
Demonstrated experience leading software evaluations, competitive solicitations (RFP/RFQ), and complex commercial contract negotiations
Strong practical knowledge of enterprise software licensing models, including per-user, capacity, consumption-based, and tier-based SaaS/cloud pricing
Advanced proficiency in data-driven financial analysis, including TCO/ROI analysis
Proficiency with modern productivity and AI tools for analyzing vendor usage metrics and driving cost optimization
Proven ability to build cross-functional alignment across IT, Legal, Finance, and Security
Experience in Software Asset Management (SAM) and renewal analysis
Comfortable with on-site training for 3–4 weeks initially and then once a week
Professional procurement certifications and pre-existing knowledge of statewide procurement regulations are not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with 4 days/week remote after 3–4 weeks of on-site training
Flexible work from home options available
Opportunity to convert to full-time employment (FTE)