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# AZDES - IT software Procurement Analyst 2

- **Company:** SR International Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e3f6129e-89eb-4c64-b14a-9f97ae6dcbfa

## About the Role

* Minimum 3 years of Experience IT software Procurement
 * Oversee the agency's software and SaaS portfolio, ensuring cost-efficiency, compliance, and optimized license utilization.
 * Lead end-to-end software acquisitions, renewals, license optimization initiatives, and vendor negotiations.
 * Collaborate closely with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to ensure alignment with security, financial, and operational requirements.
 * Manage software vendor relationships, contract terms, renewals, and performance expectations.
 * Ensure seamless SaaS operations through proactive contract management, lifecycle oversight, and risk mitigation.

## Description

* Ensure IT products and services are procured in the best interest of the state, supporting agency-wide technology needs.
 * Lead procurement activities for IT goods and services, including Software, SaaS, Hardware (desktop and data center), Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Advisory Services, Managed Services, and emerging technologies.
 * Evaluate IT vendors and contracts through RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, and other competitive solicitation methods.
 * Conduct project-based research, vendor analysis, cost assessments, and service evaluations to develop informed supplier recommendations.
 * Support business units in assessing goods and services, providing negotiation support and procurement guidance.
 * Manage financial and procurement functions related to IT acquisitions under general supervision, operating independently on difficult (but not typically complex) procurements.
 * Apply advanced knowledge of IT products, statewide procurement rules, financial principles, and contract structures to procure new and existing IT solutions.
 * Influence stakeholders by explaining procurement policies, requirements, and best practices.


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