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Senior IT Procurement Analyst - Job Description

Senior IT Procurement Analyst - Software & SaaS Management
Position Overview

This position is responsible for obtaining information technology (IT)-related goods and services required by the agency, with a primary focus on software and SaaS procurement.

The position evaluates IT vendors and contracts, including Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Information (RFI). This is a project-based role requiring strong research, negotiation, analytical, and evaluation skills. The analyst conducts market and vendor research, evaluates services, recommends supplier selections, and supports business areas during procurement and negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of IT products and services.
• Lead software and SaaS acquisitions, renewals, and vendor evaluations.
• Evaluate IT vendors, contracts, pricing, services, and proposals.
• Develop and evaluate RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Research vendors, products, services, pricing, and market alternatives.
• Provide supplier selection recommendations based on research and evaluation.
• Support business areas in evaluating IT goods and services.
• Participate in and support vendor negotiations.
• Optimize software licenses and manage software portfolio costs.
• Manage contract renewals and ensure procurement activities are completed efficiently.
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and Information Security (InfoSec).
• Ensure cost-efficiency, regulatory compliance, and effective SaaS operations.

IT Procurement Scope

The position may support procurement activities involving:

• Software and Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Hardware, including desktop and data center equipment
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Telecommunications
• IT Implementation Services
• Advisory Services
• Managed Services
• New and Emerging Technologies

Senior Software & SaaS Procurement Focus

The Senior IT Procurement Analyst will specialize in Software and SaaS Management and oversee the agency's growing software portfolio. The role will lead end-to-end software acquisitions, contract renewals, license optimization, and software vendor negotiations.

Required Knowledge & Qualifications

• Broad theoretical knowledge of IT products and services.
• Knowledge of statewide procurement rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of financial principles applicable to procurement.
• Ability to independently manage assigned procurement activities.
• Strong research, analytical, evaluation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to make data-driven supplier and purchasing recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and InfoSec teams.

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT software procurement
• Software Procurement
• SaaS Management
• End-to-End Software Acquisition
• Software Contract Renewals
• Software License Optimization
• Software Vendor Negotiations
• Vendor Evaluation and Selection
• RFQ, RFP, and RFI Management
• IT Contract Management
• Procurement Research and Analysis
• Cost and Pricing Analysis
• Procurement Compliance
• Supplier Recommendation

Work Level

Works independently under general supervision. The position is assigned procurements that are difficult but not typically complex in nature and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.

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