IT software Procurement Analyst 2

THIS IS CTH ROLE ON W2 ONLY AND FOR CURRENT ARIZONA RESIDENTS. THIS POSITION IS NOT FOR VISA HOLDERS. Only W2 no C2C Job Title: IT software Procurement Analyst 2 Job ID: 13234 Client: State of Arizona - AZDES - DTS ( contract to hire ) Closing Date & Time: 8/18/2026 All candidates must be eligible to convert to an FTE. The State is unable to sponsor any visas. Please do not submit any resources that have interviewed for postings 8927, 9356, 9820, 10169,10540,11281 and 11482. Location: Hybrid (On-site training 3-4 weeks; 4 days/week remote) Required Skills 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. Role Overview: Procurement Analyst (IT Strategy, Software & SaaS Focus) 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. Compensation: $34.00 per hour About SR International INC. SR International has been a leading name among the IT consulting companies with offices in US and India. For past 16 years, our industry experience and domain knowledge have enabled us to provide innovative solutions to our customers. Who We Are We Are Leading IT Based Solution Providers Today, the world of business information represents the realization of our collective efforts toward improving the future. Held only by the limits of our imagination, the business world is accelerating at an ever-increasing pace. Imagine a better way of doing business, of implementing the perfect software, of refining practice or business integration. All it takes are benchmark standards in service, support, and technical know-how, which have been our bread and butter. Our Vision. Established in 2002, SR International Inc is one of the fastest growing and reputed provider of Information Technology Services and Solutions in the USA. Since our inception, we have been a trusted IT partner for our clients. We take pride in our highly skilled IT Resources and unique engagement model. We have been consistently delivering on our promises as a high-performance team. Our expertise in Cloud Computing, Mobility, Web Technologies, ERP and CRM are second to none. Our industry-leading flagship product iMathSmart is re-defining math learning experience for school students. Career At SR International At SR International, we treat our consultants like family. Our business and our reputation have been built and maintained by quality resources working onboard, so it’s important for us to maintain the quality resource pool.