Procurement Analyst II – IST Contracts
Salary Range: $ $63,080.00 -_x005F_x000D_
$94,620.00
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POSITION SUMMARY
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position is responsible for developing, evaluating, negotiating, and_x005F_x000D_
administering county wide Information Technology (IT) contracts for software,_x005F_x000D_
SaaS solutions, professional services, cooperative purchasing agreements, and_x005F_x000D_
technology-related goods. Will assist_x005F_x000D_
with other departmental contracts outside of IT contracts as required.
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position requires strong technical comprehension, the ability to interpret_x005F_x000D_
vendor IT contract templates, and expertise in applying County boilerplate_x005F_x000D_
terms and conditions to ensure compliance and reduce contract risk. The_x005F_x000D_
Procurement Analyst II collaborates closely with County IT leadership and_x005F_x000D_
departmental stakeholders to develop scopes of work, support project needs, and_x005F_x000D_
guide teams through complex procurement and contracting activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities for IT software, SaaS, hardware, cloud solutions, professional services, and technology-related cooperative agreements.
- Draft, review, and edit contract documents using County contract templates; identify conflicts and required modifications in vendor IT agreements.
- Conduct detailed analysis of vendor-submitted terms and conditions, including data privacy, security, SLAs, warranties, indemnification, and subscription renewals.
- Work with County IT project teams to develop clear scopes of work for SaaS agreements, master service agreements, support agreements, and technology implementation projects.
- Assist with solicitation packages and coordinate communications across departments and IT stakeholders.
- Evaluate purchase requests, analyze pricing, assess contract risks, and ensure compliance with County, State, and Federal procurement rules.
- Review IT procurement requirements, including licensing models, subscription structures, cloud hosting considerations, and cooperative purchasing mechanisms.
- Conduct spend analyses related to IT goods and services to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Investigate new IT vendors, technology solutions, and cooperative contract options; coordinate with County IT leadership and departmental contacts.
- Support negotiation efforts for IT contracts, resolving discrepancies and vendor-related issues.
- Provide guidance to vendors and departments on procurement requirements and processes.
- Develop and deliver training for internal customers and vendors on technology procurement practices.
- Maintain and update procurement SOPs, templates, and workflows related to IT contracting.
- Lead cross-functional teams in support of County Strategic Business Plan initiatives aligned with technology procurement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Three to five years of experience in procurement, contracting, or sourcing, including responsibilities related to contract development, vendor negotiations, risk analysis, and compliance.
- Experience using intermediate Excel for financial or cost analysis.
- Experience using e-procurement or vendor management software.
Preferred Experience
Experience in IT procurement, SaaS contracting, or review of IT terms and conditions.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration,_x005F_x000D_
Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Combination of education and experience accepted? Yes
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Public sector procurement methods, practices, and regulations.
- IT contracting principles, including SaaS agreements, subscription models, SLAs, and cloud service provisions.
- County procurement policies, applicable statutes, ordinances, and codes.
- Contract law and standard IT contract terms and conditions.
- Budgeting and accounting as they relate to procurement transactions.
- IT procurement trends, risks, and best practices.
- Customer service principles for supporting internal agency partners.
Skilled In:
- Detailed interpretation and comparison of contract and technical documents.
- Communication of highly technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Managing stakeholder groups, including IT leadership and departmental project teams.
- Problem solving, time management, and prioritization in fast-paced environments.
- Reviewing financial, pricing, and subscription documents.
- Relationship-building with internal customers and vendors.
Abilities:
- Communicate clearly through written documents, presentations, and discussions.
- Apply new technical and procurement knowledge quickly and effectively.
- Make informed decisions based on data, contract risk, and project requirements.
- Negotiate terms and conditions to achieve compliance and protect County interests.
- Collaborate across departments to support complex IT projects and procurements.
Computer Skills
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (intermediate), Word, and PowerPoint.
- Skilled in using e‑procurement, contract lifecycle management, or vendor management systems.
- Ability to navigate and analyze vendor-submitted IT documents and digital contract templates.
- Familiarity with SaaS platforms, cloud-based tools, and subscription management dashboards.
- Ability to interpret technical information provided in online portals, shared links, or digital contract repositories.
- Competence in using cooperative purchasing platforms (e.g., NASPO, Omnia, Sourcewell) for IT procurement research.
- Comfortable collaborating in IT project tools such as ticketing systems, workflow platforms, or project management software (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, or similar).
- Ability to learn new software applications and technical systems quickly.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform,_x005F_x000D_
with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function_x005F_x000D_
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified_x005F_x000D_
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related_x005F_x000D_
responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other_x005F_x000D_
duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request._x005F_x000D_
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any_x005F_x000D_
time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or_x005F_x000D_
disaster situations.