Procurement Analyst II - IST Contracts

This is an exempt (salaried) position.

Please note:

pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

This is an exempt (salaried) position.

Please note:

pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

This position is responsible for developing, evaluating, negotiating, and administering county wide Information Technology (IT) contracts for software, SaaS solutions, professional services, cooperative purchasing agreements, and technology-related goods. Will assist with other departmental contracts outside of IT contracts as required.

The position requires strong technical comprehension, the ability to interpret vendor IT contract templates, and expertise in applying County boilerplate terms and conditions to ensure compliance and reduce contract risk. The Procurement Analyst II collaborates closely with County IT leadership and departmental stakeholders to develop scopes of work, support project needs, and guide teams through complex procurement and contracting activities.

• 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.

• Three to five years of experience in procurement,…