Procurement Specialist - Contract/1099

Overview Procurement Specialist - Contract/1099 role at ISG (Information Services Group). ISG seeks a Procurement Specialist to work within a team and be responsible for procurement and various procurement activities for our client base. The Procurement Specialist will be part of a center of excellence and will perform outsourced procurement work for various clients. This is not a single role—it's an opportunity to be considered for multiple engagements based on your expertise, availability, and project fit. Position Overview This is a remote position based in the US. The Procurement Specialist will work within a team and be responsible for procurement activities for our client base, as part of a center of excellence, performing outsourced procurement work for various clients. Responsibilities May be responsible for supplier selection, contract authoring, negotiations, workflow management, RFX processes, Playbooks and other miscellaneous procurement tasks Analyze technology agreements and client data in order to identify savings opportunities; make recommendations based on analysis Monitor, track and report on savings and incremental value of sourcing activities Collaborate with stakeholders from various departments within the client organization to grasp business objectives, desired product/service specifications, and projected demand Lead the supplier selection, risk assessment and contract negotiation process for key projects Negotiate business terms on behalf of clients for software, hardware and service agreements ranging from $25k-hundreds of millions Review, negotiate and initiate contracts directly with Service Providers on behalf of clients Provide required reporting to client including but not limited to regular progress updates to direct manager, procurement senior leadership and to key internal partners Perform contract research and address client queries around IT Agreements Provide contract negotiation support in the form of RFX’s, supplier negotiation, contract research, review and analysis, as necessary Assist in the development of process improvement strategies to the contract lifecycle process Required Skillsets This is a remote position based in the US Minimum 3 – 5 years of previous experience in IT procurement Experience in industry procedures, costs, and terms Experience with Ariba or other procurement tools Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets Strong analytic and negotiation skills Business sense and ability to develop critical thinking Able to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently Ability to coordinate multiple parallel sourcing initiatives across different business groups Experience in contracting to include but not be limited to Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Amendments and NDAs Intermediate understanding of Procurement standard processes, supply markets, suppliers and products, pricing models and contracts terms Ability to work in a multi-cultural and matrix environment Education Bachelor’s degree in related field Company Statement At ISG, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ISG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be. The duties and responsibilities described in this job description may not be a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time and/or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries: Information Services We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr