Role overview

Qualifications

Minimum 3 – 5 years of previous experience in IT procurement
Experience in industry procedures, costs, and terms
Experience with Ariba or other procurement tools
Bachelor’s degree in related field

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

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Fixed term
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Procurement Analyst
English

Hard skills

Procurement SAP Ariba Budget Management Contract Management

Other skills

Analytical Skills
Microsoft Office
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Multitasking
Collaboration

About the company

ISG (Information Services Group)

Digital Transformation Consulting

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 800 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

Company details

Company typeLarge

IndustryDigital Transformation Consulting

Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Description

Procurement Specialist - Contract/1099

Wanted: dynamic and creative individuals ready to connect with a like-minded team. You’ll enjoy all the autonomy you need to help our clients make their digital infrastructure faster and more effective. Free reign for free spirits doesn’t mean you’ve got to go it alone. Over 1400 teammates from around the globe are eager to help you out when things get down to wire. Their expertise will put you on the winning path and keep you there.

Position Overview

ISG seeks a Procurement Specialist to work within a team and to 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.

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

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.

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