Procurement Specialist (1099/Contractor) – Indianapolis, IN

Description Procurement Specialist (1099/Contractor) – Indianapolis, IN 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 Contractor to work within a team and to be responsible for procurement and various procurement activities for our client base. The Procurement Specialist Contractor will be part of a center of excellence and will perform outsourced procurement work for various clients Responsibilities May be responsible for contract authoring, negotiations, workflow management, and other miscellaneous procurement tasksAnalyze technology agreements and client data in order to identify savings opportunities; make recommendations based on analysisMonitor, 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 millionsReview, negotiate and initiate contracts directly with Service Providers on behalf of clientsProvide 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 AgreementsProvide contract negotiation support in the form of executive summary, supplier negotiation, contract research, review and analysis, as necessaryAssist in the development of process improvement strategies to the contract lifecycle process Required Skillsets This is a Contractor/1099 role and is onsite at the client location in Indianapolis, INMinimum 10 years of previous experience in IT procurementExperience in industry procedures, costs, and termsProficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office SuiteExperienced at compiling and following strict budgetsStrong analytic and negotiation skills.Business sense and ability to develop critical thinking.Able to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficientlyAbility 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 NDAsIntermediate 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 Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field.Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred. Certifications (Preferred) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS/FCIPS)Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)Lean Six Sigma certification 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 Contractor from time to time and/or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.