Kforce has a client that is seeking a Contract Specialist III in Reston, VA. Duties Include: * Contract Specialist will execute comprehensive strategic sourcing, including RFX, negotiations, and contracting to operationalize supplier agreements; Drive cost reduction and demand management initiatives within Software, Hardware, and Cloud categories * Deliver procurement expertise through assuming a leadership role in the following actions: Independently analyze and interpret data, and develop strategies to drive performance improvements, innovation, savings, and mitigate risks in highly complex, business critical goods and services; Drive implementation of these solutions * Negotiate agreement terms with selected suppliers * Lead communication with key stakeholders (legal, BU, finance, etc.) to execute contracts * As a Contract Specialist, you will continually assess market conditions for potential opportunities and risks and utilize industry understanding to bring forth innovative solutions * Establish, execute, and track project plans, utilizing fundamental project management techniques