Procurement and Subcontract Specialist-Laboratory Services

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

RTI International is seeking a procurement professional to source and procure the equipment, materials, services, and supplies that support our operations, proposals, and prime agreements. In this role, you will work with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to evaluate purchasing options, negotiate agreements, and ensure procurements meet applicable policies, regulations, and client requirements.

• →Source and procure equipment, materials, services, and supplies necessary for organizational operations and in support of proposals and prime agreements.
• →Recommend suppliers, analyze trends, track orders, verify delivery, approve payments, and maintain accurate procurement records.
• →Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• →Compile and evaluate data to determine the feasibility of purchasing products.
• →Prepare and manage solicitations to subcontractors in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and client specifications.
• →Negotiate and execute standard and moderately complex agreements.
• →Ensure relevant procurements comply with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and Uniform Contract Code (UCC) requirements.
• →Support additional project work as requested by the Procurement and Subcontracts Team.

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience working in a laboratory setting
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Broad knowledge of scientific laboratory supplies and services, including common chemical names and uses.
• Ability to negotiate standard terms and conditions for effective vendor and subcontractor agreements with minimal support from senior colleagues or a manager.
• Ability to conduct due diligence in accordance with client specifications and company policies.
• Ability to analyze vendor and subcontractor budgets to assess whether costs and prices are fair and reasonable.
• Ability to work independently within the scope of the role, completing routine work with minimal instruction and new assignments with general guidance.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritize workloads, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, project staff, suppliers, and clients.
• Proficient interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify risks and ensure RTI’s interests are appropriately protected.

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.