Procurement Specialist (Temporary position)

Riverside Research Institute • Fair Oaks, VA

95d • $35 - $70

About The Position

Riverside Research Institute is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented temporary Purchasing Specialist to join our Procurement Team. This is a 3-month assignment. This individual will help manage the full procurement lifecycle for materials, components and services in support of the entire organization for both Direct and Indirect type orders.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a similar field preferred. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• DoD experience/ knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and ITAR.
• Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds, and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees and suppliers.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Highly organized in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to critically and analytically think.
• Capable of problem solving and finding continuous ways to be efficient.
• Be a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge with ERP systems, preferably Deltek Costpoint Version 8.0 or higher.
• Proficiency using MS O365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro business software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cradle-to-grave procurement processes in full compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and company policies.
• Partner with internal teams to align procurement efforts with project goals.
• Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchasing terms and conditions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery, adherence to purchase order terms and resolving invoice issues.
• Support proposal and pricing activities by obtaining supplier quotes and contributing to cost analysis.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready procurement documentation, including CPSR reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefit packages.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees