Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.
 
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Riverside Research Institute is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented temporary Purchasing Specialist to join our Procurement Team in Fairfax, VA and Beavercreek, OH. 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.

• Oversee cradle-to-grave subcontract and procurement processes in full compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and company policies.
• Preparing RFP’s/RFQ’s and negotiating terms and conditions.
• Evaluating subcontractors/vendors according to key business criteria.
• Preparing agreements and agreement modifications/change orders
• Support proposal and pricing activities by issuing RFP’s/RFQ’s, assisting with subcontracting plans and contributing to cost analysis.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready subcontract and procurement documentation, including CPSR reviews.
• Partner with internal teams to align subcontract and procurement efforts with project goals.
• Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good subcontractor/vendor relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a similar field preferred, and 3-5 years’ work experience or equivalent.
• Available to work occasional extended hours to meet project goals.
• Experience supporting DoD programs.
• Experience managing diverse subcontractors, both large and small businesses.
• Experience with multiple types of agreements, including Fixed-Price, Time and Material and Cost-plus.
• Proficient with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and defense contracting.
• Understanding/knowledge of CPSR reviews and requirements.
• 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 subcontractors/vendors.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Highly organized in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong
• Ability to critically and analytically think.
• Capable of problem solving and finding continuous ways to be efficient.
• Be a team player.

 

$35.00 to $70.00/HR This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

 
Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.  Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.