Description

Why RTI RTI International (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization based out of North Carolina. At RTI, you will find work you believe in, tackling some of the most complex global challenges of our time. Our mission is to impact the wellbeing of 1 billion people by 2030 through science-based solutions in climate, education, health, and equity. Our staff promote meaningful change around the world helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you. Join us in our commitment to teamwork, belonging, and the passion to change the world. About the Hiring Group RTI Health Solutions, a business unit of RTI International, provides research and consulting services to clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. Clients rely on our expertise and results to guide clinical development, regulatory strategies, and post-approval research and marketing programs. RTI-HS has office locations in the U.S., U.K., Spain, Sweden and France. What You’ll Do Reporting to the VP of Legal or Senior Procurement Officer, you will support the global procurement of third-party goods and services for research projects. This will include preparing and managing subcontracts, consulting agreements, site agreements, and purchase orders. You will be involved in coordinating with operations and research teams to oversee the inclusion of third-party suppliers in project proposals. Additionally, you will provide support to the RTI Health Solutions Legal & Regulatory Affairs Office as needed. Responsibilities Oversee procurement processes, including vendor management, purchase authorizations, contract negotiation, and administration. Supervise Procurement team members to ensure timely and efficient support for internal and external clients. Review vendor proposals for accuracy and completeness. Manage monthly reporting and contract renewals/closures. Maintain procurement records in the enterprise-wide management and accounting system. Respond to client and vendor inquiries and document requests. Collaborate with research teams and the Office of Quality to qualify new suppliers. Address supplier performance and invoicing issues. Advise RTI Health Solutions research staff on contractual, business, and regulatory issues related to third-party use. Coordinate and conduct contract compliance reviews. Escalate relevant matters to management or business unit leaders. Support client audits and HCP/HCO reporting requirements. Maintain standard third-party contract and purchasing templates. Assist with upgrading or migrating the enterprise-wide management and accounting system, including gap analysis, setup, conversion, and training. What You’ll Need To be successful in this role you will possess: Ability to quickly learn and apply company policies Well-developed critical thinking, risk analysis, negotiating, and problem-solving skills Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with co-workers, project staff, clients and suppliers Ability to accurately perform duties that require close attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills Ability to effectively prioritize workload and follow tasks through to timely completion Ability to work independently and be accountable for work product and results Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of directly related experience Demonstrated understanding of contracting principles and commercial business practices; experience with contract administration; project finance or accounting is desirable but not required Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, couple with the technical ability to quickly learn enterprise management and accounting system Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO is preferred EEO & Pay Equity Statements 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. Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range $100,000.00-$120,000.00

Responsibilities

Reporting to the VP of Legal or Senior Procurement Officer, you will support the global procurement of third-party goods and services for research projects. This will include preparing and managing subcontracts, consulting agreements, site agreements, and purchase orders. You will be involved in coordinating with operations and research teams to oversee the inclusion of third-party suppliers in project proposals. Additionally, you will provide support to the RTI Health Solutions Legal & Regulatory Affairs Office as needed. Responsibilities Oversee procurement processes, including vendor management, purchase authorizations, contract negotiation, and administration. Supervise Procurement team members to ensure timely and efficient support for internal and external clients. Review vendor proposals for accuracy and completeness. Manage monthly reporting and contract renewals/closures. Maintain procurement records in the enterprise-wide management and accounting system. Respond to client and vendor inquiries and document requests. Collaborate with research teams and the Office of Quality to qualify new suppliers. Address supplier performance and invoicing issues. Advise RTI Health Solutions research staff on contractual, business, and regulatory issues related to third-party use. Coordinate and conduct contract compliance reviews. Escalate relevant matters to management or business unit leaders. Support client audits and HCP/HCO reporting requirements. Maintain standard third-party contract and purchasing templates. Assist with upgrading or migrating the enterprise-wide management and accounting system, including gap analysis, setup, conversion, and training

Qualification

To be successful in this role you will possess: Ability to quickly learn and apply company policies Well-developed critical thinking, risk analysis, negotiating, and problem-solving skills Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with co-workers, project staff, clients and suppliers Ability to accurately perform duties that require close attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills Ability to effectively prioritize workload and follow tasks through to timely completion Ability to work independently and be accountable for work product and results Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of directly related experience Demonstrated understanding of contracting principles and commercial business practices; experience with contract administration; project finance or accounting is desirable but not required Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, couple with the technical ability to quickly learn enterprise management and accounting system Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO is preferred