SUMMARY:

• 14+ years experience working as a Senior Buyer in both Government and commercial industries supporting the DOD in both full time/contract roles.
• Highly skilled in planning, organizing and procuring various equipment/services for CONUS and OCONUS use.
• Thorough understanding of quality and delivery protocols in compliance to company requirements to maintain a CPSR compliant file.
• Special Skills: Market Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Price Analysis, Negotiations, Federal Compliance, FAR/DFAR.
• Purchasing Software: Deltek CostPoint (9 years), Deltek GCS Premier (2 years), Ariba (2 years) Oracle (2 years), SAP (3 years), LAWSON.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Buyer/Expeditor

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for purchasing a variety of complex, non - complex material and/or technical service’s under the Space Systems Group.
• Follow up on all awards for supplier confirmation and on-time delivery.
• Maintain Procurement Summary in auditable file.
• Expedite as required/instructed.
• Process or assist the return of non- conforming, damaged or over-shipment of deliverables to the supplier for replacement or credit.
• Process change orders and cancellations requests, as needed.

Confidential

Contracts Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Process procurements to include: generating requests for proposal, summarizing proposal results for Project Managers, and processing Purchase Orders utilizing the Oracle R12 system
• Maintain compliant subcontractor insurance certificates, health and safety documents, representation & certifications, and other purchase order documentation.
• Process subcontractor invoices through A/P Workflow (includes providing necessary coordination between Subcontractor/Project Manager/Contracts Manager/AP); Ensure invoices reflect the proper PO payment terms, conditions, and payment provisions.
• Administer subcontracts in compliance with Confidential Policy and all applicable contract and regulatory requirements, including prevailing wage laws, E-Verify, etc.
• Perform subcontract, purchase order, and contract task order closeouts; obtain subcontractor release documents.
• Assist the Contracts Manager and/or Project Manager in responding to client directives and requests involving subcontracting, procurement, audit, insurance and other administrative issues; may act as liaison between client, project staff and subcontractors.
• Ensure subcontract files are in compliance with Confidential policy, contract terms, and applicable regulations.

Confidential

Senior Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Purchase product and other services from suppliers to support NGA and DOD requirements using Oracle, administer CPSR-compliant purchase orders as directed by the Purchasing Manager consistent with the Company's approved procedures.
• Coordinate, develop, and produce agreements, purchase orders, modifications, task/delivery orders, solicitations, estimates, price analyses, negotiation memoranda, justifications.
• Manage all aspects of supplier including maintaining professional relationships with suppliers. Resolve issues; maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor agreements.
• Develop, review and analyze technical specifications and standards for products, Prepare and send bid packages to suppliers to obtain competitive quotes.
• Work with AP to resolve complex invoice issues or credit holds to ensure prompt payment.

Confidential

Consultant- Senior Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Cradle-to-grave procurement administration in a federal government contracting environment.
• Responsible for conducting moderate to complex procurement actions for Stracom/Aerostat programs in accordance with the prime contract, FAR, DFAR, company policies and Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) requirements.
• Perform RFP preparation, proposal support and evaluation, quotation evaluation, price analyses, negotiate supplier terms and conditions, expedite and closeout orders, and complete purchasing file documentation.
• Enter and maintain procurement data in the Deltek CostPoint system.

Confidential, Chantilly, Virginia

Corporate Contracts Analyst 4

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, develop, and produce agreements, purchase orders, modifications, task/delivery orders, solicitations, estimates, price analyses, negotiation memoranda, justifications, and determinations, all of varying complexity.
• Work closely with executive-level management and consultants in developing and leading Requests-for-Proposals to procure services, hardware, and software to support TASC as the end-user.
• Evaluate proposals and quotations, determine offer responsiveness, responsibility, and eligibility for award and provide support for discussions and negotiations.
• Facilitate and lead agreement negotiations, working in conjunction with TASC management, functional, and legal contacts, as well as outside legal counsel, consultants, and brokers, as necessary.
• Develop and maintain agreement and procurement files that are in compliance with Supply Chain Manual policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with functional and accounting points-of-contact in reviewing and resolving issues with supplier invoices and payments.