Develop, negotiate, and administer subcontracts in alignment with client requirements and procurement policies/procedures.Follow federal acquisition regulation requirements using standard practices and procedures.Create solicitations, support proposals, perform and document price and cost analysis, negotiate terms, and ensure compliancewith required performance.Exercise independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.Contribute to the development and attainment of organizational goals and objectives.Conduct research and analysis of federal requirements, documenting recommended actions to ensure compliance.Perform thorough reviews of terms and conditions, justifying negotiation positions.Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with By Light's objectives and budgetary constraints.Conduct market research to identify suppliers, evaluate capabilities, and negotiate favorable terms.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and provide sourcing guidance.Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including requisition review, purchase order creation, and vendor selection.Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and ensure contractual compliance.Optimize procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.Prepare reports and present findings to senior management to support decision-making.Foster positive relationships with suppliers, promoting collaboration and innovation.

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Logistics management specialist supervises and perform item and monetary accounting and inventory stock control, financial planning, and funds control. Compute requirement, determine allowance, and research and identify supplies and equipment requirements. Supervisor and performer of operations involved in procurement, storage, inspection, identification, and receipt of property. Responsible for facility safety and security. Conduct inventories and operate automated equipment, special purpose government vehicles, and material handling equipment.

Various LocationsPurchased over $4,000,000 worth of material for the Civil Engineer Squadron Processed an average of 250 purchase request and 50 stock number loads per week in support of Wing deployment to Kuwait to deter Iraq's noncompliance of the United NationsAggressive management of records for 2,000 line items assigned to the parts store valued at over $55 million. Lead the way to a 20% improvement of the Parts Store issue effectivenessControlled and tracked over 2,000 hazardous items valued at $80,000 and reduced waste by over 30 percent. Stored and tracked all hazardous assets in OSHA regulated containersOrchestrated the release of over 300 requisitions with over due status, leading the way to a Command high of 92% stock effectiveness Maintained and disturbed over 22 million dollars worth of materials for the Supply Squadron, either by moving the equipment and supplies to other more needed locations or back to sources of supply for reimbursement

•Purchased over $4,000,000 worth of material for the Civil Engineer Squadron •Processed an average of 250 purchase request and 50 stock number loads per week in support of Wing deployment to Kuwait to deter Iraq's noncompliance of the United Nations•Aggressive management of records for 2,000 line items assigned to the parts store valued at over $55 million. Lead the way to a 20% improvement of the Parts Store issue effectiveness•Controlled and tracked over 2,000 hazardous items valued at $80,000 and reduced waste by over 30 percent. Stored and tracked all hazardous assets in OSHA regulated containers•Orchestrated the release of over 300 requisitions with over due status, leading the way to a Command high of 92% stock effectiveness •Maintained and disturbed over 22 million dollars worth of materials for the Supply Squadron, either by moving the equipment and supplies to other more needed locations or back to sources of supply for reimbursement

• Define, document and implement Supply Chain processes. • Issues requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and selects best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements for optical, electronic and mechanical components. • Purchases general office/building commodities and supplies. • Researches suppliers products and capabilities and makes recommendations based on findings. • Evaluates bid responses, negotiates price, establishes delivery schedules, and places purchase orders in accordance with division policies, procedures and government regulations. • Ensures timely delivery of materials and services of acceptable quality of the best value consistent with requirements and established budgets. • Performs cost / price analysis. • Works with planners to maintain inventory levels consistent with production requirements and targeted inventory goals. • Negotiates and manages long-term pricing agreements. • Monitors supplier performance and recommends corrective action as necessary. • Assists in resolving procurement discrepancies and works closely with suppliers, finance, receiving and other internal departments. • Acts as liaison between suppliers and internal departments to resolve procurement related issues / concerns. • Works with suppliers on rejected material and claims resulting from purchase order changes or terminations. • Prepares reports and participates in meetings.

• Liaison between Database Developers and Supply Chain to develop applications• Maintain Sustaining Engineering for applications Maximo, PeopleSoft and local created applications • Ensure proper methods are adhered to retain Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) ceritifications • Write and create requirements for local application or decide if COTS application can work for requirements • Analyze and test software applications against requirement documentations• Supply Chain reference point for application creation and configuration management

• Supervised short and long-term procurement strategies reduced cost and improved quality and service • Established policies and procedures for the procurement staff and department • Measured effectiveness of the operations through internal and external periodic feedback procedures while creating proper benchmarks and standards for the Procurement Staff• Reported feedback and made recommendations and implemented appropriate changes • Initiated and maintained partnerships with external vendors by negotiating purchase orders and subcontracts with the appropriate sources of equipment, supplies, and services• Monitored vendor performance against requirements and terms and conditions • Anticipates institutional needs and requirements by keeping abreast of market and product trends and developments. • Assisted with negotiations with vendors for the lowest costs and incentives and analyzed against fair market pricing, established the best price available • Facilitates the preparation and submission of purchase order contracts with funding agencies and in accordance with organizational and agency reporting requirements. • Recommended and initiated the selection and hiring of employees• Trained and evaluated employees to enhance their performance, development, and work • Addressed performance issues and made recommendations for personnel actions • Managed procurement staff and created new polices and requirements for staff to follow• Documented work processes, instructions, and flows into ISO 9001 standards Supervises procurement staff.

• Procured materials required to maintain and support the US Army Live Training Programs• Subcontracted services on both firm fixed priced and time and material purchase orders • Expedited orders and made certain Periods of Performance were not surpassed• Assigned to the Facilities Manager for all the purchasing efforts of new construction• Ensured proper workflow between Maximo and SAP for system integrity • Purchased all hardware required for the upgrade to ATLAS System• Trained current users on set up and how to use SAP and Maximo • Generated Blanket Purchase Orders and assisted Sub Contracting • Focal Point for all Information Technologies issues within Purchasing and Contracts • Acquired materials under Corporate Wide Agreements and approved payments • Lead buyer for Foreign Military Sales overseeing all the complications that this includes

• Purchased materials to maintain manufacturing of custom parachute rigs and spare parts• Managed and controlled over 1000 diverse inventory line items • Lead the way for new materials approval and selection process • Reduced use of sole source suppliers to ensure availability of materials • Selected new suppliers utilizing International Organization for Standardization (ISO) • Created subcontracts for maintenance of buildings and equipment • Worked with suppliers to resolve all rejected materials, ensured returns or exchanges • Worked purchase clearing to identify all problems and correct vendor payments • Created levels to ensure proper stock levels to make certain that materials were always available when needed and identified overages to reduce excess stock • Supervised members, four departments shipping, receiving, outside sales, and warehouse• All duties were completed within the governing regulations of the FAR and the Berry Amendment

Serve as one of the Purchasing Agents for the Launch Operations and Support ContractMaterial research and acquisition, purchase material, manage and maintain multiple BPAs;Purchase, lease and maintain cell phones and pagers support agreements Reconciliation and validation of monthly billing statements; in excess of 180,000.00 dollarsResolve customer refusals of materials for damaged, deficient, or incorrect materialsProperty control of government furnished equipment/material for inventory managementWrite and revise working procedures as required to maintain ISO certificationDevelop, compile, analyze and present team metrics to upper management and government Assist and document upgrade developments to Maximo to ensure system compatibility Create data bases as determined to assist or create better purchasing and logistic procedures

Managed Logistics aspects for over 5000 line items under close scrutinySerialized items and quality assurance checks for every individual quantity for materialProcess and inspect checking for proper items received per order