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• Develop RFQs to solicit bids from vendors that are fully compliant with customer requirements• Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules to the best interest of the program and company• Execute purchase orders up to $25 million and manage them throughout the purchasing lifecycle• Conduct thorough peer reviews to ensure first-time quality and train new employees on company procedures• Coordinate with Engineering and Program Management to create mitigation plans and source alternative suppliers/products for obsolete parts and other at-risk material• Engage suppliers in conjunction with Quality department to process noncompliant parts and issue Return Merchandise Authorization (RMAs)• Obtain quotes and aid in submitting winning bids as Supplier Management proposal focal• Act as lead procurement agent for the company’s principal program: work closely with other department leads and manage key suppliers to ensure timely delivery to the customer• Work with Receiving and Accounting departments to quickly resolve receiving frustrations and guarantee prompt payment to suppliers• Draft, negotiate, and execute dozens of Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs) for various programs and proposal efforts• Author meticulous order documentation averaging a pre- and post-award review score of 97%• Establish working relationship with critical suppliers and utilize metrics to monitor and manage supplier performance• Expedite orders in accordance with program need and maintain 98.7% on time delivery• Uphold working knowledge of FAR/DFARS

• Produced missing acknowledgment and late order reports for buyers• Provided daily and biweekly metrics to management detailing open requisitions and late orders• Researched order history and collaborated with multiple departments to close out hundreds of late orders• Assisted in a large transition of items and systems resulting from a facility closure

Ashburn, Va

• Created java scripts to run automated quality tests on software products• Set up and managed QA test environments• Collaborated with DevOps team to resolve software issues identified by automated tests

• Provided excellent service resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction• Strengthened teamwork and communication skills through working with management and coworkers to improve customer experience

• Worked in a fast-paced food service environment

• Promoted from food preparation duties to team leader• Assigned tasks to employees and oversaw effective completion of duties, gaining leadership experience by supervising a diverse group of employees• Assisted customers with individual and catering orders, both in store and over the phone• Processed vendor deliveries

Taught Elementary & Middle School children athletic skills and teamwork.