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Generate comprehensive material lists to ensure project readiness and efficiency.Review architectural and engineering plans to identify potential conflicts or discrepancies.Coordinate effectively with architectural and engineering designers to address any design issues and ensure alignment with project objectives.Perform hands-on construction work to support project progress and meet deadlines.Manage sourcing of materials, including procurement, negotiation with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery to project sites.Maintain thorough documentation of project progress, including material usage, budget updates, and construction milestones.Oversee project timelines and budgets to ensure adherence to project goals and client expectations.Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including clients and sub-contractors to provide updates and address any concerns or issues.Implement risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential project obstacles or delays.Lead project teams effectively, fostering collaboration and accountability among team members to achieve project success.

I Direct day-to-day Procurement operations of the MSB Purchasing Division.Assists in directing $80 million dollars of annual procurement spend, inventory control and property disposal activities.Trains, assigns, directs, and provides functional supervision to personnel.Ensures compliance with prescribed procedures and with local, state and federal codes.Works with program experts to develop specifications and award criteria.Prepares advertising and publishes solicitations; reviews and analyzes responses; develops Assembly award legislation; prepares contract documents.Provides guidance and assistance in the development of Requests for Proposals, evaluation criteria, scopes of services, etc.Conducts pre- and post-evaluation meetings and oversees the evaluation process; issues Intents to Negotiate; works with negotiation team; develops Assembly award legislation; prepares contract documents.Performs the duties of the Purchasing Officer in his or her absence.Assists in the development of purchasing policies and procedures.Gathers data and prepares reports.

During this time period I performed the following duties in an Acting capacity. Establishes and implements procurement goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.Monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.Consults with and assists department directors, division managers and other employees on procurement and contract management policies and procedures.Selects and/or approves source selection methods.Authorizes and approves all procurement actions for the Borough.Reviews major procurement contracts; coordinates contract compliance; reviews and approves all change orders; resolves problems in compliance with contract law; consults with legal counsel as required; performs contract claim reviews.Hires, trains, assigns, directs, schedules, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel.Develops and manages annual division budget.Executes Borough contracts; reviews and approves purchase orders.Oversees the management of division records.Ensures compliance with occupational safety and health regulations applicable to area of responsibility, including but not limited to: proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment; Safety Data Sheet books, inspection reports, training records, and hazard documentation are maintained and up to date; preventive programs and corrective actions are properly implemented.Performs related duties.

I was a Procurement Officer that provided contracting and procurement support for goods and services to 8 divisions within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs as a level II Procurement Specialist.Routinely transact formal and non-formal solicitations such as invitations to bid (ITB) and requests for proposals (RFP) costing up to $500,000 all while actively following Federal and State laws and division requirements.Enter into negotiations with Vendors to receive the best overall value for the State of Alaska.Conduct daily contract management of over 100 “live” contracts within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. I Understand internal customer needs while conducting supplier and market research to ensure the State of Alaska receives the best vendor/product possible. Managed department leases for facilities, telecommunication towers and assisted DOT with land leases. Assist the Alaska Military Youth Academy Supply Warehouse to conduct periodic inventory analysis to help determine future supply needs.

Coordinate all purchases of the Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment (FF&E) for two new projects on campus.Working collaboratively with all other involved colleges, departments, faculty and purchasing employees to identify project FF&E needs.Organize & prepare gathered information to present to potential vendors.Assign or delegate various purchasing assignments according to type and dollar amount as appropriate to buyers in the purchasing department.Follow-through to ensure accurate and timely delivery, quality inspection, inventory, storage and final installation of each item. I still held all the responsibilities that my prior position as Buyer.

Worked with a team of buyers to manage the Procurement process for electronic devices and software programs used by the University. Established customer needs, selected and negotiated with vendors, created large dollar purchase orders.Performed industry research, supplier research, product research, contract reviews.Reduced total price of purchase orders on average by 14% by negotiating with vendors.I tracked and coordinated all of the products related to IT for the university and made sure that each product ended up where it was supposed to be.Created excel programs to help analyze costs and lead times to better select a vendor/supplier.

Created and executed the company’s operations strategy and plan. I did this by highlighting total process capability of our products, cycle times, and potential bottlenecks. Instituted procedures that measured our cost avoidance in purchasing by negotiating with suppliers. Created and implemented an inventory control system that provided information to us when parts needed to be reordered. Developed a work schedule to maximize our direct labor efficiency when producing the company’s products.

Financial Statement analysis: Cost cutting measures, assessing the effectiveness of previous cost cutting measures, and developing new strategies.Marketing / Promotional: Launching new marketing methods: photos, brochures, advertising, market specific outreach.Efficiency Studies: Assessing methods and processes, and analyzing efficiency in production, office systems, and overall operations.Engineering Department: Assessing quality, costs, and efficiencies. Possible changes to engineering department, and study of 'next generation' division.Position Descriptions / Pay Scales / Merit Increases: Overall study of positions, promotions, position descriptions, roles, and merit 'step' increases for entry level through mid-level positions.Systematic Planning / Strategic Planning: Looking at ways to make the 'machine' move more efficient and systematically. Ways to not lose momentum in the organization when key personnel is unavailable. Master 'scheduling' and planning. Strategic planning in place for future market conditions.I also was able to get my hands dirty with fabricating reinforcing steel for large construction projects in Alaska.