Perform tasks central to program progress, including scheduling, budgeting and accounting.Consolidated supplier base by 30% through the elimination of subpar suppliers while improving total cost and efficiencies.Implemented Costpoint Procurement reporting tools to keep management informed of procurement and inventory.Provide professional leadership to the procurement department and motivated staff to achieve maximum performance and efficiency.Maintain knowledge of the local representatives and distributors and build constructive relationships.Analyze and control current inventory for maximum profit.Identify and quickly resolved logistical complications and supply chain shortages.Work regularly with the CEO and CFO to discuss and implement cost savings and operational improvements.Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

Negotiated purchases to ensure lowest cost consistent with company standards for quality of products.Implemented and maintain a new ERP system (Macola).Continually research alternate sources for products to ensure the most competitive pricing.Maintained knowledge of the local representatives and distributors and build constructive relationships.Analyzed and control current inventory for maximum profit.Worked with Engineering and Project Managers to ensure items purchased were on schedule and correct material.Developed strategic suppliers and negotiated agreements with manufacturers to bypass distributor cost.

Prepared purchase requisitions using price and delivery information and enters the information into the corporate purchasing system (ERP).Sourced and developed a network of suppliers for purchased goods and services. Analyzed supplier pricing and availability for various commodity types.Provided extensive support to Request for Quote and Request for Proposal (RFQ | RFP) solicitations to include labor, goods and service estimatesResearched and reconciled supplier invoicing discrepancies within Ariba.Analyzed and prepared technical data drawing packages in accordance with ITAR/EAR export regulations to include export screening of suppliers.Coordinated with Corporate Buyers, Engineers, Production/Integration, Testing, and Project/Program Managers to ensure compliance with all corporate procurement programs.Analyzed and submitted material status reports to meet the program/customer requirementsSupported program management and customers during task/delivery order pre-award and post award phases by analyzing Bill of Materials (BOM), researching on-hand inventory/material availability, commodity sourcing of suppliers, and submitting Request for Quotes (RFQ) for pricing and lead time.Researched and provided resolution to procurement issues that may impact schedule and delivery performance.Supported the project manager on project administration and process improvements. Monitored quality actions, material returns, discrepancies and overages for proper accountability.Monitored status of purchase requisitions/orders, acknowledged and recorded receipt and shipment of material.Ensured material remained on schedule to reach Production/Integration, Testing and Site Technicians in order for project to be complete and meet customer requirements.Nominated for Chairman’s Award for work on Joint High Speed Vessel Project.

Received warehouse and distribute essential project material to support all project activities.Received records of material delivery and coordinated with suppliers on any shipping discrepancies/Return Material Authorizations(RMA).Contacted vendors to obtain documents that ensure correct shipment/purchase.Coordinated with various procurement personnel on purchase order discrepancies.Awarded SOSI Coin for CVRJ Kitting MilestoneMaintained SMM 5 safety and awarded ITS SHE Coin.Used IMMS and Costpoint to accurately receive, locate and manage government material.