Procurement Professional in a highly collaborative role with the opportunity that leads the sourcing and acquisition of materials and services, manages supplier performance and the entire subcontract purchase order life cycle (requirements including supplier development, requirement solicitations, Purchase Order award, post-award management, and closeout activities) for DoD customers within the procurement team. Manage several supplier relationships necessary to support various programs for the factory material needs.

Develop, and execute contractual processes.Analyze and negotiate contractual terms and pricing strategies.Prepare and execute on contractual documents with contractors and sub-contractors.Identify contractual and financial risks in contracts with contractors and sub-contractors.Work special projects as needed with different departments to assist in the overall growth and efficiency of a developmental program. Work with procurement in growing the supply chain and minimizing procurement down time.

Supplier Management & Procurement, Phantom Works/Weapons/Spares, Supply Chain ServicesManage contract procurement activities in support of BDS Supply Chain. Develop cost and operational efficiencies for a developmental program. Confirm contract terms and conditions are correct and delivered to the supplier. Lead, Develop, Negotiate and maintain multiple purchase contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods and services.Maintain internal customer relations with programs through effective procurement, constant communication and sound analysis of information.Develop supply base strategies to the right size supplier base.Engage with cross-functional teams across various disciplines (Operations, Finance, Strategy, and Engineering).Team Lead – Tac Air Spares team, support senior management to track team metrics, develop lean initiatives and manage daily procurement actions for the SM team.

$3.5BB, 360-employee, regional leader in financial service with niche market in elevated-risk ventures. Originally recruited by Director of HR as Assistant to Purchasing Manager, gained rapid promotion due to outstanding performance. Served in multi-functional role with operations responsibilities. Held $2.5MM purchasing authority. Orchestrated networking, negotiations, project management, A/P, invoicing and customer service endeavors. Evaluated sales presentations of multiple vendors/suppliers. - continued -JOSEPH MITCHELLPAGE TWOSlashed purchasing cost 17% through development/contract negotiations with new sources/vendors.Planned and launched new national procurement system utilized by 39 corporate departments.Utilized Microsoft Project to control and track all projects and report to management.Upgraded efficiency and productivity through 300% vendor reduction.Initiated and managed Strategic Cost Analysis project which identified over $110,000 in cost savings first year with potential 100% improvement in subsequent years.

450-employee, leading financial services firm with specialized target market. Recruited by senior management to primarily serve in business development role with ancillary operations responsibilities including directing a staff of 30 Associates. Developed over $3MM in new account revenues.Conducted all training in the office using Microsoft PowerPoint.Tracked all new accounts through Microsoft Access and Excel.Managed all key accounts.Built business through innovative communications, networking and marketing.Delivered outstanding customer service.Closed 386 new clients.Posted 78% close ratio, an outstanding record.Led office in referral generation, often producing four referrals for each existing account.