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Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Minimize risks to the company and the government, while meeting Procurement objectives, safeguarding Laboratory policies, and maintaining effective relationships with the Department of Energy (DOE), Princeton University, and various Laboratory stakeholders. Utilize independent problem-solving techniques to minimize procurement risk and promote value of the procurement process. Provide acquisition pre-award support including statements of work, acquisition strategy support, cost estimates, market research, RFPs/RFQs, source selection, and other pre-award documentation. Seek quality goods and services at fair and reasonable prices to meet laboratory needs.• Manage the basic ordering agreement program with companies that provide machining, fabricating, and various metal manufacturing services for the laboratory• Negotiate and award orders for the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies, services, etc. essential to the laboratory and upgrade project• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, and Production departments to specify requirements, determine delivery schedule and provide regular status updates

Los Angeles, Ca

Issued and administered contracts for services and supplies in support of various organizational requirements for gaming, product initiatives, promotions, and events. Managed and owned the entire purchasing process, including finding and selecting vendors, closing contracts, competing purchasing requests, and forecasting. Collaborated with product owners, legal, accounts payable, and finance teams. • Managed purchases for audio services, including voice over, sound effects, music, cinematics, etc. in support of the audio product owners• Liaised with the product, initiative, or discipline to forecast purchasing needs and greatly minimized last minute issuance of orders • Provided regular purchasing summaries to purchase requestors, product owners, and product finance partners to keep them updated on the status of their requests and contracts

Northridge, Ca

Purchased machined components, assemblies, castings, and electronic hardware required for the manufacturing of aerospace components. Communicated and negotiated effectively with suppliers. Collaborated with production, engineering, and supply chain teams. • Managed the material outside processing program, including creating purchase orders, schedule material transport, expediting deliveries, and presenting weekly status update report to planning and production teams• Acted as main material and component expediter ensuring delivery dates were improved if necessary and/or on time to meet production schedule• Analyzed work flow and reconciled price, quantity, and schedule issues through negotiating competitive pricing, forecasting future requirements, and establishing delivery schedules conductive to production requirements. • Processed contract closeout, order termination, and material disposition activities certifying all order requirements have been completed, invoices have been reconciled, material issues have been resolved, and inventory levels are properly maintained

Monrovia, California

Managed domestic and international commercial subcontracts and conducted global sourcing efforts for the manufacturing of electric vehicle charging products and services. Developed and maintained subcontract purchase orders, pricing schedules, and implemented key metrics including costs, delivery, and other performance indicators as required. Prepared requests for proposals, evaluated results, recommended down-selected Subcontractor(s), and negotiated best value awards.• Managed a critical product launch project by processing purchase orders, expediting shipments, generating export documentation, running reports, and leading daily status update meetings• Assumed ownership of previously negotiated subcontracts and ensured production schedules were maintained, conflicts were resolved, solutions were identified, and improvement actions were implemented• Tracked open order and accounts payable discrepancy reports ensuring materials and equipment were delivered in accordance with schedule and invoices were paid on time• Worked cooperatively with engineering, planning, and shipping departments to ensure solicitations included proper documentation, schedule requirements were met, and delivered items were compliant with organizational requirements

Mount Laurel, Nj

Managed subcontracting, purchasing, sourcing, and logistics requirements for multiple U.S. Government (DOD) international prime contracts supporting new and legacy fixed wing aircraft, rotary wing aircraft, and mission services programs. Performed and functioned subcontracting and procurement duties in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR). Worked collaboratively with cross functional internal business units and external customers on significant supply chain and contractual requirements.• Issued and managed in excess of 200 subcontracts and purchase orders of diverse contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost, Time & Material, etc.) annually to facilitate meeting of customer schedules and requirements• Provided essential pricing and price analysis support to Program and Capture Teams for proposal efforts, resulting in the award of new prime contracts• Negotiated a minimum of 5% cost savings on contractual agreements, contributing towards meeting organizational financial and budgetary commitments • Cultivated a network of small and diverse business entities, leading to the organization consistently exceeding supplier diversity goals as well as reducing customer cycle times, increasing competition, and driving prices down • Recognized with following awards based on outstanding performance:o Lockheed Martin SRA Team Accomplishment Awardo Lockheed Martin Spot Award

Philadelphia, Pa

Sourced and purchased raw materials, equipment, specialized systems, and services for the construction of commercial cargo vessels. Managed critical top tier subcontractors and suppliers of raw materials to ensure contractual duties were satisfied, including delivery schedules, inventory replenishments, and support services. Conducted meetings with production and engineering personnel to develop solicitation packages, identify viable contractors, and discuss negotiation strategies.• Procured equipment and services for the first newly constructed cargo vessels built in the region in over three decades• Ensured production schedules and financial goals were improved with on time delivery of equipment and materials and consistently awarding contracts under budget • Established and maintained strong relationships with a global network of suppliers to ensure delivery requirements were fulfilled and the production schedule was preserved• Designed and implemented revisions to procurement procedures that drastically improved the overall efficiency of the procurement department

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Data Analytics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated

Radio, Television, And Digital Communication

Extensive, specialized training in Radio and Television Broadcasting. Curriculum included announcing, commercial production, copy writing.