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Manages the solicitation of goods and services for LSC in relation to assigned category, established priorities and maintains overall balance of workload.Handles the entire solicitation process related to the RFP/RFQ, includes facilitating the evaluation of proposals and drafting selection recommendation for appropriate approval.Develops, implements and maintains a commodity inventory strategy that supports LSC supply chain.Performs spend-analysis and negotiates savings to LSC with… Show more Manages the solicitation of goods and services for LSC in relation to assigned category, established priorities and maintains overall balance of workload.Handles the entire solicitation process related to the RFP/RFQ, includes facilitating the evaluation of proposals and drafting selection recommendation for appropriate approval.Develops, implements and maintains a commodity inventory strategy that supports LSC supply chain.Performs spend-analysis and negotiates savings to LSC with vendors in initial contracts as well as contract renewals.Manages ongoing relationships with suppliers/vendors within assigned category; evaluates performance and assists end users in resolving contract issues.Solves a variety of complex problems and researches alternate or new solutions to accommodate changes.Provides training and support as needed to internal customers.Provides leadership, guidance and indirect management/oversight of Bid Coordinators to ensure all responsibilities are delivered in an effective and efficient manner.Participates in a variety of teams, initiatives and meetings to ensure the Purchasing department is in alignment with its mission, vision and organizational goals. Show less

Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or services.Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.Administer online purchasing systems.Prepare bid awards requiring board… Show more Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or services.Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.Administer online purchasing systems.Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. Show less

Managed the logistics of customer's storeroom.Initiated cost savings through process improvements.Developed partnerships with supplier representatives to improve processes through improved products and technology.Implemented risk management strategies to reduce the probability of stock-out occurrences.

Initiated purchases on all MRO/PMR, Warranty, Co-Ordination Studies (field orders) and MOD Center internal orders.Tracked and corroborated with associates on the routing and delivery of products through the Gull/Omnis computer system.

Quoted, negotiated and acquired all MRO and internal requisition orders.Applied risk reduction techniques for critical machinery purchases, by assuring that safety stock reorder points were set at appropriate quantities.Recognized for cost savings that totaled $100K annually, through partnerships with VMI vendors.