While functioning in my role as a Subcontracts Administrator, I have also successfully taken on a stretch assignment to perform as GLM division's Compliance Official for Global Supply Chain. This position involves taking direction from the GSC Compliance director and turning out FAR based requirements and corporate requirements into procedures and forms that Buyers and SCA's utilize to perform their job in a manner that complies with government regulations. In this role, and as a member of the Supply Chain Policy Board, I also review drafts of such documents and offer feedback and suggestions on how to improve them. When new procedures roll out, I convey changes to all of the GLM Supply Chain personnel and in addition, perform internal audits as part of a Tiger Team to prepare for DCAA audits.As support to the Director of GSC GLM, I have created metrics utilizing Pivot Tables and Charts, VLookups and Slicers to measure our turn-around-time for internal PACE reviews.

Responsibilities encompass the full range of the subcontract acquisition process including preparation and successful execution of a mixed portfolio of subcontracts while ensuring compliance to company policies and procedures, documentation and preparing subcontract files in compliance with Northrop Grumman policies and procedures, Federal Government contracting regulations, and possess knowledge of the full life-cycle of the supply chain process and practices. Collaborate with the Global Supply Chain SCPMs/SCPAs and the ability to coordinate, track and manage a multitude of transferring contracts with program management and other multi-functional teams is required. Successfully make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an understanding of the FAR and DFARS in a Government Contracting environment. Understand subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services. Responsibilities include preparing bid packages, conducting bidders’ conferences, analyzing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, selecting or recommending subcontractors, and administering resulting subcontracts. Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures. For repair work in sustainment, collaborates in partnership with Logistics Analysts and Material Management to ensure repairs are done in a timely manner and in line with the respective Subcontract Agreement for AAQ-24 LAIRCM program to achieve prime contract objectives related to the subcontract and subcontractor. Procurement and reporting experience within SAP, advanced MS Excel and MS Office skills, knowledge of FAR/DFAR.

Purchasing for Supply Chain & Fleet Operations

Responsible for multiple disciplines within the supply chain process. Primary function involved Material Pricing consisting of reviewing and pricing Bill of Materials for new program proposals and engineering changes (ECP's) valued at more than $200M in material over approximately 20 months. Identified strategies to reduce risk and cost, which involved obtaining vendor bids or conducting bidders' conferences, negotiating pricing, terms and conditions, and analyzing and evaluating proposals all while complying with government purchasing requirements and regulations such as FAR. Purchased parts, software, equipment and services in support of company requirements primarily for government customers. Worked independently with very little direct supervision. Participated in source selection process at proposal and execution phases, worked with supplier development, planning and proposal support processes. This process included extensive documentation, such as price analysis and required a high level of attention to detail.Analyzed and negotiated pricing and terms and conditions for each purchase order. Followed up on orders placed, verifying delivery and reviewing and approving supplier invoices. Worked with Raytheon engineers to ensure specifications and Statements of Work were appropriate for the tasks or products requirement. Recipient of numerous spot awards given by both upper management and peers for achievements on proposal pricing efforts for GPS-OCX, GOES-R and NPOESS programs.

Fully responsible for maintaining inventory and non-stock purchasing of a wide range of CPE products from 200+ vendors totaling $161 million annual spend. Ordered data products for resale to a customer base of Fortune 100 customers, including government entities, with total approximate sales of 1.3 billion annually. Also processed capital and expense orders for internal AT&T use. Compared pricing to ensure a competitive purchase price in working with suppliers such as Cisco Systems and Nortel Networks. Worked directly with suppliers and inside sales representatives to expedite orders and correct any shipping or pricing issues. Responsible for organizing and processing on average 530 returns annually with a value of 6.8 million dollars, to avoid losses to the company. Responsible for preparing monthly financial reports in Excel, using Microsoft Access for the Purchasing Director. Provides Director with analysis of dollars spent per month across the US. Successfully worked remotely for a period of six months without any direct supervision or guidance.

On ground floor start-up team for new Small Business Sales Department. Initial sales team included 12 account managers and grew to a group of approximately 50 account managers. Assisted in the development of programs and processes to facilitate the growth of new department. Examples of such programs include sales incentive programs and sales lead coordination.Served as an account manager for 1800 small businesses. Met and/or exceeded revenue goals each month, despite the goal changing dramatically over the two years spent working in this department.Consultative selling of telecommunication products and services for small business customers, developing strong and lasting business relationships. Communicated with customers using a wide range of marketing tools such as direct mailings and special offers.Achieved high level of cooperation between departments to facilitate the needs of my customers. Project teams included tech support, sales management, accounts payable, and outside sales.Trained supervisor for new employees within the Small Business Sales Department of AT&T during periods of growth within the group.

Procured approximately 15 million dollars in commodities such as raw material and specialty parts for an injection molding company.Conferred with between 25 and 50 vendors to obtain product or service information.Prepared purchase orders.Maintained inventory of components and records of purchases.

Communicated with customers regarding engineering or quality concerns. Determined the best possible solutions and implemented corrective actions.Suggested and obtained approval for 2 new programs.Served as a certified internal auditor.Traveled to customer facilities in Mexico to work on quality control issues within the engineering and packaging areas. Worked to resolve issues and implement corrective actions while on site.Tracked the quality control issues, found lasting solutions and tracked success. Upon determining cause of quality issues, success level of solutions was 100%.

Held dual positions as a new hire due to a gap in personnel. As Human Resource Manager: Met with supervisors and employees to resolve grievances. Computed deductions for salary and hourly employees, processed payroll, and recorded employee attendance. Kept records of all personnel transactions.Selected employees to fill vacant positions and conducted new employee orientation.Served as a mediator and often as a translator (80% Spanish-speaking employees) on a daily basis. Also translated a number of documents from English to Spanish.As Accounting Clerk:Performed accounting tasks such as paying invoices, billing clients, and creating commission schedules. Also verified balances for accounts payable and accounts receivable systems (Peachtree and Intrac).Assisted in the implementation of a new MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) system.