Manage the procurement cycle from purchase order.Negotiate pricing and contractual termsManage vendor relationships and performance issuesControl costs and perform price analysisMaintain accuracy of purchasing documents and data.Responsible for updated FTP Site

Manage the procurement cycle from purchase order to payment of invoice.Coordinate with production, completion and repair departments to set priorities and time-lines.Negotiate pricing and contractual termsManage vendor relationships and performance issuesControl costs ad perform price analysisMaintain accuracy of purchasing documents and data.

Oversaw purchasing and procurement of raw materials. Qualified vendors, sourced materials, and negotiated contracts. Performed full range of administrative functions.Recruited by manager to establish new office in Miami. Independently identified potential properties, visited locations, and ultimately secured location under budget. Saved company considerable realtor costs.Miami office lacked formal purchasing and procurement department and existing vendors failed to provide favorable pricing. Sourced and secured new vendors at considerably lower prices and improved payment terms with ISC. Company reported profits and expanded activities to markets in India, China, and Swaziland.Performed global market test of components and performed supplier price negotiations, daily procurement and complex cost analysis as well as strategic global sourcing.

Managed purchasing of high volumes of airplane parts and supplies for commercial and regional aircrafts. Conducted supplier site visits and rated production capacity, performance, and delivery ratings; selected and recommended suppliers. Negotiated prices and established terms of service. Settled damage claims, material returns, order cancellations, and over shipments. Addressed changes to part specifications. Monitored adherence to FAA regulations.Received high priority order while manager was on two-week medical leave. Managed all aspects of AOG (Airplane on ground) process; located parts, negotiated prices, and tracked shipment through delivery confirmation. Client received materials under budget and before deadline; customer and manager expressed gratitude for exceptional support.

Planned and coordinated international and domestic conferences.Served as program specialist for multiple conferences, including 2000 International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC); organized AV requirements, provided simultaneous translations for speakers, and hired and trained staff.Appointed as Assistant to Program Coordinator for 1999 IDEC. Proofread Spanish-language draft of final report.