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-Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards and administers resulting subcontracts-Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts-Performs cost and price analysis on subcontractor’s proposals-Analyzes and evaluates potential problems with subcontractor commitments, assesses the impact of subcontractor delays, assists in developing recovery plans and recommends solutions-Interfaces with Program Managers to monitor Subcontractor performance, project spend, and facilitate communication between the Program and the Supplier. -Responsible for observing all laws, regulations to include the FAR and DFAR and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company-Manages Engineering and Field Support Subcontracts with Intercompany Affiliates-Supports Intercompany development efforts funded by either Internal Research and Development funding or Customer funding

-Validates purchase requisitions, selects or recommends suppliers, develops and solicits bids, analyzes and evaluates responses, negotiates prices and other terms, monitors delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records-Maintains an awareness of available or potential suppliers and reviews and evaluates their operations to validate cost, quality, reliability, and ability to meet schedule and price requirements. Interacts with project personnel, program management and customer representatives-Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable government regulations-Procure repair and overhaul services necessary to support a contract, subcontract or an internal organizational need-Solicits, negotiates, and implements long-term repair pricing agreements to establish fixed pricing and enhance repair turnaround time

•Support manufacturing operations for 34 plant locations nationwide by purchasing goods and services at the most favorable costs and terms, taking into consideration factors such as quality and quantity, while working accordance with all corporate policies and procedures •Create purchase orders, expedite material deliveries and ensure timely delivery of correct materials. •Maintain records and reports related to the purchase of materials. Facilitate review of initiated transactions to assure accuracy and consistency of processes and procurement documents •Develop and solicit bids, analyze and evaluate responses, negotiate prices and other terms, communicate award information, oversee implementation and performance of suppliers •Act as a liaison between end users and supplier representatives communicating and resolving discrepancies•Keep abreast of the current market for new products and services. Investigate potential new suppliers to determine their ability to furnish products or services

My role at Oxy within the customer supply chain services organization has given me the opportunity to be a focal point of all business functions, while also establishing and maintaining relationships with our vast customer base. I value strong internal relationships in order to provide the best level of service to our external partners. Further explanation of my specific responsibilities and abilities are outlined as below:•Proactively managed over 150 key accounts to anticipate and fulfill customer needs in an efficient and time-sensitive manner•Implemented and managed the use of the strategic sourcing application, Ariba, to accelerate the sales cycle and to collaborate more efficiently and effectively with key accounts utilizing the Ariba Network •Developed trust and rapport with customers by providing an exceptional level of service which included organized account management, continuous and thorough communications, and effective conflict resolution skills during urgent situations•Promote and implement service offerings such as vendor managed inventory, tank telemetry, and business to business transactions which reduce manual processes and result in increased efficiency •Recruit, mentor, and train newly hired college interns and graduates in order to ensure smooth assimilation into the corporation and role

•Facilitated the flow of over $360 million dollars’ worth of material while ensuring accuracy of information and on time delivery•Selected to participate in the development and implementation of a new ERP system which included mapping and streamlining processes, testing, and participating in training and education for employees. •Managed advertising in industry publications, and reduced spending in one publication by $91,000 by utilizing creativity to reconstruct the appearance of the advertisements•Displayed excellent project management skills by juggling multiple projects/tasks across various user groups•Proposed and implemented a method in which to lean business processes and increase efficiency in AOG (Aircraft on Ground) situations by eliminating the use of an internal middleman•Collaborated directly with the Senior Director of Operations and Logistics and Director of OEM Materials to create a process in which to support Moog Aircraft Group in 5 year 3rd party logistics program

•Managed a fast-paced queue of support requests, driving all issues to resolution with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and efficient task execution•Supported the daily activities of over 45 associates in the areas of sales, order processing, quality control, shipping and accounting to provide end users with material in under 24 hours