Support procurement process for goods and services in accordance with set acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures within Federal Government. Assist in various aspects of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based Federal procurement for Department of Interior (DOI). Develop and assess pre-solicitation packages, while contributing to development and management of acquisition plans. Offer comprehensive contracting support throughout entire lifecycle to DOI. Managed multiple high-value awards worth $50M. Earned new award for displaying exceptional performance in portfolio management.

Facilitated organization in providing end-to-end contracting support. Collaborated with technical teams to formulate and refine project requirements. Resolved conflicts through negotiation and effective resolution techniques. Documented contract amendments as per requirements to reduce discrepancies. Promoted to senior level for coordination of large-scale projects and guidance of junior and mid-level contract specialists. Executed acquisition procedures for over 60 projects, including management of 11 multimillion-dollar RFPs and IFBs during first year of employment.

Crafted solicitation packages, bids, proposals, and comprehensive award packages, including source selection determination, cost analysis, and negotiation memorandum. Monitored post-award phases to guarantee alignment with terms and conditions.Tracked progress and advised on solving program issues to maintain legal integrity. Aided technical office to meet targets and milestones as per award agreements. Oversaw $169M infrastructure contract for Afghanistan Power Supply System for smooth execution and completion. Delivered exceptional support in acquiring contracts, task orders, grants, cooperative agreements, and PIOs to USAID/Afghanistan technical offices.

Negotiated advantageous contracts for supplies, such as terms, pricing, and delivery arrangements. Followed UNDP procurementguidelines and regulations during contract execution process. Conducted analysis of significant procurement transactions withinUNDP to extract valuable lessons. Planned and implemented procurement strategies in line with office and project needs. Established best practices to enhance procurement standards at country level and boost overall process quality.

Cultivated strong vendor relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and insightful questioning skills.Identified and onboarded new, cost-effective suppliers by attending industry networking events, sourcing advantageouspurchasing packages, and applying cost-cutting measures. Administered procurement team to support report generation. Aligned with defined project budgets, requirements, and schedules. Built and supervised procurement function for acquisition of goods, works, and services.

● Managed procurement actions of the Afghan Social Outreach Project's main and provincial offices.● Evaluated bids and prepared contractual documents to determine the successful bidder.● Supervised and mentored the procurement department staff members.● Drafted and delivered tender documents to solicit bids, when required, in accordance with USAID policies and procedures.● Oversaw setup of new item specifications and new vendor profiles in procurement system.● Determined feasibility of proposed procurement actions by performing market research.

• Planned procurement actions with the Logistics/Procurement Officer and analyzed procurement requests and requirements, in order to consolidate overall mission procurement requirements to optimize purchasing power.• Analyzed and evaluated information regarding the vendor's performance about quality, prices, delivery, and equipment according to the organization's requirements.• Solicited bids/quotations, analyzed them for conformity to specified requirements, conducted appraisals, and selected suppliers in consultation with Logistics Officer.