Tasked with establishing and maintaining existing and new vendor relationships. Identified vendor candidates based on program needs. Reviewed new applicants and if appropriate initiated contract negotiation phase with vendor or conducted additional research. Evaluate and document performance to ensure compliance with the additional focus of streamlining program performance.

Enter and track purchase orders, expediting as needed. Establish and maintain vendor relations, negotiate price and delivery specifications. Address and resolve shipment / invoice discrepancies and component non-conformance issues. Monitor component and raw material usage. Utilize historical data and knowledge of new business opportunities to maintain proper stocking levels. Source service vendors, issue and track purchase orders for all MRO items.

Responsible for the procurement of raw materials, a wide range of complex components and all MRO items in a timely and economical manner within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. My ability to thrive in an atmosphere which requires multi-tasking to meet constantly changing production deadlines, is supported by a strong proactive attitude toward problem solving and well-developed organization and communication skills. Review and adjust item master detail (cost, description, vendor info, re-order levels, max and min order qty, safety stock, lead time, units of measure, etc.) Address inaccurate bills of materials. Review inventory discrepancies perform adjustments and suggest corrective action as appropriate. General training and supervision of the Purchasing Clerks, Receiving Clerks and Hardware Clerks.

Software utilized: LogLogic, LogRhythm, Tipping Point, McAfee, Palo Alto, SharePointWorking remotely, from a home office, performed complex information security analysis work. Work involved monitoring security equipment, internal and client-side infrastructure, to assist with adherence to industry and regulatory requirements. Maintained highly sensitive and secure environment. Monitored and researched real-time traffic and created incident tickets as needed based on the varying service agreements for each specific client.Responsibility was for upwards of dozens of clients, each with multiple devices across a variety of differing systems.

(The Technology Grp., Computer Tech, Intelinet Systems Inc.)Participated in information gathering sessions with the client so that a proper scope of work was defined, correct skill set of network engineers/technicians was identified and a service contract could be created detailing scope of work, deadlines, and cost. Evaluated and selected internal staff or recruited independent contractors based on project requirements. Purchased and coordinated the delivery of products and scheduled labor to meet project deadlines while remaining within budget and providing regular project updates. Directly supervised engineers/technicians tracked all hardware/software while at the customer site. Approved personnel timesheets, and invoices for services/products.