Purchaser II

• Jun 2020 - Present

Buyer

• Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

Managed 32 suppliers with approximately 500 parts to ensure on-time delivery of quality machined and fabricated sheet metal and hard metal aircraft parts to support production and aftermarket requirements. Managed 32 suppliers with approximately 500 parts to ensure on-time delivery of quality machined and fabricated sheet metal and hard metal aircraft parts to support production and aftermarket requirements.

Buyer

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

Conducted, managed and maintained synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining goods and services for the company. Interfaced with internal and external customers and suppliers. Acted as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements. Managed inventory levels, simulation, modeling forecasting data, and supplier performance. Monitored customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporated planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability, and arrive at optimal solutions. Developed requests for quotations and proposals, analyzed supplier responses, negotiated and awarded contracts, and managed post-award supplier activities. Show less

Logistics Analyst

• Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

Developed and implemented EBP procedures. Contacted vendors to provide equipment, product, and services. Created shopping carts within EBP for equipment, product, and services in a timely manner. Coordinated with site requestor to verify requirements. Coordinated with vendors and accounts payable when payment issues arise. Coordinated annual budgeting and additional fund requests as needed. Developed and documented training for site requestors. Maintained invoice records with confirmation numbers. Assisted site requester in the drafting of statements of work. Show less

Buyer

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2016

Conducted, managed and maintained synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining goods and services for the company. Interfaced with internal and external customers and suppliers. Acted as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements. Managed inventory levels, simulation, modeling forecasting data, and supplier performance. Monitored customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporated planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability, and arrive at optimal solutions. Developed requests for quotations and proposals, analyzed supplier responses, negotiated and awarded contracts, and managed post-award supplier activities. Show less

Contracting Officer

• Jun 1999 - Jul 2012

Managed, performed, and administered contracting functions for commodities, services, and construction using simplified acquisition procedures, negotiation, and other approved methods. Used automated contracting systems to prepare, process, and analyze transactions and products. Acted as a business advisor, buyer, negotiator, administrator, and contracting officer. Supported all functions of contingency operations.

Purchasing Agent

• Jul 1997 - Jul 1999

Purchases a variety of retail items from authorized sources trough informal, verbal open-market purchases. Purchases are usually standard retail items, well-advertised and well-known. Contacts requisitioning personnel to clarify unclear information or to advise of delivery schedules or price changes, and to obtain approval for purchase of substitute items, and to ensure availability of funds. Performs various general clerical duties in support of the purchasing operation. Using an automated system with commonly available software prepares standard portions of contract documents and recurring special reports in prescribed formats. Contacts vendor representatives to obtain information on items to be purchased. Show less