Experience

BLUE ORIGIN

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Chain Manager - Avionics Procurement

  • Feb 2023 - Present



AAR

• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Feb 2023

  Support the purchasing function and will carry out a variety of tasks and functions in support of the product line. Responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels, inventory mix, and overall efficiency and profitability of the product line. • Manages, trains, and directs all personnel assigned to organization. • Source and procure required material, equipment and services (aviation and non-aviation related) necessary to accomplish INL/A mission. • Obtain best value pricing to the Government, taking advantage of volume or special discounts. • Consider total costs to the Government (i.e. delivery, warranty, life-cycle, etc.) when selecting vendors. • Source and procure OEM or OEM-approved/certified parts and materials as listed in aircraft technical manuals. • Responsible for creating the Sourcing and Procurement Plan for all countries supported in the INL Project to include but is not limited to, acquisition and inventory replenishment procedures, management reports and procedures, and records procedures. • Adapt the MOB approved Sourcing and Procurement Plan to be country specific. • Coordinate with each country Manager and Logistics Supervisor to ensure that the Sourcing and Procurement Plan achieves success. • Responsible for sourcing, planning/forecasting, spares purchasing and repair purchasing. Show less



DynCorp International

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer Principal

  • Dec 2015 - Feb 2018

  • Supervises the daily activities of the purchasing function. Reviews purchasing decisions, orders, and vendor contracts. Oversees the ordering of materials and supplies from vendors. Represents Manager when he is out/unavailable • Coordinates with appropriate personnel, corporate, INL/A, and/or customer relating to issues/concerns within department • Provide guidance, training and coaching to various levels of employees regarding company policies and procedures – GEM|FAR. • Monitor/Distribute various reports and documentation. • Perform administrative duties such as approving employees time sheet; interview and hire staff, oversee staff training, approve AWIS changes affecting the Purchasing etc. • Resolving invoice issues with suppliers/accounting • Resolving supplier issues including Terms and Conditions and other forms • Supporting OCONUS Buyers off hours • Develop and implement Purchasing process improvements and procedures • Supervise the timely processing of GPs Peer reviews – assigning plus doing peer reviews • Prepare micro-purchase POs , GP and submit for peer review & approval (New and Mod) in accordance with GEM, expedite & close out of purchase orders Show less



DynCorp International, LLC

• Senior Buyer

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Reviews purchase requisitions and place orders with approved suppliers for routine and most complex purchases. • Negotiates price, quality and services.• Supports the goals and objectives of the company as a part of a work group or team member.• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments and cancellations.• Provides pricing in support of Business Development efforts.• Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply.• Assist team members in the evaluation of bids, and the selection/recommendation of suppliers.• Assist and gives direction to team members in negotiations of price, quality and services.• Supervises and leads team members to provide work direction and technical guidance.• Interfaces with purchasing mgmt to provide status, problem resolution and communicates with mgmt in other departments.• Supports transition team efforts for new programsKnowledge & Skills• Ability to serve as a technical expert in a variety of work assignments.• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations(FAR) preferred.• Excellent written and oral communications skills.• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Applications.Management Responsibility:• Plans and assigns personnel for given projects or tasks.• Provides technical guidance to less experienced team members. Show less

• Buyer

  • Aug 2010 - Feb 2012

  • Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers.• Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers for routine and more complex purchases.• Negotiates price, quality and services.• Supports the goals and objectives of the company as a part of a work group or team member.• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, and losses, return of materials, over-shipments, and cancellations.• Leads team members for department to provide work direction and completion of assignments.• Provides pricing in support of Business Development efforts.• Interfaces with Purchasing Mgmt. to provide status and input and communicates with Mgmt. in other departments.• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, works with little supervision and well under pressure.• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Show less

• Associate Buyer

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2010

  • Contacts suppliers, secures bids and reviews bids with supervisor before placement of orders.• Assists with the reviewing of documents and selection of most suitable supplier for the stated purchase.• Negotiates price, quality and services.• Supports the goals and objectives of the company as a part of a work group or team member.• Maintains procurement records and recommend procedural changes to improve procurement results.• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments and cancellations.• Interacts with A/P to assist and ensure completion of purchase order/invoice processing cycle.• Provides pricing in support of Business Development efforts.Knowledge and Skills• Excellent written and oral communications skills.• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Applications.• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Show less



Baughan Law Firm, LLC

• Legal Secretary

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  Opened, maintained, and closed legal files, and communicated with clients, opposing counsel, courts, agencies, medical facilities, and the public. Performed scheduling, and maintained firm calendar. Prepared legal and administrative correspondence and documents, including pleadings, complaints, motions, notices, subpoenas, and record requests. Maintained open accounts payable and accounts receivable, including entering and paying invoices. Opened, maintained, and closed legal files, and communicated with clients, opposing counsel, courts, agencies, medical facilities, and the public. Performed scheduling, and maintained firm calendar. Prepared legal and administrative correspondence and documents, including pleadings, complaints, motions, notices, subpoenas, and record requests. Maintained open accounts payable and accounts receivable, including entering and paying invoices.



Brevard Community College Childcare Center

• Head Preschool Teacher

  • Nov 2004 - Aug 2006

  Developed and delivered weekly lesson plans to children aged two to five, and conducted bi-yearly learning assessments of children according to guidelines of Ages and Stages. Awarded Apple Accreditation by Florida Association for Child Care Management (FACCM). Developed and delivered weekly lesson plans to children aged two to five, and conducted bi-yearly learning assessments of children according to guidelines of Ages and Stages. Awarded Apple Accreditation by Florida Association for Child Care Management (FACCM).