Procurement Chief & Contract Specialist Resume Example

• Selected to assist in creating a new contracts management department within G-4 because of extensive background and knowledge of supply management, contracts and overall procurement expertise.                                                                  

• Collaborated with external contracting authorities to establish requirements, facilitate the definition, documentation, negotiation, administration and close-out of contracts in support of the Command's mission and vision.                                                      

• Acted as System Administrator for all purchasing, contracting, invoicing and requirements systems.  Provided guidance on purchasing and contracting requirements.  Made  recommendations on best contracting methods for acquiring needed goods and services.    

​• Skillful in acquisition planning to accomplish any contractual action. Prepared cost estimates, conducted market research, reviewed performance work statements(PWS) and statements of work (SOW).                                                                                                                              

• Called to Active Duty to deploy Overseas as a Warranted Contracting Officer, provided contracting support for the entire Special Marine Air/Ground Task Force, Black Sea Rotational Force-12 during an 12 month Marine Corps exercise in Eastern Europe. As the only contracting person, completed all contract-related duties for the entire staff.                               
• Performed cradle-to-grave contracting functions for supplies and non-personal services up to $150,000; completed new requirements and issued modifications. Conducted pre- and post-award actions to ensure contracts were valid, legal and enforceable in accordance with applicable laws and procurement regulations.                                                                  
•  Defined requirements, solicited vendors, evaluated proposals and awarded contracts using FAR 15 Best Value continuum. Processed invoices through WAWF system to ensure timely vendor payments, avoid interest penalties. and saving funds.                                                                                              
• Reviewed incoming requisitions and provided expertise on each requisition. Managed/Field Ordering Officer (FOO) programs to ensure all micro-purchases made with cash complied with laws and regulations.                                            
• Reconciled over 100 transactions totaling $50,000 each, $500k total. Served as Tax Relief Officer, documenting tax breaks received by Marine Corps in various host countries.

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• Provided contract management for DOD-wide contracts, including Army, Marine Corps and Pentagon customers, in the Capital Region Contracting Center, Headquarters Army Group.  

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• Performed full range of acquisition functions from acquisition planning, soliciting, negotiating, contract award and administration, multi-year contracts and sophisticated incentive arrangements such as cost plus incentive fee contracts and variations. serve as a warranted contracting officer in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 USC 423).                            

• As part of eight-person team, managed supply contracts and procurements.  Developed acquisition strategies and directed and managed procurements for CBS ‘s New York office, Corporate Headquarters and local stations across the country.        

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• Solicited, evaluated, negotiated and awarded contracts to organizations for products and services, including office supplies, facilities operations and engineering division.

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 • Assured compliance with terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems. Terminated contracts, analyzing, negotiating and settling claims and proposals. 

• Analyzed and evaluated cost or price proposals and accounting data.  Administered  policies and procedures to insure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, such as those affecting small business, labor surplus areas, and disadvantaged businesses. 

• Researched, identified and developed sources and vendors, maintaining industry expertise and conducting competitive market analyses. Received and analyzed bids and recommended best options based on cost, service/product and vendor history.

• Served as point of contact for vendors, cultivating strong working relationships and resolving issues and problems. Monitored program expenditures and identified cost-effective approaches to procurement

• Provided sourcing interface and support for internal clients on broadcast expansion projects and service negotiation acquisitions for CBS television network, owned/operated television stations and affiliate companies. 

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• Managed procurement and contracting for Marine Special Operations Command/Marine Special Operations Support Group (MARSOC MSOSG), supporting bases throughout Midwest Region.                                                                      

• Directed team of three Procurement Specialists for Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office, Mobilization Command (MOBCOM).                                                                                         

• Honorable Discharge.                                                                  
• Provided administrative support and contract management for Marine Corps Network Operations Security Command, procuring IT goods and services.

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• Hosted RFI industry day for 30 Small Businesses contractors in Albany, Georgia, in search for best solutions to contracting needs. Resulted in price reduction by current contractor, which saved $3 million dollars.                                                              
• Currently conducting business case analysis, review and preparation for IT hosting services contract, working with customer to determine whether hosting should be via cloud or hard servers. Expect to have contract awarded within 90 days.