Ted TEKLE

Woodbridge, VA

703-***-****

Senior Procurement Operation Professional

Summary

Supply strategic direction and support Innovative purchasing negotiation activities for large procurements in MRO/ Indirect supplies, contractor services, facilities storeroom initiatives and capital projects. Leverage experience in federal, state, and international contract / subcontract administration, procurement, pricing, and acquisition support; featuring client and subcontractor management, and management of contracts department staff. Understanding of Quality Systems and Standards (ISO: 9000 and/or AS9100). Excellent organizational and oral communication skills, Proficient in MS Office suite - strong Excel skills (pivot tables, graphs, charts), Knowledge of various ERP systems and their functional list. Experience in preparing subcontract negotiation Objectives; provide final decisions on deviations from standard provisions. Identify, mitigate, and resolve execution risks. Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the sourcing of complex material and services (i.e., engineering development programs) in support of multiple contract types.

Lead activities of subcontract teams on assigned programs. Ensure products and services obtained by the team meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives in accordance with program and company requirements.

Review requirement document (i.e., statement of work and specifications) for clarity and adequacy and obtain necessary revisions from the program management.

Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and ensure purchase order compliance to department SCI and CPSR standards. Interface with leadership cross functionally as required. Travel to support staff and leadership at supplier meetings as required. Broad management and leadership Aknowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the function. Experience participate in the negotiation of contract terms from proposal Experience with Architecture, Construction, Engineering contracts preferred but not required. Experience with the federal contracting process and FAR preferred but not required.

Coordinates review of contracts or purchase agreements with Procurement Management and in Conjunction with Office of General Counsel, as required.

In conjunction with the Business Unit, analyzes proposals.

Performs cost or price analysis, including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness. In conjunction with the Business Unit, develops negotiation objectives and leads negotiations related to contract pricing, terms and conditions with potential contractors.

Experience in customer support, customs regulations, instrumental application monitoring, and Interpersonal skills

As appropriate, confers with offices of General Counsel, and subject matter experts.

Prior to contract execution, meets with Business Units and vendor and reviews key contract terms, conditions, and requirements including deliverables, and timelines.

Interprets contract provisions for Business Units and provides appropriate guidance.

Leads negotiations on contract modifications. Closes out the contract or issues termination notices and reviews settlement proposals. Presents alternatives and recommendations to solve unique and complex problems. Ensure clear, concise, and effective communication.

Knowledge to project close-out in accordance with customer requirements. Working with Planet one project develop and/or review prime contract and subcontractor flowdown documents to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements. Experience with participate in supplier site audits for fact-finding to ensure compliance to AS9100D or as prime requirement contractual flowdown requests. Participate in Concurrent Engineering teams as the Procurement representative in the design of new guidance systems Products. Assist with Ingalls strategic manufacturing contract negotiation and contract administration as the need arises. Flexible when my job requires to support mission travel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Experience is executing contracts according to FAR, DFAR and public law requirements. Utilizes Lean Six Sigma processes and tools. Negotiation and follow up skills when required. PC skills in MS office, with Word and Excel formats essential. Knowledge in Control (MRP) and PeopleSoft financials experience. While working for Lockheed prim contract, NEC Tokyo.

Professional Experience

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ACT 1 Federal LLC Short term employment July 20, 2023 to Present

200 12th St S #700, Arlington, VA 22202

Sr. Subcontracts Manager

Responsible for Subcontracts management rules and regulations of government contracting and subcontracting along with the understanding of the requirements of government proposals cycle, competitive acquisition, and effective subcontract management. I served as the point of contact for all business units and was responsible for overseeing the entire subcontracting life cycle from award to close-out. Generate solicitations and draft specialized and / or non-routine responses for supplier bids, purchasing agreements, subcontracts, and associated modifications.

* Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) and manage procurements.

* Analyzes significant and / or unique procurement requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies / procedures.

* Provides Procurement/Subcontracts guidance to business team members. Manages contract change control process with Suppliers.

* Manage Preferred Supplier Program.

* Manage and maintain Supplier Profiles, Reps and Certs, and other corporate certifications.

* Develops sourcing strategies, negotiation strategy and leads negotiations.

* Analyzes new trends for potential impact on business goals and objectives.

* The focal point for all communication with suppliers and subcontractors. Facilitates issue resolution and disputes.

* Managing and scheduling of items from Procurement Backlog into the Work In Progress queue.

* Perform periodic review of Supplier performances and capabilities.

* Manage compliance associated with CPSR requirements.

Systems Planning and Analysis, SPA March 2022 to 07-31-2023

Alexandria, VA 22311

Director of Subcontracts short-term

Responsible for Subcontracts management rules and regulations of government contracting and subcontracting along with the understanding of the requirements of government proposals cycle, competitive acquisition, and effective subcontract management. I serve as the point of contact for all business units and is responsible for overseeing the entire subcontracting life cycle from award to close-out

I was a focal point for all communications with legal, finance and business team disciplines for resolution of subcontract issues and disputes, assist in identification, development, and implementation of new contract policy, procedures, and processes, and FAR flow down provisions. It was my responsibility to work directly with Business Development to coordinate generation of NDAs, TAs, and Subcontracts for all opportunities pre-award and post-award, analyses that are significant and unique contract requirements, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure, with a focus on risk reduction to our company. Interact and communicate as appropriate with finance, accounting, and business team disciplines for kickoff meetings, resolution of contract issues, and disputes.

Ingalls Shipbuilder March 2017 to 12-25-22

Category Manager/ Strategy Sourcing

Responsible for the strategic sourcing management goals of the company and to implement action items to ensure our company goals are mate.

Providing guidance, mentorship and coaching for leadership development

Collaborate with other functions including but not limited to material management, engineering, quality, and program management teams to ensure purchasing needs are met for each commodity.

Resolve purchasing related problems and make recommendations autonomously

I was assigned to work with business Unit as a point of contact for all procurement related activities

To drive action items towards meeting department objectives and submit performance reports to management. Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends

Category Manager is a professional responsible for managing a specific group or category of products within a company. They analyze industry and consumer trends, develop strategies, and oversee pricing, promotion, and product range management to maximize sales and profitability.

Responsible to establish, manage collaborative relationships with key department suppliers and develop strategic supplier relationships.

OSHKOSH CORPORATION, Oshkosh, WI 2015 – 2016

Sr. Subcontracts / Contract Manager

Responsible to ensure compliance with federal regulations, procurement policies, and procedures.

Maintained awareness and shared information to update changes in government regulations and developed recommendations about company policies and practices.

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL CSO, Fort Worth, TX and Kandahar, Afghanistan 2012 – 2015

Senior Contract / Supplier Manager Lead

Revised and prepared subcontract documents, ensuring proper FAR Clauses and flow downs provisions to support prime contract compliance.

Managed all subcontracts activities supporting our military mission in (3) US Bases in Kandahar region, traveling to entire sites supported and manager as needed.

Develop and managed a risk matrix and measurement system to proactively find products and suppliers that present low risk to DynCorp supply chain supporting our military material needs.

Managed and supported LOGCAP IV Supplier Management functions, interacting with all subcontractors making sure all sub-agreements were in full compliance with the company’s mission and Statement of Works (SOW) requirements.

Experience with Architecture, Construction, Engineering contract compliance as required.

Experience with the federal contracting process and FAR /De-far contractual agreement provision flow-down compliance.

Oversaw IT equipment and maintenance support agreement with Dell and HP suppliers, including DSW for all purchased IT equipment supporting our Military command support.

Obtained all the required supplier certifications, clearances, approvals, and documentations needed for all subcontracts and subcontract modifications.

ICF INTERNATIONAL, Fairfax, VA 2011 – 2012

Contract / Subcontracts Manager

Managed contracts and subcontracts to support various federal & civilian agencies, such as USAID.

Established IT equipment suppliers, Software License agreements, and IT maintenance agreements, supporting all technology upgrade requirements.

Leads negotiations for complex material purchases and analyzes opportunities for cost savings.

Analyzes market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.

Function as Direct manager for multiple Buyers; function as dotted line Manager for 8-10 program Procurement specialist.

Maintained organized, well-documented CPSR compliant files.

PAE (a Lockheed Martin Company) Arlington, VA, Djibouti, East Africa 2009 – 2011

Contract Manager

Managed DJ BOS contract planning, organized, coordinated, and evaluated contract actions in supporting site Construction Projects for the Navy, a project worth $800M.

Ensured compliance with CPSR and Lockheed Corporate policies and procedures.

Responsible for direct support to Djboss Director (PAE Director of contracts) and management of the supporting team. FAR & De-far experience.

Proactively administer a variety of contracts (government/commercial, domestic/international) of all types (cost reimbursement, fixed price, incentive, award fee, IDIQ, time and material) and modifications.

Managed DJ boss contract by interfacing with senior decision-makers at federal agencies and providing expert guidance and aid with the planning, coordination, and provide solutions as needed for the site contract requirement.

Managed DJ boss engagement with executive-level acquisition reviews and hold meets with government contracts officers out of Naples, Italy for full compliance approval.

Prepares total material cost models and keeps historical spend profiles. Presents to senior management, and coordinates proposal efforts with cost price team, with suppliers to reduce cost and support audit teams as they visit to perform DCAA Audits.

URS CORPORATION, Gaithersburg, MD 2006 – 2009

Senior Subcontracts / Procurement Manager

Managed $900M of prime contracts and over eighty subcontractors.

Administered contracts that supported various federal agencies, such as FEMA.

Supplied advice and support Program Managers and Cost Estimators in developing proposals, including developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) & MRO Procurements.

Experience as a point of contact for CPSR, purchasing system Review audit.

Negotiating with suppliers to meet Statement of work quality expectations of our company deliverables. Conduct or supervise facilitation of sourcing projects of varying complexity (e.g., RFP/Q/Is) in accordance with firm guidelines.

Trained new compliance staff, as needed.

Additional Relevant Experience

KBR, Overseas Operations in the Middle East

Senior Subcontracts Administrator / Manager

LOCKHEED MARTIN GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Bethesda, MD

Senior Subcontracts Administrator

HARMON JBL INDUSTRIES, Canoga Park, CA

Strategic Sourcing / Operation Manager

TRW, Space & Defense Division, Redondo Beach, CA

MRO Buyer

Education

Master of Science, Contract Management, University of Maryland, Graduate School, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Minor in Marketing & Accounting, Suffolk University School of Management, Boston, MA

Technical Skills

Deltek Cost Point, PeopleSoft Procurement Software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & SharePoint experience)

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