Sammie L. Williams

**** ********* ** ****: 757-***-****

Chesapeake, VA 23323 Office: 757-***-****

Email: b60c8o@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 757-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics professional with demonstrated focus on total cost of ownership, process and project management. Extensive experience in planning, implementing, executing strategies and action plans within the procurement/supply chain arena resulting in greater customer confidence, strengthened business results, measurable and significant positive financial impact to the organization. Proven leadership skills to coach, manage, and motivate a diverse workforce in fast-paced and high-volume environments while promoting creativity, effective problem solving, and breakthrough results.

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CORE COMPENTENCIES

Strategic Sourcing Operational Improvement Total Cost of Ownership

Supplier Development Value Stream Management Performance Improvement

Change Management Financial Management Leadership

Productivity Improvement Materials Management Contract Negotiation

Project Management Risk Management Total Life Cycle Cost analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BAESYSTEMS NORFOLK SHIP REPAIR, NORFOLK, VA 04/2011-PRESENTT

BUYER II

Processes and completes complex purchase orders; determines prices from available vendors that meet cost and quality guidelines; places orders. • Processed over 600 purchase orders totaling approximately $2.5 million dollars from April – December 2011. Conducts negotiations with suppliers to obtain products at the best quantity and cost in order to ensure end-users needs are met; negotiates delivery, terms and conditions, and pricing. Negotiated and managed Blanket Purchase Agreements for products and materials. Identifies future procurement opportunities to further procurement strategies and recommends revisions or process improvements to meet company needs. • Coordinates with accounts payable to resolve any problems in order to ensure prompt payment and avoid delays to end user; coordinates with receiving departments to resolve receipt problems promptly so as to not cause any delay to end users. • Solicits suppliers/vendors for materials/products/services through formal Requests for Services (FRS) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and informal channels. Conducts complex negotiations on terms favorable considering quality, delivery, and prices; receives and evaluates proposals, quotations, and bids for acquisitions. • Maintains communication with suppliers during course of procurement action in order to ensure timely delivery in compliance with the requirements of the procurement document. Establishes relationships with new suppliers and develops new supply sources. • Plans and coordinates the procurement of materials, products/services and equipment necessary for the operation of the business unit or assigned projects. Recommends changes to existing standards; ensures suppliers/vendor's adherence to industry standards, technical quality standards, and other corporate/business unit driven expectations. • Analyzes bids for specification compliance, prices, delivery commitments and past performance. • Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

THE M&T COMPANY - Norfolk, VA 7/27/2009 – 04/22/2011

Logistician/Provisioning (Army Water Craft)

Working team lead for project team currently providing logistics support services to U. S. Army Watercraft Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) project. Oversee the planning, organizing, and managing critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, including integration, analysis, and management of varied acquisition functions and personnel in support of the process. Responsible for developing the independent government costs estimates, cost benefits analysis and risk assessments while incorporating a plan of action based on the results of a cost benefit and/or lifecycle analysis. Provide provisioning support services including research, documentation development, provisioning documentation update and identification of existing documentation for Army watercraft and associated systems. Utilize business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities. Develop and update Basic Issue Items, Components of End Item, Interim Support Items Lists, Long Lead Time Items, Provisioning Parts List (PPL), On Board Spares, Additional Authorization List, Power Log software and other items integral to the Army’s Provisioning System. Prepares briefings, correspondence, and comprehensive reports regarding the status of assigned projects, providing recommendations and communicating findings. Compile Technical Data for Provisioning packages for submission with PPLs and Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) and Maintenance Allocation Charts (MAC) development. Interface with customer personnel and provide logistical support services for the Logistics Support Vessel (LSV), Large Tug, LCM08, and Small Tug.

CDI MARINE (Contractor), Northrop Grumman - Newport News, VA 02/2007- 7/2009

Buyer/Planner (Virginia Class Submarine Program (VCS)

CDI Corporation, Newport News, VA

Supported the Department of Defense’s Navy submarine programs and was responsible for planning, forecasting, procuring, and managing complex submarine machinery, special hull treatment, hydraulic valves, and furniture for the Virginia procurement office. Overseeing a $100M annual budget, ensured that procurement commitments are met to schedule, costs are aligned with budget estimates, and that quality of products and services meet or exceed government standards. Managed and implemented projects that have reduced inventory, resulting in cost savings across Northrop Grumman that are critical to the sustainment of current and future Navy submarine programs.

Lead procurement planning control representative for Virginia class submarine procurement office at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding working as a contractor

Responsible for material requirements planning (MRP) for all Virginia class submarine complex machinery, furniture, special hull treatment and hydraulic valve procurement using SAP

Managed, worked on and completed several special projects for the VCS program including inventory reduction and cost savings for multiple types of material

Ensured commitments were met to schedule, cost and quality in the supply chain process

Collaborated with engineering departments to ensure material requirements were accurate, met on time and cost effective

Determined most effective way to procure material in order to meet the demands of the construction schedule

Analyzed data and determined factors that affect prices and determined lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules

Identified raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.

Coordinated with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.

L3-COMMUNICATIONS/UNIDYNE - Norfolk, VA 07/2005 - 01/2007

Senior Buyer

Coordinated assignments of incoming requisitions, monitored activities within the Purchasing department, and provided daily and monthly reports to the Department Managers. Oversaw daily operations of a high volume, fast-paced Procurement office, coordinated daily activities of procurement team, which included 3 commodity buyers, 1 buyer/expeditor, material receipt clerk, 2 data entry/order entry clerk, and 1 buyer/rental coordinator. Lead briefings and meetings to communicate project specifications and statuses. Responsible for all functions of Procurement including, but not limited to supplier sourcing, certification and evaluation, expediting, justification of source selection, order placement, order follow up, repetitive monitoring of outstanding orders, document/invoice processing, and follow up with customers and suppliers. Collaborated with customers to identify resources, including funding, equipment, facilities and delivery or performance schedules. Submitted MILSTRIP requisitions for purchase of Mil-Spec, National Stock Number (NSN) identifiable raw materials, and parts direct from Fleet Inventory Supply Center (FISC), and General Services Administration (GSA). Tracked the status of submitted requisition via the web or by telephone; submitted Report of Discrepancy (ROD) for receipt of materials and or parts received in error. Interacted with Accounts Payable department and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to ensure prompt payment and processing of invoices. Conferred with suppliers and analyzed suppliers' operations to determine factors that may have affected delivery schedules. Understanding and application of all laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management. Reviewed proposals, negotiated prices, selected or recommended suppliers, analyzed trends, followed up on orders placed, verified delivery, approved payments, ensured proper input and issuance of purchase orders to vendors, served as communication link between suppliers and project/production managers, and handled receiving discrepancies/problems to include filing claims with vendor or shipping lines.

TITAN/UNIDYNE GROUP, Norfolk, VA 04/2004 - 07/2005

Rental Coordinator

As a Buyer/Rental Coordinator, responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packing materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for Department Of Defense Contractor to complete shipboard operations. Compiled information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Conferred with suppliers and analyzed suppliers' operations to determine factors that effect schedules. Reviewed proposals, negotiated prices, selected or recommended suppliers, analyzed trends, followed up on orders placed, verified delivery, approved payments, ensured proper input and issuance of purchase orders to vendors, served as communication link between vendors and project/production managers, and handled receiving discrepancies/problems to include filing claims with vendor or shipping lines. Submitted MILSTRIP requisitions for purchase of Mil-Spec, National Stock Number (NSN) identifiable raw materials, and parts direct from Fleet Inventory Supply Center (FISC), and General Services Administration (GSA). Expedited and updated the status and delivery of submitted requisitions via the web or by telephone. Submitted Report of Discrepancy (ROD) for receipt of materials and or parts received in error. Interacted with various parties both orally and in writing with technical accuracy in a clear and concise fashion. Coordinated with Accounts payable and Defense Finance Office to ensure prompt payment of invoices.

Military Service (1984-2004)

Retired

US ARMY, Fort Story, VA 10/2001 - 03/2004

11th Transportation Battalion,

368 Transportation/OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

As a Battalion Maintenance Supervisor for forward deployed Transportation Unit, responsible for the Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services for Material Handling (MHE), Cargo/ Ground Equipment, and Power Generating Equipment. Provided oversight and direction to maintenance personnel, set daily work schedule and set service priority based on units’ operational posture. Conducted weekly maintenance checks of all equipment and tracked maintenance trends. Worked closely with unit personnel to ensure vehicle and equipment maintenance needs were identified, annotated, and corrected in a timely manner. During deployment in Kuwait, worked closely with local vendors to obtain services on equipment and the procurement of parts and service. Purchased materials, parts, and services and utilized government impact credit card for purchases and services under $2,500. Processed purchases over $2,500, to higher procurement authority by using Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA). Resolved material problems to include late deliveries, missing or damaged items, payments, and vendor/contractor invoices. Negotiated with vendors to determine pricing, material discrepancies, discount items, acceptance of government purchase cards and delivery methods and lead-time. Utilized electronic systems and various software programs to compile data for purchasing requirements. Maintained purchase register and records, prepared and submitted reports to higher headquarters. Administered payments and certified that all items and or services were received and/or completed.

EDUCATION

BA Management 3/2012

BS Sociology 4/2012

Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts (2/2008)

Saint Leo University, NAS Little Creek, VA

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Material Qualification Approval Documents Training, Northrop Grumman Corporation, 04/23/07-04/26/07; Purchase Order Review and Supplier Technical Documentation Requirements Training, Northrop Grumman, 04/27/07; Supply Management Symposium, 03/2006; GSA Solutions, GSA Advantage and E-Buy 03/2006

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Contract Format and Structure for the DOD e-Business Environment (CLC033); Mission Strategy Execution (CON 111): Defense Acquisition University (DAU). National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) seminars in preparation for obtaining the Certified Purchasing Management (CPM) certification, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (CON 237) (DAU); Mission Support Planning (CON 110), DAU; Sealed Bidding (CLC 003), DAU; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (CLC 005), DAU; DOD Government Purchase Card (CLG 001), DAU; Contract Service Selection (CLC 007), DAU; Essentials of Interagency Acquisitions/Fair Opportunity (CLC 030), DAU; Six Sigma Roadmap 03/02/07; Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management (ACQ 101), Sep, 2006, (DAU); Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals (LOG 101), Dec 2006, DAU; Ethics in Supply Management, Institute for Supply Management, 02/2006; Government Property Certification, 9/2006; Product Substitution Certification, 9/2006; Record Retention Certification, 9/2006; Material Costs Certification, 9/2006; Sarbanes-Oxley Certification, 9/2006; Truth in Negotiations Act Certification, 9/2006

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