Principal Buyer/Senior Buyer/Senior Contract Admin/Sourcing Specialist
Resume:
JOSEPH SHIVELY, MBA
*** ******* ****** #**, *********, California 93010
**********@***.***
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly motivated, results-driven, and tenacious professional powered with broad-based years of immeasurable success in purchasing, procurement, acquisition, and supply chain. Demonstrate keen expertise in applying innovative, state-of-the-art concepts to optimize operational efficiency and productivity while significantly reducing costs. Well-versed in developing performance-based, low-cost solutions through aggressive negotiation with new and existing suppliers and use of outsourcing. Proven effectiveness in building long-term quality relationships focused on teamwork, service level, and cost containment as well as in working effectively even in a globally competitive and fast-paced environment.
CORE STRENGTHS
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Knowledge
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
- Project Management and Operations
- Continuous Process and Performance Improvement
- Cost Effectiveness and Quality Assurance
- Leadership, Training, and Team Building
- Outstanding Vendor and Subcontractor Relations
- Problem Resolution and Decision Making
- Materials, Goods, and Services Acquisition
- Strategic, Operational, and Tactical Planning
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Articulate Oral and Written Communication
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
SENIOR BUYER / SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR ~ HRL LABORATORIES LLC, MALIBU, CA 2006–PRESENT
Assume full responsibility in sourcing out new suppliers to conduct a competitive bid process. Provide expert oversight in all facets of job walks for potential bidders on facilities maintenance projects. Collaboratively work with technical personnel to insure that proper contractual actions are taken place. Instrumental in processing requisition for facilities maintenance, chemicals, and lease agreements including other miscellaneous component. Prepare and analyze monthly reports on various departmental credit card purchases to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Notable Achievements:
- Planned and coordinated post-award meeting with contractors and technical personnel to assure proper procedures are met
- Appointed to handle pre-procurement, capital, and overhead projects
- Utilized strong negotiation skills in purchasing terms and conditions that may apply to the contract agreement
- Initiated the development and implementation of subcontracting plans and materials for government proposals
- Addressed various issues in supplier’s terms and conditions and conceptualized cost-saving ideals
SENIOR BUYER / SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR ~ APOLLO PROFESSIONAL SOLUTION, LAKEWOOD, CA 2005–2006
Oversaw job walks for potential bidders on facilities maintenance projects. Generated monthly reports on various departmental credit card purchases. Evaluated and negotiated purchasing terms and conditions that may apply to the contract agreement. Regularly interfaced with technical personnel to ensure proper contractual actions were taken place.
Notable Achievements:
- Secured new suppliers to conduct a competitive bid process
- Carried out the requisition for facilities maintenance, chemicals, and lease agreements and other miscellaneous component
- Organized post-award meeting with contractors and technical personnel to ensure strict adherence to proper procedures
- Displayed unsurpassed expertise in managing pre-procurement, capital, and overhead projects
PURCHASING MANAGER ~ BEND-PAK, INC., SANTA PAULA, CA 2005–2005
Applied dynamic leadership talents in day-to-day operational aspects of the Purchasing Department in the manufacturing of automobile components. Established and implemented the departmental and interdepartmental purchasing policies and procedures toward achievement of corporate goals and objectives.
Notable Achievements:
- Cut-down costs and amplified savings by effectively managing office services and supplies
- Improved the overall goals and objectives by diligently managing all facets of sales and quality assurance
- Commended for writing Bill of Materials for multiple projects
BUYER ~ WILWOOD ENGINEERING, CAMARILLO, CA 2002–2005
Presided over domestic and international purchases including timely planning of manufacturing acquisitions. Primarily held responsible for procuring materials, negotiating contracts, and sourcing out new suppliers. Pivotal in processing maintenance, repair, and operator (MRO), and material requirements planning (MRP).
Notable Achievements:
- Drove all efforts to effectively maintain timeliness on outside services and products such as metal, electrical components, plastic, wire, anodizing, laser engraving, and machined parts
- Meticulously managed vendor delivery schedules, suppliers updates, and purchasing implementation from Asia and domestically
BUYER / PLANNER ~ HATCH CORPORATION, OXNARD, CA 1999–2002
Masterfully led daily aspects of forecasting, inventory, import, and exports shipments. Consistently checked vendor's delivery schedule on service contracts to ensure timely shipping. Executed computerized status checks to accurately forecast supply needs. Proactively resolved problems affecting the administration of the contracts.
Notable Achievements:
- Led the procurement of safety wholesale products and materials from international and domestic suppliers
- Designed long-term agreements and administered purchase orders for supplies
- Processed the automated procurement system to ensure efficient transactions were taken place
- Served as a significant contributor to a 40% increase in revenue in just two months and cost savings
PURCHASING AGENT ~ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTING OFFICE, PORT HUENEME, CA 1991–1999
Presided over the entire project life cycle including bidding, architectural and engineering designs, scheduling, purchasing, subcontracting, facilities maintenance, job walks, and customer service. Modified and prepared data for automated contractor performance reports. Analyzed documentation and technical specifications/proposals for accuracy and completeness. Evaluated bids for goods and services; negotiated contracts; and built long-term quality vendor relations.
Notable Achievements:
- Honored as “Civilian of the Quarter” for displaying high degree of personal commitment, dedication, and efficiency
- Received numerous recognition awards through demonstration of exemplary work performance
- Played a vital role in government contracts administration on construction projects in large dollar value
- Examined and alleviated any contract administration issues with Engineering and Facilities Department
- Recognized as liaison with all other departments regarding supply and service requirements
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
~ California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA: Aug 2009
MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
~ California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA: May 2003
BACHELOR IN SOCIOLOGY
~ California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA: May 1998
CERTIFICATIONS
Preparing for Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Examination
Full System Course for the Standard Procurement System, American Management Systems, Inc.
Purchase Order Processing Course, The Management Best Software, Inc.
Inventory Management Course, The Management Best Software, Inc.
Certificate in Facilities Contracts
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Institute of Supply Management (ISM)
Member, American Purchasing Society
Member, MBA Association
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows XP
SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office Suite: Word and Excel; including AS400, Macola System, Costpoint, and MAS200
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