Quality Assurance Management
Resume:
MELVIN E.WILSON, JR.
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OBJECTIVE
A motivated and highly productive Procurement and Purchasing Professional with the proven ability to significantly
reduce procurement costs by standardizing processes. Contract Specialist with the demonstrated ability to negotiate
favorable terms and streamline supplier channels. Results oriented with exemplary relationship building and problem
solving skills that foster vendor trust and dependability.
CORE COMPETENCIES
■CONTRACT ■CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT ■CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
SPECIALIST
■NEW VENDOR PROCUREMENT ■VENDOR RELATIONS ■INVENTORY CONTROL
■PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ■PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ■PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
■NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ■ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT ■VENDOR MANAGEMENT
■STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ■QUALITY ASSURANCE ■TREND ANTICIPATION
■SALES PLANNING & EVALUATION ■LEADERSHIP BUILDING ■TEAM BUILDING
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CSM GLOBAL, MATERIALS COORDINATOR (CONTRACT: 2012- PRESENT)
• Coordinates and expedites flow of materials between locations, according to production and shipping schedules or location
priorities, and compiles and maintains records
• Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with location supervisors to determine material
requirements to identify and track material.
• Requisitions material and establishes sequential delivery dates to locations, according to job order priorities and material
availability.
• Examines material delivered to production locations to verify conformance to specifications.
• Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules.
• Computes amount of material required to complete job orders, applying knowledge of product and manufacturing processes.
• Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records, such as material inventory, in-process production reports, and
status and
location of materials.
EDG, INC., PROCUREMENT ANALYST (CONTRACT: 2011- 2012)
• Prepared bid specifications and documents related to the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Organized requisitions and located supply sources, and placed orders with appropriate bidder(s).
• Interviewed and corresponded with vendors, kept current records of new products, market conditions and trends.
• Conferred with and assisted officials of all departments to determine purchasing needs and specifications.
• Corresponded with company hierarchy to ensure their needs are handled expeditiously.
• Revised contractual changes as conditions changed, and obtained quotes on open market purchases.
• Processed and prepared requisitions and purchase orders for goods and services.
• Resolved vendor and contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, SOUTHEASTERN, LA, PURCHASING MANAGER (CONTRACT: 2009- 2011)
• Managed the procurement process, including: request for proposal, evaluation of statements of work, negotiation of pricing and non-standard
terms and conditions, contract and purchase order execution, supplier/customer relationship management, compliance to corporate policies and
procedures
• Implemented procurement processes and procedures regarding purchases and contract management
• Initiated strategy for sourcing in emerging markets and to diverse suppliers; exceeded 2010 objectives: savings of $1.5 M
• Forecasted procurement needs based on inventory and market pricing
• Handled defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and
took corrective and preventative action
D.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
TRANSPORTATION ANALYST (2008 – 2009)
• Communicated with vendors to discuss specific commodity requirements, negotiated costs and secured competitive bids.
• Issued purchase orders based on cost effectiveness, and determined fair and correct prices, quality specifications, and
performance standards.
• Established sources of supplies for regular and emergency purchases within limited timeframes according to procurement
policies.
• Reviewed, monitored, and maintained purchasing invoices, records, and reports.
• Maintained an accounted for all monies expended and the amounts remaining in the current budget for vehicles, furniture,
and furnishings.
• Facilitated the preparation of plans, reviewed schedules, and coordinated facility renovations, interior projects, and
construction projects.
• Monitored the progress of facility and vehicle maintenance projects and cyclical maintenance from initial design through task
completion.
• Prepared periodic reports on the status of projects and/or funding requirements, and annual budgets for vehicles, furniture,
and furnishings. Arbitrated claims or complaints occurring in performance of T&M contracts, FFP contracts, and Cost
reimbursement contracts.
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ANALYST-SUPPLY CHAIN (2007 – 2008)
• Procured computer automation equipment, network systems, telecommunications and general office equipment, furnishings
and supplies.
• Identified client needs through procurement activity analyses and two-way communication to ensure service delivery
improvements.
• Developed measurable purchasing client service standards and performance indicators to meet procurement and/or customer
process changes.
• Met with requestors to ensure full understanding of their needs and that the proposed purchase will satisfy the needs of the
requestor.
• Prepared purchase orders for supervisory approval and maintained purchasing records for assigned budget object code and
supplier catalogs.
• Confirmed deliveries and invoices against purchase orders, and analyzed terms and conditions to insure compliance with
university requirements.
• Advised development or revision of internal procurement procedures and investigated new trends or issues regarding
materials and supplies.
• Evaluated and/or monitored contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts and
compliance to contractual obligations.
CONFIGURATION INCORPORATED
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (2003 – 2007)
• Developed purchase order specifications, work statements, and terms & conditions for the procurement of clothing, furniture,
specialized materials, building maintenance equipment, and services.
• Prepared, analyzed, and evaluated bids, proposals, and quotes for State and Federal Government.
• Examined contract terms and conditions in compliance with policy and appropriate laws, regulations, and government
policies.
• Reviewed client contracts, prepared revenue and other third party invoices to ensure timely submission of invoices and
related receipt of payment.
• Coordinated approvals with management staff, designed and supervised contractual documents for Prime and
Subcontractors.
• Reviewed receipt orders to ensure terms and conditions were consistent with client quotes, business policies and practices.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communication – Dillard University (2005)
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE OPERATOR (1997 – 2004)
• Served as part of a peacekeeping unit in Operation Iraqi Freedom maintaining intra-unit communications.
• Managed radio wiring for main communications post.
• Decoded and launched encrypted military signals.
• Received an honorable discharge and held a Top Secret Clearance.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Ariba, Oracle12, MAS 200, Material Advantage, PASS Procurement System, Microsoft Office Professional 2010, ERP
LX
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