Contract Specialist

Tammera Cardinal; BA, SPSM,

***** *. ******* **.

Aurora CO 80013

Phone: 520-***-****

Email: *********@*******.***

Summary: Working under the Veterans Administration with The Arcanum Group as a Contract Specialist. Retired Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer, worked in supply chain management. 14 years contracting experience, develop contracts, prepare RFP’s, RFQ’s, and perform contract negotiations, do market research and analyze pricing. Currently working on the Senior Professional Supply Manager 2 certification, I have a Bachelor’s degree and a Certificate for Senior Professional Supply Manager (SPSM). Skills include: Government contracting and buying experience, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Supply Chain management, and Microsoft Office Products.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

CONTRACT SPECIALIST May 2016 to Present Aurora CO

Department of Veterans Affairs - The Arcanum Group – Support Role

As part of Project Eagle; the new Veterans Administration hospital in Denver Colorado, serve as contract administrator on awarded contracts. Award contracts for various areas within the Project Eagle realm. Prepare solicitations and perform market research, negotiate changes to contracts, and assist other Network Contracting Offices (NCO’s) with contracts due to their overwhelming work load. Coordinate with the Small Business Administration (SBA) on matters relevant to socio-economic goal requirements. Act as the Source Selection Authority (SSA) on sole source/single source requirements. Utilize the eCMS contract writing system, contract reporting system, financial management system in accordance with Agency policies. Conduct cost and/or price analysis of offerors’ proposals. Prepare documentation for solicitations, award synopsis, eCMS documents and administrative correspondence.

CONTRACT ANALYST Sep 2015-May 2016 Aurora, CO

Defense Health Agency - Information Technology Solutions Company (ITSC) – Support Role

Prepared solicitations for Pharmaceutical agents in support of Department of Defense Health Care. Initiated Blanket Purchase Agreements for Pharmaceutical companies and Department of Health Services. Maintain Blanket Purchase Agreement files for compliance with Federal Procurement Policies. Assisted in the savings to the Government of $3 billion over the course of one year, through the Blanket Purchase Agreements, via pricing analysis.

CONTRACT SPECIALIST Mar 2012-Sep 2015 Tucson, AZ

Department of Labor - ResCare, Inc. - Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center

Conducted contract negotiations and administrated all aspects from cradle to grave; routine and major contracts in excess of $100,000. Responsible for selecting the appropriate method of procurement, i.e. simplified acquisition procedures, and sealed-bidding. Negotiated terms for fixed price contracts, purchase orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). Compiled and analyzed estimates of service, RFPs/RFQs, and market research to determine feasibility of buying material, supplies, and equipment through contracts, purchase orders and BPA’s. Sourced and purchased all items needed at the center such as food, clothing, office supplies, and training material supporting a 250 person residential educational facility. Ensured costs adherence to contracts and other agreements through budget analysis. Provided technical advice, assistance and guidance to customers, vendors, and others who are involved with the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center in regards to price, product uses, specifications, quality and warranty. Successfully convinced 345+ nationwide vendors to participate in the Federal Government's programs to increase their market coverage and overall profits. Experience providing guidance and direction regarding policies for procurement procedures as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Corporate Policies as they apply to procurement. Participated in various customer service support activities such as vendor analysis, and job fairs. and Collaborated with a team of 150 colleagues to effectively maintain nearly $40M of on-site government property purchased by the Department of Labor. Collectively with office personnel managed approximately345 vendor files every week, maintaining vendor/contractor relationships and adherence to Government regulations. Processed more than 300 purchase orders a month, verified delivery, approved payments, and maintained necessary records. Trained Purchasing Clerk and other personnel on purchasing procedures and regulations.

PURCHASING AGENT Oct 2011-Mar 2012 Tucson, AZ

Honeywell- Contract Position

Provided assistance to Global Buyers in expediting purchase orders, locating suppliers for requisitions, monitoring past due requirements and bringing them current. Utilized SAP, One Source, Visual Compliance, DEX center, and matrix to accomplish work requirements. Developed an excel program to monitor delivery status of outstanding purchasing orders.

SALES AGENT Aug 2010-Jan 2011 Tucson, AZ

Sterling Health

Sold Medicare supplement, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance and Cancer Insurance.

MATERIAL BUYER Mar 2008-Aug 2010 Tucson, AZ

Evergreen Maintenance Center

Procured over $1Million in products and services utilizing the Industrial Financial System (IFS) MRP program for various Aircraft, and facility requirements. Saved company over $500,000 in six months through competitive sourcing and negotiations. Reduced discrepant accounts payable invoices by 10% through correction of receipts and invoices. Completed approximately 90% of the maintenance contracts ahead of schedule through time management and organizational management. Met requirement needs 95% of time through coordination with vendors and various shipping companies.

MATERIAL COORDINATOR Jun 2006-Dec 2007 Dulles, VA

Maxjet Airways

Saved Company $2.5 million over twelve month period through pricing negotiations. Decreased exchange orders by 30% in two months saving $50,000 by developing an Excel program to monitor date in and out inventory. Decreased repair orders by 40% in six months, saved $400,000. Issued and expedited purchase, repair/overhaul, loan, exchange, and service orders in order to meet or beat deadlines.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Ashford University Organizational Management Minor in Marketing

Senior Professional Supply Manager (SPSM) April 2015

CERTIFICATIONS

Procurement KPI’s & Business Acumen April 2017

Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management February 2017

Savings Strategy Development March 2015

14 Purchasing Best Practices January 2015

Powerful Negotiation for Successful Buying December 2014

Supply Management Contract Writing November 2014

Microsoft Excel for Purchasing Professionals November 2014

Purchasing Fundamentals August 2013

Project Management January 2013

FAR Bootcamp August 2012

Six Sigma Black Belt August 2012

Six Sigma Green Belt February 2012

ACHIEVEMENTS

Completion with honors for SPSM

Graduated Cum Laude, Deans List Ashford University

Retired Air Force; Non-commissioned Officer of the Year – Inventory Management

ADDITIONAL CAREERS

Retail Supervisor; The Paradies Shops 2+years

President/Owner; TamRon’s Hauling Grading & Landscaping, 16 years

Department Manager; Bed Bath & Beyond, 1.5 years

Buyer/Flight Attendant; Midway Airlines, 1year

COMPUTER PROGRAMS UTILIZED

ERP systems: SBT, IFS, SAP, PRISM, eCMS, VISTA,

Microsoft Office

AFFILIATIONS

National Institute Public Procurement NIGP

Next Level Purchasing Association NLPA

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