Microsoft Office Professional Experience

LAURA VARGAS

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Background, Objective

Experienced professional in the aerospace manufacturing industry offering 15+ years of purchasing related expertise qualified to procure products and services to meet complex customer requirements. Seeking a career opportunity in a Senior Buyer role where acquired skills and abilities can be utilized to maximize the organization's efficiency. Summary of Skills and Abilities

Computer Proficiency: Task Oriented:

• ERP Systems • Non-Disclosure Agreement

• MRP • Terms and Conditions

• Inventory Logistics Services • Bid Evaluation

• Debarment Check Services • Source Selection

• Export Control Services • Cost Savings

• General Services Administration • Procurement Compliance

• IHS Standards • Negotiation

• Microsoft Office • Post Award Management

Knowledge and Understanding

• Understanding of Nondisclosure Agreement Requirements and Proprietary Data.

• Knowledge of ITAR and EAR requirements.

• Understanding of Government Contracting FAR and DFARS regulations. Accomplishments

• Identified new sources, added them to approved supply base, and procured products and services in an expedited fashion to support development program.

• Obtained TSO authorizations and RTCA certifications for purchased finished products to support FAA aircraft certification.

• Realized 10 – 20% cost savings for products and services through successful price negotiations.

• Suggested and assisted in establishing a master purchase contract for tooling fabrication that reduced the purchase order cycle time by 50%.

• Proposed the advanced procurement of long lead time products directly from mills to ensure stock availability and avoid high mark up from distributors.

• Researched and identified potential sources with capabilities and required certifications to supply quality products.

• Improved supplier on-time delivery performance by 20% through weekly status follow-up. Professional Experience

ROGERSON-KRATOS June 2016 – July 2017

ROGERSON-KRATOS (JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP) January 2016 – May 2016 Senior Buyer

Pasadena, CA

• Identified and selected qualified sources of supply for required products and services.

• Experienced with outsourcing process and reading specifications and drawings.

• Prepared request for quote and solicit bids from authorized and competent sources.

• Fulfilled AOG and part shortage requirements with the fastest possible turnaround.

• Applied price/cost analysis skills to determine best value award.

• Negotiated lower price for products and services to obtain best purchase overall cost.

• Scheduled delivery of quality products and services to support delivery need date.

• Documented detailed casefiles with an emphasis on purchase justification and compliance requirements.

• Multi-tasked on various assigned projects to balance and prioritize workload. WOODWARD, INC. (JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP) December 2014 to January 2015 Buyer/Planner

Santa Clarita, CA

• Followed up on open purchase orders to obtain delivery status from Suppliers.

• Managed PO delivery dates to support MRP need dates.

• Worked with Quality Engineering and Suppliers to resolve material non-conforming issues.

• Communicated with Suppliers to implement Engineering changes.

• Coordinated rework and return purchase orders with Suppliers.

• Resolved open invoice issues for payment to Suppliers. PRATT & WHITNEY ROCKETDYNE/AEROJET ROCKETDYNE August 2005 to July 2014 Procurement Analyst/Buyer

Canoga Park, CA

• Created non-disclosure agreements to protect the exchange of proprietary and export controlled information.

• Identified potential or approved/qualified sources to provide products and/or perform required services.

• Evaluated competitive bids to determine best value by taking into account supplier understanding statement of work requirements, price, lead-time, and past performance scores.

• Captured cost savings through price negotiation to maintain budgets below their target limits and pass on cost reduction to the end customer.

• Converted assigned requisitions to purchase orders with special attention and emphasis on written directives and procedures.

•Uploaded of accurate and complete electronic case file documents for compliance with record keeping policies and audit review requirements.

• Updated supplier contractual or promise delivery dates in database for measuring supplier performance.

•Managed post-award contracts to obtain purchase order acknowledgment, resolve any product non-conformance issues and ensure supplier on-time delivery to meet or exceed end user needs.

• Monitored past due invoices to resolve issues delaying payment to the supplier.

• Prepared monthly reports of open actions, accomplishments, issues, events, and help needed for Management. THE BOEING COMPANY January 2000 to August 2005

Material Coordinator

Huntington Beach, CA

• Supported a team of Buyers with follow-up calls to suppliers seven days after PO placement to confirm receipt of order and the contract delivery due date.

• Compiled and inputting order status from Suppliers for POs due in 10, 30, and 60 days to report current and remaining product operations.

• Assisted a team of Buyers with resolution of hardware non-conformances and/or missing documentation issues.

• Monitored past due invoices to resolve issues and facilitate payment processing through accounts payable.

• Recorded monthly metrics performance data of purchase order cycle time, supplier on-time delivery, supplier product acceptance, and past due invoices.

Education

California State University Northridge November 2000 Certificate: Purchasing and Supply Management

Northridge, CA

University of Phoenix Online (45 Units Completed)

Bachelor of Science: Business Management/Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management Tempe, AZ

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