Management Manager

RICHARD A. BRYDLE

Chandler, Arizona *****

Cell: 480-***-**** E-Mail: brydle@cox,net

SUMMARY – PROCUREMENT and CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT

For both public and private business concerns I have led successful contract negotiations, supplier management, supervisory and departmental liaison duties and cross-functional project teams. Skills include project management, complex problem solving and contract language development, technical and strong interpersonal communications. Prompt and thorough report writing and presentation development. Overall skills demonstrate extensive experience in results-oriented procurement, contract management and cost reduction methodologies. I am a detail-oriented team player.

CAREER PROFILE

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST 2017 to Present

EXODYNE, Inc. Phoenix, AZ

Develops Procurement Policy and Procedures supporting federal contracts awarded to manage and operate emergency shelters in the United States

Adherence to FAR requirements of HHS/ORR

Develops Sourcing Strategy for supplies, equipment and services supporting the operation of emergency shelters in the United States

PURCHASING MANAGER

PRO EM Party and EVENT RENTALS, LLC Phoenix, AZ 2014 to 2017

Developed, prepared, published and processed RFP, IFB, RFQ and Purchase Contracts

Developed and implemented Purchasing Standard Terms and Conditions improving the purchase process turnaround time through creation of process efficiencies

Liaison and Trainer for both product and service providers and internal customers

Processed majority of departmental Requisitions and Purchase Orders

SENIOR BUYER

Scottsdale Unified School District #48 Scottsdale, AZ 2013 to 2014

Designed, prepared, published and processed RFP, IFB, RFQ and Purchase Contracts

Processed departmental Requisitions and Purchase Orders

Liaison and Trainer for both product and service providers and internal customers

Provides training to internal customers and staff

Improved the purchase process turnaround time and established process efficiencies

CONTRACTS SPECIALIST III

State of Arizona - Department of Economic Security 2004 to 2013

Div. Child Support Enforcement and Div. Developmental Disabilities Phoenix, AZ

Processed and managed the majority of all departmental contracts

Developed RFP and IGA Contracts

Liaison and Trainer for both product and service providers and internal customers

Led and assisted cross-functional project teams

Contract management skills resulted in:

doubling of collections monies

implementation of process efficiencies

discovery and correction of a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract overpayment

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

University Of Phoenix Online - Tempe, AZ 2003 to 2004

Enrolled students into various academic programs

Advised prospective and/or enrolled undergraduate and graduate students

Monitored student attendance and academic progress

Assisted in the collection of student tuition and fees

PROJECT MANAGER – INVENTORY AUDIT

ADECCO TECHNICAL - ASSIGNED TO

AT&T WIRELESS NETWORK SERVICES Phoenix, AZ 2001 to 2002

Managed, hired and directed a domestic (Continental United States) Inventory Audit

Program, managed two teams of 10 total project members and associated travel logistics

Developed and implemented project plans to conduct physical inventories of 250

warehouses, depots and storage locations

Developed and prepared weekly managerial progress/status and budget reporting

Successfully completed a nation-wide Inventory Audit Program

ASSOCIATIONS

Member - Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Member - National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (N.I.G.P.)

National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)

Former Board Member and Treasurer of local NAPM affiliate (Phoenix, AZ)

TRAINING

Grant Writing

Project Management

Leadership and Change Management

Demand Flow Manufacturing

Advanced Negotiations

Software Negotiations

Presentation Skills

Procurement Financing

SKILLS

Bid Analysis

RFQ, RFI, IFB, RFP, IGA Development

Cost Reductions

Sourcing – Indirect goods and services

Vendor Management

Supervision

Negotiation

Contract Management

MS Office – Intermediate Level

Communication – Written and Oral

Research

Teaming

Training and Coaching

EDUCATION

B. S., Business Administration, Business Management

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

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