Management Manager
Resume:
MELVIN E.WILSON, JR.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinewilsonjr/
******.*.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A motivated and highly productive Procurement and Acquisitions Professional with the proven ability to significantly reduce costs by standardizing processes. Contract Specialist with the demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable terms and streamline supplier channels.
Professional Experience
THE SPEAR GROUP/ENTERGY
Procurement Specialist Hours Per Week: 40 (Contract: December 2015 – Present)
Execute contracts and purchase orders via knowledge of the organization's Enterprise Resource Planning system software.
Identify and initiate changes in the terms and conditions of contracts and/or purchase orders to reflect current Company policies.
Prepare responses to customer data requests
Advise/assist customers regarding contract or materials concerns or administrative issues.
Determine appropriate pricing methods for bids, contracts and purchase orders.
Knowledge of contracting/procurement including but not limited to preparing drafts of routine IT maintenance, support, hardware and software contracts and obtain legal and management approval as required to be uploaded Asset Suite Management System.
Assist in the development of technical specifications and/or definitions of the scope of the work.
3I PEOPLE/COX ENTERPRISES
IT Sourcing Manager HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (Contract: July 2015 – December 2015)
Negotiated all elements of assigned IT software supplier agreements to ensure lowest total cost of ownership, various commercial terms, and performance metrics.
Served as lead for IT maintenance, support, hardware, and software renewal contracts.
Partnered with business owners to establish a current state baseline and negotiation strategy.
Effectively leveraged all resources (time, information, company position, communication skills, etc.) to achieve outstanding results.
Reviewed, analyzed, and evaluated complex master supplier agreement proposals and identifies key business issues.
Actively participated in the direct negotiation of key supplier agreements.
Partnered with legal to drive final contract terms and signatures for software license and general service agreements.
Independently managed contractual data collection, monitoring, and renewals via knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite Application software.
CURTIS 1000
Sourcing Associate Manager HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (October 2014 – July 2015)
Performed a variety of administrative tasks related to sourcing such as rebate tracking and collection, price list maintenance, industry certifications, and estimating systems administration and identify ways to simplify these activities in order to create time for more strategic work.
Managed multiple Curtis supplier groups (categories) to manage (such as short run forms, binders, custom packaging, etc.).
Collaborated with Taylor Strategic Sourcing Resources to create and improve sourcing strategy for assigned categories, defines project scopes, rationalize number of suppliers in the category and identifies saving opportunities to optimize cost, service, and quality performance of the category manage multiple Curtis supplier groups (categories) to manage (such as short run forms, binders, custom packaging, etc.).
Served as lead for onsite visits and audits of selected suppliers in conjunction with category management responsibilities.
Served as lead for team based projects relating to Supplier performance.
Independently initiated projects to monitor contractor performance and compliance with terms and conditions of contract.
Provided problem solving and informational assistance to Sales Reps and Customer Service staff as it relates to Supplier performance.
Performed moderate to complex analysis of costs and metrics to ensure that sound logic is applied to decisions.
Implemented policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized for assigned products.
Interacted closely with suppliers and internal staff to resolve vendor quality issues. Worked with management to address all aspects of product management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.
Researched the reputation and history of vendors and secures the best product, price, quality, service support, availability, reliability, and selection for the company.
RANDSTAD/MCKESSON
Strategic Sourcing Analyst HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (Contract: January 2014 – October 2014)
Cleansing, compiling, analyzing, and summarizing all supplier spend data, identify trends and make recommendations for future sourcing opportunities.
Prepared management reports and dashboards presented to the procurement executive and business unit executive teams.
Provided functional and consultative support related to all data analytics and financial modeling to the Sourcing team within their vertical.
Actively managed category-specific, pre-sourcing activities (e.g., spend analysis, cost/benefit analysis, inventory validation, number of vendors) and business requirements gathering with Sourcing Team and Stakeholders.
Facilitated and provide project management support to the RFI/RFP/RFQ process.
Scheduled and tracked tasks related to the RFP process.
Served as team lead for the market check process evaluating competitiveness of an incumbent’s pricing or terms when the incumbent agreement was going to be renewed, which included market assessment, data analysis and benchmarking, development of recommended strategies, and production of supporting materials for continued negotiations or renewals.
Assisted RFP team lead with establishing response parameters for accuracy and consistency.
Developed and published periodic reports related to but not limited to spend compliance, vendor compliance, McKesson-user compliance, and rebate accruals.
Developed solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity as it relates to sourcing and data analytics being provided to the sourcing team.
ODYSSEY/TCI
ARMY National Guard Bureau, Procurement Analyst IIIA HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (Contract: February 2013 – January 2014)
Prepared required supporting documentation needed to facilitate the acquisition of goods and/or services. Served as advisory review for goods and service contracts.
Provided acquisition strategy support through advice/recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans (included approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, costs, milestone schedule, etc.).
Reviewed requirements to determine suitability of the proposed acquisition vehicles (i.e., contract, interagency agreement, grant, etc.) and ensured compliance with the established procedures.
Prepared supporting documentation for acquisition requirements. These documents include: Acquisition Plans, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Sole Source Justification, SOWs, Performance Work Statements, Statement of Objectives and status reporting of Procurement Requests (PRs) via knowledge of General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) software.
Assisted in applying contract administration principles and practices sufficient to monitor contractor performance and compliance with all terms and conditions of a government services contract.
Independently provided pre-award and post-award contract management support.
Performed preliminary contract reviews for compliance with budget and administrative policies.
Worked with all applicable offices (e.g., requesting program manager, Budget and Planning, Finance and Accounting, Legal, and contracting offices, etc.) involved in acquisition process to ensure data is obtained or confirmed during pre-award phase and to provide overall contract management support of the procurement process (e.g., contract closeout and review of contract utilization, etc.).
Assisted Project Management in the preparation of pre-award SOWs, PWS, RFPs and other documents. This included researching and drafting specs and standards, developing performance measures and evaluation criteria, and coordinating required documents.
Prepared Determination and Finding and Analysis of Alternatives for all interagency agreements.
Prepared Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) for Firm Fixed Price and Time and Management contracts. Experienced in performing research to support the IGCE analysis, which included past purchases or services, current market value of the products or services, and other agency purchases of similar products and services.
Prepared documentation for exercising options, modifications, and resolution of performance problems. Reviewed current contract expenditures to minimize loss of unexecuted funds and control Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) execution to ensure sufficient funding was available through modifications and realignment of funds. Identified contracts to initiate close-out procedures.
Assisted in applying knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, contract and fiscal law, and procedures applicable to acquisition and
contract administration.
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CSM Global, Materials Coordinator HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (Contract: January 2012- January 2013)
Coordinated and expedited flow of materials between locations, according to production and shipping schedules or location priorities, and compiled and maintained records.
Reviewed production schedules and related information and conferred with location supervisors to determine material requirements to identify and track material.
Requisitioned material and established sequential delivery dates to locations, according to job order priorities and material availability.
Examined material delivered to production locations to verify conformance to specifications.
Arranged in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules.
Computed amount of material required to complete job orders, applying knowledge of product and manufacturing processes.
Compiled and maintained manual or computerized records, such as material inventory, in-process production reports, and status and
location of materials.
EDG, Inc., Procurement Analyst HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (Contract: January 2011- December 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.
Revised contractual changes as conditions changed, and obtained quotes on open market purchases.
Processed and prepared requisitions and purchase orders for goods and services.
Reviewed and analyzed RFPs to develop schedules, outline assignments and ensured compliance with RFP requirements.
Goodwill Industries, Southeastern, LA, Purchasing Manager HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (Contract: September 2009- January 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.
Knowledge of contracting/procurement including but not limited to reviewing all RFPs for accuracy and inclusion of appropriate documentation prior to submission.
Handled defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and took corrective and preventative action.
Served as lead for the over-all Purchasing Card Program.
Provided ongoing training to cardholders on the use of the purchasing card.
Maintained the Purchasing Card Logs with reporting documentation in a secure location at all times.
D.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Transportation Analyst HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (July 2008 – August 2009)
Communicated with vendors to discuss specific commodity requirements, negotiated costs and secured competitive bids.
Issued purchase orders, via knowledge of Ariba Procurement Software, 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.
Worked with department to understand needs and created customized RFP responses that highlighted strategic and competitive advantage.
Maintained and 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.
Studied potential large-scale purchasing opportunities, keeping an eye out for any problems, coordinating solutions and ensuring an acquisition complies with applicable laws and procedures.
Drafted acquisition documents and checked them to ensure quality control.
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.
Served as lead contract specialist for pre- and/or post-award functions for construction, architect/engineer, service, and/or supply contracts.
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Process Improvement Analyst-Supply Chain HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (May 2007 – July 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.
Knowledge of contracting/procurement including but not limited to tracking the progress of RFPs and developed monthly and quarterly RFP metrics reports.
Assisted in preparing grants and purchase orders for supervisory approval and maintained purchasing records for assigned budget object code and supplier catalogs.
Independently performed pre-award and post-award functions, including acquisition planning, negotiation, administration, coordinating and controlling the full range of contracting functions from receipt of the requirement through contract close out.
Advised development or revision of internal procurement procedures and investigated new trends or issues regarding materials and supplies.
Served as lead for training Purchase Card holders before releasing credit card.
Monitored the use of cards within the department assuring charges are made according to policy.
Reviewed monthly statements, ensuring timely payments, resolving discrepancies and multiple reporting requirements of Purchasing Card data.
Assisted Supply Chain, Accounting, and any other reviewers and auditors in examining the department’s Purchasing Card Program.
Retained receipts, invoices, and purchasing card statements for auditing purposes.
CONFIGURATION INCORPORATED
Deputy Director of Business Development HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (November 2005 – May 2007)
Developed purchase order specifications, work statements, and terms & conditions for the procurement of clothing, furniture, specialized materials, building maintenance equipment, and services.
Completed any type of RFP and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQ) as well as manage other similar requests.
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)
Next Level Purchasing – Senior Professional in Supply Management (April 2016)
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
Asset Suite, GEP Smart, Ariba, OneSource, Oracle12, MAS 200, Material Advantage, PASS Procurement System, Microsoft Office Professional 2013, ERP LX, GFEBS, Wide Area Workflow, Electronic Document Access, Share Point, People Soft
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