Mohammad S. Shaida

Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Alexandria, VA Email: ad0ikf@r.postjobfree.com Phone Number: 571-***-****

Summary

A skilled procurement Contracts and supply chain professional with a Bachelor of Law in finance, plus strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR and advanced purchasing, analytical, reporting, communication, and project management skills, having worked with many international development organizations. Enthusiastic to work with an organization who is looking to build a strong team to develop the company and increase its profits & expedite Services.

Education

I. Bachelor of Law: Concentration in Financial Law. II. Certificate in Foundations of Sourcing and Contracting. III. Current Member of NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement. Professional Work Experience

Senior Buyer

George Washington University April 2021- Present

● I specialize in facilitating the procurement process across various departments, encompassing acquisitions of goods and services, capital equipment, and lease agreements. My responsibilities include:

● Strategic Procurement: Ensuring that departmental purchase requisitions are meticulously reviewed for accuracy, with a keen focus on choosing the most suitable processing method, taking into consideration factors like budget constraints and timeline requirements.

● Sourcing Expertise: Crafting solicitation documents, including Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP), or Requests for Information (RFI), in line with departmental specifications. Additionally, I manage the assessment of responses received from potential suppliers.

● Market Research: Regularly conducting comprehensive market research to identify novel and alternative products that align seamlessly with the requisitioned needs. I engage in supplier interactions, attend industry conferences, and conduct in-depth online research.

● Contract Negotiation: Proficiently negotiating and awarding contracts, ensuring strict adherence to our organizational objectives, guidelines, and policies. This includes securing the necessary approvals as per established protocols.

● Issue Resolution: Acting as a dedicated problem solver, I address and resolve any challenges that may arise during the procurement of services, supplies, and equipment, fostering productive relationships both internally and with external partners.

● Strategic Collaborations: Collaborating on cooperative agreements that enhance the organization's overall efficiency and financial well-being by negotiating favorable terms, conditions, and pricing structures.

● Diverse Skill Set: My responsibilities extend to various facets of the procurement lifecycle, and I demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of construction contract processes, encompassing contract awards, administration, and change order management.

● Regulatory Compliance: I apply the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) meticulously, particularly when managing federally funded research purchases.

● Advanced Systems Proficiency: Proficiently utilizing enterprise-level accounting and reporting systems such as Banner, Oracle, and SAP to streamline and enhance the execution of my duties.

● Efficient Systems Management: Within my role, I leverage cutting-edge technology tools such as SharePoint and the Gatekeeper contract lifecycle management system to ensure efficient and organized operations.

Procurement - Contracts Specialist/Administrator

DFID, CARD-F March 2012 – April 2021

● Managed the entire contract life cycle, from proposal to close-out, for all assigned contracts.

● Leveraged advanced program and project management tools, methodologies, and approaches.

● Skillfully handled negotiations and administration of subawards and consulting agreements

● Demonstrated adeptness in managing multiple projects concurrently, meeting stringent deadlines.

● Create RFXs (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and Award Documents) leveraging evaluation criteria to gather requirements, determine evaluation criteria weighting, and develop technical questions

● Strategically planned the procurement process, including solicitation, negotiation, contract award, administration, and close-out, from the initial request for procurement. Analyzed situations accurately and prepared effective courses of action

● Drafted and meticulously reviewed a diverse range of agreements, such as Software License Agreements and Master Services Agreements.

● Collaborated seamlessly with peers and leadership within the strategic sourcing domain

● Maintain significant interaction with suppliers, handling matters related to pricing, expediting, returns, and resolution of invoice

● Acted as the representative of Think Well during donor kickoff meetings.

● Exercised independent problem-solving and decision-making for primary, strategic, and tactical issues across the project portfolio.

● Identify potential trends causing processing delays and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement long-term solutions.

Interpreter, Translator and Cultural Advisor

ISAF / U.S Marine Corps February 2007- March 2012

● I have had the privilege of serving as a language specialist with a focus on facilitating communication and collaboration in high-stakes military environments. Some of my key contributions include:

● Simultaneous Interpretation: Diligently interpreting high-profile military meetings on a daily basis, ensuring effective communication and understanding among diverse stakeholders.

● Document Translation: Expertly translating sensitive documents, military materials, and intelligence training materials, maintaining utmost accuracy and confidentiality.

● Cultural Advisory: Providing invaluable cultural insights and local education to U.S and British military personnel, fostering cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.

● Coordination and Liaison: Skillfully coordinating between Afghanistan security forces and ISAF

(International Security Assistance Force), promoting synergy and shared objectives.

● Community Engagement: Actively engaging with local nationals and the local administration of the government of Afghanistan on a daily basis, establishing rapport and facilitating cooperation.

● In addition to these roles, I have undertaken other critical and classified tasks, contributing to mission success in dynamic and challenging environments.

● My passion lies in bridging language and cultural barriers to enable effective collaboration in high-pressure situations. I am dedicated to supporting military and intelligence operations with unwavering commitment and professionalism.

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