Process Improvement Purchase Order
Resume:
Helena S. Brown
Cedar Hill, Texas *****
***********@*****.***
Professional Summary: Experienced buyer skilled in managing vendors, negotiating, process improvement, deadline driven, and thrives on multi-tasking. Ability to collaborate.
cross-functionally and the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Core Qualifications
Supplier Relationship management
Cost reduction and negotiations
Manufacturing procurement (Composites, Machined parts, tooling, raw material)
Cross-functional project team support
Process improvement and documentation
Knowledgeable of FAR and DFAR regulations, TINA
Blue streak (expediting) parts or material to support program production dates
Experience
Lockheed Martin Ft Worth, Tx 05/2022-Present
Subcontract Administrator
Responsible for overall management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance and interfacing with program functional organizations and supplier management.
Manage procurement and delivery activities and related purchase order delivery schedules related to spares, production, and sustainment replenishment activities.
Lead and support activities that include but not limited to preparing requests for proposals, preparing bid packages, evaluating subcontractor proposals, developing cost/price analysis, negotiations, purchase order and contract creation/documentation, purchase order maintenance, managing contractual delivery schedules to align with program demands, and communicate across multi-functions and multi-level platforms.
Collaborate with internal and external customers as well as senior levels of leadership within the LM SCM organization.
Raytheon Technologies Richardson, Tx 04/2021-05/2022 (Contractor)
Procurement Specialist
Medium to low complexity commodity procurements in support of multiple internal
customers enterprise wide.
Responsible for quotation activities, negotiations, documentation write-up, selecting
qualified suppliers, seeking alternate suppliers (when applicable) with
direction from program and peers
Assisting in supplier negotiations (price, schedules, and terms & conditions, to include
software licenses), and post award management in accordance with company directives and work instructions.
Triumph Aerostructures Grand Prairie, Tx 01/2015 – 8/2021Senior Procurement Analyst Buyer
·Develop both military and commercial strategic sourcing relationships with tooling suppliers.
·Performs pre-award/award procedures, review purchase request trailers in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) for the Boeing 747 commercial and Boeing 767 Tanker Program valued at over $1.5 million.
·Experience in negotiating proposals that meet the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA). Ensuring suppliers submit proposals that are compliant with TINA.
·Blue streak, sourcing, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
·Managing subcontracts, including statement of work (SOW), and framework orders
·Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Create and maintain data-based tools to boost the organization’s efficiency.
·Negotiate and analyze suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect pricing and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Interact with senior management, suppliers, and other external personnel.
·Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, terms and conditions, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages. Running daily and weekly reports to support Supply Chain execution activities
·Ability to multi-task with follow-up and follow-through. Present data findings in a group setting to all positions within the company.
·Maintain strong communications, negotiations, presentation, and documentation skills.
·Non-prod buyer for on-site services, new supplier contracts, contract renewals
·Communicate with cross-functional teams engineering, program management, legal and operations, and executive management to ensure procurement goals are met.
King Architectural Metals Dallas, Tx 01/13 - 12/2014
Procurement Buyer
·Managing and monitoring forecasts and trends by determining pricing, safety stock levels and fill rates. Monitoring and managing KPI reports to make sure processes and goals are met.
·Recommending and assisting in the implementing of procedures, goals, and strategies for planning, purchasing and procurement.
·Negotiate and analyze pricing by evaluating lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet demand schedules. Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; process purchase orders as required. Analyze and monitor internal, economic, and consumer trends to forecast sales and inventory.
·Heavy interaction with other departments in support of projects and team meetings. Managing the logistics of shipments, tracking and tracing. Research root cause of service level issues. Ability to work in team environment and or independently (strong verbal, written and analytical skills)
Skills
·MS Office
·SharePoint
·SAP
·Lean DNA
Education
Continuing Education: Master’s Degree of Science – Supply Chain, May 2025
Bachelor’s Degree: Texas A&M University 2024
Associates of Science Degree in Supply Chain Mgmt, May 2021
Richardson High School: Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Business acumen
• Proficient Microsoft Office suite
• Developing negotiation skills
• Able to adapt to change quickly
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• SAP purchasing experience
• TINA proposal negotiations
Effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment for a high volume of supplier purchase orders/contracts
Oversee source selection for parts and services.
Manage contractual documents and binding agreements including preparing, negotiating, executing, and documenting Request for Proposals (RFP), supplier contracts, and purchase orders in accordance with regulatory requirements and Boeing procedures.
Support Proposal Board activity including gathering supplier cost and lead time inputs to support customer proposals, Requests for Information (RFI), and business development opportunities.
Gathers data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities to ensure delivery, quality, and financial stability.
Manage supplier performance, interpreting and enforcing contract terms and conditions in support of Government Prime / Commercial contracts.
Ability to problem solve and interact with suppliers in meeting contract and engineering requirements and/or proposals.
Communicate and engage with stakeholders to ensure that program and customer strategies are integrated into supplier source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies.
Communicate across functions, programs, and suppliers to effectively manage risks, issues and opportunities
Lead special projects to execute continuous improvement initiatives
The candidate must possess strong business acumen, communication and problem-solving skills. Proactive engagement with various disciplines and program stakeholders is required.
• FAR/DFAR knowledge
• Price / Cost Analysis / Procurement
To be successful, you need to possess these basic qualifications:
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong internal customer and supplier relationships.
• Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders and internal customers daily.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in subcontract management and negotiation skills
• Microsoft Office Excel & PowerPoint experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint
• Experience directly related to Government Procurement(s)
• Knowledge of FAR and FFP, Cost Plus, and T&M contracting types
• Knowledge and experience with supplier negotiations for complex contracts
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changes in deadlines
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 years of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
• An ability to understand financial data and perform financial analysis, price analysis/comparison, and negotiation experience.
• To land this gig, you should also have contracting experience and procurement system experience.
• Attention to detail is crucial for success in this role.
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
• Solicitation/Evaluation Experience
• Experience awarding and managing various contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Long Term Agreements (LTA)
• Supplier management experience
• Demonstrated complex negotiation experience
• Demonstrated customer service mindset
• Supply Chain Management experience
• P2P Experience (or similar ERP/SAP system)
• FAR contracting knowledge/familiarity
• Leading the sourcing selection team and evaluating bidders
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Masters's degree.
• Experience working with SAP, P2P, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a collaborative/teaming environment.
• Demonstrated ability to bring matters/issues to successful closure.
• Understanding and working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Experience in administering multiple contract types (Cost recovery, T&M/LH, FFP, IDIQ).
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
* Subcontract Management Experience
* Contract and negotiation Experience
* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6 years of professional experience; or 3 year of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of compliance folder creation, acquisition procedures and FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Understanding and application of supply chain and subcontract management principles, concepts, practices, and standards
• Demonstrated subcontract experience to include the development of RFP’s, complex statements of work, evaluation criteria, and source selection criteria.
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
Effectively manages priorities for a high volume of government repair orders.
Works with suppliers to ensure purchase orders are fulfilled and closed and reaches their destination to meet program / customer demands.
Coordinates schedule changes with Procurement Agents for contractual changes to the purchase orders.
Updates the procurement system with the most recent supplier inputs and status.
Supports the coordination and tracking of action items to resolve purchase order constraints with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Executes expedite requests based on program needs.
Assists in the development and deployment of internal/external process improvements, organization initiatives and projects/procurement activities.
Manage all Open Purchase Orders, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment to customer commitments.
Partner with Enterprise on supplier improvement strategies, production readiness, and critical recoveries
Establish and execute strategies to improve supplier relationships, streamline processes, and communicate priorities to Supplier.
Ensures that enterprise, prime contract, and category/product/service specific requirements are properly communicated to suppliers.
Analyzes supplier quotes/proposals.
Conduct formal negotiations (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions) to contractual requirements.
Manages supplier performance to cost, delivery, quality, technical and programmatic/contractual requirements.
Compiles and analyzes industry/market and Nightwing data to select suppliers.
Complies technical, quality, delivery, and contractual requirements to prepare/issues requests for quote (RFQ).
Interfaces with Nightwing and supplier cross-functional organizations.
Executes to Nightwing and customer requirements including government regulations (such as FAR/DFAR), public law and Nightwing policies/procedures.
The individual will work extensively with program teams, Material Program Managers, Subcontract Managers, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Procure major subcontract/engineered items, such as supplier-designed valves, motors, and sensors, while adhering to compliance standards.
Manage an assigned supplier portfolio, negotiate terms and conditions of purchase orders, and coordinate the resolution of supplier issues.
Review and understand supplier-generated program schedules to ensure on-time delivery of hardware and other deliverables.
Complete ad hoc reports and attend critical meetings to support management.
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