Purchasing Agent Assembly Production

ROBIN ANDINO

443-***-****; *******@*******.***

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Ellicott City, Maryland 21043

OVERVIEW

Self-motivated individual with almost twenty-five years of experience as a Purchasing Agent, Buyer and Subcontractor Administrator in both the commercial, government & defense industries. Extensive knowledge of the FAR/DFAR as it relates to Procurement and Subcontracts Administration. Working knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Critical skills attained in the performance of procurement responsibilities includes evaluation of

customer RFP’s and Statements of achieved developing flow-down requirements to suppliers, performing thorough cost and price analysis, negotiating major subcontracts, managing supplier material non-conformances, working with program management and supplies to address contract change orders and reporting procurement status using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Zenetex, LLC (Vectrus) 06//14/2021- Present

Sr. Subcontract Administrator

I administer subcontracts for various Vectrus Programs within the CONUS region which may involve both foreign and domestic subcontractors. E xecute and administer various types of Subcontracts and Purchase Orders (POs) through close-out, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures, legal guidelines, FAR/DFARS clauses, and customer requirements. Work on complex subcontract matters in both domestic and contingency locations and provides Program Management with contractual guidance while exercising sound ethical and professional judgment within a broadly defined best practice and written policy structure. Responsible for protecting the legal and financial interest of Vectrus Systems Corporation during all discussions and interactions with customers and suppliers. Drafts Request for Proposals, develops source selection criteria, analyzes cost/price data to determine price reasonableness, leads negotiation efforts with subcontractors, and reviews and interprets clauses, formal amendments, agreements, and legal documents. Supports all internal and external audits and provides program support to both internal and external customers. I work under the functional guidance of Supply Chain organization and Corporate Purchasing Manual, while coordinating closely with other functional departments.

• Performs a full range of subcontract activities associated with the administration of subcontracts.

• Qualifies suppliers, issues RFP's, evaluates proposals, documents cost and/or price analysis, executes subcontracts incorporating clauses, terms and conditions, technical specifications, statements of work and other certification and representations, and maintains compliant subcontract files in accordance with established procedures and FAR guidelines.

• Documents subcontractor performance using the Vectrus Subcontract Past Performance Rating System - SPPRS.

• Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practice. Makes recommendations to management on subcontract issues, and execution of subcontract documents.

• Drives innovation in acquisition strategy for responsible programs/subcontracts

• Owns the subcontract content for responsible programs

• Assists in coordination with other functional areas on matters related to Subcontracting; prepares responses as necessary to customer correspondence and other requests.

• Awards subcontract total value, authorizes funding, reviews, and validates subcontractor invoices for payment monitor's balance.

• Uses specialized knowledge to solve complex and unique problems.

• Provides subcontract support to the Business DevelopmenUCapture Team

• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills:

Problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills/techniques, communicator, possesses analytical and interpersonal skills. Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Northrop Grumman, Sykesville, MD 1/02/2014- 10/23/2020 Principal Subcontract Administrator 3

• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, NDA, PIEA along with subcontract agreements which may include negotiated terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.

• Prepare bid packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes, and evaluates proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select, or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts.

• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.

• Participate with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.

• Responsible for the procurement of materials, equipment or services that support business efforts for the program APN 241 and AAQ24

• Responsible for entire lifecycle of the subcontracts including defining the requirements, researching opportunities, negotiating with sources, writing subcontracts, awarding subcontracts and closeout when the subcontract terms are completed.

• Ensure that subcontracts comply with any applicable state or labor requirements, as well as company policies.

• Monitor the terms of the subcontract including progress, plans, invoices, and payments.

• Assist and participate in the proposal preparation, proposal pre-work, and post award execution. Northrop Grumman, Herndon, VA 1/26/2013 - 12/31/2013 Material Requirement Planning Analyst 3

• Worked within the Global Supply Chain organization as a Strategy source and pricing analyst with proven experience in proposal management to coordinate business develop and proposal processes.

• Coordinated with pricing, contracts, capture management and business management and subcontracts / procurement professionals to track and monitor milestones to achieve proposal deadlines and customer compliance.

• Responsible for inputs to resource plan based on sector and division-level roadmaps and pipelines defining program pursuits

• Provided guidance in the development of a Make/Buy plan, leadership in the source evaluation and selection process for major subcontract requirements which included preparation of proposal preparation and pricing instructions, development of compliance matrices and pricing templates specific to the solicitations being released and compilation of all subcontract proposal evaluations performed by subject matter experts and functional organizations.

• Interfaced and solicited inputs from functional organizations working on the proposal teams to determine responsibilities, strategies, schedules, and timelines.

• Identified and used the appropriate tools, methods and approaches to perform cost and price analysis and be able to predict pricing based upon performance of should cost analysis.

• Prepared priced Bills of Material using supplier quotes, historical data and engineering estimates; evaluated cost and price risk based upon an understanding of customer requirement and supplier proposals and pricing submittal along with providing support to my internal customer when needed, including making sure that the supplier submits a 15.2 compliant proposal, as well as, providing the submittal of cost and price analyst and small business plans as required as part of the proposal requirement.

• Supported E33 programs in NGTS with a primary focus on AAQ24 and APN241 programs, including Procurement of engineering, technical and logistics support services, along with changes in scope, period of performance or other contract changes.

• Working with LMA on the new production lot.

Northrop Grumman, Columbia, MD 3/28/2011-1/26/2013 Procurement Price Analyst 3

• Supported the market and business development activities for the various business areas for this organization as well as provided support in the development of long-term supply chain strategies and evaluation of program performance and business requirements.

• Provided support in the development of B&P budgets, evaluation of FOIA data and customer Requests for Information / Request for Proposals.

• Provided guidance in the development of a Make/Buy plan, leadership in the source evaluation and selection process for major subcontract requirements

• Prepared of proposals and pricing instructions, developed compliance matrices and pricing templates specific to the solicitations being released and compiled all subcontract proposal evaluations performed by subject matter experts and functional organizations.

• Interfaced and solicited inputs from functional organizations working on the proposal teams to determine responsibilities, strategies, schedules, and timelines.

• Identified and used the appropriate tools, methods, and approaches to perform cost and price analysis and be able to predict pricing based upon performance of should cost analysis.

• Prepared priced Bills of Material using supplier quotes, historical data and engineering estimates.

• Evaluated cost and price risk based upon an understanding of customer requirement and supplier proposals and pricing submittals; along with providing support to my internal customer when needed.

• IWO administration and provided OJT type training to the procurement team Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc., Columbia, MD 10/12/09 - 3/14/2011 HTSI Senior Buyer

• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating a wide variety of supplies and services that are often complex in nature, including Subcontract orders and Purchase orders.

• Performed price and cost analysis and developed and maintain effective business relationships with customers and suppliers.

• Maintained detailed knowledge of purchasing concepts, practices, procedures, and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation, DFARS and Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

• Knowledgeable of market trends and supply sources, which was proven useful in supporting the proposal bidding including international procurements and B&P Budgets.

• Obtained my Six Sigma Green Belt Certification on October 21, 2010. General Dynamics Robotics Systems (GDRS), Westminster, MD 1/9/06 - 9/24/09 Senior Buyer

• Responsible for leading a procurement team Cradle to Grave in the purchase of materials, sub-assemblies, and services for two major production programs: Flats Sequencing System (FSS) - $40M Contract with a $29M Bill of Material; AFSM-Automatic Induction (Ai) - $25M Contract with a $16M Bill of Material.

• Supported each of these USPS programs in the development of priced bills of material during the proposal phase, negotiation of purchase orders with favorable cost reductions and delivery schedule improvements after contract award.

• Administration of all executed purchase orders, which includes material expediting, is performed until all material has been received and the last production unit has been built and delivered to the customer.

• In fulfilling this role at GDRS I have been a member of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Materials Management, Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Quality Assurance IPT’s on these programs.

• Assisted the Program Manager with post-production support requirements such as warranty administration and the procurement of spares and repair services.

• Supported the procurement and administration of technical, sub-assembly production and logistics support services, typically defined as Major Subcontracts.

• Managed the value of Major Subcontracts on these programs that ranged from $1.5M to $5M. Parsons Corporation, NASA-Greenbelt, MD 20771 8/5/05 - 1/6/06 Buyer

• Responsible for purchases of materials and equipment along with subcontracts requirements on a competitive basis as required by project or corporate needs.

• Received sealed bids and handled all complex purchasing activities including engineered and non-engineered items.

• Analyzed purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of materials and equipment, quantity and quality requirements, proper authorization of funding, delivery requirements, mode of transportation, and proper support documentation

• Maintained list of qualified suppliers, by commodity, approved by the project and/or department

• Closed out purchase orders following confirmation of the successful completion of all contractual and procedural requirements.

• Worked with accounting with close outs and setting up WBS accounts, etc. AAI, Corporate, Hunt Valley, MD 2/2001 - 8/2005

Buyer

• Defense Systems, purchasing of hardware, repairs, software, and PC hardware. Experience with competitive buying, QAS pricing and Negotiation skills

• Responsible for Supplier Evaluation and Selection

• Maintained specific knowledge of FAR requirements related to Procurement/Subcontract administration.

• Knowledgeable of purchasing and negotiating regulations pertinent to both military and commercial environments, including international commerce requirements

• Maintained secret security clearance

EDUCATION

UMUC: B.A Business Administrative and Management; Studies and over 20 years of experience in Supply Chain Chain Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

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