Brande Waldron

CONTACT ME

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adxzqf@r.postjobfree.com

Frederick, MD

EDUCATION

Santa Fe CC 1995-1996

Dutchess CC 2002-2003

SKILLS

SAP, Ariba, Deltek/Cost Point/MMS, MMP, NAV, Quipware, SRM

Microsoft Word & Excel, Planning & Scheduling, Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Operational Streamlining, Event & Presentation Coordination, Change Management, Multi-Project Financial Management

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Over 24 years in Purchasing/Supply Chain/Contracts Management as a versatile professional adept at managing multiple projects, providing exceptional customer support, and streamlining office operations for major productivity gains. Expert in building client/vendor relations, negotiations, optimizing billing processes, and crafting high-impact proposals and presentations. Committed to strengthening interdepartmental collaboration and applying far-ranging and solid background in office computer operations, office administration and training capabilities.

WORK EXPERIENCE

SR. BUYER ASSOC. I

LinQuest Los Angeles, CA (Remote) 2022 – Present

Generate and negotiate Contracts & PO’s, change orders and modifications as needed purchasing status, Consultant Agreement, NDA’s. compliance, modifications, negotiations, vendor availability, and vendor selection analysis, audits, vendor performance reviews, vendor debriefing, and the final review and processing of contract close-outs. Facilitate competitive bid analysis and negotiations for goods and services. Expertise in U.S. Government (FAR/DFARS) Contracting and reviewing and preparing proposal document. CPSR Audit Support

SR. PURCHASING SPECIALIST II

Stulz Frederick, MD 2018 - 2022

Supply Chain management in a manufacturing setting with highly and specialized engineered made to order business; to procure and manage raw materials, purchased components, sub-contracting and services in the manner required to achieve business objectives of On-Time delivery of quality products in the shortest time and lowest cost possible. Investigate, assess, and recommend suppliers for materials, components, sub-contracting, and services. Develop and maintain site vendor relationships, new and previous contracts negotiation and business development. Manage inventory levels within business parameters. Manage and develop Procurement Team members in mentoring program.

CONTRACTING SPECIALIST @ VETERAN’S AFFAIRS

VMSI Frederick, MD 2017 - 2018

FAR/DFAR Regulations / Contract Closures for the VA/Federal Government

Support Veterans Affairs (VA) client for the Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC),

award of contracts, delivery orders, task, orders, and modifications by creating PO placements per VA Stations and Requirements, utilizing IFCAP; modifications, contacting customers for information and resolving conflicts that may arise during the procurement process. Contract and PO De-Obligations, Acquisition support services and business aid to the customer and provide support in all aspects of pre-award and post-award functions (excluding negotiation), using a wide range of contracting methods and types.

Purchasing Agent for Mid Atlantic Distribution Center

Aldi Corp Frederick, MD 2012 - 2016

Identify cost inconsistencies and problem invoice resolutions, Weekly AD review, Placing PO’s and tracking orders daily, Invoice and PO placement and due diligence. Diversion Report/Regular Product ordering from 9 other Divisions, confirming data and working through calculations, contacting other diversions on out-of-stock items. Confirming pricing, cost and data, Special Buy Comments, reporting and data inputting from District Managers back to Corporate. Initiating and inputting, calculating Prorates of weekly Special Buy items POS reporting, calculations and tracking weekly on Fresh Meat and all Special Buy items, Special Buy Movement Reporting, Forecasting, Retail Markdowns, Alcohol ordering, Prorates and invoice consolidation for 10 stores.

Jr. Buyer, (Indirect MWCC & Events/Conventions)

Medifast, Owings Mills, MD October 2011 – November 2012

Buyer for Medifast Weight Control Centers (MWCC), Corporate Events, TSFL Events & Conventions, Cost Savings and margin, Price negotiations, Invoice and PO due diligence.

Onsite Jr. Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Coordinator

VWR Pharmaceutical Distribution at the below Pharmaceutical Companies August 2004 – September 2011

Novartis Pharmaceutical, Cambridge, MA September 2010- September 2011

Wyeth/Pfizer Cambridge, MA November 2006 – September 2010

Boehringer Ingelheim, Danbury, CT November 2004 – November 2006

Sole Buyer onsite for VWR; order processing, invoice resolution, customer service, Cost Savings and margin. Sourcing and negotiations. (price/T&C’s).

Onsite Purchasing Coordinator (Technical Services/1-800-Flowers/MRO)

IBM/MANPOWER, Poughkeepsie, NY May 1998 – August 2004

Manage all logistics operations including invoicing, billing, and credits, negotiate pricing levels, implement progressive methods to enhance current logistics process.

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