Procurement Manager

JOSUE RIVERA

· *** ORE BANK ROAD DILLSBURG PA ***19 · 717-***-**** · ***********@*****.***

Motivated, personable business professional with a diverse educational and professional record. Talent for quickly mastering job functions. Diplomatic and tactful with personnel at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Demonstrated history of personnel management, contract administration and vendor relations. Flexible and versatile - able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to lead and easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven and fast-pace environments. Excellent team-building and motivation skills.

EXPERIENCE

2021 – PRESENT

SR. PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST, Members 1st federal credit union

Generates, negotiates, establishes, and administers complex, integrated, high-value contractual Agreements for Credit Union.

Ensures compliance with contract specifications and resolution of problems and issues, as they arise; arbitrates claims or complaints occurring in performance of contracts.

Evaluates or monitors contractor performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations.

Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonableness of prices; reviews and interprets contract provisions to achieve cost efficiencies and reductions where feasible.

Assesses contractor service value and product/service reliability relative to cost; plans, organizes, and coordinates acquisition alternatives, as appropriate.

Reviews and determines contractor performance against contract specifications and takes remedial action, as necessary, up to and including contract termination.

2019 – 2020

PURCHASING MANAGER, Cardinal systems inc/fox pools

Assist in developing and executing purchasing policies and procedures.

Examines and negotiates bids and awards purchase orders/contracts.

Establishes and negotiates account/credit and terms.

Maintains inventory of all raw materials and finished goods.

Responsible for vendor relations and negotiation of contracts within budgetary limitations.

Supervise Purchasing Department personnel who prepare purchase orders, quote requests, and other department functions.

Oversee Shipping and Receiving Department to ensure proper supplies arrive and/or ship.

Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Arrange for the disposal of surplus materials.

Review trend analysis on material requirements and sales.

Monitor vendor performance and fulfillment of expected deliveries.

2018 – 2019

DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS, WAGMAN METAL PRODUCTS INC.

Responsible for all procurement activities associated with the operations of the business.

Oversee inventory of all raw materials.

Mentoring production leadership. Facilitate production meetings.

Establish, review, and take corrective actions regarding supply base rating system.

Oversee warehouse operations to include receipt and shipping of goods.

Develop creative ideas, strategies, and programs to drive down inventory levels on continuing basis. Implementing strategic sourcing plans.

Evaluate supplier capacity and make recommendations to increase, decrease, and/or modify supply requirements based on capacities.

Conduct supplier audits and evaluations as required.

2016 – 2017

GOVERNMENT SALES MANAGER, m-line seals inc/i.d. technologies inc

Oversees the Government Sales department.

Responsible for reviewing solicitation requirements, ensuring contract compliance, sourcing, procurement activities, shipping, and invoicing of all department contracts.

Hire and train sales team.

Serve as the liaison between the Government Sales Team and the Industrial Sales Team.

2014 – 2016

PROCUREMENT MANAGER, dura-bond pipe llc

Execute sourcing strategy for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations).

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to effectively address issues related to price, delivery, and quality of parts.

Dispose of current E&O (excess and obsolete) inventory as directed.

Authorize payment of invoices or material returns as required.

2011 – 2014

CONTRACT SPECIALIST (1102), defense logistics agency

Responsible for acquisition planning.

Accountable for solicitation functions within Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)

Evaluation of offers or bids per organizations regulations.

Conduct negotiations with FAR, DFAR and DLAD regulations.

Award determination and preparation of contracts.

2008 – 2011

BUYER/EXPEDITOR, precision custom components llc

Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.

Recommended alternatives and negotiated final pricing and delivery subject to line of approvals. Prepared purchase orders by verifying specifications and price for supplies and service.

Monitored and expedited orders.

Performed and oversaw quality inspections for supplies and services.

Provided purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

EDUCATION

2008

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, colorado technical univeRSITY

2005

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT, YORK COLLEGE OF PA

MINOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

SKILLS

Negotiations

Sourcing

Personnel Management

Leadership

Contract administration

Budget Management

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CERTIFICATIONS

DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT (DAWIA) LEVEL II

CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST (CTPS)

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