Project Manager Procurement Specialist
Resume:
Deon Kent
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Procurement Specialist, Vigor Marines February
**** — Present
Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and products Analyzing supplier bids and negotiating contracts
Maintaining accurate records and tracking all procurement activities Evaluating suppliers and their performance periodically Participating in strategic planning meetings to align procurement goals with company objectives Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of procurement regulations and laws Developing policies and procedures for the procurement process Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders Identifying areas for cost savings and implementing cost-saving strategies Electrical Project Engineer, Sturgeon Electric
August 2020 — February 2022
Provide support to Project Managers on multiple jobs Coordinated with the external vendors and participated in various meetings, reviewed the design for the system. Prepare, submits and responds to RFl's; conform documents (drawing plans) based on ASl’s, RFl’s Document Control.
Prepare, review and conform all Submittals per specifications. Prepare reports, plans, and specifications for assigned projects in compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and owner’s project requirements. Assist with driving project schedule and workforce Support communication for internal and external customers, including General Contractor Maintain and update internal documents and type correspondence
Assist Project Manager with pricing manpower in Accubid Prepare Shop Drawing, As— builts, O&M documents, Commissioning, Training Coordinate meetings minutes for Project Manager
Monitor progress and track equipment, material and finished construction Electrical Project Engineer, VECA Electric and Technologies April 2017 — July 2020
Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans: conferring with management. Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements: reviewing bids from contractors.
Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates. Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress: coordinating activities; resolving problems. Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes: recommending actions.
« Analyzing technical drawings, interpreting specifications and determining the electrical requirements of a given project. Prepares Cost to Complete Report by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Prepare, submits and responds to RFl’s: conform documents (drawing plans) based on ASI‘s, RFI‘s and Document Control. Take meeting minute notes for the supervisor.
Prepare and Review all Submittals per specifications. Request for quotes (material req’s) and enter purchase orders into El Software.
Prepare and track All Logs such as RFl's, Submittals, Change Orders, Potential Change Orders in Accubid. EWO's (extra work orders). Assist with identifying cost in any RFI‘s that impacts electrical trade. Take Offs in Blue Beam Studio, overlays, updating RFl's in Blue Beam, Red Line changes to reflect updated drawings from General Contractor.
Prepare JCA Reports along with SOV Billings. Keep record of Transmittals. Responsible for FC's (field change updates), WD‘s (work directives) RFS’s (request for substitution). Procurement Specialist, SeaTac Lighting and Controls July 2014 — March 2017
« Develop and execute procurement strategies for purchasing of manufactured items and raw materials. Plan and implement processes and procedures for company product purchases.
« Analyze vendor quotes and select products from suppliers based on price and quality. Negotiate shipping and receiving contracts ensuring on time delivery for critical inventory. . Work with vendors to expedite delivery and resolving product issues.
Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts. Review purchasing agreements to find errors, detect commissions, identify price changes and eliminate duplication. Authorize and process invoices for automated payment of small high quantity supplies Handle procurement documentation in order to maintain detailed records Procurement Specialist, Zones Inc. May 2006
— June 2014
. Directly supported the Director of Purchasing in managing over 1,000 CPU’s and stock keeping units. Developed new relations and increased company loyalty, working as a liaison between departments, vendors, and consumers.
Partnered with marketing sourcing suppliers for purchased goods and identifying new and improved products as well as quality assurance.
Managed Purchase Orders and negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain optimum pricing, terms, and deliveries. Managed wholesaler inventory of seasonal brands/ packages by forecasting. Maintained direct interaction with customers, providing order status updates, quotes and other requests. Developed strong client relationships to increase repeat business and eliminate price shopping Responsible for deal registration of new opportunities presented by clients to ensure best pricing. EDUCATION
Washington State University
1996—2000
Bachelor, Business Management
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Accubid, Analysis, AutoCAD, Billings, Building Information Modeling, Business Management, Commissioning, Compliance, Cost Estimating, Customer Relations, Document Control, Documentation, Drawing, Electricity, Expediting, Forecasting, Invoicing, Process Improvement, Procurement, Project Engineering, Project Management, Project Planning, Proposal Writing, Purchase Orders, Quality Assurance, Scheduling, Submittals, Technical, Vendor Management, Wholesale
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