Sourcing and Procurement Specialist

RICHARD R. CALVO

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Sourcing and Procurement Specialist

Procurement specialist with solid background in the aerospace and defense industry, adept at administering government programs and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Certified Professional Procurement Analyst with expertise in contract analysis, supply chain management, and logistics. Skilled in leading teams to meet strict time and budget constraints while fostering stakeholder partnerships. Proficient in price/ cost analysis, subcontract negotiation, and procurement of diverse commodities. Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and EAR regulations. Areas of Expertise:

Major Subcontract Negotiation•Supplier Quality Management•Online Procurement•Strategic Business Development•New Vendor Source Selection•RFPs •Procurement Summary Analysis • Contract Administration• Continuous Improvement•Supply Chain-Logistics Management •Project Management/SAP

Professional Experience

Northrop Grumman – Redondo Beach, CA 1/2022 - 4/2025

Facilities Procurement Buyer

Performed purchasing duties, maintained records, and compiled purchasing data and reports

Processed purchase orders, evaluated quotations/proposals, and interacted with suppliers

Managed electronic management systems and ensured timely procurement issue resolution

Responsible for vendor blanket purchase orders for funding to allow repairs on-site with periods of performance and replenishment of funding as needed

Boeing Aircraft, El Segundo, CA 4/2019 - 11/2021

Planning Analyst (Contract)

Reviewed schedules, created plans, and coordinated procurement activities

Documented and participated in lean improvements, communicated project objectives, and measured key performance indicators

Determined whether part requirements could be made in house, allocated from other contract stock rooms or send to procurement for purchase

The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA 5/2014 - 10/2017

Procurement Administrator (Contract)

Managed procurement functions, evaluated proposals, and negotiated contracts

Collaborated with multiple stakeholders and ensured compliance with regulations and policies

Developed procurement files for approval and policy compliance based on dollar threshold prior to sign off by management

Working with ITAR, generated foreign procurements for long lead items

Raytheon, El Segundo, CA 6/2012 - 4/2013

Subcontract Administrator (Contract)

Conducted subcontract management functions and oversaw purchase orders

Evaluated subcontractor performance, enforced delivery schedules, and conducted negotiations

Developed negotiation plans for approval prior to negotiations summaries of negotiations as part of the approved procurement file

Northrop Grumman, Carson, CA 5/2010 - 1/2012

Procurement Analyst (Contract)

Directed procurement and supply chain management, facilitated product delivery, and partnered with stakeholders

Placed purchase orders for electrical components and blanket orders for contract personnel working on-site with authorized periods of performance and added funding as needed

Education, Certification, and Training

Bachelor of Arts in Economics, California State University, Long Beach

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

MRP SAP

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