Procurement Specialist Purchasing Agent

Pinkie Wallace

Cincinnati, OH 513-***-**** *******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Strategic and detail-driven Procurement Specialist with 4+ years of experience in aerospace procurement, including Boeing and Atlas Air. Proven success in managing full procurement lifecycle from vendor selection through contract execution and delivery. Skilled in government contracting, FAR/DFAR compliance, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional program support. Seeking to contribute deep aerospace industry knowledge to a dynamic team at Collins Aerospace.

Key Skills

- Government & Aerospace Procurement: FAR/DFAR, Lifecycle Acquisition, Contract Negotiation

- Supplier & Cost Management: Strategic Sourcing, Cost Analysis, Supplier Performance Metrics

- Operations & Systems: SAP, Cardex, Trax, Inventory Control, Documentation, Project Coordination

- Communication & Collaboration: Cross-functional Teamwork, Internal Stakeholder Support

Professional Experience

Purchasing Agent II

Boeing, Phoenix, AZ Jul 2022 – Present

- Managed aerospace procurement with strict adherence to FAR/DFAR standards.

- Negotiated supplier pricing and contracts across multiple high-value programs.

- Maintained detailed records using Cardex; ensured compliance and on-time delivery.

- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and vendors on program-critical materials.

- Recommended KPIs and performance metrics to optimize supplier reliability.

AOG Controller (Buyer)

Atlas Air Inc, Erlanger, KY Nov 2018 – Nov 2021

- Procured urgent aircraft parts for AOG and line maintenance across global operations.

- Executed purchase and exchange transactions using Trax system.

- Worked directly with engineering, logistics, and supply chain teams.

- Coordinated compliance documentation for customs and part certifications.

Purchasing Agent

Aerotec International, Phoenix, AZ Dec 2021 – Mar 2022

- Handled part procurement for MRO and aviation repair cycles.

- Streamlined purchasing reports to identify cost-saving opportunities.

- Ensured product and supplier data accuracy across platforms.

Certifications

- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

- Project Management

- CDL Class A (logistics comprehension)

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