Senior Procurement and Contract Manager (FAR/DFAR)

Ralph James (Jimmy) Bankston Eligibility: U.S. Citizen

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Procurement Administration Contract Administration Buyer Inventory Control

Strategic Procurement Professional with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in high-volume purchasing, contract administration, and inventory control. Expert in leading full-cycle procurement within both the RV industry and government contracting sectors. Proven mastery in executing complex negotiations and ensuring rigorous compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Adept at managing large-scale procurement strategies, optimizing supply chains, and leading diverse teams to achieve operational excellence in fast-paced federal and commercial environments. Specialized experience and competencies:

Contract Negotiation & Administration: Extensive experience managing pre-award and post-award actions, including developing acquisition strategies, preparing formal solicitations, and evaluating cost/technical proposals.

Regulatory Compliance: Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR and federal procurement statutes to ensure audit-ready contract lifecycle management.

Operational Efficiency: Skilled in inventory optimization and resolving complex shipment/payment discrepancies to maintain mission-critical supply lines.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced user of enterprise procurement systems including Costpoint, Oracle, Ariba, Lawson, Yardi, IDS, Galaxy 200, and Cems.

Stakeholder Leadership: Strong history of serving as a facilitator between program offices, technical advisors, and vendors to resolve disputes and meet organizational needs.

Operational Control: Supply Chain Optimization, Inventory Control, Vendor Management, Cost Reduction Strategies.

Team Leadership: Directed cross-functional purchasing teams, mentoring staff on complex procurement regulations and software tools to improve productivity and compliance

Professional Experience

Buyer, 40 hours/week Chugach Government Solutions Naval Base Gulfport, MS 01-2023 to 02-2025

Cradle-to-Grave Contract Administration: Executed full-lifecycle procurement actions for diverse goods and services, ensuring 100% adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Labor (DOL) requirements, and Corporate APPM guidelines.

Strategic Sourcing & Market Research: Conducted extensive market research and evaluated supplier capabilities to issue RFQs/RFPs. Performed comprehensive cost and price analyses to determine "fair and reasonable" pricing, consistently selecting vendors that maximized value and met small business/diversity goals.

Procurement Accuracy & Compliance: Verified complex purchases for technical and regulatory compliance, collaborating with stakeholders to align acquisitions with controls and time lines.

Contractual Instruments & Negotiations: Drafted, negotiated, and managed a high volume of legally binding documents, including subcontracts, leases, and consultant agreements. Proactively tracked expirations and funding levels to prevent unauthorized commitments and ensure seamless renewals.

Financial & System Integrity: Created and maintained precise purchase orders within the designated ERP system. Monitored contract spend against authorized budgets, issuing service orders and initiating timely amendments to prevent over-expenditure and ensure uninterrupted payments.

Post-Award Monitoring & Expediting: Tracked and expedited orders to ensure on-time delivery; managed all contract modifications and cancellations. Maintained audit-ready records of supplier communications and compliance documentation in accordance with federal records management standards.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Facilitated weekly procurement strategy meetings to mitigate supply chain risks and resolve vendor performance issues. Provided technical guidance to operational teams to minimize delays and ensure the timely acquisition of mission-critical materials.

Procurement Administrator -Balfour Beatty Naval Base Gulfport, MS Jan 2018 May 2021

Federal Contract Administration & Governance: Managed the full lifecycle of subcontracts and purchase orders at Naval Base Gulfport, ensuring 100% adherence to FAR/DFARS guidelines and Balfour Beatty's internal governance protocols.

Acquisition Planning & Strategic Sourcing: Executed and administered long-term contracts (3–5 years), issuing RFIs and leading RFP processes to secure competitive pricing and optimal value for internal stakeholders.

Technical Procurement & Cost Analysis: Negotiated high-value service agreements and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) material purchases, achieving documented cost savings through detailed price analysis and supplier relationship management.

Operational Logistics & Project Coordination: Coordinated the scheduling of contracted services to ensure mission-critical base operations remained on schedule and within budget.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management: Directed warehouse inventory and procurement operations, validating work orders and maintaining a database of 100+ compliant suppliers to support ongoing construction projects.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Oversight: Ensured regulatory compliance by managing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documentation and enforcing strict federal inventory and workplace safety protocols.

Human Capital Management & Supervision: Supervised warehouse personnel, streamlining workflows and conducting performance evaluations to maintain high operational standards.

Logistics & Fleet Administration: Maintained comprehensive records for fleet management, including vehicle maintenance logs and fuel consumption reports, ensuring 100% audit readiness for federal oversight.

Budgetary Planning & Analysis: Developed and managed annual procurement budgets aligned with operational goals, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to prevent overages.

Financial Administration & Systems Management: Executed complex data entry and financial reconciliations within ERP systems; validated and processed multi-tier vendor invoices to ensure timely payment and 100% data accuracy.

Vendor Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Facilitated the vendor pre-qualification and performance measurement processes, ensuring all partners met Balfour Beatty’s corporate policies and federal owner agreement requirements.

Owner/Operator, 60+ hours/week The Slip Protector Gulfport, MS Mar 2015 to Jan 2018

Executive Leadership & Strategy: Directed all daily operations, including financial management, tax compliance, and long-term business planning for the Gulfport-based territory.

Sales & Client Acquisition: Spearheaded business development by identifying and securing contracts with commercial and residential clients throughout the Gulf Coast region.

Technical Floor Safety Application: Performed high-level technical work, including the application of non-slip chemical treatments, coatings, and safety products (e.g., SlipDoctors solutions or anti-slip coatings) to various surfaces such as tile, concrete, and stone.

Compliance & Safety Standards: Ensured all projects met or exceeded OSHA floor safety standards and ADA compliance to minimize liability and maximize pedestrian safety for clients.

Inventory & Asset Management: Managed the procurement of specialized chemicals and equipment, maintaining strict quality control and ensuring all tools were serviced for 24/7 readiness.

Parts Manager/Sales & Operations Manager – RV Industry- Reliable RV Center Biloxi MS Jan 2000 to Feb 2015

Skillfully served in a dual-impact leadership role focused on driving high-volume retail growth, precision inventory control, and seamless cross-departmental operations. This position bridges the gap between parts procurement, service excellence, and unit sales strategy to maximize dealership profitability.

Strategic Procurement & Inventory: Managed end-to-end inventory procurement and vendor negotiations for parts, accessories, and RV units valued up to $500,000.

Facility & MEP Purchasing: Directed all “house item” purchasing, including MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) supplies, ensuring the facility and service bays remained fully operational.

Service & Warranty Leadership: Supervised service technicians to ensure repair quality, resolved complex warranty/service disputes, and performed expert trade-in evaluations to support the sales floor.

Operations & Logistics: Optimized warehouse operations (flow, cycle counting, demand planning) to maintain lean, high-service stock levels.

Industry Leadership: Represented the State of Mississippi as a delegate at the RVDA National Convention.

Top Performance: Awarded the Top Sales Trip (Puerto Rico, 2014) for excellence in sales volume and vendor partnership.

National Account Manager, 50+ hours/week Pitney Bowes Office Equipment Gulfport, MS May 1996 to Jan 2000

Exceptionally served as a strategic sales leader responsible for managing and expanding relationships with high-value national accounts. This role used a consultative approach to retain revenue and identify new business opportunities across Pitney Bowes' mailing and shipping suite. Served as the primary senior liaison for 5-6 strategically important accounts, maintaining executive-level partnerships.

Strategic Territory Management: Oversaw large-scale, multi-state contracts (such as statewide facsimile and copier equipment agreements across MS and AL) to ensure regional stability and growth.

Vendor & Compliance Oversight: Managed complex vendor relationships and ensured all contract deliverables met or exceeded service-level expectations (SLAs).

Client Training & Support: Acted as a subject matter expert by training internal teams and external clients on equipment operations, maintenance, and technical troubleshooting.

Education Professional Development

Jacksonville State University, AL Major: Business Administration

Jeff Davis Jr. College, MS Gulfport High School Professional Development

Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Various courses Dale Carnegie Sales Minolta & Pitney Bowes Sales & Management

RV Industry Training & Master Service Technician IDS, Dometic, Norcold, Atwood, Wingard Satellite Systems

NTP & Stag Parkway RV Parts & Customer Service RVDA Seminars Inventory Management & Unit Selection

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