Supply Chain Software

Kevon Eiben

***** ****** ****** *****, ******, VA 20191

703-***-**** / dk3zz4@r.postjobfree.com

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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:

1. Proven Procurement Skills: Provide excellent communication and negotiation skills while developing solutions for moderate to complex procurements. Strongly organized and able to multi-task while prioritizing work load and meeting deadlines.

2. Regulatory: Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR, and industry specifications and standards

3. Effective and Efficient Team Player: Collaborates efficiently and successfully with all team members or works independently to meet program goals and strategies.

Professional Skills

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision making capabilities.

• Team player with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism in providing administrative support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.

• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.

• Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for a senior management team.

• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.

• Excellent problem solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions.

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

• Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities and to work limited overtime as necessary.

• Working Knowledge of Oracle, MRP System and Pro-E (Engineering Design) System; Team Center Engineering, Lotus Notes, Runs Cognos Reports.

EXPERIENCE:

General Dynamics Land Systems

Woodbridge, Virginia – Senior Buyer/Supply Chain Management

May 2001- Present

• Solicit suppliers / vendors for materials, products, and services through formal Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and informal channels

• Expertise in the Purchasing toward coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. Able to confer with vendors or suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedules

• Negotiate, execute, and manage procurements of moderate value, risk and complexity in support of government programs in accordance with internal & FAR policies and procedures.

• Responsible for performing cost/ price analysis on procurements of moderate value, risk and complexity.

• Maintain knowledge of all organizational and government rules affecting purchases, and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors

• Responsible for following policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services to assists with gathering quotes from suppliers, vendors, and other sources that match requisition requirements utilizing request for quotes and proposal formats

• Locate and help approve suppliers and or partners using sources such as catalogs, the Internet, small business initiatives, and interviews to gather information about products and services that match requisition requirements

• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.

• Ensure subcontractor/consultant agreements, Task Orders, and appropriate Terms and Conditions are utilized for accurate entry of Purchase Orders into Oracle.

• Transmitting, tracking confirmations, and filing of all Procurement related documents in a timely manner ensuring compliance with corporate documentation and retention procedures.

• Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, overshipments, cancellations, and other changes.

Getronics Government Solutions

McLean, Virginia – IT Procurement Specialist

October 1999 - April 2001

• Issued solicitations, participated in negotiations, and administered a large variety of contracts to include BPAs/GSA Schedule/Task Order and Delivery Order for products and services.

• Reviewed proposals, negotiated prices, selected suppliers, and analyzed trends, followed up with orders placed and expedited deliveries. Suppliers as Dell, HP, Microsoft, etc.

• Conferred with vendors and analyzed their operations to determine factors that affect price and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

• Provided authoritative interpretation of procurement policy.

• Performed moderately complex purchase transactions.

• Acted as intermediary between vendors and requestors.

• Responsible for justification of price and source selection for government audits.

• Compiled and analyzed statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.

Wang Computers

Department of Defense for Dependent Schools (DoDDS)

Herndon, Virginia - Procurement Specialist

January 1996 - October 1999

• Purchased IT hardware and software for a global network.

• Acquired equipment (hardware and software) for use on multiple customer networks.

• Procured information systems hardware and software in accordance with current government regulations and policy.

• Prepared functional requirements and specifications for hardware and software acquisitions.

• Coordinated with all appropriate customer and DODDSl contract.

• Performed or participated in the evaluation and selection of products and/or sources that best met and satisfied requirements.

• Responsible for contacting vendors, placing orders, and maintaining the purchase order system.

• Interfaced with vendors and customers, maintaining a high level of customer interaction and satisfaction, and other administrative support tasks as required.

• Interacted with vendors to expedite open orders and resolve problems relative to orders.

• Responsible for the receipts of authorized Purchase Requisitions.

EDUCATION:

Strayer University Sterling, VA, 2001

Bachelor Degree in Computer Networking

Strayer Business College Sterling, VA 1995

Bachelor of Science Degree (Business Administration)

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