Procurement Professional

OBJECTIVE

An experienced Procurement professional excelling in contract negotiations, contract management, and contract administration with cost savings results seeking a position that allows me to contribute to the success of your company utilizing over 17 years of technical expertise.

WORK EXPERIENCE

6/2008 - Present

Purchasing Officer, Waste Controls Specialists LLC, Andrews, TX

Negotiate multi-million dollar construction contracts, design-build construction contracts, time and material, negotiated, and firm fixed price. Negotiate labor rates, service level agreements, equitable adjustments, and terms and conditions. Draft, review, approve as well as negotiate statements of work. Prepare subcontractor master services and letter agreements in support of the company as well as various government programs. Prepare subcontract agreements with foreign companies. Review and approve all subcontractor terms and conditions. Interface with Resource Managers ensuring the proper terms and conditions are attached to each purchase orders. Intervenes and resolves all Drug and Background Investigations non-compliance issues. Conduct labor market surveys. Assist the Resource Managers in keeping the debarred listing updated. Proficient in SAP. Have FAR, DFAR, and GSA experience.

8/2007- 6/2008

Federal Contract Negotiator, Electronic Data Systems Corporation, Plano, TX

Negotiated $12.375 billion dollars worth of subcontract agreements with over 200 suppliers for the Army, Air Force, and Navy. Negotiated labor rates, service level agreements, software agreements, and terms and conditions. Utilized GSA Advantage as a resource in determining the reasonableness of proposed labor rates. Drafted, reviewed, approved as well as negotiated statements of work. Prepared subcontractor master services and letter agreements in support of the company as well as various government programs. Prepared subcontract agreements with foreign companies. Reviewed and approved all subcontractor terms and conditions. Interfaced with Resource Managers ensuring the proper terms and conditions are attached to each purchase orders. Intervened and resolved all Drug and Background Investigations non-compliance issues. Conducted labor market surveys. Assisted the Resource Managers in keeping the debarred listing updated. Proficient in SAP. Have FAR, DFAR, and GSA experience.

4/2005 - 8/2007

Contracts Specialist, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Dallas, TX

Coordinates system procurements requiring multiple solicitations with responses for plans, schedules, and negotiation strategies. Prepares and develops pre-contract planning including clarification of requirements, specifications and schedules for DARTs most complex procurements. Analyzes requirements and selects contract type including terms and conditions. Develops solicitations in accordance with DARTs Procurement Regulations and Procedures Manual and other requirements of Federal, State, and local laws. Conducts pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences with suppliers. Conducts bid openings, reviews and evaluates bids and/or offers in coordination with departmental technical representatives. M67aintains liaison with DART and technical department or with industry contacts. May act as an official spokesperson regarding contract matters for DART. Plans and conducts negotiations and serves as the negotiation team leader for assigned procurements. Prepares contract documents and coordinates award of contract. Makes recommendation for award/no award of contracts. Maintains responsibility for the development of pre-negotiation position, when appropriate, serves as chairperson on the technical evaluation of proposals and plans. Controls discussions with Offerors and documents all discussions. Manages contract administration from inception through final closeout, which includes: Monitors the contractor activities to ensure compliance with the provisions of the contract. Acts as liaison with the contractor and the DART technical staff. Approves payments, contract interpretation, resolution of dispute; modifications and change-order actions as necessary. Maintains complete files and current contract status. Initiates default or termination actions or institutes negotiation procedures. Closes out contracts including obtaining appropriate releases, acceptance certificates, warranties and disposition of retained payments. Performs self-audits as assigned for contract and solicitation files.

7/1998 - 4/2005

Contract Specialist Metro, St. Louis, MO

Negotiate contract price, terms and conditions for detailed and complex projects. Evaluate and analyze information related to technical specifications, proposals, vendor performance and costs. Prepare recommendations for contract award to the Board of Commissioners. Prepare appropriate bid documents in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Determine the appropriate procurement method for the acquisition of goods and services. Assist in the preparation of technical specifications and scope of work. Monitor contract performance for compliance. Perform cost/price analyses. Conduct market surveys. Solid understanding of the Federal Transit Administration, Missouri Department of Transportation, Illinois Department of Transportation and county and local purchasing policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and interact effectively with Agency management personnel.

1/1997 - 7/1998

Administrative Secretary Ascension Health, St. Louis, MO

Formerly known as Daughters of Charity National Health System. Worked directly for the Vice President of Purchasing. Completed contract documents as assigned. Ensured contract compliance within system hospitals. Typed and filed correspondence.

12/1985 – 12/1995

Contract Specialist 56th Contracting Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, AZ

Solicited and negotiated a seven year 22 million-dollar environmental contract on behalf of the United States Air Force using negotiated contracting procedures. Prepared contracts and/or purchase orders in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) and the General Services Administration (GSA). Prepared detailed cost and price analysis and conducted market research on all contract actions exceeding $25,000. Prepared justifications for all sole source solicitations. Developed contract specifications with base customers and technical staff. Planned and conducted pre-bid/pre-proposal meetings, bid openings and vendor performance meetings. Prepared and steered architectural and engineering evaluation committees. Collected, tabulated, analyzed and evaluated information relating to bids, proposals, vendor/contractor performance, product and service costs. Conducted training sessions outlining policies and procedures governing preventive maintenance agreements/contracts to base population. Implemented corrective actions in instances of substandard contractor performance or failure to perform. Initiated appropriate actions to resolve disputes, claims and appeals, in addition to. Ensured compliance with contract terms and conditions relative to price, delivery and performance. Processed progress payment, and maintained contractor liens.

EDUCATION

B.S. Business Management National-Louis University

(25 elective credit hours remaining)

A.A. Contract Management Community College of the Air Force

AFFILIATIONS

National Contract Management Association – Member

NIGP – Member

CREDENTIALS (Upon Request)

DD 214 – Proof of Military Service

DD 256 AF – Honorable Discharge

Academic Transcripts (Copy) – National-Louis University

Community College of the Air Force

ADDITIONAL CAREER RELATED INFO

WORK RELATED CONTRACTS:

WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS LLC CONTRACTS

Mixed Waste Facility – GE Hudson River Waste Disposal

By-Product Facility – Design-Build Construction Contract

Low Level Radioactive Waste Facility – Design-Build Construction Contract

General Engineering Contract – Architectural/Engineering Contract

Task Order Contracts – Time and Materials

Request for Quotations – Various Projects

EDS CONTRACTS

Department of Defense Subcontracts – Labor Agreements

Department of Homeland Security Subcontracts – Labor Agreements

Department of Human Health Services Subcontracts – Labor Agreements

DART CONTRACTS:

Project Management/Construction Department:

Subcontract Agreements, Cost, Environmental, and Task Order contracts.

Service Department:

Task Order contracts, Professional service type contracts, Revenue/Auditing/Financial service type contracts, Paratransit Services, Lobbyist contracts, Corporate Card contract, Shelter Installation, Depository, Software, and Hardware Maintenance contracts.

METRO CONTRACTS:

Gateway Arch Riverboat Renovation Build Joint Bus / Rail Facility

Emerson Park Building Build Bus Wash System

Removal of Underground Storage Tanks Build Hanley Facility

USAF CONTRACTS:

Refurbish of Base Housing Removal of Asbestos

Build Slump Block Walls Roof Replacement

Installation of Bus Stop signs

Base Maintenance Contracts to include training base populous

Performed all A/E Service Contracts for Military Installation

$22M Environmental Contract (7 year) for the Barry M. Goldwater Range

Supervised 2 Airmen for a period of 18 months

Worked in all procurement arenas: Small Purchases, Commodities, Services, Maintenance Contracts, Construction, A/E Services, Claims/Disputes Specialist

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