Pricing Specialist
Resume:
Gregory M. Urban
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
******@*****.***
Objective: Senior Buyer
Summary:
Knowledgeable in FAR and ORCA
Knowledgeable in Federal Government Procurement
Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Excellent in written and verbal communication
Proficient in organizational skills
Strong customer relation skills
Strong team player that is self-motivated
Able to work under pressure
Education: University of Alaska Anchorage, January 2010-Present
Southwestern Community College, Graduated November 12, 2008
University of Alaska-Fairbanks, January-May 2008
Matanuska-Susitna College, August-December 2001
UMASS Dartmouth, August 2000-May 2001
Experience: Pricing Specialist (September 1, 2011-Present)
Aleut Management Services
• I am responsible for researching the RFP and other proposal documents for information needed to incorporate into the cost model within corporate and client constraints to provide a complete and competitive cost proposal.
• Responsible for developing the cost model to include all labor costs, ODC costs and subcontract costs.
• Work closely with the estimators and operations to staff to develop staffing levels and positions.
• Prepared cost proposals for Base Operations and Support and Maintenance as well as GSA Federal Buildings Operations and Maintenance contracts.
• I am responsible for presenting the cost model for proposals to the Executive team as well as offer suggestions on where costs can be cut to become more competitive.
Cost Estimator (May 31, 2011-August 18, 2011)
Alutiiq LLC.
• Prepare estimates for Base Operations and Support and Maintenance contracts for the Government.
• Work closely with Operations personnel to create complete estimates.
• Utilize personnel on current contract sites for input for maintenance costs associated with specific trades such as HVAC, Boilers, Plumbing etc.
• Responsible for creating a work breakdown structure to incorporate into the model.
• Document all supporting costs for labor, ODC’s, vehicles, subcontracts and overhead.
• Research the Governments request for proposal for all information to provide a complete and competitive proposal.
• Utilize ERI for exempt wages
• Understand the use of SCA and DBA where applicable as well as CBA agreements.
Cost Coordinator (October 2, 2009-May 27, 2011)
Chugach Alaska Corporation
• As a Cost Coordinator at Chugach Alaska Corporation I am responsible for assisting the estimators in developing accurate and complete cost proposals in response to Base Operating Support (BOS), Housing Maintenance, Information Technology, Job Corps and Construction solicitations.
• I am responsible for researching the RFP and other proposal documents to assist the estimators with information needed to incorporate into the cost models within corporate and client constraints to provide a complete and competitive cost proposal.
• I am responsible for preparing solicitations such as request for quotes, request for proposals and obtaining competitive quotes and conducting evaluations on a best value basis.
• I work closely with the Technical Solution Coordinator and subject matter experts to accurately develop direct, indirect and overhead cost details consistent with the solution design.
• I provide accurate and sufficient supporting cost documentation to ensure any internal and external audits are compliant
• I am responsible for incorporating vendor and subcontracting quotes and other supporting costs into the cost model.
• I am responsible for issuing rate requests at the beginning of a proposal.
• I am responsible for filing all documentation backup electronically and hard copy.
Law Enforcement Ranger (May 2009-Sep. 12, 2009)
Rocky Mountain National Park
• As a Law Enforcement Ranger for Rocky Mountain National Park, I am responsible for natural, historical, cultural and human resources within the park service. Under applicable laws, I am proficient in detection, investigation, apprehension and detention.
• My duties include but are not limited to road patrol in which I operate emergency vehicles in a safe manner, utilize officer safety procedures and proper search and seizer laws, writing tickets for various infractions including excessive speed and DUI’s, make arrests for various fractions such as operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, conducting traffic in animal jams, educating the public on park resources, resource conservation, and economically sound park practices for increasing visitor enjoyment.
• I also intervene to limit, prevent, and resolve potentially violent disputes or any kind of confrontation.
• Federal Security Clearance
Purchasing Agent (December 2008-May 2009)
Chugach Government Services
• As a purchasing agent for Chugach Government Services I was responsible for determining the best possible means by which to procure supplies, materials, equipment, services and construction requirements to meet the needs of a Government contract.
• I worked directly under the project manager to negotiate and reduce costs for all materials and services needed for the project.
• Prepared budget cost reports for management
• Extremely knowledgeable in administering new accounts whereby I would determine the responsibility of the offeror and administer a variety of contracts that contain terms and conditions such as progress payments quantity options and termination.
• Highly experienced in service, commodity, and standard purchase orders, not to exceed purchase orders and blanket purchase agreements.
• Responsible for maintaining records and files both written and electronic that would monitor contractor performance for compliance with contract terms, delivery schedules, and payment provisions.
• Reviewed material requisitions for completeness of description for example, brand, model and amount and determined the most cost efficient method of procurement. I was responsible for preparing solicitations, source analysis, price/cost analysis and evaluating offers.
• Provided training for purchasing staff
Purchasing Agent/Expeditor (January 2006-July 2008)
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Able to communicate proficiently with supply chain
Proficient in price negotiations in which I was responsible for containing and reducing costs over the phone and in person.
Along with successful price negotiations I coordinated activities to ensure goods and services were received in a timely manner (reviewing/issuing purchase orders, expediting, follow up, tracking/scheduling and obtaining missing information).
Carried a high dollar Signature Authority
Proficient as a procurement coordinator which includes sourcing new suppliers and customers to obtain raw materials
I retained attention to detail with strong negotiating, administrative, organizational and time management skills.
Proficient at communicating and compromising with supervisors, and clients due to the number of interests involved in oil and gas projects
I have constructed turnover reports for clients to include; material test reports that include the hardness and chemical makeup for steel, receivers and packing lists
I was responsible for expediting and delivering electrical, fasteners, hardware, steel, piping materials and renting equipment using a flatbed truck and a four-door pickup truck
Works well as a team member
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