To secure a challenging position in a corporate environment that offers an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
PARSONS
Centreville
12.2015 - 04.2025
Execute/Generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders/subcontracts, based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of supplies, equipment, services and materials.
Generate a Purchase Orders/Subcontracts for: Labor, Material/ODC’s, CONUS/OCONUS –Life Support and Services, IT/Satellite-Space Segment.
Average procurement values is around 250k.
Largest Procurement issued 4 million dollars.
Use of Costpoint 7 / SAP.
Send out Request for Pricing for Quotes/Proposals.
Award Summary Justification for each purchase order.
100% File Compliance.
Send and Receive subcontract Closeout communications to subcontractors.
Negotiating terms and conditions, pricing agreements.
Worked under and supported 4 CPSRs.
Senior Buyer
DRS Technical Services
Herndon
07.2008 - 01.2015
My role required me to execute/generate CPSR-compliant procurement/subcontracts files.
This includes modifications of procurements when needed also.
In procurement we supported pricing for proposals as well as day-to-day procurements to support ongoing contracts.
Most of my procurements required me to perform price analysis to determine a fair and reasonable price.
I had to ensure that all assigned purchasing activities were in compliance with applicable corporate and federal standards, policies, and procedures.
I coordinated with vendors to expedite the delivery of materials or services when required.
I was required to negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers as needed.
Some of my procurements were for the following services and or commodities: Subcontract labor, Computer hardware, software, satellite services, car rental, construction services, housing services and contract labor in support of DRS contracts with Department of Defense, Civilian Government agencies worldwide.
Subcontracts Analyst I/Closeout Specialist
Unisys
Reston
07.2006 - 07.2008
As a Subcontract Analyst I Closeout Specialist I was responsible for monitoring reports for performance end dates of subcontracts, creating the release and assignment letters as well as managing the backlog of subcontract closeout completions.
I was responsible for analyzing reports to determine what subcontracts were due for closeout and update reports for status.
I was also responsible for interacting with the subcontractors once the closeout documents were completed.
Part of the closeout documentation was receipt of final invoice, which then was provided to the program for approval and payment.
Subcontract negotiation of final invoice rates was performed on an as needed basis based on final rates as adjusted and approved by DCAA.
I oversaw the archive process of subcontract closeouts as well as standard procurements as they were completed.
Some of my day-to-day duties: Review reports for terminations and subcontract completions, Update report tools as necessary, Send and Receive subcontract Closeout communications to subcontractors, Maintain closeout log, which records receipt of closeout packages from subcontractors, Monitor closeout backlog and inform specialists when backlogs occur, Ensure that all information received with the subcontract closeout checklist is completed, Maintain closeouts, which include responding to inquiries and/or forwarding to appropriate contracts closeout specialists, Assist with release and assignment letters.
Buyer
Computer Sciences Corporation
Sterling
05.2005 - 07.2006
At CSC our main commodity was to purchase IT equipment and services related to IT equipment.
All of my work was in support of Federal/Govt. contracts.
We also purchased labor but it was typically short-term staff augmentation.
The requirements for CPSR compliance and the CSC policy were in sync and therefore required price analysis, source justification and negotiations as needed.
Procurement worked with a SLA based on complexity of procurements.
Account Payable Specialist II
Computer Sciences Corporation
Sterling
01.1999 - 05.2005
Essential functions are to prepare, code, and process accounting information.
Responsible for processing purchase orders and weekly check run for multiple vendors.
Reconcile and maintain vendor accounts with little discrepancies.
Train new employee on IFIS, Cost Point and SAP software.
Assigned to complete special projects.
Clerical Intern
American Red Cross
Falls Church
08.1998 - 01.1999
Assigned to work as an intern by Training Futures.
Performed clerical duties for United Way Campaign.