Douglas Buirch

Contracting Officer

Federal Bureau of Prisons

01.1996 - 09.2017

Managed complex contracts to achieve optimal results, balancing organizational needs with regulatory compliance.
Enhanced contract efficiency by developing and implementing streamlined procurement processes.
Reduced contract processing time with thorough analysis and timely decision making.
Coordinated with post-award staff to advise on financial discrepancies, payment term violations, deliverable delays and security breaches.
Contributed to the development of organizational policies related to procurement and contracting, ensuring alignment with industry standards and federal regulations.
Mentored junior Contracting Officers in best practices and provided guidance on complex contracting issues as needed.
Used standard forms and templates based on individual circumstances, amending as necessary to keep contractual language relevant to evolve with revised standards.
Facilitated effective communication between stakeholders throughout the contracting process, ensuring smooth execution of projects from inception to completion.
Proactively addressed potential disputes or conflicts within contracts, working closely with legal counsel when necessary to resolve matters in a timely fashion.
Streamlined invoice processing to expedite payments, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and contractors.
Conducted thorough market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
Increased supplier diversity by actively seeking out small businesses and minority-owned suppliers for contracting opportunities.
Improved overall contracting operations through regular performance assessments and implementation of best practices.
Ensured contract compliance by conducting regular audits of contractor performance against established benchmarks.
Maintained accurate records of all contractual agreements to ensure proper documentation for future reference or audits.
Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.\
I answered phone calls and e-mails on a constant bases from both Vendors and our staff( Program Managers, Regional Office and Central Office)