Open To Work
Bethany Kosh
Peraton
Columbia,MD
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Supervisor, ProcurementBuyerBuyerCredits and Compliance ManagerBuyer
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
Remote
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home option
Seasoned Buyer experienced in managing high-volume purchasing needs across diverse retail, professional, and government environments. Achieved operational efficiencies and cost savings through strategic sourcing, vendor management, and effective contract negotiations. Focused on delivering value through strong communication and relationship management.
23
Years of experience
Work History
Supervisor, Procurement
4 Months
Peraton - Reston, VA | 03.2026 - Current
- Designated NASA SENSE Buyer, work directly with NASA overseeing all purchasing for their SENSE program.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to enhance cost savings and supply chain resilience.
- Managed supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with performance standards and contract terms.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Analyzed market trends to inform procurement strategies and mitigate risks.
- Streamlined procurement processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing cycle times across departments.
- Developed training programs for procurement staff, fostering professional growth and capability building.
- Improved cost efficiency by negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers based on market analysis and pricing trends.
- Managed competitive bidding processes for high-value contracts using a structured approach to ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance with procurement policies.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
Buyer
5 Years 2 Months
Peraton - Reston, VA | 01.2021 - 03.2026
- Managed vendor purchase orders, deliveries, and invoicing to ensure compliance with contractual guidelines and budgetary regulations.
- Communicated with suppliers to assess changes and identify appropriate actions.
- Communicated with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Collaborated with project managers on government projects to maintain adequate product inventory and pricing.
- Document purchasing information in CostPoint, SharePoint, and OnBase to maintain detailed and accurate records.
Buyer
11 Months
Northrop Grumman Corporation - Greenbelt, MD | 02.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed vendor purchase orders, deliveries, and invoicing to adhere to contractual guidelines and uphold budgetary regulations.
- Communicated with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Communicate with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Documented purchasing information in CostPoint and SharePoint to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Documented purchasing information in CostPoint and SharePoint to ensure accuracy and detail in record-keeping.
Credits and Compliance Manager
5 Years 11 Months
Victory Renewables, LLC - Baltimore, Maryland | 03.2014 - 02.2020
- Executed contracts for new and existing counterparties to ensure compliance and foster partnerships.
- Verified and accepted Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) through EPA's web-based application.
- Transfer/trade Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) through eMTS.
- Verified and accepted Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) through EPA's web-based application.
- Managed annual transfers exceeding 1.5 billion in value.
- Managed and executed monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to maintain regulatory standards.
- Maintained and documented compliance for incoming and outgoing transactions to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.
Buyer
5 Years 11 Months
T. Rowe Price - Owings Mills, Maryland | 04.2008 - 03.2014
- Researched products, pricing, and suppliers to secure competitive bids.
- Oversaw vendor relationships to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
- Renewed and maintained annual sales and maintenance agreements to ensure compliance and service continuity.
- Develop and maintain contract management database (CMSI, Selectica).
- Train and develop associates.
- Managed daily wireless communications, activations, and orders to support operational needs.
- Actively participated and tested for the reimplementation of Oracle Database R12.
Purchasing Coordinator/ Dispatch Operator
5 Months
Optivor Technologies - Ellicott City, Maryland | 11.2007 - 04.2008
- Prepared and distributed client quotes, supporting project management for telecom and IT projects.
- Managed inventory levels for telecom technicians by ensuring timely stock replenishment.
- Researched products, pricing and various types of suppliers.
- Negotiated purchasing and vendor contracts, optimizing client agreements.
- Received client calls, dispatched qualified technicians, processed service order requests, and provided tracking details.
Purchasing Supervisor
3 Years 10 Months
The Purchasing Manager - Columbia, Maryland | 01.2004 - 11.2007
- Provided daily reports and reviewed previous day fax log.
- Processed client purchase requests, ensuring timely fulfillment and accuracy.
- Negotiated and reviewed pricing requests from suppliers, researching new products and suppliers as needed to meet clients request.
- Managed past due invoices and processed invoices daily.
- Managed past due invoices and processed daily invoices to maintain accurate financial records.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Maryland, Global - Adelphi, MD
11-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Maryland, University College - Adelphi, MD
05-2012
Skills
Purchasing procedures
Materials sourcing
Vendor coordination
Continuous process improvements
Quality assurance
Purchasing expertise
Vendor relations
Pricing negotiations
Timeline
Supervisor, Procurement
Peraton
03.2026 - CurrentRead more
Buyer
Peraton
01.2021 - 03.2026Read more
Buyer
Northrop Grumman Corporation
02.2020 - 01.2021Read more
Credits and Compliance Manager
Victory Renewables, LLC
03.2014 - 02.2020Read more
Buyer
T. Rowe Price
04.2008 - 03.2014Read more
Purchasing Coordinator/ Dispatch Operator
Optivor Technologies
11.2007 - 04.2008Read more
Purchasing Supervisor
The Purchasing Manager
01.2004 - 11.2007Read more
University of Maryland, University College - Bachelor of Arts, Communications
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University of Maryland, Global - Master of Science, Project Management
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