Claudia Camero Pajon
Hollywood
Summary
Contract and Procurement Specialist with 16 years of experience in contracting and procurement, demonstrating a strong track record of success. Proficient in acquisition laws and regulations, including FAR and DOSAR, with expertise in both U.S. and international practices. Earned Federal Acquisition Certifications and a bachelor's degree in international business administration. Experience includes service at the US Embassy in Colombia and TDY assignments in Kabul and Buenos Aires.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Replenishment Analyst
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits
Miramar
05.2017 - Current
- Executed and maintained purchase orders for over 153 suppliers with efficiency and timeliness.
- Served as primary contact for supplier and internal stakeholder interactions.
- Tracked supplier deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods.
- Processed last-minute orders manually and updated at-risk items.
- Monitored purchases to evaluate deliverable acceptability.
- Prepared reports and tracked delivery schedules to enhance forecasting accuracy.
- Established collaboration with vendors to improve supply chain efficiency.
Procurement Agent
Embassy Colombia Bogota
Bogota
11.2008 - 10.2016
- Coordinated efficient procurement of goods and services for Department of State and associated agencies.
- Procured high-tech goods, including computers and specialized equipment from local and U.S. sources.
- Analyzed market pricing by securing quotes through various channels like FedBid and email.
- Reviewed specifications, estimated shipping costs, and negotiated discounts for optimal value.
- Prepared independent government cost estimates and recommended actions to the Contracting Officer.
- Maintained contract files in ILMS/ARIBA database while ensuring compliance with FAR requirements.
- Managed advertisement of RFQs/RFPs, prepared solicitations, and conducted vendor evaluations.
- Facilitated contract awards, coordinated with stakeholders, and resolved conflicts effectively.
Procurement Agent, TDY
U.S Embassy Argentina
Buenos Aires
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Assisted with Secretary of State’s visit to Buenos Aires, ensuring seamless logistics.
- Analyzed open market pricing and secured quotes through various communication methods.
- Administered U.S. Government Visa Purchase Card for local and foreign online orders.
- Maintained accurate records of card usage by reconciling monthly billing statements.
- Procured diverse high-tech goods and services, including computers and specialized equipment.
- Served as subject-matter expert for simplified acquisitions and formal contracts.
- Guided procurement customers and vendors on Government contracting regulations and processes.
Procurement Specialist, TDY
U.S Embassy Kabul Afghanistan
Kabul
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Deployed to provide specialized acquisition support for new Embassy Building Construction.
- Conducted Market Research and prepared Independent Government Cost Estimates
- Prepared contracts and modifications
- Processed Vendor Invoices based on deliverables received
- Recommended type of action based on the requirement
- Responsible for the advertisement of RFQs/RFPs, prepared solicitations, conducted site visits, pre-screened vendors and ensured compliance with the security vetting.
- Deployed for (6-month period) to assist with acquisitions on behalf of the mission
- Served as main contact for requestors, vendors, CO/COR in resolving contract issues, queries, invoice payments, and close out upon completion of contractual obligations for both parties.
- Prepared Order/Contract Modifications.
- Liaise with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative, requesting office, and vendors to explain contract provisions.
- Monitored contract performance, and addressed issues/problems, and negotiated dispute resolution, sub-contracts, and close-outs.
- Maintained contract logs, documents, activities, and invoices prior to payment.
- Once all contract obligations have been met prior to closing out of contract.
- Conducted market research on availability of goods & services locally and overseas.
- Competed and chose the lowest quote without sacrificing quality & service.
- Prepared purchase orders.
- Analyzed open market pricing, securing quotes via phone, fax, e-mail, FedBid, and internet.
- Reviewed specifications, estimated shipping costs, negotiated discounts to secure the best value for the Government.
- Prepared independent government cost estimates.
- Made recommendations to the Contracting Officer regarding type of action (e.g., contract, purchase order/delivery order and purchase card, etc).
Procurement Agent
Embassy Colombia Bogota
Bogota
10.2000 - 11.2008
- Acted as subject-matter expert for simplified acquisitions and formal contracts.
- Guided procurement customers and vendors on Government contracting regulations and processes.
- Processed U.S. Government Visa Purchase Card orders for local and foreign purchases.
- Managed Petty Cash Orders efficiently to meet operational needs.
- Tracked local and foreign orders to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Conducted market research and prepared Independent Government Cost Estimates.
- Maintained accurate contract files in ILMS/ARIBA database.
- Entered data into computerized procurement database for report generation.
Education
International Business Administration - Specialization
Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
Bogota D.C., Colombia01.1994
Secondary School -
Enrique Olaya Herrera
Bogota D.C., Colombia01.1986
Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Complex problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Customer service orientation
- Administrative management
- Microsoft Office applications
- ILMS and Ariba expertise
- FPDS knowledge
- Excel proficiency
- SharePoint utilization
- Calendar management
- SAP experience
- JDA familiarity
- Business intelligence (BY)
- US acquisition practices
- RFP and RFQ management
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement strategy
- Cost reduction strategies
- Forecasting
Certification
- OT 611 Foreign Affairs Counter Threat Course, Foreign Service Institute, 01/01/14
- RS415 Afghanistan Familiarization, Foreign Service Institute, 01/01/14
- RP249 Customer –Focused Performance, Foreign Service Institute, 01/01/14
- Federal Acquisition Certification – Contracting Officer’s Representative, Foreign Service Institute, 01/01/13
- Contracting Officer’s Representative, Foreign Service Institute, 01/01/13
- Special Contracts Workshop, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Construction, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts, Foreign Service Institute, 01/01/12
- Source Selection, Management Concepts, 01/01/08
- Contract Close Out, Management Concepts, 01/01/07
- Finance Course, Javeriana University, 01/01/06
- Contract Administration II, U.S Embassy, 01/01/05
- Contract Negotiations, U.S Embassy, 01/01/04
- Federal Contract Law, Management Concepts, 01/01/03
- Contract Administration I, Management Concepts, 01/01/03
- Cost & Price Analysis, Management Concepts, 01/01/02
- Advanced Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Management Concepts, 01/01/01
- SAP – Simplified Acquisition Regulations, Management Concepts, 01/01/01
- Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR, Management Concepts, 01/01/01
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Franklin Award, June 2021- Department of State
Timeline
Replenishment Analyst
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits
05.2017 - Current
Procurement Agent, TDY
U.S Embassy Argentina
07.2016 - 07.2016
Procurement Specialist, TDY
U.S Embassy Kabul Afghanistan
06.2014 - 12.2014
Procurement Agent
Embassy Colombia Bogota
11.2008 - 10.2016
Procurement Agent
Embassy Colombia Bogota
10.2000 - 11.2008
International Business Administration - Specialization
Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
Secondary School -
Enrique Olaya Herrera