Focused Contract Specialist offering 3 1/2, years of experience overseeing status and progression of contracts while ensuring compliance. Enhanced contract monitoring process by developing contract and vendor databases. Adept in creating and enforcing service level agreements, confirming terms conform with stated timelines. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless procurement processes and timely contract fulfillment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist
Co-Operative Industries Aerospace and Defense
07.2021 - Current
Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
Reviewed subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing risk exposure.
Managed full procurement cycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contract to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.
Maintained digital and paper and contractual files, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and company policies.
Achieved cost savings by identifying areas for improvement and negotiating more favorable terms with suppliers.
Created and prepared specific contracts to present to senior management.
Negotiated and reviewed contracts to protect customer interests.
Prepared and issued reports on contract performance and compliance. Bookings Report , Year to date report reflected delivery ratings .
Reporting current and past due orders to internal team and customer created a rail to show progress, tracking on time and late deliveries of orders
Willingness to Travel Domestically/Internationally, as required
Issue/Conflict resolution within organizations, between organizations and with suppliers - Implemented weekly meetings to keep both parties on track , a strong relationship with each of my customer's was initiated
MRP Scheduling and Material Sales Forecasting- used MRP to do a material review , worked with planning and procurement team to improve contractual due dates if MRP was agreeable .
RFQ- stage when a customer would send in a RFQ, I would set up a quote in KNET, and send to sales to prepare and develop material pricing strategy, supplier flow down strategy and supplier negotiation strategy- a submittal.
Education
Associate's in Paralegal Studies - Pre-Law
University of North Texas
Texas
03-2013
Skills
Contract negotiation
Attention to detail
Calm and professional under pressure
Reliability
Shipping and receiving
Problem-solving
Time management
Multitasking and organization
Team collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
Email communication
Documentation review
Acquisitions
Sales support
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Co-Operative Industries Aerospace and Defense
07.2021 - Current
Associate's in Paralegal Studies - Pre-Law
University of North Texas
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