Daniel Cummings
Haslet,TX
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Subcontracts Manager
Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems
Haslet, Texas
02.2026 - Current
- Executed requests for proposals to secure pricing for two contracts valued over $300,000,000.
- Led a cross-functional team in daily efforts to achieve best-value proposals from the entire supply base, and then analyze those proposals to determine the best value proposition.
- Established supply base to support fulfillment of new R2S contracts, ensuring reliable sourcing.
- Conducted research and onsite assessments to evaluate supplier capacity and competencies, enhancing supplier selection process.
- Analyzed supplier qualifications to ensure alignment with project scope requirements.
- Created Basis of Estimate (BOE) for customer, detailing resource allocation for forthcoming contracts.
Subcontract Manager
Lockheed Martin
Arlington, TX
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Led a Subcontract Management Team (10+ members) in daily efforts to maintain production schedules and meet 100% of delivery targets.
- Managed contracts worth over $120,000,000 and oversaw procurement, inspection, transportation, and delivery of highly sensitive hardware.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop production plans and delivery schedules, ensuring compliance with quality standards and timelines.
- Facilitated daily meetings with government customers and suppliers to address complications and enhance visibility across quality, engineering, program management, and demand planning functions.
- Analyzed and compared multiple bids to select optimal suppliers based on diverse criteria, conducting negotiations for best-value proposals.
- Provided order status updates directly to US government officials and facilitated government-mandated audits of new supplier properties.
- Developed innovative processes to improve efficiency at Lockheed Martin and with suppliers, leveraging expertise in logistics, quality, engineering, and production planning.
- Orchestrated on-site visits to inspect hardware prior to final shipment and maintained supplier relations, improving capabilities through consistent engagement.
Corporate Purchasing Intern
Goodall Homes
Gallatin, TN
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Facilitated vendor communications from initial solicitation to contract award, ensuring alignment on project requirements.
- Conducted research into various potential suppliers to determine capability for each project.
- Collected, compared, and approved vendor bids to inform negotiation strategies.
- Corresponded with vendors and colleagues to secure optimal value propositions amid market volatility.
- Analyzed market to assess present and future material availability.
- Acquired hands-on experience using ERP tools in daily operations.
- Led an effort to compile data and maximize synergy between all departments.
- Equivalent to three months of full-time procurement experience.
Intern
Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus
Lacey's Spring, AL
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Led team in completing diverse projects across multiple campuses, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
- Made optimal use of Salesforce and gained extensive experience using the software for numerous processes.
- Engaged new and existing customers to assess interest, contributing to future sales strategies.
- Migrated historical data from records to Salesforce.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12-2022
Skills
- SAP ERP
- Supplier Management
- Team Leadership
- Risk Mitigation
- Salesforce
- Security Clearance
- Time Management
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Excel - Expert Certification
- Team Leadership
- Collaboration
- CRM
Timeline
Subcontracts Manager
Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems
02.2026 - Current
Subcontract Manager
Lockheed Martin
01.2023 - 01.2026
Corporate Purchasing Intern
Goodall Homes
08.2022 - 10.2022
Intern
Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus
06.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Auburn University