DELYNN DOSS
Cana,VA
Summary
Diligent Procurement Analyst with a comprehensive background in procurement, renowned for optimizing supply chain operations and fostering strong vendor relations. Recognized for streamlining procurement processes, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and negotiation abilities, enabling the acquisition of favorable contracts and the maintenance of robust supplier networks.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Analyst 3
HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES
01.2020 - Current
- Lead Procurement Analyst for multiple GSA Prime contracts.
- Receive Purchase Requisitions through the ERP DelTek CostPoint system
- Analyzed supplier performance for better contract negotiations and long-term partnerships.
- Utilized advanced data analytics tools to gain insights into procurement trends and inform decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals
- Work with Program and Requester to identify clarity of request to ensure deadlines and other requirements are captured in the Request for Quote solicitation
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers on price, delivery date, and other necessary commitments based upon authorized requisition and complies with company policies and federal regulations securing favorable terms and conditions for the organization
- Conduct Sourcing research to identify vendors to send Request for Quote
- Solicit pricing and delivery lead times from approved authorized sources
- Upon receipt of quotes, conduct review to determine all requirements of the solicitation are complete
- Analyze all quotes to determine the source with the lowest pricing, delivery dates and any other special considerations in making a source selection
- Submit all quotes to the Requester for review and to obtain approval through the government procurement system
- Perform price analysis, cost justification to determine the pricing is fair and reasonable
- Compile a full procurement file to include in accordance with the company policies/procedures and the CPSR handbook
- Submit all procurement files to Compliance for review/approval
- Issue Purchase Orders to awarded Vendor
- Work closely with the Requester and Program to determine all items are received
- Work with vendors to clear up any delayed deliveries or damaged equipment
- Ensure all invoices submitted to Accounts Payable with the agreed upon payment terms
- Annually issue vendor rating forms to the Requesters to assist in Vendor evaluations to determine all authorized vendors are still performing in good standards
- Mentor new Analysts within the Procurement team on company policies and procedures to ensure consistent practices across teams.
- Provide guidance to Program/Project Managers on the Procurement processes to keep projects on time to meet deliverable deadline to the Government customers
- Have a full understanding of the contract requirements and obtain regulatory approvals from the COR/ACOR
- For large procurement buys, host meeting with all project stakeholders to communicate status, changes, or discrepancies that need to be addressed and provide suggestions on resolution
- Accustom to working remote in a fast-paced environment
Budget Analyst IV
AMENTUM/AECOM
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Evaluated procurement needs and projected expenditures.
- Improved financial efficiency by analyzing budgetary data and identifying areas for cost reduction.
- Facilitated cross-department communication to ensure consistent understanding of budgetary goals and constraints.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, working closely with department heads to gather necessary information.
- Extract financial data reports from Cost Point and Maximo for various trend analysis
- Conduct data analysis for all CTTR sites using Microsoft Excel
- Compile data from Costpoint and Maximo to prepare the CDRL A006 and A005
- Analyze Labor, Sub Labor, Materials and Other Direct Costs to ensure budgets are within contract funding ceiling
- Meet with Contract Site Managers to review and advise on contract funding limits
- Work with the Procurement Team on spending levels and Purchase Orders for each of the CTTR sites
- Pull reports weekly to code records that did not transfer over from Cost Point to Maximo
- This allows for all funding records to be accounted
- Process Contract Modifications provided by the government to update Cost Point records
- Review open Purchase Orders to ensure funding codes are accurate
- Review open Purchase Requisitions with Contract Site Managers to ensure funding is available
- Provide justification to the government sponsor on any budget discrepancies
- Track spending trends to assist Contract Site Managers with Forecasting submissions
- Utilize Maximo and Cost Point to extract financial reports for analysis
Procurement Analyst II
NORTHROP GRUMMAN TECHNICAL SERVICES
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Procure COTS items in support of the sponsored Government Contracts
- Conduct Price analysis for all procurements over 25K
- Utilized advanced data analytics tools to gain insights into procurement trends and inform decision-making processes.
- Analyzed supplier performance for better contract negotiations and long-term partnerships.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms and conditions for the organization.
- Conduct Market Research in order to ensure Cost Savings/Avoidance
- Procure specialized chemicals in accordance with required specifications
- Ensure that all purchases are within compliance regulations for DMCA and DCAA audits
- Work closely with suppliers with 'On-Time' Deliveries in order to maintain high score cards ratings
- Establish Blanket Purchase Agreements with suppliers to allow for more efficient procurement
- Update SAP with all mandatory paperless files to maintain compliance of the Procurement Manual
- Procurement Lead for WSSC Program, Tinker Air Force Base
- Procure hardware and proprietary software to support the WSSC lab
- Procure onsite services for the WSSC Lab
- Turnaround high priority requests in short time frames
- Work closely with the WSSC Managers and requestors to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of products
Supply Tech / West Coast Requestor
NORTHROP GRUMMAN TECHNICAL SERVICES
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide
- Review and process approximately 60-75 purchase requests monthly
- Determine the type of software appropriate for the execution of the procurement process such as Maximo, SAP IBuy, ADR, and DOD One Touch, GSA, and DOD WebFlis/Fedlog programs to adequately perform the functions required
- Work closely with the Oklahoma City Buyers on requests outside the IBuy eCatalog
- Review and work closely with end users to produce accurate requests and to verify all costs are charged correctly
- Effectively communicate with vendor to establish ADR terms to process purchase request in short turnaround times
- Created Statement of Work and set up the sub contracts for potable water, trash, and septic services to service YTTR remote sites
- Prepare and participate in annual Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) property audits for Yuma, El Centro and Miramar ranges
- Provided advice and guidance in the application of the new processes and procedures in the inception of the transition from Chugach to Northrop Grumman
- Procurement of electrical components, obsolete and foreign parts, as well as coordinated training and monthly service and construction contracts
- Assist Contract Site Manager on contract budget goals and forecasting
- Assisted with property management audits and conducted material transfer of equipment from range to range and ensured all records are updated and accurate
- Work with SWTTR leads to maintain critical spare parts in inventory for obsolete systems
- Utilize Maximo to enter new contract assets gained by procurement or DD1149 acceptance
- Coordinate and process all disposal of government issued contract equipment through the DOD Disposition Logistics Agency (DLA) formally known as DRMO
- Alternate Vehicle Control Officer
- Enter all YTTR hazardous material into the MCAS Yuma Hazardous Material Management System (HMMS)
- Cross-trained with Mission Coordinators and Computer Operator staff on flight missions
- Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide
Buyer
CHUGACH MANAGEMENT SERVICES - NORTHROP GRUMMAN SUB-CONTRACTOR
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Processed purchase request for tools, raw material, and parts to support training missions on a daily basis
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Prepared bid packages for large service, construction, and training requests
- Responsible for procuring heavy equipment as well as establishing lease and maintenance agreements for that equipment
- Established blanket purchase agreements for the utility services for Yuma, El Centro and Miramar ranges
- Worked with end users and vendors to procure obsolete and foreign equipment that included researching specifications and at times reengineering processes
- Managed all aspects of RFQ, the competitive bidding process and the negotiation and award of contracts to vendors worldwide
- Worked with potential vendors to complete new vendor forms, reviewed terms and conditions, as well as ensure all required certificates were up to date and on file
- Responded to various inquiries, requests and administrative problems based on a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the government and contract procurement processes
- By analyzing order trends, I worked with the end users to combine or adjust orders to effectively utilize contracts funds
- Maintained accurate records in accordance with the FAR and contract requirements
- Processed all vendor invoices in Maximo in preparation of payment
- Conducted follow up calls to all vendors on open outstanding orders and invoices
- Conducted cost analysis to determine the cost/benefit ratio between repairs and replacement of equipment
- Forecasting and planning, inventory/warehouse management
- Worked with the Contract Site Manager on various budget reports
- Develop outstanding vendor relationships
- Provided back up buying support for Fallon and Lemoore ranges
Education
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - Business Management
DeVry University
05-2026
Skills
- FAR Compliance Expertise
- DFAR Compliance Knowledge
- Cost Point
- Maximo
- Federal Contract Management
- Government Procurement Coordination
- Contracting Purchasing System Review (CPSR)
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
- Expertise in Microsoft Office
- Supplier relationship management
- Optimized Procurement Practices
- Procurement Strategies
- Financial Cost Analysis
- Creative Problem Resolution
Certifications Training
- AMERICAN PURCHASING SOCIETY - CERTIFIED PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL, CPP
- AMERICAN PURCHASING SOCIETY - CERTIFIED PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT, CPPM
- DOD SECRET CLEARANCE - Ability to obtain - Not required on current contract
Prior Experience
Bureau of Reclamation, Administrative Assistant, 01/01/03, 12/31/06
Timeline
Procurement Analyst 3
HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES
01.2020 - Current
Budget Analyst IV
AMENTUM/AECOM
01.2015 - 01.2020
Procurement Analyst II
NORTHROP GRUMMAN TECHNICAL SERVICES
01.2014 - 01.2015
Supply Tech / West Coast Requestor
NORTHROP GRUMMAN TECHNICAL SERVICES
01.2012 - 01.2014
Buyer
CHUGACH MANAGEMENT SERVICES - NORTHROP GRUMMAN SUB-CONTRACTOR
01.2006 - 01.2012
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - Business Management
DeVry University
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