Jerry Tapp
Vancleave,MS
Summary
Strategic Purchasing Manager with extensive experience at Bollinger Mississippi Shipyards, excelling in supplier relationship management and contract negotiation. Proven track record in developing sourcing strategies that achieved significant cost reductions while enhancing operational efficiency. Strong communicator and strategic thinker, adept at aligning procurement goals with business objectives to drive success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager B
Bollinger Mississippi Shipyards
Pascagoula, MS
2023.02 - Current
- Recommends departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Develops sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection and management.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align procurement goals with business objectives.
- Analyzes market trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency.
- Manages supplier relationships to ensure compliance with contract terms and performance standards.
- Develops sourcing strategies that optimize supplier selection and management processes.
- Directs purchasing and clerical personnel by evaluating performance and initiating necessary personnel actions.
- Executes specialized procurement functions, including inventory control, requisition reviews, product evaluations, and project-specific procurements.
- Promotes small business activities, and facilitates the achievement of organizational goals through special projects.
- Ensures that purchased materials and services comply with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Resolves issues related to material delivery, shortages, returns, and pricing discrepancies.
- Formulates strategies for quality supply continuity while minimizing total costs across short- and long-term plans.
- Develops alternative sourcing strategies to maintain supply continuity, quality consistency, and competitive pricing.
- Manages supplier relationships to ensure the timely delivery of materials.
- Negotiates contracts to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Conducts market research to identify new suppliers and products.
- Streamlines purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborates with project managers to align purchasing with production schedules.
- Trains team members on procurement best practices and systems usage.
- Develops purchasing policies to ensure compliance and consistency across operations.
- Sources new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Researches new sources for supplies, materials, and services in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Identifies potential areas of cost savings through supplier consolidation, or alternative sourcing methods.
Subcontract Administrator
Bollinger Mississippi Shipyards
Pascagoula, MS
2022.02 - 2023.02
- Requested proposals from suppliers, and prepared comprehensive bid packages.
- Conducted bidders' conferences to clarify requirements and expectations.
- Analyzed and evaluated proposals through cost and price analysis.
- Negotiated subcontract provisions, documenting modifications as necessary.
- Selected subcontractors based on established criteria, and recommended approvals.
- Developed statements of work (SOW) and Purchasing Technical Specifications (PTS).
- Monitored subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to assess the technical adequacy of proposals.
- Managed subcontractor agreements for shipbuilding projects at Bollinger, Mississippi, Shipyards.
- Reviewed and negotiated contract terms to ensure compliance, and minimize risk.
- Collaborated with project managers to align subcontractor deliverables with company goals.
- Maintained accurate records of all subcontract agreements and modifications.
- Facilitated communication between subcontractors and internal teams to resolve issues.
- Conducted audits of subcontractor performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
- Supported cost analysis efforts by gathering data on subcontractor bids and proposals.
- Prepared solicitations, requests for proposals, and invitations for bid documents as required.
- Conducted a competitive analysis of vendors and suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Physical Education Teacher
Jackson County School District
Vancleave, MS
2012.08 - 2022.02
- Provided learning experiences for students that are commensurate with their abilities and interests, and which promote high expectations for all students.
- Developed a written lesson plan containing specific performance objectives.
- Monitored student performance by becoming thoroughly familiar with the student’s records, and utilizing test data to improve instruction.
- Provided a safe, orderly atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Developed and maintained a classroom discipline plan in keeping with school board policies and procedures.
- Performed all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal in order to contribute to an effective school operation.
- Effectively communicated with students, parents, teachers, and administration through meetings and phone calls.
Purchasing Agent 1, 2 and 3
Huntington Ingalls Incorporated-Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
2008.12 - 2012.08
- Solicited suppliers for raw materials, including steel shapes, and aluminum components.
- Reviewed solicitations and prepared bid analyses to ensure fair pricing across Navy programs.
- Conducted market research and analyzed historical purchase history to inform procurement decisions.
- Negotiated acquisition strategies and documented proposals to achieve the best value outcomes.
- Recommended subcontractors based on a thorough analysis of capabilities and pricing.
- Administered subcontracts in compliance with FAR, and DFAR requirements.
- Reviewed supplier invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
- Maintained a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for $18M in raw material shapes, with quarterly price adjustments.
Sr. Material Analyst
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems
Pascagoula, MS
2006.01 - 2008.12
- Maintained the status, control and administration of the steel shapes commodity group.
- Initiated purchase requisition as required.
- Provided maintenance of order action report and system exception reporting.
- Accomplished utilization of excess materials.
- Expedited delivery date problems with procurement.
- Worked with Production Control about possible material substitutions.
- Processed documents into applicable computer system data collection system.
Warehouse Clerk
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems
Pascagoula, MS
2005.08 - 2006.01
- Stocked material by receivers, and issued material by warehouse requisitions.
- Processed physical inventory of various commodities.
- Received and issued Avondale material accordingly.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
Capella University
04.2011
Bachelor of Science - General Studies with emphasis in English and Psychology
William Carey University
Gulfport, MS05.2008
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Contract negotiation
- Sourcing strategy development
- Cost analysis and reduction
- Inventory management
- Procurement compliance and improvement
- Market research and analysis
- Project management and leadership
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving techniques
- Time management strategies
- Strategic sourcing and vendor evaluation
- Supply chain optimization
- Budget management and oversight
- Supplier negotiation and relationship management
Timeline
Purchasing Manager B
Bollinger Mississippi Shipyards
2023.02 - Current
Subcontract Administrator
Bollinger Mississippi Shipyards
2022.02 - 2023.02
Physical Education Teacher
Jackson County School District
2012.08 - 2022.02
Purchasing Agent 1, 2 and 3
Huntington Ingalls Incorporated-Ingalls Shipbuilding
2008.12 - 2012.08
Sr. Material Analyst
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems
2006.01 - 2008.12
Warehouse Clerk
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems
2005.08 - 2006.01
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - General Studies with emphasis in English and Psychology
William Carey University