Jessica Ramsey
California City,CA
Summary
Procurement Officer with extensive experience at Kay and Associates/NASA, specializing in supplier relationship management and strategic problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to achieve significant cost savings and enhance operational efficiency through targeted initiatives. Proficient in navigating complex procurement processes, managing vendor relationships, and implementing cost-saving strategies without sacrificing quality. Strong negotiation skills, market trend analysis, and expertise in procurement software have contributed to streamlined procedures and improved productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Kay and Associates/NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
Edwards AFB, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Cost-effective and timely procurement of maintenance, repair, and operations materials
- In conjunction with outside process services, and other assigned materials, products, and services that directly support the company's operations
- Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services
- Obtain competitive bids for materials, products, and services
- Identify suppliers with respect to quality, service, innovation, and cost competitiveness
- Purchase materials from approved vendors while always seeking quality products and service at the best price for the government
- Collaborate effectively and professionally with both external and internal departments
- Assist projects with problem solving and sourcing the appropriate material for various needs
- Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Business writing and reporting skills
- Strategic, analytical, and multi-tasking skills
- Time management skills - ability to meet frequent deadlines
- Basic clerical skills, including but not limited to typing, faxing, scanning, calendar management, handling mailings, etc
- Attention to detail
Part Sales
Norm Hill Aviation
California City, CA
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Receive and complete incoming emails for pricing and availability of Gulfstream aircraft parts
- Receive and complete incoming calls for pricing and availability
- Process part purchase orders from customers
- Organize and set up shipping for purchase orders with all major shipping carriers
- Familiar with use of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel for daily work load
Shift Supervisor
Rite Aid
Tehachapi, CA
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Provide superior customer service by assisting customers with their shopping needs, handling all customer transactions in a timely and courteous manner, and responding to customer complaints/concerns with a sense of urgency to see to their resolution
- Attend to merchandising of plan-o-grams within seasonal departments, end caps, displays and basic inline departments as directed by the Store Manager and/or the Assistant Store Manager
- Control inventory by performing proper receiving and stocking including accurate cycle counting, processing merchandise transfers according to procedures, and reporting inventory problems to the Store Manager and/or Assistant Store Manager
- Accountable for store cash and other financial assets, reconciling cash register drawers, preparing deposits, and ordering changes from the bank as directed by the Store Manager and/or Assistant Store Manager
- Assist with the general maintenance and appearance of the store by ensuring a safe and pleasing environment for both customers and associates; respond to any unexpected emergencies to ensure the protection of company assets
- Oversee that store inventory is regularly inspected in accordance with the Product Freshness Review Schedule as directed by the Store Manager and/or the Assistant Store Manager
- Ensure that all outdated product and product with less than 30 days until expiration is removed from the sales floor to be processed through the established returns process
- Manage tasks and supervise store associates in those limited circumstances when the Store Manager and/or Assistant Store Manager is unavailable
Aircraft Kitter 1
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
01.2009 - 12.2014
- In depth knowledge of part identification, concepts of ALOO structuring, and bills of material
- Familiar with terminology related to F-35 components and assembly
- Coordinates with planning and department leadership to streamline processes and increase efficiency
- Supporting the manufacturing floor with hardware, consumables, and chemicals
- Receive, label, and distribute chemicals using the chemical tracking system
- Disposal of hazardous material upon expiration
- Supply and deliver manufacturing floor with chemicals as needed in a timely manner
- Manage the complex time restraints by production
- SAFE Team representative for Goods Movement Division
Security Escort
Servicon Systems
Lancaster, CA
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Escort sub-contractors in classified areas of Northrop Grumman facilities
- Obtained DOD secret clearance
- Schedule escorts for sub-contractors working on Northrop Grumman sites
- Process and issue badges for ITAR approved sub-contractors
- Receive trouble calls for facilities and create work orders
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Martinsburg College
West Virginia04.2022
Skills
- Sourcing
- Effective Task Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong Verbal Skills
- Customer service
- Writing and verbal communication
- Procurement
- Procurement Procedures
- Procurement Strategies
- Order Processing
- Prioritization
- Complex Problem Solving
- Product tracking
- Price dispute resolution
- Supplier relationship management
- Supplier Setup Coordination
- Workflow Refinement
- Team Leadership
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Additionalinformation - Corecompetencies
- Complex Problem Solving
- Clerical Experience
- Report Writing
- Multi-Tasking/Prioritization
- Customer Service
- Safety Protocols
- Team Leadership/Supervision
- Extensive technical and product knowledge
- Environmental protection/ site restoration
Assessments
Interpersonal skills, Proficient, 12/01/20
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Kay and Associates/NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
03.2023 - Current
Part Sales
Norm Hill Aviation
08.2022 - 03.2023
Shift Supervisor
Rite Aid
01.2016 - 12.2016
Aircraft Kitter 1
Northrop Grumman
01.2009 - 12.2014
Security Escort
Servicon Systems
01.2008 - 12.2009
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Martinsburg College
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