Leondre Surles
Top Secret Clearance
Summary
Experienced contract specialist bringing several years of experience with contract administration. Expertise includes negotiating, contract preparation, satisfying deadlines, mitigating risks and assessing performance. Skilled in routinely evaluating the efficiency of contracts to determine need for amendments or extensions while ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist (Presidential Management Fellow Rotation)
U.S. Department of State
Washington, USA
09.2024 - Current
- Managed the full life cycle of federal contracts, including solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout, ensuring compliance with FAR.
- Conducted a thorough usage survey, designed an optimized subscription intake process, and collaborated with OFAC IT to establish an effective SharePoint workflow. Additionally, analyzed survey results and usage data to provide actionable recommendations for OFAC’s annual operating plan, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Developed a standardized contract file system and created a comprehensive Contracting Officer Representative (COR) desk guide. Additionally, implemented automated invoice flow processes, resulting in a 30% increase in operational efficiency and enhanced compliance with regulatory standards.
- Established and maintained a SharePoint and Microsoft Teams calendar, creating alerts for upcoming contract actions (e.g., two months before recompetes) to address strategic priorities and ensure alignment among all stakeholders.
Management Analyst (Presidential Management Fellow)
U.S. Department of State
Washington, USA
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with the Senior Management Analyst to analyze, evaluate, and monitor a budget of 127M, contract burn rates, and program spending, ensuring funding availability for continued program execution
- Prepared financial reports, identified discrepancies between proposed changes and projected program spending, suggesting corrective actions as needed
- Assisted with budget reconciliation and execution, ensuring proper use of the Budget ledger by adhering to guidelines, identifying errors, and making necessary corrections without prompting
- Provided support in preparing budget requests, justifications, and operating budget estimates, contributing to reports such as the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Bureau Financial Plan (BFP)
- Coordinated with facility managers to ensure accurate procurement documentation in ILMS/Ariba and provided training to staff on proper fund usage and correction of procurement discrepancies
Senior Procurement Analyst
Bell Textron
Remote, USA
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Led major reconciliation projects to enable data flow automation from the corporate system to the local system, utilizing Snowflake software.
- Designed an engaging and accessible version of the vendor master manual with Visio.
- Supported AP and suppliers in resolving system-related invoicing issues, successfully addressing and resolving over 150 cases, which led to a 25% reduction in invoice discrepancies and improved payment processing times.
- Managed vendor master data, and is responsible for new vendor set-up and updating existing vendors.
- Prepared and edited over 50 reports, briefings, and other informational materials, analyzing data from multiple sources and synthesizing it into cohesive presentations, which were delivered to senior leadership and contributed to a 15% improvement in decision-making efficiency.
Procurement Professional
Bell Textron
Piney Flats, USA
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Implemented lean processes such as eliminating excessive steps on the work order that reduced the completion time for landing gear parts by 50% and over 60K in shipping and expediting fees annually
- I leveraged both new and existing supplier relationships, along with advanced negotiation skills, to drive cost reductions and generate overall business savings.
- Established relationship with a manufacturer to eliminate 3PL cost resulting in +/- 1M in saving (estimated piece price reduction from $34.24 to $6.20 & $148 to $57.80)
- Reviewed and processed over 200 invoices monthly, ensuring the correct financial codes were applied, and evaluated more than 50 proposals to confirm adherence to accounting standards, leading to a 98% accuracy rate in financial documentation.
- Responsible for procuring hardware, landing gear, and outside services in accordance with AS9100 guidelines for multi-million-dollar capital projects, repair parts, and MRO items.
- Analyzed sourcing quotations/competitive bid quotes including piece price & bill of materials (BOM); developed cost models to support global sourcing & negotiation strategies for purchased components
Supply Chain Co-op
Macy’s Distribution Center
Houston, USA
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Fostered and supported a positive work environment that encouraged mutual respect and integrity.
- Successfully resolved transportation problems and customer concerns in a timely manner to help facilitate a seamless operation during peak season.
- Administers and evaluates internal management plans, directions, and practices that require consideration and integration of specialized needs. efficiency, resulting in a 15% improvement in project delivery times and alignment with organizational goals.
- Minimized risks of accidents, losses, and injuries to personnel, equipment, and facilities by promoting a 'safety first' environment, adhering to all government health, safety, and environmental (HSE) mandates, including OSHA, correcting unsafe actions, and enforcing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).quipment (PPE).
Logistics Specialist
United States Navy
Pearl Harbor, USA
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Facilitated as coordinator of global and domestic logistics, supply chain, and receiving operations per DFARS and FAR
- Managed and empowered a team of five while Providing performance feedback, communicating milestones and goals, and leading training on logistics best practices/protocols; Led three soldiers to receive promotions to E4 ranks
- Developed and maintained statistical data including charts, graphs, and reports reflecting effectiveness and efficiency standings and planned versus actual accomplishments of the division
- Surged Inventory Accuracy Percentages from 70% to 100% in the aviation pack-up kit worth $32M through cycle counting and lean techniques
- Procured and Managed Inventories of Critical Supplies, Equipment, and Resources to ensure seamless and uninterrupted operations in a high-stakes environment
Education
Master of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Florida International University
07.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Prairie View A&M University
05.2020
Skills
- Strategic Forecasting
- FAR & DFARS Compliance
- Cost Analysis
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt
- MS Office Suite
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- SAP Integration
- COR Level 1
Clearance
Top Secret
Timeline
Contract Specialist (Presidential Management Fellow Rotation)
U.S. Department of State
09.2024 - Current
Management Analyst (Presidential Management Fellow)
U.S. Department of State
02.2024 - 09.2024
Senior Procurement Analyst
Bell Textron
01.2023 - 02.2024
Procurement Professional
Bell Textron
07.2020 - 01.2023
Supply Chain Co-op
Macy’s Distribution Center
08.2017 - 12.2017
Logistics Specialist
United States Navy
06.2013 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Florida International University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Prairie View A&M University
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