Hi, I’m
Mariah M. Brown
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dependable Procurement Specialist with a background in tracking products from vendor shipments to the consumer pipeline. Analytical performer with price dispute resolution experience. Considered an enthusiastic employee with great decision making skills.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
X-energyRockville, MD
Subcontracts Administrator
12.2022 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Prepared, reviewed, and negotiated standard contract agreements and documents, to include teaming, non-disclosure, subcontracts, Purchase Orders, and other vendor agreements.
- Identify distinct contract requirements, provisions and terms and conditions for subcontractors and vendors.
- Lead as a liaison between the subcontract, finance, program managers and engineering team which resulted in the payment resolution of over 300 invoicing issues.
- Initiate documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Generated and negotiated change orders and modifications to NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Professional Services Agreements and Subcontract Agreements.
- Resolved invoicing issues with customers, subcontractors, vendors and leadership
- Prepared and disseminated information throughout the company regarding contract status, funding, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination.
- Conducted proper due diligence for all procurement requests, including but not limited to vetting potential vendors and subcontractors, and conducting appropriate cost and price analysis in accordance with established compliance standards prior to issuance of Purchase Orders and Subcontractors.
- Maintained approved vendor list through verification that vendors are not excluded in SAM.gov. and supported company proposal efforts as necessary.
- Maintained and followed procurement and QA policies and procedures.
- Ensured all procurement files are compliant with DCAA, CPSR and Prime Contract requirements as required
- Maintained all documents, reviews, awards, subcontracts, approvals and communications in an organized, detailed and centralized filing system
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Facilitated communication between involved parties to enable timely contract sign-off.
- Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research for each bid.
- Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
- Assessed risks inherent in contract changes and potential impacts, informing management in detail of concerns to avoid liabilities.
X-energyRockville, MD
Invoice Administrator
09.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Acted as a liaison between subcontracts, finance, business office and engineering team in order to successfully clear over 300 invoices for payment
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
- Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services.
- Developed a invoicing checklist to assist vendors in providing the correct documentation in order to receive payment
- Utilized Deltek Costpoint for procurement entries and records
Balfour Beatty CapitalSavannah, GA
Procurement Specialist
02.2022 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Coordinated logistics for $100,000 per year operations.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
Gulf Stream AerospaceSavannah, GA
Buyer
09.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Obtained relevant information from suppliers in regard to product specifications, price, delivery dates, and ensured that all pertinent data is accurate.
- Collaborated with Buyers and User Departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Facilities, to ensure proper processes are being followed for upcoming projects.
- Prepared 60-100 customized purchase orders daily, that included terms and conditions, description and contracts with suppliers within budgetary restrictions while also ensuring regulatory and compliance standards are met.
- Analyzed suppliers’ performance and prepared reports pertaining to items acquired, cost, delivery, product implementation and inventories.
- Resolved issues efficiently related to purchasing, distribution, receiving and payment to supplier by taking appropriate corrective action.
- Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
International PaperSavannah, GA
Associate Buyer
06.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Optimized storeroom by bidding surplus parts to vendors to generate facility savings in excess of $250,000,000.
- Utilized SAP and Ariba to process 50-150 requisitions daily into purchase orders (PO’s) for mill production resulting in over $1,000,000 in revenue.
- Converted equipment rentals into leasing contracts whereby generating over $100,000 in yearly facility savings.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers through market price mitigation to ensure price optimality.
- Audits and reports project requirements in efforts to decrease inventory on hand to increase healthiness of inventory turnover ratio.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
05.2018
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
08.2016
Skills
- Vendor negotiation
- Price dispute resolution
- Purchase order creation
- Supply chain planning
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- MS Office
- Vendor relationship management
- Effective communication
- Policies And Procedures
- Supplier Selection
- Global Procurement
- Ability To Work Independently
- Procurement Specialist
- Contract Management
- Vendor Management
- Problem Identification
- Purchase Orders
- Pricing Analysis
- Supplier Relationships
- Leadership Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Development
Certification
- SAP Certified
- Ariba User
- Deltek Cospoint
- Hyland Onbase
Timeline
Subcontracts Administrator
X-energy
12.2022 - 11.2023
Invoice Administrator
X-energy
09.2022 - 12.2022
Procurement Specialist
Balfour Beatty Capital
02.2022 - 04.2022
Buyer
Gulf Stream Aerospace
09.2020 - 05.2021
Associate Buyer
International Paper
06.2018 - 05.2019
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
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