Customer Service-driven Purchasing Agent with proven skills in procurement management, contract compliance, and vendor negotiation. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through effective communication and market research. Communicative purchasing agent with several-year background in procurement, evaluating material quality and securing services of suppliers and manufacturers. Consistently maintains accurate sales and purchasing reports for forecasting and cost tracking. Energetic and hardworking individual with high attention to detail and purchasing budget drafting capabilities.
Managed procurement processes as primary contact for internal customers and external vendors, enhancing communication and issue resolution.
Oversaw simplified acquisition purchases under FAR Part 13 for various supplies, equipment, and services at NAWCWD.
Performed market research, solicited quotes, evaluated vendor proposals, and issued compliant purchase orders.
Collaborated with internal departments and vendors to ensure timely procurement solutions aligned with budget constraints.
Employed EPS contract writing system and federal databases to monitor procurement activity and maintain comprehensive records.
Ensured mission readiness through synchronized procurement timelines with operational requirements of the base.
Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
Coordinated logistics such as transportation schedules for incoming shipments.
Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
Maintained accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities ordered and received.
Supported system maintenance, technical support, and video teleconferencing coordination. Utilized Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) for functional and technical contract requests. Developed standard operating procedures, updating databases, and editing IT documents. Managed Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Navy ERP, and Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) systems. Tracked help desk workload, troubleshooting issues, and documenting resolutions. Assisted with complex help tickets for time-sensitive issues and multi-level contracts. Coordinated and scheduled video teleconferences, ensuring equipment readiness. Ensured compliance with NAVAIR guidelines and Department of Navy instructions.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical procurement needs.
Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding purchasing practices.
Analyzed historical data to identify trends in pricing, quality, delivery times.
• Standard Procurement System (SPS) Level 1 & 2 Training, FY25
• Contracts Accelerated Professional (CAP) Training, FY25
• EPS Contract Writing System FY25