Buyer II (EAGLE APS–5) - Amentum - Camp Arifjan, U.S Military Base, Kuwait
(2024-07 - 2025-12)
Identifies sources for materials and equipment, evaluates the capabilities and performance of suppliers, and selects qualified suppliers based upon their ability to provide competitive pricing, acceptable terms, appropriate material quality, and timely supply of goods. Perform purchasing functions in conformance with the requirements of the prime contract with the client. Awards, issues, and documents all agreements with suppliers.
Monitors supplier performance, issues change orders and manages supplier relations.
- Reviews purchase requisitions (PRs) and Catalog submissions for clarity, compliance, detail, completeness, and obtain additional information considered necessary.
- Issues Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs), evaluates supplier quotations, plans, and conducts negotiations, prepares cost and price analyses, availability studies, risk analyses, bid analysis summaries, and award recommendations Keeps management advised of significant purchasing issues and potential problem areas.
- Treat suppliers fairly and ethically, protects the company's interests, and promotes best value awards.
- Generates Purchase Orders in final form for approval and signature.
- Processing of micro-purchases (<$3,500.00), performing market research and the processing of digital files to our system of record.
- Actively manages supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
- Actively manages the procurement process from order placement through receipt of products and subsequent payment of invoices.
- Resolves disputes with suppliers and evaluates supplier performance.
- Participate in the invoice approval process to ensure that supplier invoices are in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions and resolve issues as necessary.
- Prepares and maintains complete Purchase Order (POs) files, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) in accordance with Federal Acquisition policies, Corporate Procurement guidance, and other applicable references to ensure compliance throughout the procurement cycle.
- Ensure compliance with strategic procurement and US Government Contracting requirements (FAR, DFAR, FAR15, etc.). Maintains a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices.
- Works professionally in a team environment and independently as necessary. Works with the Company purchasing systems and processes.
- Maintain accurate procurement and item master records for audits and reporting purposes
- Develops sourcing lists for various commodities to support the development of requests for information (RFIs), quotations (RFQs), proposals (RFPs) and invitations to bid and interviews potential suppliers
- Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Assistant Manager- Procurement & Warehouse - Kerala Medical College Hospital - Palakkad, Kerala, India
(2023-11 - 2024-06)
- Led procurement of all products in accordance with approved Purchase Orders while ensuring completion of all purchases in defined turnaround time.
- Guaranteed purchase of products at the best possible rates while gathering a minimum of three bids for all new requirements and high-value repeat orders.
- Prepare cost comparative statements for quotations received from suppliers and identify best available supplier based on Quality, Price, Risk, Delivery, Payment terms, Warranty and compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Assesses the stock positions and evaluates correctness of quantity requested of every high valued item indent received from surgical store, for necessary review by Purchase HOD.
- Meets emergency request of items requires during procedure efficiently.
- Prepares consolidated statement of usage of consignment items like heart valves from different companies, stents, pace-maker, ASD Device etc.
- Analysis stock of consignment and follow it up on a day-to-day basis. Monitor supply of free items for orders placed.
- Communicate with various departments within the organization to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Receive and Check materials against documents (GDN/Packing List) and prepare necessary documents for daily transaction (Goods Received note, Return Note etc.).
- Monitor and track inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained.
- Conduct monthly/ annual cycle count if required.
- Resolve any issues that may arise with suppliers.
- Responsible for creating and managing the hospital's purchasing budget. This involves forecasting future purchasing needs, analyzing spending patterns, and making recommendations for budget adjustments
T-6A COMBS Supply Technician Sr. (T-6A Texan II Aircraft Support & BLSS Support) - Spartan Iraq, LLC - Balad Air Base, Saladin, Iraq
(2022-03 - 2023-09)
Maintain service levels by overseeing and regulating parts movement in repair cycle, home office, and appropriate repair station. Standardize processes by offering safety training while guaranteeing implementation of safety procedures. Warrant timely repair and receipt of required items by managing material and component inventory at site and accelerating supply transactions. Lead on-site parts accountability and paper/automated inventory records to streamline business functions.
- Monitored production schedules and estimated/located parts required/overdue while communicating with CLS Site Manager and Lead Mechanics.
- Complied with instructions provided by CLS Site Manager and Home Office to coordinate movement and heavy lifting of parts/material between site and multiple locations.
- Administered inventory efficiently while maintaining sufficient stock levels for controlled items, assuring timely data delivery, reviewing data usage information, and reporting SC Director.
- Followed set policies and procedures to aid site COMBS (Contract Operated and Managed Base Supply contracts) maintenance requirements while streamlining material, parts, and assemblies' flow.
- Conducted research/validation regarding backorder non-filled issue requests and assisted Maintenance Technicians in investigating parts requests.
- Reconciled goods with manifests/shipping documents, examined damaged items, and ensured appropriate item identification in inventory and distribution to optimize logistics operations.
- Communicated with CLS Site Manager regarding user parts and support equipment needed for specific tasks to facilitate operation and improvement.
- Adhered to current MSDS, state and federal guidelines, customer directives, and company policies to acquire, use, and dispose of hazardous materials.
- Assured timely availability, shipment, and control of supplies/spare parts while bringing distribution control activities in line with procurement and warehouse operations.
Subcontracts Administrator (Base Operation) - Zenith Logistics General Trading Co. WLL - Dubai, UAE
(2020-01 - 2022-12)
Execute and administer various types of subcontracts and Purchase Order through close-out. Identified best value for money by evaluating bids, recommending suppliers, and negotiating price, delivery, and service. Valued production capability, performance, and delivery up to mark while conducting supplier site visits.
- Streamlined supply-side activities by presenting supply and service solutions for US Department of Defense, NATO, US Embassy, EPC contractors, US Federal agencies, and MNC's/relief organizations across globe.
- Develop, Issue, and manage solicitation documents such as RFQ, RFP and RFI.
- Perform Supplier evaluation, price analysis and maintain agreement documents in accordance with established company policies and procedures and FAR/DFARS guidelines.
- Developed competitive bids/estimates/quotations while incorporating best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial considerations.
- Analyzed purchase requisitions for clarity/completeness and compliance and obtained additional information.
- Agreed with suppliers on damage claims, material returns, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes to assure satisfaction at both ends.
Work Control Specialist (Facility Maintenance Admin, FMG Team Lead) - O&M, Facility Maintenance & Materials - DynCorp International LLC, LOGCAP-IV - Kandahar, Afghanistan
(2010-01 - 2020-12)
Oversaw various operational activities, such as facilities planning, construction, and several services related to food, transport, and janitorial. Annotates, updates, reviews and files equipment historical records to include updating and inputting data for maintenance inspection schedules in the applicable Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMSs). Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and DynCorp Quality Management System (QMS).
- Guaranteed proper creation, revision, closure, and reporting of service orders and preventive maintenance schedules by working collaboratively with Service Desk.
- Utilized solid problem-solving skills to manage and address customer issues and inquiries related to operation.
- Supported facilities management by applying best and effective practices for processes, procedures, and policies while assigning duties to less experienced team members and aiding in assignments.
- Certified timely completion of Service Orders in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guidelines by thoroughly observing customers' requirements.
- Ensure the Work Order section is performing processes and procedures IAW the performance work statement (PWS), internal/external IOP's, Work Instructions, Army Regulations, DA Pamphlets, and local requirements.
- Update and input data into the database maintenance inspection schedules utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Able to understand, collate and upload contents to the contract Data Management System (DMS) requiring reference to various sources.
- Research availability and source of purchase for emergency and critical spare parts and repair parts.
- Prepare all purchase requisitions, coordinate, and follow-up with buyers as required
- Conducted research/validation regarding backorder non-filled issue requests and assisted Maintenance Technicians in investigating parts requests.
- Reconciled goods with manifests/shipping documents, examined damaged items, and ensured appropriate item identification in inventory and distribution to optimize logistics operations.
- Communicated with CLS Site Manager regarding user parts and support equipment needed for specific tasks to facilitate operation and improvement.
- Adhered to current MSDS, state and federal guidelines, customer directives, and company policies to acquire, use, and dispose of hazardous materials.
- Assured timely availability, shipment, and control of supplies/spare parts while bringing distribution control activities in line with procurement and warehouse operations.
- Attained significant improvements in both productivity and efficiency through proper coordination and reconciliation of information across various Microsoft Excel files.
Buyer/ Planner- Level III - FCI-OEN Connectors LTD - Cochin, India
(2009-01 - 2010-12)
Senior Procurement Executive - Amrita Institute of Medical College & Hospital - Cochin, India
(2007-01 - 2009-12)
Procurement Associate - SFO Technologies Pvt. Ltd, The NeST Group of companies - Cochin, India
(2005-01 - 2007-12)
