Loretta Twyman

Authorize to work in the US for any employer Negotiated prices. Prepared request for quotes. Checked completed purchase orders for accuracy and made necessary corrections if needed. Determined the fastest And most effective shipping method.

Worked out problems that occurred with vendors that affected the delivery of products. Over 35 years of buying experience in an array of manufacturing environments; includes cost reduction, order tracking, expediting and vendor relations. I have over 6 years working experience with FAR & DFAR requirements and processes.

Assisted with CPSR compliance folders for audit. Great negotiating skills gained through purchasing experiences, with track record of working with manufacturing and engineering to meet scheduled deadlines and working with accounts payable on invoice discrepancies. Extensive knowledge of Costpoint (6.1 & 7.0) & .

Buyer - Constellis, LLC

(2023-03)

Responsible for purchasing a high volume variety of complex technical supplies and services for an aerospace corporation.

• Prepare RFQ's, evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers and negotiate price, delivery and terms and conditions.
• Negotiate and settle issues with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials and cancellations.
• Worked in CPSR compliant environment. Functional knowledge of FAR, DFAR, as procurement files must be maintained for auditors.

Buyer - Telos Corporation

(2021-10 - 2023-01)

Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, awarding and documenting purchases for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) IT hardware, software and related supplies in support of a U.S. Government program.

• Prepare RFQ's, evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers and negotiate price, delivery and terms and conditions.
• Negotiate and settle issues with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials and cancellations.
• Worked in CPSR compliant environment. Functional knowledge of FAR, DFAR, as procurement files must be maintained for auditors.

Sr. Buyer + Security Clearance - General Dynamics Information Technology Mission Systems

(2016-05)

Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, awarding and documenting purchases for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) IT hardware, software and related supplies in support of a U.S. Government program.

• Prepare RFQ's, evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers and negotiate price, delivery and terms and conditions.
• Negotiate and settle issues with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials and cancellations.
• Worked in CPSR compliant environment. Functional knowledge of FAR, DFAR, as procurement files must be maintained for auditors. Have a Secret Clearance.

Buyer - Orbital Sciences - Dulles, VA

(2010-03 - 2016-05)

Responsible for purchasing a high volume variety of complex technical supplies and services for an aerospace corporation.

• Prepare RFQ's, evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers and negotiate price, delivery and terms and conditions.
• Negotiate and settle issues with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials and cancellations.
• Worked in CPSR compliant environment. Functional knowledge of FAR, DFAR, as procurement files must be maintained for auditors.

Buyer - Cryptek, Inc - Sterling, VA

(2005-03 - 2010-02)

Responsible for processing purchase orders for raw materials, electronics parts, software, sheet metal, machined parts, PCB boards, and office supplies for the entire company that generates revenue of over three million dollars a year. Worked with Engineers, worked with receiving, worked with inventory managers, responsible for ordering parts that are needed against a manufacture order (MO) and locate the suppliers. Notify engineers when inventory parts are obsolete or hard to find.

Determine whether or not to find an alternate source. Prepare a weekly expediting report to ensure deliveries are going to be on time. Notify vendors of an engineer change (ECN) for a part to ensure vendor has the latest revision.

Send out request for quotes (RFQ) to vendors; evaluate vendor quotes and determine most desirable supplier.

• Involved in a material review board (MRB) to determine if parts need to be sent back for rework or scraped out of system. Make a determination, if parts are rejected, issue a credit or replace them at no charge.
• Notify vendors of any shortages or overages for accounting purposes. Handle invoice discrepancies. Determine the most economic way to bring the parts in.
• Expedite to ensure deliveries are on time and update the system with accurate delivery dates. Review all paperwork to ensure counts and transactions are to what the system states.
• Clean up any system discrepancies. Communicate on a regular basis with other departments to update them on status of their order.

Associate Buyer - National Wildlife Federation - Winchester, VA

(1994-01 - 2003-07)

Processed purchase orders and invoices, maintained computer records of orders for vendors, products and price listings. Prepared documents to open letters of credit for oversea vendors. Established relationships with vendors.

Purchased directly from U.S. and oversea manufacturers on products for resale in the catalog. Ordered products such as Christmas novelties, Christmas cards, tablecloths, table linens, gift items, tabletop accessories, comforters, sheet sets, dinnerware and dinnerware accessories for a non-profit catalog. Setup and distributed computerized purchase orders and maintained records/files.

Negotiated prices. Prepared request for quotes. Checked completed purchase orders for accuracy and made corrections if necessary. Determined the fastest and most effective shipping method. Worked out problems that occurred with vendors that affected the delivery of products.

Keyed alpha and numeric data accurately and proficiently.

Jr. Buyer - National Wildlife Federation - Vienna, VA

(1981-01 - 1994-01)

Purchased equipment, materials and general commodities such as ordered nameplates, medals for awards, and plaques, for the company. Determined the best commodity or services and chose suppliers of products for those services. Processed and distributed weekly purchased orders and maintained/files of vendors. Maintained status of commodities and reported to staff members.

High School - Business - Loudoun Valley High School (1980 - 1980)