Below are the 4 Contracts Specialists, 4 Procurement Specialists & 4 Buyers with Deltek ERP and other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides accountants, project analysts, A/P analysts, financial analysts and Deltek developers / implementers with your industry experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a sr. contract specialist with experience working in government administration, transportation and staffing industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS Business Administration and MBA Business Administration/Accounting. Professional certifications include Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certificate in Contract Administration and Project Management Certificate. Software skills consist of Deltek and Prism.

Serving in government as a sr. contract specialist, assisted in putting up the Office of Inspector General Contracts and Procurement Office. Some of the tasks were writing Standard Operating Procedures, writing SOOs, PWS and SOW, as well as executing schedule buys from GWAC. Also, performed Cost/Price Analysis, performed Contract Management, as well as organized electronic filing system in accordance with national archives and records administration.

As a senior contract specialist, assisted in awarding/administration of RFP for the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) Sanctions Support and Threat Financial Analysis for the department’s intelligence and enforcement functions. This was aimed to safeguard the financial system against illicit use and combat rogue nations, terrorist facilitators, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferators, money launderers, drug kingpins, and other national security threats. Also, established a contract closeout team which in tell writing the contract closeout process and training 1102 personnel on how to close out contracts.

Would a detail-oriented contract specialist with extensive work experience in a medical center fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Science in Management, Acquisitions and Supply Chain Management as well as Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership. Computer skills include Deltek Costpoint, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP and Cognos.

Some accomplishments included serving as team lead and providing guidance to colleagues with less experience, as well as preparing proposals, complex solicitations, SOW’s, task orders, and modifications. While employed in a naval medical center as a contract specialist, managed budgets NTE $99M, as well as leveraged RFP bid process from SOW requirements via cost/price analysis, negotiations, award, and contract administration. Part of the job was to incorporate clauses as needed, as well as perform audits on contracts. Moreover, ensured clients were compliant according to government regulations, as well as possessed strong organizational skills including superior written and verbal communication.

Shared expertise by developing negotiation strategies, statement of works, and cost estimates that supported acquisition decisions. As a subcontracts manager, managed subcontract teams and provided guidance when required. Additionally, led negotiations and used effective negotiation sills to acquire the finest quality products and services, with rapid delivery and excellent terms and conditions at the lowest cost and best value. Moreover, introduced methods to improve work related procedures and information as well as documentation systems.

How can a contract specialist who worked in aerospace/ defense and facilities services industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Management, Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Business Administration. Professional certifications involve Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt Certification, Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and Contract Manager- DAWIA Certification Level III. Skills in ERP Systems include Deltek, SAP and Prism.

Working with challenging issues such as facilitating the contracts and purchasing process by helping with negotiating strategies, statement of work development, preparing contracts and developing proposals, as well as performing risk assessment have vetted this specialist’s work experience. While employed in an aerospace company as a contract specialist, provided subject matter expertise in the areas of government and commercial contracting as well as other disciplines as they relate to the development of contract-related documents, programs, and activities for Department of Defense (DOD) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) including risk mitigation. Moreover, collaborated with legal, Program Management and Executives level management within the company to solve programmatic issues.

With a “can do approach” in the area of developing and managing the performance of pre-award and post-award for complex procurement activities have been career objectives. Acting as a senior contract specialist in a defense company, managed multiple customer relationships as the contracts lead for contracts goods and services ranging in size from $900K-$15M with major commercial and government clients. Other duties were assisting in acquisition planning, the preparation of Acquisition strategies and all contract related Procurement documentation. Furthermore, drafted, generated, interpreted, reviewed, negotiated, and managed complex contract documents, in accordance with internal and external customer schedules and requests to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Would hiring a sr. contract specialist with experience working in human resources, consulting, transportation and IT services industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Business Administration. Software skills include Deltek Costpoint, QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Prism Financial Program and IAS (Integrated Acquisition System).

Acting as a sr. contract specialist in a human resources company, developed requirements from cradle to grave and worked with the Program Management Office (PMO), Contracting/Procurement, and the Finance Office. Most requirements worked on are multi -million dollar procurements. This professional prepared pre-award packages, SOW, IGCE, market research, requests for proposals, etc. Some of the tasks were creating acquisition strategies for various projects for the pre award and source selection process, as well as working with technical experts and contracting government personnel to ensure project milestones are in the contractual documents.

While working for a management consulting company as a sr. contract specialist, worked on post award requirements for the Office of Procurement Operations at a department. Other duties were performing contract closeout actions for all contract types from moderate to complex, as well as providing on-site assistance to Contracting Officers to de-obligate funds and all facets of the contract closeout process with specific emphasis on de-obligation for undelivered orders. Furthermore, verified contract content in accordance with FAR 4.804.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this procurement specialist with experience working in electrical manufacturing, legal services and aerospace/defense industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Management, with Concentration in Project Management, Supply Warehousing and Supply Chain Strategies. Software skills involve Deltek and CMMS (Maximo).

Contributed to the organization’s success by coordinating all IT shipping to domestic and overseas posts pertaining to US embassies on consulates, a total of 298 countries worldwide. As a procurement specialist in an electrical manufacturing company, responsible for transportation and tracking of millions of dollars of Government IT equipment. Some of the tasks were managing a warehouse, upholding all security restrictions to protect classified information, as well as creating and improving the filing system for all classified documents. Moreover, initiated, prepared, edited, and processed requisitions to stock commodity control, and other supply organizations.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by being responsible for International Purchasing, Coordinating, and Shipping of industrial products such as castings and subassemblies. While employed in a legal services company as a procurement specialist, reviewed Quotes for Validity, Lead Time, and Price Margins, as well as ensured all Material Certification and Inspections Reports comply with customer standards and limitations. Furthermore, pulled reports to justify status and conditions of materials related to the customer, in an effort to meet project deadlines and ensure product satisfaction.

Is impacting your organization with a procurement specialist with work experience in IT services, construction and real estate industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of Diploma in General/Business and Non Degree College Courses such as Liberal Arts/English. Software skills include Deltek “Costpoint”, SNOW (Service Now), Oracle and PeopleSoft Financials.

While employed in an information technology and services company as a procurement specialist, created Purchase Requisitions within “Deltek Costpoint” Management Software and “Service Now” Self Service IT Management along with the approval of requisitions for transmission to Finance and to Buyers / Planners. This involved utilizing “PATS” (Purchasing Acquisition Tracking System), “SharePoint” & Unanet “SLICS” (Subcontract Labor Incurred Cost System) for Project Management, Timekeeping and Workforce Collaboration. Part of the job was to collaborate with other Purchasing Coordinators, Planners, Buyers and Accounts Payable Dept. as needed. Also, communicated, coordinated and interfaced with Suppliers / Vendors as well as Internal Depts., organizing the flow of products.

Part of the job as a procurement specialist in an IT services company was to prepare monthly PO report onto Excel spreadsheet to monitor the run rate against existing purchase order amounts. Some of the tasks were utilizing and working with Oracle E Business Suite- iProcurement applications. Additionally, worked to develop annual fiscal year budget in Property Budget Application & Primavera Unifier. Furthermore, created & prepared internal documentation, such as RFP, CDA, SRF & SJF forms to capture & define vendor deliverables. The job involved specified work activities, agreements of confidentiality, identifying bidders for sourcing, analyzing bids, as well as outlining terms & recommendations of suppliers/vendors.

What contributions could a procurement specialist who worked in aerospace/defense, design and commercial services industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BBA Health Services Administration. Software skills involve Deltek Costpoint Procurement Version 5 & Version 7, Microsoft SharePoint and IBM Maximo. Professional certifications involve Deltek Costpoint Procurement and Medical Terminology.

Challenges like creating purchase requisitions in Deltek Costpoint for materials, labor, services, and employee reimbursements were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Acting as a procurement specialist in an aerospace/defense company, directed the operations of the logistics team in the absence of the team lead. Some of the tasks were conducting a daily review of the team’s purchase requisitions for accuracy before submission to the Government Contacting Officer Representative (COR) and Program Manager (PM). Part of the job was to prepare a compiled summary list of the logistics team’s daily purchase requisitions for the government customer, in request of approval to purchase materials and services to meet contractual requirements. Also, prepared Request for Quotes (RFQs), Sole Source, Award Summary, and supporting procurement documentation for organizational records.

Shared expertise by maintaining daily contact with the purchasing department regarding the status of purchase orders. As a procurement specialist in a design company, generated electronic purchase requisitions for materials and labor. In addition, received materials electronically within the purchasing management system, distributed orders according to project management, and managed all program inventories. Furthermore, created and maintained various spreadsheets to track purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and materials received.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a procurement specialist with experience working in aerospace/defense and IT services industries? Technical skills involve Deltek Costpoint, eTracks, oMARS, RMSS and Microsoft Project.

Serving in an aerospace/defense company as a procurement specialist, reported all purchases through CIMs reports to RTC S8 division and balanced those entries in Deltek Costpoint. Some of the tasks were maintaining employee records and managing employee time records in Deltek including tracking overtime hours and overtime approvals, as well as monitoring and reporting projected cost, actual cost, project status/ completion dates, and employees’ schedules using Microsoft Project 13. Part of the job was to manage fund balances for each Aviation Team project and coordinate available funds with test engineers and team leads at weekly meetings using PRO 3 to ensure and maintain cost/test efficiency.

In IT services company, managed employee time records in Deltek. Material procurement included requesting quotes, bid evaluations, purchasing, receiving, and invoicing using eTracks, oMARS and RMSS entry. Other duties were initiating and coordinating travel arrangements through a travel agent and the employee, processing travel documentation adhering to all GSA policies and regulations for Component Test & Surveillance Division. Furthermore, provided weekly, monthly, and quarterly Excel reports for material purchases for the Component Test & Surveillance Divisions.

Would a detail-oriented senior technical buyer with experience working in IT services, aerospace/defense and professional services industries fit in your organization? Software knowledge consists of Deltek Costpoint.

Some job functions included creating Purchasing Flow using Deltek Costpoint, as well as assisting Accounting in weekly invoicing and payment schedules. As a senior technical buyer in an information technology and services company, worked under Prime and Sub-tier contracts issuing RFQs and RFPs for services and materials, components and equipment, evaluated responses, acquired materials and services, performed analyses and negotiated pricing. This specialist prepared Requests for Consent/Approval, DD1419s, 20-4s and Debar Certificates. In addition, procured “SPACE FLIGHT” products and services to include testing, both DPA(s) and Qualification Screening(s).

Contributed by creating Purchasing Flow using Deltek Costpoint, as well as writing Cognos reports to allow Requisitioners to track and query requested items. Serving as a senior buyer in an aerospace/defense company, assisted accounting in weekly invoicing and payment schedules, as well as maintained Property Records. Some of the tasks were producing requisite monthly and yearly Property Reports (1018s). Under Prime and Sub-tier contracts, issued RFQs for services and materials, evaluated responses, acquired materials and services, as well as performed analyses and negotiated pricing.

How can a senior buyer with work experience in nonprofit research, broadcast integration and semiconductor industries help your organization? Computer skills involve Deltek ERP: Sybernet and Costpoint. Professional certifications include Certified Cost and Pricing Data Import/Export Control Training and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Working with challenging issues such as performing price justifications on procurements in compliance with Government audit requirements and company policies/procedures have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving as a senior buyer in a nonprofit research company, provided source justifications for competitive, single or sole sourced items in compliance with Government audit requirements and company policies/procedures. Also, executed and modified Purchase Orders, Non- Disclosure Agreements, Master Service Agreements as well as vendor Terms and Conditions. Moreover, managed a team of 7 buyers supporting Biosciences, Facilities, IT and Corporate Departments.

This individual was successful in negotiating a project with an average savings of 15% over standard contract pricing. Serving as a senior buyer in a broadcast integration company, administered support to the project management teams on multiple builds simultaneously. Additionally, negotiated payment terms, contract pricing, delivery requirements and vendor Terms / Conditions. Furthermore, placed and expedited purchase orders per project schedule requirements.

Would hiring a senior buyer who worked in aviation, steel and shipbuilding industries help meet the needs of your organization? This professional has attended several business seminars on FAR/DFAR, negotiations and price/cost analysis. Skills include Deltek, MRP system and FAR/DFAR knowledge in compliance with Government contracts of high dollar awards.

Acting as a senior buyer, was responsible for the procurement of R & D products supporting 3 offsite facilities. Buying activities included rentals, machining, and services. Also, was the Government Property Administrator and kept track of all property owned by the Government. Part of the job was to do yearly audits and year end reporting as well as write the manual which was being followed today. This individual passed three audits successfully, served as the SBLO for the company and passed a recent small business audit. Furthermore, attended small business meetings/conferences as a means of outreach to all small and small disadvantaged businesses.

While working as a senior buyer, duties involved procuring electronic hardware, sheet‐metal, machining, tooling and MRO. Tasks included daily follow‐up with suppliers, problem solving, and various reports required by management. Furthermore, worked with MRP demands as well as requisitions. This buyer was fluent in the BAAN system.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this senior buyer-lead with experience working in semiconductor, aviation and engineering industries? Educational attainment is composed of Business Administration. Certifications completed included Fundamentals of Project Management Methodology, Project Management Planning and Scheduling, Project Leadership and Communications as well as Project Risk Management. Software skills involve Deltek, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP and ManMan.

Contributed to the organization by procuring complex electro- mechanical assemblies such as custom manifolds, weldments, machined and sheet metal fabrications, custom castings, custom bearings and complex frames as well as many other electro-mechanical assemblies. As a senior buyer-lead in a semiconductor company, maintained prioritized spreadsheets with both internal planners and vendors to ensure smooth delivery for parts and frames to the work floor and constant revenue throughput. Part of the job was to serve as a lead person for three other buyers helping in maintaining MRP requirements, react to shortages promptly, and keep MRB at a manageable level while also fulfilling the needs and procurement requirements of internal and external customers.

The job entailed procuring crystal detector arrays, x-ray tubes and tanks, complex electro-mechanical assemblies, all sheet metal, plastic and machined fabrications including thermo-formed and injected parts. This also involved procuring all PCB, cable/harness assemblies for both the Woburn, MA and St. Petersburg, FL facilities. Reduced costs by organizing buys for both MA and FL facilities together. More so, ensured compliance by working directly with IT to keep all software licensing agreements current and increased efficiency by locating alternate suppliers for single source suppliers when possible.