Kristina D. Moore
Tucson
Summary
Dynamic procurement specialist with extensive experience at Rincon Research Corporation, excelling in supplier relationship management and compliance auditing. Proven track record in negotiating favorable terms and enhancing procurement processes, while effectively training teams. Adept at utilizing SAP and fostering collaboration across departments to drive operational success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Procurement Specialist/Materical Subcontracts Administrator
Rincon Research Corporation
Tucson
01.2018 - Current
- Sole corporate and government buyer, overseeing all purchases for overhead, capital, IRAD, government programs and proposal activities in accordance with FAR/DFAR regulations.
- Manage purchasing and proposal activities for corporate headquarters in Tucson AZ and additional company locations in Centennial, CO, CO Springs, Chantilly, VA, and Lipscomb, FL.
- Facilitated procurement for engineering and program teams to ensure timely resources for TDY and field work.
- Work directly with engineering, program managers, executives, managers, and support staff across company operations to fully manage and support purchasing expectations for a wide range of products and services.
- Ensuring timely delivery of supplies and services to support business and program success.
- Issued RFQs for current pricing to support government proposal efforts.
- Oversee approved supplier listing, vetting and approving new suppliers to enhance supply chain reliability.
- Administer blanket purchasing instruments for office supply orders across all locations, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Provided purchasing support to facilities, IT, technical publications, commercial department, security, and all company divisions.
- Onboarding and training of newly hired Purchasing and Labor Subcontracts Manager.
- Developed training and mentorship programs for the MRP/Commercial Production buyer in the newly established role within the organization's commercial production department.
- Supported multiple company CPSR audits over an 8 year period by ensuring purchasing compliance and properly documented procurement files for material subcontract suppliers, demonstrating full compliance with Federal Regulations for the company's approved purchasing system.
- Develop and maintain organized procurement file structure for company's purchasing system, facilitating compliance and audit readiness.
- Establishing an electronic filing system in compliance with federal purchasing requirements. For easily auditable and searchable files that provided transparency and organization.
- Maintained active TS/SCI polygraph clearance, ensuring compliance with security protocols since 2020.
Buyer II
Honeywell Aerospace
Oro Valley
10.2012 - 08.2017
- Issued requests for quotations (RFQs) to sub-suppliers for Government/Military proposals, supporting Honeywell Aerospace and Defense & Space divisions.
- Obtain additional required documentation to support FAR 15 compliant proposals, such as certified cost and pricing data or commercial item justifications.
- Collaborated with internal customers, compliance team, and suppliers to prepare complete, compliant submission packages for external customers.
- Developed and maintained team-training manual, monitored FAR 15 supplier training program, and provided on-the-job training to co-workers, facilitating process establishment and continuous improvement strategies.
Member Service Representative
Mountain America Federal Credit Union
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Assessed member needs and recommended tailored deposit, loan, investment, insurance, and electronic products to enhance member satisfaction.
- Identified and pursued product and service sales opportunities, achieving alignment with established sales standards.
- Provided accurate information and service to members in person, by phone, fax, email, and mail, ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Respond to and resolve member inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Investigate and verify financial status of members applying for loans; prepare documents and process applications within established guidelines.
- Acquired expertise in Credit Union products and services to enhance member support.
Corporate Purchasing Clerk
BCBGMaxAzria
Vernon
06.2008 - 12.2009
- Work closely with existing and potential vendors to obtain competitive pricing and best value products and supplies.
- Compiled material requests, prepared purchase orders, tracked purchases and supplies, and addressed inquiries regarding orders.
- Monitored and maintained in-house inventory movement, completing inventory transfer forms for accurate bookkeeping.
- Oversaw and managed all BCBG Max Azria Partner Shops located in Macy's, Dillard's, Bloomingdales, and Lord and Taylor.
- Collaborated with Marketing department to manage and execute Marketing Collateral Project, including in-store advertisements, event invitations, and seasonal catalogs.
Office Assistant
Maltby Chiropractic
Blythe
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Handled phone inquiries, coordinated patient appointments, maintained filing systems, organized office supplies, and assisted office manager and doctor.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations for efficient office operations.
- Maintained patient records and ensured confidentiality in compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in billing processes and handled insurance verification for patient services.
Contract Specialist
United States Air Force - Active Duty
Misawa
12.2001 - 10.2006
- Established and managed service contracts for base hospital, education center, family support center, and communications squadron to enhance operational efficiency.
- Prepared and administered purchase orders, delivery orders, basic purchase agreements, and service contracts.
- Prepared specifications, analyzed bids, and provided recommendations for contract awards to support informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with military customers and civilian contractors to ensure alignment on procurement needs.
- Acquired supplies and services in support of base operations.
- Purchased a wide range of supplies including office furniture, furniture for military housing facilities, playground equipment, computer supplies, office supplies, etc.
Education
Masters - Business Administration
University of Phoenix On-Line
01-2011
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Phoenix On-Line
01-2008
Skills
- Procurement
- Supplier management
- Price negotiation
- Ethical sourcing
- Compliance
- Procurement improvement
- SAP
- SAP E-Sourcing
- Deltek/Cost Point
- JDEdwards
- DexCenter
- AeroPDM
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Training development
- Vendor setup
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Supplier management
- Price negotiation
Certification
Certified Acquisition Professional Level 1
Clearance Information
TS/SCI Polygraph, Active, 01/01/20
Military Experience
United States Air Force, 12/01/01, 10/31/06, Honorable Discharge from Active Duty Service
Timeline
Sr. Procurement Specialist/Materical Subcontracts Administrator
Rincon Research Corporation
01.2018 - Current
Buyer II
Honeywell Aerospace
10.2012 - 08.2017
Member Service Representative
Mountain America Federal Credit Union
10.2011 - 08.2012
Corporate Purchasing Clerk
BCBGMaxAzria
06.2008 - 12.2009
Office Assistant
Maltby Chiropractic
01.2007 - 12.2008
Contract Specialist
United States Air Force - Active Duty
12.2001 - 10.2006
Masters - Business Administration
University of Phoenix On-Line
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Phoenix On-Line