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Cassandra McCrea

@cassandramccrea

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Accomplished Procurement/Contract Specialist with expertise in regulatory compliance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values collaboration and offers opportunities for professional growth in procurement and contract management.

I am an accomplished Procurement/Contract Specialist with nearly a decade of experience in regulatory compliance and contract negotiation. My career has been dedicated to ensuring that procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and beneficial to all stakeholders involved. I pride myself on my ability to make strategic business decisions that enhance operational efficiency and minimize risk exposure.

Throughout my tenure at the Department of Veterans Affairs, I successfully managed the full procurement lifecycle, from planning and soliciting to awarding and administering contracts. My proactive approach allowed me to address potential issues before they escalated, ensuring timely fulfillment of contractual requirements. I have been recognized for my exceptional communication skills and collaborative approach, which have fostered positive working environments and seamless procurement cycles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Contract Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs

Oct 2012 - Present (12 years 8 months)

Made strategic and innovative business decisions to help acquire vital goods and services for our facilities. Managed full procurement lifecycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contracts to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.

Contract Lifecycle Management Quality Management Supply Chain Management Contract Negotiation Regulatory Compliance Procurement Enterprise Acquisition System

Purchasing Agent

Department of Veterans Affairs

Feb 2011 - Present (14 years 4 months)

Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively. Managed full procurement cycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contracts to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.

Procurement Contract Management Risk Management Regulatory Compliance Contract Negotiation Supply Chain Management

Captain's Secretary

Department of Justice - Bureau of Prisons

May 2007 - Present (18 years 1 month)

Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data. Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.

Data Entry Confidentiality Budgeting Cost Control Administrative Support Communication