Katherine Kelley
@katherinekelley
Procurement and supply chain professional driving compliance and savings.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a procurement and supply chain professional with over a decade supporting commercial and federal programs, specializing in FAR-, DFARS-, and CPSR-compliant contracting and vendor management.
I lead full contract lifecycles for MSAs, CSAs, and task orders, partnering with legal, finance, and program leadership to resolve contract language, mitigate risk, and maintain audit readiness.
My work has produced measurable savings—over $124,000 in FY2024 and FY2025 combined—through vendor renegotiations and pricing corrections, while maintaining compliant operations across 30+ active vendors.
I mentor junior buyers during audits and transitions, stabilize vendor relationships during process changes, and use ERP and e-procurement platforms to ensure accurate, audit-ready documentation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IIOwn full contract lifecycle for MSAs, CSAs, and task orders supporting federal programs, ensuring FAR/DFARS/CPSR alignment and delivering documented cost savings through vendor renegotiations.
IIAdministered vendor agreements and RFQ/RFP processes within approved systems to maintain CPSR compliance, improve pricing, and remediate documentation gaps prior to audits.
IISupported procurement for a commercial marketing portfolio, issuing purchase orders and building experience in RFQ/RFP management and federal procurement standards.
Purchasing Agent / Production Planner
Euro-Composites Corporation
Apr 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 9 months)
Managed procure-to-pay for commercial and DoD aerospace projects, coordinated international shipments, and created production schedules to resolve material shortages.
LPProcured raw materials to meet production schedules and cost targets, resolved pricing discrepancies, and supported inventory audits to maintain supply continuity.
MAManaged procurement of raw materials and packaging for continuous manufacturing, handled inventory forecasting and cycle counts, and optimized ERP procurement workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brooke Point High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
High School Diploma awarded at Brooke Point High School in June 2003.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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