BRADLEY B. HIGLEY
Powell
Summary
Supervisory Contracting Officer with extensive experience at the United States Department of Agriculture, leading a 15-member team to enhance procurement efficiency. Achieved a 15% reduction in excess inventory through effective risk assessment and supplier performance management. Skilled in fostering communication and implementing strategic procurement initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Contracting Officer
United States Department of Agriculture
11.2019 - Current
- Lead and mentor an 15-member contracting team, managing procurements and contract administration for projects up to $100M.
- Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including supplier evaluations, negotiations, and risk assessments to optimize subcontractor performance.
- Ensure procurement packages adhere to established procedures, maintaining compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations.
- Develop and implement Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) plans to address supplier performance issues.
- Implemented inventory management strategies, resulting in a 15% reduction in excess inventory and improved supply availability.
Contract Specialist
Department of Transportation
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Managed Architect & Engineering (A&E) IDIQ contracts, ensuring alignment with program cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
- Negotiated and executed high-value subcontracts, conducting risk analysis and developing supplier mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing lead times.
Contract Specialist
Department of the Navy
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Led technical evaluation panels for source selection, ensuring compliance with DOD contracting policies.
- Oversaw negotiations and procurement strategies for IT, supplies, and service contracts, ensuring cost efficiency and quality.
- Developed performance improvement strategies for subcontractor management, identifying second-source suppliers where necessary.
- Spearheaded initiatives to optimize warehouse operations, achieving a 20% increase in distribution efficiency.
Purchasing Agent
United States Department of Agriculture
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Administered purchasing programs for over 75 cardholders, optimizing procurement processes and supplier performance.
- Implemented budget reconciliation processes, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
- Enhanced value analysis procedures, leading to cost savings and improved supplier selection.
Government Purchase Approving Official & Heavy Equipment Mechanic
United States Air Force
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Managed government purchases, reconciled budgets, and streamlined procurement workflows.
- Conducted procurement audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Played a key role in developing supply chain strategies that improved operational readiness and reduced costs.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business
Colorado Technical University
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Inventory control
- Value analysis
- Subcontract negotiation
- Supplier performance management
- Risk assessment
- Purchasing compliance
- Budget control
- Team leadership
- Strategic procurement
- Process optimization
- Procurement systems expertise
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- GSA and GWAC procurement platforms
- Supplier evaluation
- Procurement compliance
- Contract negotiation
- Effective communication
- Budget management
Affiliations
- Forest Service Leadership Program Graduate
Timeline
Supervisory Contracting Officer
United States Department of Agriculture
11.2019 - Current
Contract Specialist
Department of Transportation
02.2019 - 11.2019
Contract Specialist
Department of the Navy
04.2017 - 02.2019
Purchasing Agent
United States Department of Agriculture
08.2015 - 04.2017
Government Purchase Approving Official & Heavy Equipment Mechanic
United States Air Force
01.2010 - 08.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Business
Colorado Technical University
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