Working as a buyer at DynCorp International in Baghdad from 2017 until June 2018, Heather McSparron prepared and solicited quotes to selected brokers, OEM or FAA approved repair facilities for aircraft and non-aircraft new and repair parts. She also purchased items or services required for site or personnel operations. Besides, Heather reviewed items for local purchase, researches local suppliers for proper vetting, and additional local suppliers as needed.
Talking about her professional career as a buyer, Heather has been serving since 2007. She started her career as a buyer at DRS-RSTA in Melbourne where she prepared and solicited quotes to selected suppliers, analyzed proposals, reviewed the cost analysis with the program management, administered the definitized purchase orders and monitored supplier performance. Here, she also made it sure that the supplier has valid NDA prior to purchase order release. Heather consolidated Bin Stock program from three buildings to one building while preventing the manufacturing line from work stoppage.
Heather McSparron possesses a clear understanding of the procurement regulations (FAR, DFAR, ITAR). She is a highly motivated individual who holds a great expertise in the government procurements as a buyer. Talking about her skills, Heather holds a solid background in internal/external customer relations and communication skills. These include effective negotiation, planning, multi-tasking and organizational skills. She is quite aware of how the things can change in the marketplace, with new products coming in the market.
Pertaining to her education credentials, Heather McSparron is currently studying at Purdue University Global where she is pursuing Bachelors in Business Management. She also attended Everest University for 2 years while working and transferred the credits to Purdue. Thereafter, she started her online courses in Iraq.
About Heather McSparron

Being a buyer at different government procurements, Heather McSparron possesses effective negotiating, planning, multi-tasking and organizational skills. Have a look at the laundry list of her expertise -
Mechanical components
Surface treatment
Sheet metal components
Seal/gaskets/O-Rings
COTS, modified COTS
BIN Stock Program
Ammunition
Non-Aircraft items
Raw Material
Electrical components
Aircraft spares (purchase and repair)
Services (ex: training, fuel, nav systems)