Have you ever desired to be a buyer for the government contracting companies? Well, great analytical and decision-making skills are enough to be a great buyer. All you just need is to have a good head for figures. Besides, a knack to get into the minds of the customers can be a great advantage in buying.

Well versed with the procurement regulations, Heather McSparron possesses excellent internal/external customer relations and the 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 professional experience, Heather McSparron worked as a buyer at DynCorp International in Baghdad from 2017 until June 2018. Here, she 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.

Heather gained her experience as a buyer at DRS-RSTA in Melbourne from 2007-2012. Here, she prepared and solicited quotes to selected suppliers; analyzed proposals, reviewed cost/price analysis with program management, administered definitized purchase orders and monitored supplier performance. She also provided weekly status reports to Management and Program team.

Working in Baghdad until June 2018, Heather prepared and solicited quotes to selected Brokers, OEM or FAA approved repair facilities for aircraft and non-aircraft new and repair parts, purchase items or services required for site or personnel operations. She also reviewed items for local purchase, research local suppliers for proper vetting, and additional local suppliers as needed.

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