John Bognar

About John Bognar

2026,Dear Hiring Manager:I am an experienced Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Specialist, Supply Chain Management professional. Strong Negotiating proven skills, advanced BOM, RFI, RFP, RFQ, SOW, COI, Vendor management, and closeout experience.I have considerable experience with CPSR/ISO compliant processes/systems with active implementation from the ground up and remediation for existing systems. Experienced in handling DCAA and SOX requirements.Continually developed successful working relationships with Government customers, vendors, OEMs, Program Managers, Business Development, and Proposal teams in support of Federal and civilian end users. Maintained accurate, organized, and audit-compliant purchase order files.I also have Material ODC, R&C\'s/T&C\'s/EULA/MSA/NDA/TA/MSA/PA executing experience as well. I work well in fast pace environments and I am detailed oriented work professional dedicated to fulfillment. I also work well individually or with my peers, management, vendors and internal/external am only interested in FT Direct Hire Procurement opportunities at this time in my career.I am open to in person, hybrid, and remote work opportunities.I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my experience and qualifications with you. Please feel free to reach me at: j••••••@myyahoo.com or via my cellphone:(70••••••46. Thank you for your time and consideration.All my best,John Bognar

Experience

1. Procurement Specialist Specialist

   DMI

   May 2021 — Present · McLean, VA, US

   Query and print purchase requisitions and create purchase orders.• PE & FE NDA’s & TAs in support of capture opportunities.• Submit FE NDA’s & FE TA’S for electronic signature authority.• Reference the FAR & DFAR as needed.• Execute Procurement Checklists, Price Analysis, SAM verification, current Reps & Certs, and Determination of Commerciality when required.• Submit RFP’S, RFQ’S, & BOM’S IN SUPPORT OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS.• Provide pricing support to IT Support, DOD, OCC, HRSA, SEC, FDIC, and GOV GRANTS programs.• Negotiate vendor pricing, terms & conditions, payment terms, and shipping costs.• Utilize DocuSign for signature of procurement documents.• Edit change order purchase orders and revisions when needed in Costpoint. • Utilize P-card to make purchases below the Micro Dollar Threshold and close out month to month P-Card reconciliation reports with Finance. Close out purchase orders in Costpoint.• Communicate via email, text message, or phone call with vendors to track and find problem resolutions.• Resolve unpaid or other Invoice discrepancies, damaged and lost shipment deliveries.• Request up to date Reps & Certs and Certificate of Insurance copies and upload to SharePoint Procurement folder for such.• Review Sole/Single Source Justification (SSJ’s) submitted, review, and submit for electronic signatures.• Initiate MS Team meeting invitations to my DMI customers and vendors to resolve outstanding issues.• Take bi-weekly FAR & DFAR online training sessions throughout the calendar year.• Whenever time permits, I take additional online software skills trainings online through Udemy portal.• Onboard new IT VAR’s to provide leverage for DMI in pursuit of DOD and Gov’t Proposals.* Execute EULA\'s, MSA\'s, PA\'s and software renewals in support of Government Prime Customers and IT department.* Collect updated Reps and Certs and Certificate of Insurance policy copies on behalf of all Subcontractors.

Education

• Strayer University

  Computer Information Systems Diploma

  1994 — 1995

• University of Florida

  B.S., Mechanical Engineering

• Strayer University

  Computer Networking Diploma

  1992 — 1993

• Strayer University

  Bachelor's degree, B.S. Internetworking

  2002 — 2003

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office