1. Resume of Qualifications
LAURA D. BANKEY
2309 Chaparral Park Dr Telephone:
Manchaca, Texas 78652 281/844-0520
OBJECTIVE
Challenging position utilizing strong background in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
 Experienced since 1983 in procurement and accounting with major NASA contractor.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an
Associates degree in Behavioral Science in May 2005.
 Skilled in communication and interpersonal relations. Have established an excellent rapport
with the customers, suppliers and associates at all levels.
 Accustomed to total responsibility for purchasing functions with experience in personnel
supervision and training. Successful performance in expediting, cost reduction and
streamlining of procedures for increased efficiency. Familiar with several computerized
business systems.
 Well organized and proficient in coordination of multi-phased activities. Hard working and
effective under challenging conditions. Quick to accept and adapt to new responsibilities.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
NOTE: Lapse in employment due to medical issues requiring 3 surgeries. Physical therapy complete
and now released for work.
11/12 – 11/13 ULTRA ELECTRONICS (CONTRACT)
Purchasing Clerk
Purchase Order closeout, matching invoices with receiving documentation and
scanning into system and filing in logs. Creating Sole Source Justifications where
needed. Obtaining Small Business Certifications for the Approved Vendor Database.
05/08 – 11/11/10 CYBERONICS, Houston, Texas
Senior Buyer
Responsible for all electronic component and printed circuit board purchases.
Developed a Component Master list to identify what components had met
qualification requirements for FDA approval of implantable medical device. ISO
2000 & 13485 certified, responsible for audit approval of approved supplier list and
new suppliers. Recuperated ~$35,000 for parts purchased 1 ½ years earlier (out of
warranty) for units populated with a faulty component. Established a Supply Chain
environment for 85% of electronic components.

2. 05/00 – 05/08 UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE, Houston, Texas
03/05 – 05/08 Business Staff Ops IV - Lead
Responsibility of the Lead is to plan, organize, coordinate and execute the procurement
process as outlined by Management and exercise discretion and judgment over all
aspects of their assigned teams technical performance. Assign and delegate all work
within the team. Maintain positive day-to-day communication with the customers served
by the team as well as all support functions in the entire acquisition process. Support
Procurement Manager as back up.
01/05 – 03/05 Business Staff Ops III
Assignment continuing – rotating into new and more challenging and complex
commodities, providing SETS training for department personnel, assisting in training
personnel with the RFX web portal. Continue involvement with Lean Six Sigma
Hazardous Material Handling System black belt team and support Software Change
Board in SETS configuration. Continue to support Lead as back up.
5/00-12/04 Business Staff Ops II
Responsible for negotiating and closing complex procurements at various dollar levels.
Experiences include terms and conditions issues, Blanket Purchase Orders, Best value
procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Collaboration and Performance Measurement.
Adapts quickly to various commodities and interfaces well with all customers, both
internal and external. Highly motivated and creative with a “can do” attitude, willingly
volunteers for challenging assignments. Excellent written & oral communication skills.
Experience with Procurement case file documentation audits and corrective action plans.
Recipient of USA’s Quest Award for development of “Green Procurement” process and
have been recognized by both USA and suppliers for small business development and
participation. Support the Procurement West, Lead as back up.
1996 - 2000 JOHNSON ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Webster, Texas
5/98 – 5/00 Subcontract Administrator
Responsible for identifying prospective bidders, preparing RFPs, coordinating
technical specifications, obtaining and evaluating proposals, participating in
source selections, awarding and modifying contracts and monitoring all progress
and costs for subcontracts to insure completion. Also selected for ISO 9000
Tiger Team, trained as an Internal Auditor, and assisted in the preparation of
System Level Procedures and Work Instructions to prepare for ISO
Certification/Registration. Assigned as back up for the Subcontract Lead.
Recipient of the Johnson Engineering Quality Excellence Award.
1/96 – 5/98 Senior Buyer, Responsible for performance of all purchasing functions including
planning and development of bidders lists, preparation of requests for quotes,
review of proposals submitted, initiation and placement of purchase orders,
scheduling, shipping/receiving, expediting, and cost control. Consistently
responding to quick turn-around projects and work stoppage situations in a timely
manner without jeopardizing procurement integrity. Aided in the implementation
of a new purchasing system, tracking procedures and assisted in establishing a
computer program for purchasing. Selected as back up for the Purchasing Lead.
Recognized by the WETF/NBL Operations Manager for exceptional performance
and support directly resulting in the resounding success of both facilities
1988-1990 LOCKHEED ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE COMPANY, Houston, Texas

3. Buyer, Brought in as a full-time Temporary to support fiscal year end
procurement. Assignment continuing, to prepare for upcoming CPSR Audit due
in February 1989. Government approval was granted and became a permanent
employee in February 1989. Have since obtained experience in ordering Flight
Hardware and other multi-dollar level procurements.
1983-1988 HAMILTON STANDARD DIVISION, UNITED TECHNOLOGIES
CORPORATION, Houston, Texas
85 – 88 Buyer/Subcontracts Administrator, Responsible in assignment with major NASA
contractor for supervision and performance of all purchasing functions including
initiation and placement of purchase orders, preparation of requests for quotes,
vendor identification and selection, contract negotiation, scheduling,
shipping/receiving, expediting, and cost control. Assumed new responsibilities as
sole purchasing agent; reorganized department, installing new purchasing
system, tracking procedures and assisted in establishing a computer program for
purchasing. Achieved substantial savings through selective pricing; reduced
shortages and replacement. Assigned expanded responsibilities for project
accounting in 1986.
11/83-85 Technician Aide, GSE Laboratory. Responsible for acquisition and procurement
of supplies through federal government sources, and operation of supply room
including stocking and inventory control. Ensured adequacy of stock levels and
maintained comprehensive documentation on supplies received, in stock and
issued. Acquired in-depth knowledge of tools, fittings and related hardware for
EMU ground support equipment. Promoted to Purchasing Representative as a
result of successful performance.
EDUCATION
BA Business Administration – Concordia University, Austin, TX– Magna Cum
Laude
AA Behavioral Science – Concordia University, Austin, TX
Accredited Purchasing Practioner (A.P.P.) and Certified Purchasing Manager
(C.P.M.) Certifications - Institute of Supply Management
ISO 2000 & 13485 Lead Auditor Certification
Several MS Office classes from Beginner to Advanced
• Leadership for Supervisors
• Various NAPM, ISM and NCMA conferences
Graduated from Permian High School, Odessa, Texas
SPECIAL TRAINING
1990 Advanced Cost and Price Analysis, Management Concepts
1990 Advanced Subcontract Administration, Management Concepts
1998 NCMA Certificates:
National Education Seminar Electronic Contracting
FAR 15 Rewrite
Claims and Disputes
Internal Auditor Certification, Quality Institute of America
Assertiveness Skills for Managers and Supervisors, American Management Assoc.
1999 Leadership & Partnership-Changing Relationships, NCMA
Sole Source Contracting, University of Houston
Evaluating a Contractor's Performance, Management Concepts
2000 Negotiating to Win, American Management Association
Strategic Planning, American Management Association International

4. 2001 Accredited Purchasing Practioner (ISM)
Performance-Based Contracting Advanced Systems Development, Inc.
The Federal Acquisition Process, Advanced Systems Development, Inc.
2002 Certified Purchasing Manager (ISM)
Leadership and Management Certificate Program (University of Houston)
2002 – 2003 Completed USA’s Leadership Development Institute series for 2002 and 2003
AWARDS / OTHER
2002 USA’s Quest Award – Green Procurement
2004 Purchasing Magazine’s MRO All Star
2005 USA’s Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year
8th
Annual Indirect – MRO Group Conference Speaker
“ A Case Study: Frustrated Orders & Cognitive Collaboration at United Space
Alliance."
2007 Best MRO sourcing practices at United Space Alliance (USA) - webcast
www.purchasing.com/msz.
COMPUTER CAPABILITIES
Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, various other software programs.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST