Neal Hurst

Background

About Neal Hurst

Resourceful and dynamic professional with enriched experience leading end-to-end procurement, contracts management, and acquisition procedures with robust strategies to meet cost, quality, performance, and timeliness objectives. Experienced leader with strategic, managerial, and analytical expertise; recognized for partnering with executive leadership and stakeholders to achieve defined scope for key initiatives in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulation (DFAR). Articulate communicator with expertise in leading negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to achieve cost-effective benefits. Highly analytical in supervising staff, monitoring progress, and tracking KPIs to meet productivity goals. Adept at streamlining processes and resolving escalated issues to boost efficiency and foster performance-driven culture. Well-versed in establishing cordial working relationships with peers, senior management, stakeholders, and vendors/suppliers.