William Lowry

Email: abp0b8@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** *. ***** *** ***. 4

City: El Segundo

State: CA

Zip: 90245

Country: USA

Phone: 310-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $150,000

Willing to Relocate

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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly talented, versatile, and tenacious professional powered with broad-based years of immeasurable success in contracts, procurement,strategic sourcing, planning,logistics,compliance, and project management within engineering, manufacturing, and service environments. Possess stellar reputation in applying

innovative, state-of-the-art concepts to optimize operational efficiency and productivity while significantly reducing costs. Excel at mentoring multifunctional teams and utilizing out-of-the-box approaches in leading and developing teams to achieve solid bottom-line results. Proven effectiveness in building long-term quality relationships focused on teamwork, service level,and cost containment; as well as in working

effectively even in a globally competitive, challenging, and fast-paced environment.

CORE STRENGTHS

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Techniques

Leadership, Training, and Team Building

Continuous Process and Performance Improvement

Superior Interpersonal and Presentation Skills

Strategic and Tactical Planning / Sourcing

Outstanding Relationship Building & Influencing Skills

P&L, Cost Optimization and Budget Control

Time Management and Prioritization

Quality Assurance and Industry Best Practices

Strong Analytical and Organizational Abilities

Problem Resolution and Decision Making

Global Procurement Strategies

WMS Optimization

Articulate Oral and Written Communication

Logistics Challenges in Remote Locations

FAR/DFAR/UCC/ITAR/OSHA Regulations

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PARADIGM EXECUTIVE CONSULTING, LLC LONG BEACH, CA

Global specialists in strategic sourcing, procurement, subcontract management, six-sigma-based MPI/MPR,

and logistics

VP Procurement-Strategic Sourcing/Subcontracts/ Supply/ WMS/ Logistics /Project Management 2009-Present

Provide expert consultant and contractor advice to Chief Executive Officers and VP-level executives on issues,

such as procurement performance improvements and global strategies for business and programs management.Oversee day-to-day operational aspects of purchasing, logistics,subcontracts, proposals, software licensing,agreements, and implementing transparent systems for supply management from both a domestic and international perspective. Work collaboratively with business leaders to deliver solutions, competitive advantage, and long-term strategic benefits. Apply dynamic leadership talents to more than 25 subject matter experts (SMEs)

to develop their competencies and achieve their maximum level of potential.Assume full responsibility in developing KPMs, training regimens, and workshops. Led the preparation of

solicitations and issuance of formal request for proposals (RFPs), analysis of proposals, and supervision of technical and quality personnel in auditing suppliers; establishing targets; and negotiating price/cost, terms,technical work scope, performance parameters, and delivery requirements. Pivotal in assessing supplier WBS and project plans for sufficient detail to successfully complete key milestones, such as concept of design,Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, and Technical Requirements Review.

Notable Achievements:

Successfully passed all assigned Contractor Purchasing

System Reviews (CPSR), Defense Contract Management

Agency (DCMA) procurement audits, Defense Contract Audit

Agency (DCAA) cost and defective pricing audits, and

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) audits

Demonstrated proficiency in using KPMs to analyze,formulate,

and report supplier quality ratings for individual and

organizational assignments

Streamlined and enforced policies, procedures, and work

instructions in compliance to government, company,

business unit, and program contractual regulations

Innovated management solutions for contract and

subcontractor management, logistics, and quality of life

support to FOB troops for a major Army contractor in

Afghanistan

Conceptualized MPR (included an innovative workflow

redesign) solutions resulting in a $100M+ bottom-line

improvement in first year for a major defense contractor in

2010 and 2011

Displayed remarkable abilities for a consortium of firms for

$50B in infrastructure and U.S. military

build-up contracts in Guam; advised politicians and

executives, and aided in securing billions of dollars

in contracts in 2009 and 2010

Executed pre-CPSR analyses for a major defense contractor

who had fallen out of compliance due to faster-

than-anticipated growth from the war effort from 2009 to 2010

Built a supply chain organization for a new high-technology

business start-up, which won tens of millions

of dollars in annual military contracts in 2009

Served as key instrument in acquiring billions of dollars of

contracts, and provided clients with over

$200M in cumulative revenue and expense reduction values

SRI INTERNATIONAL (FORMERLY STANFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE) MENLO PARK, CA

An independent, nonprofit research institute conducting client-sponsored research and development for government agencies, commercial businesses, foundations, and other organizations

Director, Procurement -Strategic Sourcing/ Subcontracts/ and Supply Chain Management/IT 2008-2009

Supervised daily activities of a team of 30 global supply chain employees and 5 divisional subcontracts managers to strategically source items, materials, and services for end-use. Prepared contract briefs and established subsequent subcontracting plans for all direct subcontracted work. Conceptualized and measured individual and department results to determine areas of improvement. Led the preparation of solicitations and issuance of formal request for proposals (RFPs), analysis of proposals, and supervision of technical

and quality personnel in auditing suppliers; establishing targets; and negotiating price/cost, terms, technical work scope, performance parameters, and delivery requirements. Pivotal in assessing supplier WBS and project plans for sufficient detail to successfully complete key milestones, such as concept of design,Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, and Technical Requirements Review. Tasked to prepare and issue complex procurements, major subcontracts and agreements. Executed pre-award, award and post award compliance audits of procurement files; issued discrepancy reports on individual and departmental performance; and developed training programs to train the gaps.

Notable Achievements:

Masterfully led eight successful Six Sigma and performance

improvement projects

Boosted productivity by more than 200% through restructuring

the internal supply chain system

Amplified performance metrics (KPIs) for requisitions,

purchase orders, subcontracts, routing of payables,

on-time delivery, and advance authorizations

Initiated the development and implementation of a SCM

Project Management Reporting tool which connected a

cluster of three separate systems across the entire value

stream to improve communications, enable synergy,

eliminate bottlenecks, and improve root cause analyses;

thus, eliminating $2M in expenses

Contributed in creating an end-user quick reference tool (on-

line web, intranet, and hard copy manual) to

assist internal customers in understanding supply chain

terminology and processes; authored the supply chain

manual

RAYTHEON COMPANY RESTON, VA

A fortune 100 global military & commercial electronics leader; Raytheon purchased Hughes/GM in 1998

Senior Manager of Integrated Supply Chain Director of Global Base Operations Subcontracts 1998-2007

Directed and coordinated day-to-day supply chain operations for 350-400 employees in 30 states, 7 countries and on 6 continents simultaneously for the last 10 years of tenure through a lean managerial team of 6 consisting of senior supply chain, contracts, operations, and procurement managers. Administered corporate budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. Simultaneously managed supplier/customer Six Sigma projects while ensuring completion in a timely manner. Set strategic direction to the global military installations under Service Contract Act (SCA) world-wide. Handled Space Shuttle flight simulator and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory supply chain operations for Johnson Space Center under NASA contract.

Notable Achievements:

Appointed as senior procurement, subcontracts, and logistics

lead for domestic and international contracts

Worked as SME for multiple procurement sub-disciplines,

mainly in the development of SCM and technical

volumes for new business proposals and re-competes as well

as troubleshooting major program challenges

Generated $100M savings in operating profit and cost

avoidance through strategic subcontracts management

Increased operating profit by $33M through Six Sigma Process

Reengineering

Achieved $10M earnings increase through the renegotiation of

major contracts and subcontracts on a key strategic program

Maximized cash flow by $6M by reengineering the process and

redesigning the workflow of an international work

control center

Drove all efforts to optimize WMS operations, including

warehouse networks, inventory levels and requisition

processes, transportation, distribution, and repairs

Earned distinction for the successful relocation of business

supply chain and logistics center for the benefit

of an international customer

Commended for securing a $5B follow-up contract through

demonstration of exemplary performance and dedication

Created the vital Small Business Subcontracting Plan

proposal volume for a (bundled) 15-year $15B U.S.

Government Training Contract (Warfighter) awarded to

Raytheon in 2007.

Devised and implemented the Certified Supply Chain

Operations Training Program - a 12-course core Curricula

for all value chains. This became the key training regimen

for all new supply chain interns.

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY/GM-HUGHES ELECTRONICS EL SEGUNDO, CA / ARLINGTON, TX

Hughes designs, engineers, integrates, manufactures, tests and delivers Radar Systems, Simulation Systems, Missile Systems, and Technical Services for US Government( DoD, DoE, DoS, DHS, DARPA and NSF), International, Domestic and Commercial Applications

Subcontracts Manager -Senior Manager, Procurement-Sourcing/ Project Management/ WMS/ Logistics) 1981-1998

Institutionalized a "proposal center of excellence" enabling

a 75% win rate on competitive bids and ultimately driving

sales from $100M in 1993 to $800M in 1998.

Acquired the $2B Boeing contract in 1997 by displaying high

degree of personal commitment and strong work ethic

Earned "Corporate Superior Performance Award" in 1997 and

1998 from Hughes Aircraft Company for significant increase

in sales and enhancements to customer relationships achieved

from a non-sales employee.

Seamlessly delivered over $100M in bottom-line values

through Lean and Six Sigma projects.

Rose through the ranks and promoted to Raytheon Corporate

Senior Manager of Integrated Supply Chain and

Director of Global Base Operations Subcontracts in Reston,

Virginia.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT University of Redlands, Redlands, CA

Academic Honors: University of Phoenix Lambda Sigma Chapter, "Delta Mu Delta", International Business Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

1990-1992 Hughes Learning Institute- Management Team

Development

1987-1992 Hughes Learning Institute- Operations Management

Training

1983-1985 UCLA-Procurement Management Curricula and

Certification

CERTIFICATIONS

Supply Chain Management Instructor Integrated Project Team Leader Six Sigma Green Belt R&D Education Grants Earned Value Management System Material Program Management Management Team Development Program Procurement Manager Certification Certifications in Public Laws, Supplier Diversity Programs and Small Business Plans FAR/DFAR/NASA/UCC ITAR EAR DDTC Regulations Manufacturing License and Technical Assistance Agreements Patents

Software Licensing Agreements Procurement, Contracts, Subcontracts, Grants and SOX Audits Strategic Agreements

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lowry, William E. 2006

Certified Supply Chain Operations Training Programs, Raytheon Company

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Institute for Supply Management

National Contracts Management Association

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Knights of Columbus/Junior Achievement/Fundraising Campaigns

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Military: US Navy Veteran

Security Clearance: D0D Secret (Inactive)

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) / MS Project/MS Visio/PeopleSoft-HR-ERP/SAP & Oracle-ERP / MRP I & II / Deltek-Cost Point, Maximo, and MAPICS.

STRATEGIC/GLOBAL CATEGORY SOURCING

Paradigm Food/Beverage; Portable Housing; IT Site Support; MRO

Supplies, Construction, Ordnance and Complex

Logistics.

SRI Bio-Fuels, Energy panels; Pharmaceuticals; IT/ERP

systems services; Computational systems;

Medical systems; Capitalconstruction.

Raytheon IT/ERP systems, Technical, Professional and Business

Services; Management/On-Site IT Support

Services; Food Services; Construction; Electrical,

Water, and Sewage; Medical; Security; Education;

Morale, Welfare and Recreation;Ordnance maintenance

for Central Command-Guam/Reagan Missile Base-

Kwajalein Atoll-Marianas.Supply Chain and Procurement

Director for Navy-AUTEK, NSF-Antarctica and

New Zealand;Missile Reduction Treaty Programs in

Moscow; and Live Training Contracts in Orlando and

Germany.

Hughes Radar systems, IT/ERP systems, Electronic subsystems,

components, complex fabrication, avionics;

simulation (virtual,Constructive, live, and special

operations and logistics training); Missile

Systems (engineering, pre-prod through full-scale

production); and Space Shuttle Program

Simulations Operations (including: neutral buoyancy

Lab)-Johnson Space Center,Houston; Construction,

Public works, contingency planning-FEMA.

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