JEFFREY T. WERNER

919-***-**** Raleigh, NC *****-4235

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www.linkedin.com/in/JeffreyTWerner1

Strategic Sourcing & Major Subcontracts Leader

Summary

A multifaceted and solutions-focused senior global strategic sourcing and procurement operations leader accomplished in cost-effective contract negotiations, ITARS, system certifications, supplier qualification, proposals, quality control, and continuous improvements in ever-evolving and challenging federal and commercial environments requiring adaptability and decisiveness to succeed.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Sourcing & Supply Chain Leadership – SME for global federal and commercial acquisition, contract administration, and operations with comprehensive knowledge in international supply chain and logistics. Keen ability to negotiate and award contracts for FFP, T&M (IDIQ) or stand-alone efforts, and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee contracts under FAR/DFARS. Independent Acquisition Consultant adept in case management and timely resolution of contractual and business issues related to commercial agreements, leases and avoidance of costly civil proceedings.

Change Leader – Action-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a keen ability to respond to changing dynamics in business landscape. Keen ability to identify areas of opportunity to transform processes or policies to reduce costs, enhance productivity and efficiency, streamline workflow, while ensuring profitability and growth.

Team Leadership – Collaborative and leads-by-example executive with excellent communications and interpersonal abilities to build rapport and respect with culturally diverse teams. Excels in fostering a culture of motivation, respect and accountability to deliver top performance, informed decision-making, quality services and support.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Newport News Shipbuilding; A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries August 2018 – Present

Supply Chain Management / O51 (Remote)

Cost Reductions – Oversee multi-year negotiations with most critical senior subcontractors, including DRS, Northrop Grumman and L3Harris, that succeeded in achieving cost reductions in the millions of dollars since employment.

Proposal Success – Championed the proposal to achieve NNS’s 2019 Two Aircraft Carrier Award (CVN080 and CVN81) valued at over $15B.

Supply Leadership – Key contributor to the Synergy teams affecting all levels of supply including BCG, GDEB, Ingalls, and NNS.

Relationship building – Enhanced positive business relationships with essential supplier partners and the US Navy with proactive interactions to optimize and nurture partnership.

Independent Acquisition Consultant March 2017 – Present

Advisory Services – Advisor to privately-held IT management companies on confidential contractual solutions.

Advisory Success – Advised a person selling two properties to set up a health trust fund which is now paying for their assisted living quarters.

Contractual Services – Consultant for timely resolution of contractual issues and/or outstanding payments with clients on multi-year contractual agreements with proactive constructive feedback to avoid costly civil proceedings.

Case Management – Consultant to provide solutions related to commercial property leases, sales and liquidations.

Leonard US Aircraft, Inc. January 2010 – March 2017

United States C-27J Contracts and Proposal Administrator, July 2015 – March 2017

Departmental Leader – Capably led Supply Chain, Contracts and Proposal departments with oversight of $100M in contracts annually. Managed research and resolution of contract/subcontract and export regulation issues.

Proposal SME – Advisor for leadership to ensure cost proposals met corporate financial metrics and goals. Secured all price and bids to support timely execution of proposals with savvy negotiation of prices, contractual terms, and contract conditions to achieve a 97% successful win rate on all proposals and never lost a competitive contract.

Aircraft Acquisition – Secured U.S. Air Force commitment for acquisition of C-27A aircraft during overseas Program Management Review in Naples, Italy valued at $60M+.

New Contract – Won C-27A, five-year $200M contract.

Supply Chain Operations – Major Subcontracts Manager, January 2010 – June 2015

New Organization – Pioneered the North American Supply Chain organization from the ground up with oversight of corporate contracting, subcontracting, staff training and mentoring of Junior Contracts Administrators.

Sourcing – Led a team to enhance growth from Zero to deliver $150M annual sourcing group with staff of 12.

Major Agreements – Successfully negotiated and managed 8 major procurement agreements.

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Acquisitions Management Analyst – Harding Security Associates, Inc.

Senior Acquisition Manager I – Group Seven Associates LLP

Worldwide Services Consultant – J.A. White and Associates Inc.

Advisor, Board of Directors – Klobukowski Corporation

Worldwide Commodity Manager, Corporate Staff – Bell & Howell Mail and Messaging Technologies

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Graduated Cum Laude / GPA 3.5

Long Island University

Associate of Arts in General Studies

Graduated Cum Laude / GPA: 3.5

Suffolk County Community College

ISO 90021/2 Certification Training

Security Clearance: Inactive: US Government Secret

JEFFREY T. WERNER

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

2007 – US Air Force Organizational Excellence Award – Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council

1998 – Recognized Contributor to the NY times Best-Selling Nonfiction Book: Blind Man’s Bluff: The Untold Story of American Submarine Espionage.

1996 – United Sates National Weather Service Modernization Award – Successful Worldwide Deployment of the WSR-88 Doppler Radar (NEXRAD) Program

1996 – Competent Toastmaster (CTM) Rating – Led the Elmer A. Sperry Toastmasters International Chapter as President to Top 2-1/2% Worldwide Ranking.

1994 – Program of the Year Award – USAF Electronic Systems Command for $350M North Warning Radar AN/FPS-124 SSR Program

Supported at Undersea Testing of Sonar Intercept Equipment aboard the USS Providence (SSN-719) and USS Albuquerque (SSN-706)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Board of Directors Member – Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Member – Knights of Columbus

Member – Defense Acquisition University Alumni Association

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