Senior Procurement & Contracts Leader

SHARON ENGEN, MBA, CPIM, CPSM, PM

Procurement & Contract Management Leader Airport Administrative Manager Candidate

Battle Creek, Michigan, USA 269-***-**** ******.******@*****.***

Executive Summary

Strategic procurement and contracts specialist with 10+ years of experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets, capital improvement projects, and contract administration across regulated industries including food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and healthcare. Proven success in overseeing financial operations, supplier negotiations, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Adept at grant administration, stakeholder engagement, and ERP/CLM systems optimization (SAP S/4 HANA, Ariba, Workday, ServiceNow). Recognized for delivering measurable cost savings, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning procurement frameworks with organizational goals.

Core Competencies

Budget Development & Financial Forecasting

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Compliance Oversight

Grant Administration (FAA AIP, Federal/State/Local Programs)

Procurement & Supplier Negotiations

ERP & CLM Systems (SAP, Ariba, Workday, ServiceNow)

Stakeholder Engagement & Workshop Facilitation

Risk Mitigation & Regulatory Documentation

Consultant & Contractor Oversight; Strategic Planning & Policy Development

Professional Experience

Capital Engineering Project Manager

Post Consumer Brands (Actalent), Battle Creek, MI 2024 – 2025

Directed $55M in capital procurement for engineering projects, aligning sourcing strategies with corporate objectives.

Facilitated contracting workshops and supplier negotiations, securing favorable terms and mitigating risk exposure.

Developed category management frameworks and coached buyers, improving compliance and achieving 27% savings.

Partnered with senior stakeholders to communicate procurement vision and drive operational alignment.

Program Manager

Robert Half, Borgess Ascension Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI 2024

Managed a 24-member team to execute a confidential contract project across Midwest locations.

Delivered project completion ahead of schedule and under budget, ensuring operational integrity.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement risk-mitigating solutions.

Procurement & Project Manager

Spartan RV & Aftermarket, The Shyft Group, Charlotte, MI 2024

Directed capital and indirect sourcing for manufacturing projects, achieving 17% cost reductions.

Implemented supplier management programs with KPIs, driving 6% improvement in supplier performance.

Applied market analytics to rationalize supply base and identify strategic sourcing opportunities.

Operations Project Production Manager

Pfizer, Kalamazoo, MI 2023

Managed procurement and production planning for $5B pharmaceutical operations, ensuring compliance with global standards.

Oversaw $30M in capital project contracts and supported execution of a $750M research facility build.

Coordinated strategic supplier engagement to ensure continuity for regulated operations.

Capital Projects & Commodity Manager

Shiloh Industries (Benteler Automotive), Battle Creek, MI 2019 – 2023

Spearheaded sourcing for capital equipment and services, delivering 30% YOY savings through financial modeling.

Designed innovative procurement solutions for engineering challenges, improving profitability and supplier collaboration.

Project & Materials Manager

Eaton Corporation, Galesburg, MI 2017 – 2019

Oversaw capital procurement and materials planning for automotive systems, achieving 15% spend savings.

Developed compensation models and delivery frameworks for construction contracts.

Capital & Indirect Project Manager

Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI 2012 – 2017

Managed capital procurement for global manufacturing sites, implementing strategic sourcing and compliance protocols.

Negotiated supplier contracts and facilitated workshops to align with corporate objectives.

Directed $150M Eggo Waffle Freezer Replacement Program, delivering $27M in savings.

Education & Certifications

MBA, Western Michigan University; BA, Davenport University

CPIM – APICS; CPSM – ISM; PM – Project Management

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