Program Manager Strategic Sourcing

Eva J. Mays Lambert

O’Fallon, Missouri, *****

Mobile: 314-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

Core Competencies

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Category & Spend Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Spend & Market Analysis, Negotiation

& Contract Structuring, Risk Mitigation & Compliance (FAR, DoD), Data Analytics & Reporting

(Power BI, Oracle, Tableau), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Regression Testing Execution,ERP Systems & e-Procurement Tools

Professional Experience

Division Acquisition Program Manager

USDA Rural Development/BOSD, Saint Louis, Missouri October 2020 – Present

● Partner with senior executives to develop and execute organization-wide strategic initiatives supporting a $2B+ portfolio Single Family and Multi-Family, aligning procurement and operational goals with long-term mission objectives.

● Developed acquisition plans, IGCEs, risk mitigation strategies, and SOWs to support complex procurement operations.

● Direct multi-location procurement operations and lead and lead coss-functional team of 12 to deliver compliant, on-time, and cost-effective outcomes, generating $10M+ in cost savings annually.

● Oversaw federal mailroom contracts incorporating AbilityOne programs employees, ensuring compliance with program requirement workforce inclusion and contract performance excellence.

● Negotiated pricing, terms and conditions, and redline across service contracts and supported strategic sourcing initiatives.

● Represent the organization in vendor, contractor, and agency meetings, fostering partnerships that drive 12% total cost reduction and operational efficiency.

● Serve as primary liaison with governance bodies, preparing executive reports, facilitating decision-making, and ensuring Board directives are executed on schedule.

● Reviewed and approved monthly invoices ranging from $6 million to $10 million while maintaining financial accuracy and preventing over-obligation.

● Develop executive dashboards and KPIs to monitor progress, identify risks, and present data-driven insights for executive decision-making.

● Led cross-functional team including, Estimating & Pricing, Contracting Officer, Operations Management, Accounting, Financial Controls, Program Management, and Business Development.

● Managed full spectrum (FFP, T&M, BPA’s, IDIQ, and construction) commercial support for contracts valued at over (2B) including accurate contract interpretation and swift dispute resolution to minimize risk and protect business interests. Contracting Coordinator Specialist

USDA Rural Development SFH, Saint Louis, Missouri

November 2018 – October 2020

● Acted as executive liaison for national acquisition programs, delivering policy updates, audit findings, and compliance reports to senior leadership and governance boards.

● Lead full-cycle sourcing strategies, the project identification to completion, including the evaluation and deployment of alternative sourcing options.

● Served as technical advisor for complex procurement efforts, including IT software

(IAS, SharePoint, and Sagent), hardware, and maintenance acquisitions.

● Utilized CloudVault platform as a secure repository for managing contract documentation.

● Utilizes IAS Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system to track and update contracts modifications and closeout.

● Developed tailored RFPs, RFQs,IFBs, and RFs to meet diverse procurement requirements, ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with project objectives.

● Executed seal bidding processes, facilitate public bid openings, and evaluate bidder qualifications to determine lowest responsive and responsible bidders, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory standards.

● Led the planning, organization, development, and submission of proposals, facilitated negotiations and managed contract administration.

● Designed training manuals and desk procedures to document processes and enhance team performance.

● Managed several contracts from FFP, BPA’s and IDIQ’s.

● Researched and resolved complex contractual issues; led acquisition teams in developing negotiation strategies and ensuring smooth hand-offs to execution teams.

● Developed acquisition plans, IGCEs, risk mitigation strategies, developed bid package, and SOW to support complex procurement operations.

● Analyzed contract compliance, audit findings, and financial obligations, driving $10 million in cost savings through improved procurement strategies.

● Managed technical evaluation teams and developed source selection plans, ensuring successful contract awards.

● Conduct risk assessments, providing recommendations and innovative solutions to minimize organizational risk exposure.

● Managed high-value contracts (Cost-plus, IDIQ,Fixed Price) for Rural Development Single Family Housing.

● Oversaw contract award and post-award activities, including placement of financial assurances, invoicing, and compliance monitoring.

● Negotiated pricing, tracked milestones, and delivered weekly performance briefings to Senior Leadership.

Project Manager

USDA Rural Development SFH, Saint Louis, Missouri

January 2005 – November 2018

● Expert in System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in planning and executing to optimize regression testing cycles to ensure software stability after enhancements or bug fixes.

● Boosted system reliability by 25% through integration of regression testing into agile development sprints.

● Developed strategic programs frameworks including KPIs, success metrics, and risk mitigation strategies to enhance outcome.

● Designed and hosted training sessions, manuals, and walkthroughs to ensure end users understand updated features and system changes post-release.

● Spearheaded financial audits and performance analytics using Tableau and Excel to drive data-based decisions.

● Developed automated test suites aligned to critical business processes.

● Created executive dashboards and management reports to track risks, milestones, and program deliverables.

● Championed interdepartmental collaboration by aligning stakeholders around timelines, budgets, and goals.

● Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced program cycle time significantly.

● Directed enterprise-level regression testing across Agile and DevOps pipeline. Education

● Master of Business Administration (Management and Leadership) Webster University, Saint Louis, Missouri, Graduate April 2018

● Master of Arts (Procurement/Acquisition Management with Certification in Government Contracting)

Webster University, Saint Louis, Missouri, Graduate October 2013

● Bachelor of Business Administration

Fontbonne University, Saint Louis, Missouri, Graduate December 2010 Certifications

● Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer's Representative Level 3 (2021)

● Federal Acquisition Certification - Program/Project Management Level III (2024) Tools & Systems

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) Power BI, Power Apps, SharePoint, Oracle, Prism, Tableau, Data warehouse, WebTA, IAS, Sagent References: Available upon request.

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