Director, Procurement & Contracts

Megan Lienemann 917-***-**** *****.*********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/meganlienemann/

Results-driven professional offering strategic sourcing and profitability expertise, operations oversight, business development, contract and program management proficiency seeking new challenge as: D I R E C T O R, P R O C U R E M E N T & C O N T R A C T S

Expert in developing and executing strategies to significantly boost cost optimization and profit margin improvement.

Adept at innovating, revising and delivering procedures and policies, overseeing, and streamlining operations, establishing goals and objectives.

Extensive background in securing strategic partnerships, identifying new product opportunities, and leading programs that drive increased revenue.

Skilled negotiator with the ability to analyze and negotiate lucrative contract terms aligning with organization guidelines and SOWs, facilitating fact-based decision process.

Areas of Expertise

Leadership & Strategy Government Procurement RFP Responses Earned Value Management Legal Compliance Cross-Functional Collaboration Demand Planning Purchasing Relationship Development Materials Management Costpoint Contract Negotiations Supply Chain Management Dod Defense Military National Security Data & Analytics Regulatory Spend Analytics Market Intelligence Supplier Performance Vendor Management Inventory Management Forecasting Demand Management Cost Modeling Sourcing Strategies Purchase Management Procurement Manufacturing Professional Experience

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES Syracuse, NY

Medical Service Corps Officer/Healthcare Recruiter Lead planning, prioritization, coordination, and monitoring treatment of patients, advising commanders on strategic health care delivery, medical supply functions and management of a Role 3 theater healthcare facility. Assigned full oversight of $21M of US/ NATO military medical supplies and biomedical equipment.

Realized direct cost savings of $20M in taxpayer money managing major hospital contracting and construction projects, cost analysis and equipment retrograde to other theaters of operation.

Planned and managed budget, expenditures authorizations, rate analysis, and financial reports submission for end users.

Drove SOW accuracy analyzing requirements as well as Independent Government Cost Estimates and Contractor Officer Representative requirements. Strategically planned and coordinated movement of medical material across Afghanistan; supporting eight major treatment facilities.

Adhered to compliance requirements developing and implementing long-term solutions composing vital policy and procedure documents.

Commanded a medical logistics support company with oversight of 120 personnel managing training, administration, personnel management, maintenance of unit personnel and equipment, force protection, and sustainment of the company NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS New York, NY

Senior Manager, Procurement,

Partnered with business leaders to identify opportunities within the organization, frame business problems, and create a capability roadmap to allow for delivery, implementation, and KPI tracking.

• Controlled the RFP process for multiple high visibility procurement efforts resulting in $1 million in savings first year

• Engaged internal customers across departments to understand their requirements for sourcing products and services to ensure accuracy and exploit opportunities for cost savings

• Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on existing vendors and analysis of current spend and category management, including the development of the RFP, evaluation, analysis, recommendations, and communication of results to internal clients and vendors

• Developed and implemented sourcing strategies that addressed cost, quality, and service while encouraging collaboration on cross-functional initiatives

• Established budget guidelines; obtain preliminary cost estimates and final proposals

• Successfully implemented the first ERP system for the organization

• Assist with review and resolution of complex purchase orders and expedited orders

• Collaborated with Director of Warehouse Operations to optimize forecasting to ensure inventory targets on related goods and services while maximizing economy of scale opportunities

• Developed metrics, including external benchmarks, to monitor performance and allow for data-driven decision making

• Assisted in developing process controls, identifying process owners and implementing process improvement and best practices across departments

SIRIUS XM New York, NY

Manager, Business and Contracts Facilities, 2017 – 2019 Spearheaded creation and execution of all facility contracts pertaining to building management, systems maintenance, repair, improvement, new facility acquisition, existing facility modifications buildouts/retrofit and custodial services managing teams.

Mitigated organization's legal and business interests risk exposure advising stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations.

Consolidated vendors and services to maximize cost savings across multiple locations

Identified and revised inconsistencies in rent and utility schedules for 15+ leased locations through review process.

Advanced seamless operations evaluating and modifying department operating procedures and personnel practices. SHARP HEALTHCARE San Diego, CA

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Pivotal role administering fair and competitive bid process for capital equipment, maximizing value of purchases coordinating with end users and vendors. Performed market research on medical technologies to identify alternatives and presented stakeholders with comparative analysis including functions, features, and cost.

Promoted final price paid as best in class employing "evidence-based facts and data" as sourcing process parameters, providing decision-support to clinicians and leaders by researching, analyzing, and presenting data/information.

Concisely calculated Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for informed supply decisions incorporating training, conversions, reimbursement, and patient outcomes costs.

Vectored on cost monitoring, schedule, quality, and technical performance organizing and leading department projects.

Acted in capacity of SME regarding hospital and medical group acquisition of supplies, equipment, service, budget management and cost-effective standardization of routine purchases. GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. Poway, CA Subcontract Administrator III

Afforded program management oversight and support to assigned business units defining and communicating scope, expectations, and goals. Regularly briefed on contract status and risk to company and government officials.

Authored unique, long term pricing agreements drafting and negotiating final terms and conditions for material procurement, equipment, and services.

Ensured alignment with company policy and procedures, budget and audits preparing, analyzing, and evaluating bids and proposals.

Partnered with program management, government customers, and vendors in maintaining contract management cycle.

Proactively identified potential bottlenecks and implemented swift, strategic solutions to support internal and external customers. Evaluated program budget decisions and advised of impacts contractually and financially.

Effectively evaluated risks, cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance subsequently documenting program progress. BAE SYSTEMS, INC. San Diego, CA

Subcontract Administrator, 2011 – 2016

Lead multiple full life cycle of contracts from proposal to project culmination.

Minimized costs and risks formulating and implementing cost-saving measures

Aggressively negotiated pricing, performing contract adjustments for large-scale engineering services, hardware/software procurements.

Education & Certification

NORWICH UNIVERSITY Master of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Graduate Certificate in Procurement and Contracts Management Program Management Concentration

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Lawson SAP Costpoint Oracle Microsoft Office Suite Six Sigma Yellow Belt Jaggaer

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