Procurement Contracts Manager in Goleta CA Resume Vicki Lewis

VICKI M. LEWIS Goleta, CA 93117 [email protected]

805.845.2447

www.linkedin.com/in/vickimlewis

MANAGER Contracts | Purchasing Skilled in contract review and management, solicitations, subcontract proposals and subsequent negotiations, both as buyer and seller, ensuring compliance with ITAR and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), commercial, and international customer requirements. Results-driven Manager with expertise in high-tech industries in contracts, managing customer expectations, procurement, subcontracts and people management. Dynamic leader recognized for building alliances with key suppliers and customers for improved cost, quality, and on-time delivery. Proven to understand, define and implement process changes, resulting in both corporate and customer satisfaction. Proficient implementing various software solutions designed to integrate an organization’s operational business processes (AS400, SAP, Cost Point).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS, Goleta, CA, Wilson, NC Kidde Dual Spectrum (KDS)

2007 – 2014

Contracts Manager Managed contracts group of 6, supporting Ground Vehicle automatic fire extinguishing systems.  Managed contract requirements growth from $30M to $300M by implementing a forecast process and restructuring organization to focus on, and utilize individual strengths, resulting in increased consistency while allowing for customer specific requirements and improved customer satisfaction ratings by 50%.  Reduced order processing turn-around times 75% by strengthening process, developing standard work and establishing metrics to drive consistency and shorten time to planners.  Relocated Contracts organization from California to North Carolina including hiring and training of new personnel, ensuring seamless transition to customers, integration of new group into existing corporate structure, and redevelopment of manufacturing and financial forecasting process for product line.  Conducted training, establishing metrics and maintenance of Contracts group requirements to support ACE, AS9100 and ISO9001 documentation and reporting.  Oversaw local compliance with ITAR and EAR requirements for domestic and international customers without disrupting customer support.  Managed multiple large Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), government agencies, and all foreign and small business customers, ensuring proper order processing and timing of shipments.  Developed manufacturing forecast process and requirements, including timing and leveraging strategies, interfacing with Purchasing regarding supplier forecasting. RAYTHEON COMPANY, (SBRS), Goleta, CA

2005 – 2007

Subcontract Manager Issued and managed major subcontracts and procurement for VIIRS and APS satellite programs. Managed 4 employees.  Managed requisition assignment and acted as lead for procurement staff, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures as well as timely placement and coordination of program priorities.  Ensured all processes went smoothly by backing up all levels of department personnel including MPM’s and Supply Chain Manager, and increased customer satisfaction levels by acting as central point of contact for resolution of procurement issues.  Issued and monitored proprietary information and teaming agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

VICKI M. LEWIS

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ATK MISSION RESEARCH, Santa Barbara, CA

PAGE TWO 2004 – 2005

Procurement / Supply Chain Manager Managed all aspects of procurement and receiving functions and interfaced with Accounts Payable / Receivables and Finance organizations at corporate level. Managed 5 employees.  Developed and conducted Cost Point training and documentation, revision of policies and procedures, as well as ISO 9000/2000 implementation, ensuring all fit new business structures.  Managed employee development and Supply Chain core competency training, implementation and tracking of national agreement usage and supplier rationalization strategies, resulting in cost savings and process consistency. NAUTRONIX MARIPRO INC., Goleta, CA

2001 – 2004

Procurement / Subcontracts Manager Managed purchasing department and all subcontract activities supporting Underwater Acoustic System manufacture and installation.  Reduced program costs by defining and implementing cost savings targets.  Issued request for quote / proposals (RFQ) and performed cost / price analysis on subcontractor proposals, resulting in firm negotiation targets; resolved invoice and payment issues, resulting in quicker order closeout.  Issued and managed small business subcontracting plans, ensuring customer goals were met.  Streamlined processes by developing and training employees on SAP and Cost Point systems.

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE SAIC / MARIPRO, Goleta, CA Procurement Manager HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY, Goleta, CA Subcontract Administrator

EDUCATION  

AA, Associate Degree, Business Management, Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA Completed several courses towards BA in Business, University of La Verne, Vandenberg, CA

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS       

ISO compliance auditor and member of ISO9001 and AS9100 Management Review Committee Trained ACE Associate skilled in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizens Geared for Success, and Crucial Conversations Training, United Technologies Corporation, 2014 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management ACQ101 Section 330, Defense Acquisition University, 2012 ACE Certification Program – Associate Level, United Technologies Corporation, 2011 Management Training Program, Quest Consulting, Goleta, CA Fixed Price Project Management, Enhancing People Management Skills, Procurement Self-Assessment Audit Training, Subcontract Closeout, Effective Subcontract Management, Science Applications International Corp, San Diego, CA

SOFTWARE SKILLS 

SAP, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Explorer, Navigator, E-mail, Cost Point including ET; AS400, Visio