Jessica Mclean Email and Phone Number

Supply Chain Leader with military FAR/DFAR experience in a highly engineered, low volume manufacturing environment. Leading a team of buyers to achieve defined objectives and goals based on company business plan. Manage and coordinate the purchase of goods and materials in the most efficient and economical manner possible. Ensure the delivery of quality supplies and materials to meet targets.• Establish and maintain policies and procedures for the responsible purchasing of materials, supplies, equipment, and services to include meeting Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) Regulations• Continuously evaluate and seek inefficiencies to improve the systems and procedures of the Purchasing department/team.• Effectively manage a robust base of supplier relationships; address and resolve supplier issues and concerns.• Negotiate terms of major or complex contracts and orders; recommend major supply/material purchases as appropriate due to pricing and availability shifts; seek favorable pricing to include discounts and rebates.• Partner with internal departments and foster a cohesive working relationship.• Manage the activities of the Purchasing team. Provide leadership, coaching, direction and growth opportunities to members of the department, performing those responsibilities in accordance with the established policies and applicable laws. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning or directing work, appraising performance, disciplining team members and resolving problems.

Leads sourcing of material and services for complex Department of Defense (DoD) proposals. Directs teams to ensure contracted products and services meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives in accordance with customer and program requirements.•Support Program Managers and Contracts with material and service proposals. •Prepare RFQ's/RFPs for suppliers on current and new products to support proposals.•Leads proposal evaluation teams through supplier selection process including capability assessment, technical evaluation, and cost/price analysis.•Negotiate subcontract terms and conditions including price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements.•Leads contract bid reviews in support of Supply Chain with Sr. Management for new proposals.•Maintain professional working relationship with suppliers/OEMs.

• Negotiated system wide capital equipment purchases/services agreements. • Collaborated with Capital Equipment Service team, Regional Department Directors, and Regional Vice Presidents of Finance to identify contractual bundling opportunities throughout the healthcare network.• Researched and selected vendor candidates for consideration in the RFP process.• Reviewed contracts with legal counsel and other internal resources to ensure that the elements of the agreement were in Aurora’s best interest and minimized exposure to risk.

Provided nationwide contract and purchasing support to Department of Defense projects. Managed a diverse array of contracts and purchasing agreements dealing with military systems, advanced technologies, and operational support services. • Managed subcontracts and consultant agreements for the Defense Threat Reduction Information Analysis Center, ceiling value of $350M; as well as the Electro-Optic Sensor Technology and Evaluation Research Contract, ceiling value of $19.9M. • Performed full range of subcontracting and consulting functions to include: formal solicitations, support of proposal preparation, pricing strategy, contract negotiation, contract task orders, and closeouts. • Responsible for cradle-to-grave administration of a variety of contracts such as Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), CPFF/Level of Effort, Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price-Incentive, Time & Material, and Basic Ordering Agreements.• Prepared Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and internal reports of all contract activities. • Trained in International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/DFAR Supplement.• Issued and evaluated RFP/RFQs, source selection, cost/price analysis. Coordinated with cross-functional teams. • Extensive purchasing experience in a fast-paced, high volume government contract environment with indirect, direct, and capital purchases. • Routinely identified and implemented cost reduction opportunities and negotiated best prices for the company.

Hired into the Propulsion Directorate, F-100 Engines Division through the Outstanding Scholar Program. The F-100 division was highly visible and fast pace; responsible for all procurements, and performed the full range of pre/post award contract activities such as acquisition planning, negotiation, preparation, administration, and termination. • Developed comprehensive acquisition plans to accomplish the procurement of services, equipment, supplies, and high dollar spare parts to assist in the overhaul and repair of F-100 jet engines.• Determined source selection criteria and technical evaluation plans in compliance with FAR and DFARS. Met with contractors and participated in product presentations/demonstrations.