Craig Houghton

About Craig Houghton

6 years as an Air Force Intelligence Officer and Desert Storm Veteran followed by 29…

Experience

1. Senior Director, Supply Chain, Program Systems and Strategic Operations

   General Dynamics Information Technology

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Oversight for the management of supply chain processes, procedures, systems, training, and data analytics. Leading a team of supply chain professionals to drive digital transformation throughout the organization to create constant improvement, change and mentorship. Stakeholder engagement with peers to coordinate and communicate sourcing and procurement work status, troubleshoot issues, expedite work as needed, and produce continuous process improvements. Responsible for rollout and administration of GDIT\'s new Supply Chain Management System.Administer supply chain policies and procedures, properly deployed in compliance with the various regulatory requirements applicable to the GDIT Supply Chain per its customers, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Change management for all technology-related change initiatives.Acquisition, deployment, and management of any other Source-To-Pay related processes to drive efficiencies and cost savings.Development, execution, and continuous improvement training for all supply chain staff and stakeholders.Manage on-going data expansion needs for data analysis and reporting systems.Operates as the face and liaison of Supply Chain Management to internal stakeholders and internal customer supply chain requirements.Directs the Program and Capture Management team as the primary point of contact for handling internal process issues and supplier-related problems, and be the initial point person to solve these problems, including troubleshooting and expediting, escalating where needed.

Education

• Penn State University

  No Degree, Undeclared

  1982 — 1983

• Angelo State University

  B.B.A., Business Management

  1983 — 1986

• University of Virginia

  Graduate Certificate, Procurement and Contract Management

  2020 — 2021

Skills

• Sourcing
• Cost Point
• Subcontracting
• Access
• Procurement
• Microsoft Excel
• Costpoint
• Government Contracting
• Proposal Writing
• Logistics Management
• Subcontracts Management
• Purchasing
• Sap
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Strategy
• Government
• Process Improvement
• Contract Management
• Far
• Security Clearance
• Program Management
• Materials Management
• Training
• Pricing
• International Business
• E-Procurement
• Logistics
• Supervisory Skills
• Management
• Risk Management
• International Procurement
• Negotiation
• Defense
• Eprocurement
• Business Development
• Afghanistan
• Maximo
• Strategic Sourcing
• Usg Contracting
• Dod