Karen McManus
Procurement Agent, Major Sub-contracts @Boeing Defense, Space & Security
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Agent, Major Sub-contracts @Boeing Defense, Space & Security
US
Program: Orca XLUUV for the US NavyThe Orca is an autonomous extra-large unmanned undersea vehicle (XLUUV) manufactured by Boeing to meet the growing demand for undersea operational awareness and payload delivery.
EDUCATION
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Webster University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management
SKILLS
ABOUT KAREN MCMANUS
Karen is an MBA professional with a background consisting of 20 years of procurement management, Inventory Control, purchasing and strategic sourcing in fast paced environment. Experience includes developing and executing sourcing strategies, supplier management and developing and implementing company-wide cost-saving initiatives. Professionally, Karen is best known for her ability to handle multiple roles and being a good teammate which are a result of good work ethic and good attitude. Core competencies include: • Managing daily operations of purchasing team in fast pace manufacturing Aerospace industry• Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships (domestic and overseas)• Managing suppliers for best cost, quality and delivery• Contract negotiation and strategic sourcing• Conducting supplier on-site audits• Commodity management Technical Knowledge - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook); SAP, MRP, Oracle, SharePoint, PowerBi, Citrix Adobe Creative Suite 6 (Photoshop and Acrobat). In addition, ITAR, ISO9001 and AS9100 experience.
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