Lauren Seed

About Lauren Seed

Dynamic and results-driven supply chain and subcontract management leader with a proven track record of overseeing multi-billion-dollar portfolios and driving strategic contract negotiations that deliver real impact. Specializing in achieving cost efficiencies and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations, consistently unlocking substantial savings through targeted proposal strategies.Recognized for leading high-performing procurement teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, helped enhance supplier performance, reduce risk, and improve overall program outcomes. Currently, spearheading Booz Allen’s Global Supply Chain transformation—streamlining operations, standardizing procedures, and integrating cutting-edge technologies to elevate supply chain capabilities.With a focus on financial transparency, agile process improvement, and change management, I bring a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach to every challenge. Passionate about leveraging adaptability and strong relationship-building skills to drive sourcing and procurement excellence across complex environments.

Experience

1. Senior Manager of Global Supply Chain

   Booz Allen Hamilton

   Aug 2024 — Present · McLean, VA, US

   Leading Booz Allen’s Global Supply Chain transformation by streamlining operations and implementing standardized procedures to drive efficiency and scalability. Driving optimization of supply chain capabilities through technology integration, financial transparency, agile process improvement, and effective change management. Accountable for strengthening the technical infrastructure to support scalable, product-based delivery models, ensuring long-term operational resilience. Oversees a team of program managers, guiding the implementation of strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization. Contributed to the design and leads the implementation of standardized supply chain processes and operational playbooks to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and optimize financial performance across the organization.

Education

• Towson University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Management Concentration

  2001 — 2006

• The George Washington University

  Master's degree, Project Management

Skills

• Subcontracting
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Cost Control
• Microsoft Excel
• Sourcing
• Business Process Improvement
• Ms Office Suites Including Ms Project 2010
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Strategy
• Risk Assessment
• Team Leadership
• Training
• Operations Management
• Sap
• Change Management
• Policy
• Supply Management
• Analysis
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Purchasing
• Oracle Primavera P6 R.6.2 – R.7
• Process Improvement
• Risk Management
• Supervisory Skills
• Business Process
• Construction
• Microsoft Visio – Report Writer and Editor
• Pricing
• Procurement
• Proposal Writing
• Vendor Management
• Sap - Full Procure to Pay (P2p)
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Cost Management