Taylor McFarland

About Taylor McFarland

Results-driven procurement and project management professional with over 7 years of experience in defense manufacturing and global supply chain operations. Proven track record of reducing costs, enhancing supplier performance, and supporting international programs. Strong background in compliance, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional leadership within regulated environments.

Experience

1. Indirect Procurement Professional

   General Dynamics

   Apr 2024 — Present · Sterling Heights, MI, US

   o Manage procurement of indirect goods and services optimizing supplier performance across global programso Monitor order acknowledgements to proactively identify risks to stakeholder requirementso Analyze scope of work requirements versus bid packages to ensure contractual alignmento Collaborate with finance and logistic teams to resolve invoice discrepancieso Onboard and diversify suppliers, reducing cost and lead time by improving competitiono Streamline the flow of scopes of work, purchase orders and supporting documents to support operational efficiency

Education

• Oakland University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Operations Management

  2015 — 2017

• Macomb Community College

  Associate's Degree, General Studies

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Organization
• Community Service
• Cpr Certified
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Efficiency
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Financial Reporting
• Hipaa
• Continuous Improvement
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Healthcare
• Economics
• Medical Terminology
• Keen Listener
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Customer Service
• Research
• Hris
• Mathematics
• Medical Devices
• Youth Mentoring
• Windows
• Microsoft Word