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Megan Reilly

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Strategic Sourcing and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager, Procurement/Strategic Sourcing

Five Below
01.2013 - Current
  • Collaborate with other department leaders to identify sourcing initiatives and procurement opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce costs
  • Source suppliers and negotiate contractual terms and conditions
  • Utilize creative thinking to develop category management strategies and programs to drive cost management and process improvements
  • Lead strategic and tactical negotiations with key suppliers and provide detailed recommendations to key internal stakeholders to assist in their decision-making processes
  • Conduct in-depth market research to identify potential vendors, assess their capabilities, and stay ahead of industry trends
  • Lead negotiations with vendors to secure optimal pricing, terms, and service levels
  • Interview potential suppliers and determine if supplier is qualified to produce and/or supply products or services
  • Review supplier's production capability, ability to meet deadlines, and financial background
  • Manage a $15,000,000+ supply budget for over 1500 stores
  • Manage a $6,000,000+ Capital budget for over 1500 stores
  • Periodically vet incumbent relationships to ensure prices are market competitive and processes meet maximum efficiencies
  • Collaborate with internal Legal counsel to review and negotiate terms and conditions of services agreements
  • Prepare, negotiate and place annual and supplemental purchases with key suppliers for all Fixtures, Furnishing & Equipment required to support store expansion, special projects and existing stores
  • Track projected savings and ensure that savings are realized after goods are procured or services are delivered
  • Participate in the development and value engineering of specifications for equipment, fixtures, services, and processes
  • Manage and train Purchasing Coordinator/s periodically including delivering performance reviews
  • Prepare and deliver reports to senior management regarding market conditions and cost of goods and services
  • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
  • Support Finance Department with maintaining SOX Compliance, periodic inventories, tracking purchase obligations and other key information to support annual 10-K filings.

Coordinator, Store Facilities

Charming Shoppes, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Managed a store base of 1800+ stores
  • Manage the work order process of over 500 work orders on a daily basis to successful completion
  • Schedule/supervise preventative maintenance, respond to urgent maintenance calls and participate in the creation of emergency preparedness plans
  • Serve as a liaison between company /store employees and outside contractors called in to fix problems
  • Supervise vendors, contractors, and procurement functions and provide support for the store's budget
  • Manage resources including budget, staff, contractors, consultants and finances
  • Perform short term and long-term planning for the stores
  • Communicate with Store Operations to support daily operations needs for stores
  • Communicate with Store Operations, Regional/District Managers, Store Personnel, and Landlords regarding pending issues
  • Partner with the Procurement department when materials are needed for the stores
  • Assist and guide the contractors in completing the jobs as well as managed the projects assigned
  • Document different contracts to be distributed to the contractors/vendors
  • Review leases to determine the responsibilities of the landlord when major issues and work with them for a proper solution.

Supervisor, Service Center

USM/Transfield Services
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Manage a Service Center team of 10-15 people
  • Manage a client base of 15-20 accounts
  • Consistently monitor phone calls and other customer/vendor communications and provide feedback
  • Ensure profitability and service level achievements of accounts served
  • Identify on-going training opportunities and ensure those needs are met
  • Analyze and incorporate statistical data into the decision-making process
  • Responsible for the overall safety of all personnel under their supervision
  • Promote a positive safety culture in the workplace through personal example and by requiring full compliance of all safety policies and procedures
  • Ensure appropriate management systems are implemented to address risk, workplace health and safety, incident and emergency management consistently across areas of responsibility
  • Coordinate and supervise the selection, assignment, training and retention of talent across area of responsibility
  • Seeks to develop employees professionally to include safety, quality, customer service and general business proficiency
  • Act as the point-of-contact for specific client(s)
  • Make critical decisions regarding client satisfaction related to operational effectiveness and fiscal effectiveness
  • Focus on the achievement of objectives and standards
  • Strive to improve or meet a standard of excellence
  • Manage the work order process of planned or “reactive” services to successful completion
  • Effectively manage client escalations and exceptions
  • Be a trusted resource for both customers and vendors
  • Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external customers and work with them to meet or exceed their expectations
  • Prepare monthly financial closes.

Education

East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Trouble Shooting & Problem Resolution
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Fiscal Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Market Analysis
  • Budget Oversight

Timeline

Sr. Manager, Procurement/Strategic Sourcing

Five Below
01.2013 - Current

Coordinator, Store Facilities

Charming Shoppes, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013

Supervisor, Service Center

USM/Transfield Services
01.2008 - 01.2011

East Stroudsburg University

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