Meghan Elizabeth Steele
Columbus,IN
Summary
Accomplished supply chain systems leader with over a decade of experience driving global procurement and sourcing initiatives. Proven expertise in deploying enterprise systems, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning operations with strategic goals. Adept at stakeholder engagement and continuous process improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Systems Operations Manager
Cummins Inc
Columbus, IN
08.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded project to design and implement global cost tracking system for Procurement Finance.
- Conducted needs analysis to identify gaps in systems and business processes, collaborating with Procurement teams.
- Drove alignment towards standardized global business process design, minimizing variations and customizations.
- Managed stakeholder relationships across Corporate Supply Chain and impacted Business Units.
- Oversaw Direct Procurement Change Review Boards to ensure necessary adjustments were made.
- Developed and implemented operational processes to enhance efficiency and achieve cost savings.
Supply Chain Capability Design Leader - Sourcing
Cummins Inc
Columbus, IN
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Presented project deployment status, issues, and achievements to MRG regularly.
- Managed a team of 5 to implement Oracle Cloud for Sourcing capabilities of contracts, negotiations, engineering releases, supplier qualification, and global blanket purchase agreements globally across multiple business units.
- Drove alignment on standardized global business process design, reducing variations and customizations.
- Oversaw requirements gathering with purchasing end users to capture essential needs.
- Collaborated with IT design leader to ensure application support for common processes.
- Worked with change champions to communicate consistent messages to all stakeholders.
- Developed training content and processes for large-scale user training sessions.
SCC Quality and Functional Excellence Manager
Cummins Inc
Columbus, IN
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Designed and implemented processes for the Business Support team to manage daily inquiries and change requests.
- Developed and supervised a team of Business Support Analysts to enhance operational efficiency.
- Participated in the change control board, ensuring compliance with quality assurance processes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with cross-functional teams to foster collaboration.
- Conducted User Acceptance Testing to validate system changes and improve user communication.
- Continuously improved business support processes for better service delivery.
Testing and Training FE Manager
Cummins Inc
Columbus, IN
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Led special project to standardize test plans and processes across all workstreams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive test plans for each testing phase.
- Strategized adoption of IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management tool to enhance requirement traceability.
- Supported Go Live and Infant Care activities for all software releases and deployments.
Purchasing Systems Analyst – Senior
Cummins Inc
Columbus, IN
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Coordinated testing and execution for all Indirect Procurement Ariba releases and implementations.
- Collaborated with Business Analysts and Indirect Purchasing leaders on global country implementations.
- Developed documentation to support identified requirements for change requests.
- Participated in Ariba Change Request Board to assess and prioritize change requests.
- Identified areas for system and process improvements, implementing effective solutions.
Purchasing Systems Analyst
Cummins Inc
Columbus, IN
03.2011 - 03.2014
- Collaborated with Business Analysts and Indirect Purchasing Leaders to document requirements and establish implementation timelines.
- Provided application expertise in Invoicing, Analysis, Ariba Contract Workbench, and Ariba interfaces.
- Trained Indirect Purchasing users on Ariba system functionalities across various modules.
- Managed stakeholder communication during releases and implementations to ensure alignment.
- Contributed to a maquiladora project by developing and executing a PO transition strategy in Ariba.
- Coordinated activities with CORE and Maximo teams for effective synchronization.
- Actively participated in Maximo maquiladora ITPM project to enhance integration processes.
Education
Master of Science - Technology, Leadership, and Innovation
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-1997
Skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication
- Global and cross-functional team management
- Process improvements
- Project management
- Stakeholder management
Certification
- 6 Sigma Green Belt
- 6 Sigma Sponsor
Volunteer Experience
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bartholomew County as a Big Sister February 2024 to Present
- Peace Corps as High School Science Teacher in Malua, Samoa November 1998 to December 2000
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancementFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsLanguages
English
Native language
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
Purchasing Systems Operations Manager
Cummins Inc
08.2021 - Current
Supply Chain Capability Design Leader - Sourcing
Cummins Inc
09.2017 - 08.2021
SCC Quality and Functional Excellence Manager
Cummins Inc
01.2017 - 09.2017
Testing and Training FE Manager
Cummins Inc
05.2015 - 01.2017
Purchasing Systems Analyst – Senior
Cummins Inc
04.2014 - 05.2015
Purchasing Systems Analyst
Cummins Inc
03.2011 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Technology, Leadership, and Innovation
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University
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