Ryan McDermott
Grand Rapids
Summary
Accomplished Contract Manager with a proven track record in legal compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency. Expertise in contract drafting and analytics solutions drives significant cost control and enhances organizational compliance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Contract Manager
Steelcase Inc.
Grand Rapids
10.2024 - Current
- Manage end-to-end contracting strategy for a $3.2B supply chain spend portfolio.
- Administer Coupa CLM and sourcing initiatives to ensure data integrity and enhance user enablement across the organization.
- Develop and maintain analytics dashboards utilizing SAP, Coupa Analytics and Tableau to enhance visibility into spend cycle times and operational KPIs.
- Create standardized contract templates, playbooks, and process documentation to ensure uniformity and expedite legal review processes.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior legal leadership and internal stakeholders, providing guidance on risk, contract strategy, and operational impacts.
- Assist in legal research and monitor regulatory developments to support effective policy formulation and risk management efforts.
- Apply lean principles and continuous improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and streamline workflows.
- Conducted thorough contract reviews and risk assessments to support M&A due diligence and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Senior Contract Specialist
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed contract lifecycle processes for Corewell Health and Priority Health to enhance compliance and streamline operations across intricate agreements.
- Created comprehensive analytics solutions to facilitate cost-reduction efforts and improve visibility for compliance and strategic leadership decisions.
- Led cross-functional contracting forums with legal and supply chain teams to establish best practices and enhance contracting maturity across the organization.
- Ensured compliance of contract terms with negotiated financial structures to uphold pricing integrity within the organization.
- Cultivated strong vendor and GPO partnerships to optimize contracting processes and ensure effective collaboration.
- Guided and supported new specialists and interns, resulting in improved onboarding efficiency and enhanced team productivity.
Associate Sourcing & Contracts Manager
Newell Brands Inc.
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Developed and executed global sourcing strategies to drive RFP development, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations.
- Developed analytical tools and scorecards to enhance demand modeling and optimize spend management.
- Collaborated on new product development and brand initiatives, ensuring sourcing decisions were strategically aligned with cost and market specifications.
- Managed category initiatives for Coleman, Contigo, and Marmot, focusing on supplier strategy and achieving commercial objectives.
Contract Specialist & Data Analytics Leader
Steelcase Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2015 - 05.2022
- Oversaw contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes for both direct and indirect procurement categories to maintain compliance and optimize supplier performance.
- Led initiatives for process implementation and continuous improvement, resulting in increased operational efficiency and minimized cycle durations.
- Created comprehensive data-driven analytics reports to support strategic decision-making processes for finance operations and sourcing teams.
Contract Specialist
Dart Container Corporation
Mason, MI
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed contracts for transportation carriers and international logistics partners, optimizing performance, cost, and service delivery.
- Developed and implemented KPI frameworks and analytics to track performance, identify gaps, and drive operational improvements.
Education
Executive Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-2020
J.D. - Law
Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School
Grand Rapids, MI05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - History
SUNY, Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05-2004
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Cost control
- Legal compliance
- Dispute resolution
- LEAN
- Tableau
- SAP
- Coupa
- GDPR
- ISO9001
- Harvey
Timeline
Global Contract Manager
Steelcase Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Senior Contract Specialist
Corewell Health
10.2023 - 10.2024
Associate Sourcing & Contracts Manager
Newell Brands Inc.
05.2022 - 10.2024
Contract Specialist & Data Analytics Leader
Steelcase Inc.
06.2015 - 05.2022
Contract Specialist
Dart Container Corporation
04.2014 - 03.2015
Executive Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University
J.D. - Law
Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School
Bachelor of Arts - History
SUNY, Geneseo