VICKI M.

LEWIS
Goleta, CA 93117
vmlewis1@cox.net 805.845.2447 www.linkedin.com/in/vickimlewis


MANAGER
Contracts | Purchasing

Skilled in contract review and management, solicitations, subcontract proposals and subsequent negotiations, both
as buyer and seller, ensuring compliance with ITAR and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), commercial, and
international customer requirements.
Results-driven Manager with expertise in high-tech industries in contracts, managing customer expectations,
procurement, subcontracts and people management. Dynamic leader recognized for building alliances with key
suppliers and customers for improved cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
Proven to understand, define and implement process changes, resulting in both corporate and customer
satisfaction. Proficient implementing various software solutions designed to integrate an organizations operational
business processes (AS400, SAP, Cost Point).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS, Goleta, CA, Wilson, NC 2007 2014
Kidde Dual Spectrum (KDS)
Contracts Manager
Managed contracts group of 6, supporting Ground Vehicle automatic fire extinguishing systems.
Managed contract requirements growth from $30M to $300M by implementing a forecast process and
restructuring organization to focus on, and utilize individual strengths, resulting in increased consistency while
allowing for customer specific requirements and improved customer satisfaction ratings by 50%.
Reduced order processing turn-around times 75% by strengthening process, developing standard work and
establishing metrics to drive consistency and shorten time to planners.
Relocated Contracts organization from California to North Carolina including hiring and training of new
personnel, ensuring seamless transition to customers, integration of new group into existing corporate
structure, and redevelopment of manufacturing and financial forecasting process for product line.
Conducted training, establishing metrics and maintenance of Contracts group requirements to support ACE,
AS9100 and ISO9001 documentation and reporting.
Oversaw local compliance with ITAR and EAR requirements for domestic and international customers without
disrupting customer support.
Managed multiple large Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), government agencies, and all foreign and
small business customers, ensuring proper order processing and timing of shipments.
Developed manufacturing forecast process and requirements, including timing and leveraging strategies,
interfacing with Purchasing regarding supplier forecasting.

RAYTHEON COMPANY, (SBRS), Goleta, CA 2005 2007
Subcontract Manager
Issued and managed major subcontracts and procurement for VIIRS and APS satellite programs. Managed 4
employees.
Managed requisition assignment and acted as lead for procurement staff, ensuring compliance with policies and
procedures as well as timely placement and coordination of program priorities.
Ensured all processes went smoothly by backing up all levels of department personnel including MPMs and
Supply Chain Manager, and increased customer satisfaction levels by acting as central point of contact for
resolution of procurement issues.
Issued and monitored proprietary information and teaming agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
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ATK MISSION RESEARCH, Santa Barbara, CA 2004 2005
Procurement / Supply Chain Manager
Managed all aspects of procurement and receiving functions and interfaced with Accounts Payable / Receivables
and Finance organizations at corporate level. Managed 5 employees.
Developed and conducted Cost Point training and documentation, revision of policies and procedures, as well as
ISO 9000/2000 implementation, ensuring all fit new business structures.
Managed employee development and Supply Chain core competency training, implementation and tracking of
national agreement usage and supplier rationalization strategies, resulting in cost savings and process
consistency.

NAUTRONIX MARIPRO INC., Goleta, CA 2001 2004
Procurement / Subcontracts Manager
Managed purchasing department and all subcontract activities supporting Underwater Acoustic System manufacture
and installation.
Reduced program costs by defining and implementing cost savings targets.
Issued request for quote / proposals (RFQ) and performed cost / price analysis on subcontractor proposals,
resulting in firm negotiation targets; resolved invoice and payment issues, resulting in quicker order closeout.
Issued and managed small business subcontracting plans, ensuring customer goals were met.
Streamlined processes by developing and training employees on SAP and Cost Point systems.

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE

SAIC / MARIPRO, Goleta, CA
Procurement Manager

HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY, Goleta, CA
Subcontract Administrator

EDUCATION

AA, Associate Degree, Business Management, Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA
Completed several courses towards BA in Business, University of La Verne, Vandenberg, CA

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

ISO compliance auditor and member of ISO9001 and AS9100 Management Review Committee
Trained ACE Associate skilled in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizens
Geared for Success, and Crucial Conversations Training, United Technologies Corporation, 2014
Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management ACQ101 Section 330, Defense Acquisition University, 2012
ACE Certification Program Associate Level, United Technologies Corporation, 2011
Management Training Program, Quest Consulting, Goleta, CA
Fixed Price Project Management, Enhancing People Management Skills, Procurement Self-Assessment Audit
Training, Subcontract Closeout, Effective Subcontract Management, Science Applications International Corp, San
Diego, CA

SOFTWARE SKILLS

SAP, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Explorer, Navigator, E-mail, Cost Point including ET; AS400, Visio