Macy McClaran
Ardmore,PA
Summary
Procurement professional with a B.S. in Supply Chain Management & Information Systems from Pennsylvania State University and four years experience at Amtrak. Delivered $2.24M in cost savings and $8.6M in cost avoidance through strategic sourcing and contract negotiation. Proficient in Ariba and Microsoft Suite, excelling in vendor management, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Amtrak
11.2023 - Current
- Directed strategic sourcing for Amtrak's Digital Technology business unit by managing solicitations, contract negotiations, and ongoing commercial relationships with key suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts yielding $1.2M in cost savings and $8.6M in cost avoidance through strategic supplier agreements and competitive bidding.
- Oversaw pre-award and post-award activities, including leading pre-bid kickoff meetings, managing technical evaluation committees, negotiating contract terms and conditions, and payment structures to optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders at all organizational levels to align procurement strategies with business objectives, fostering effective partnerships.
- Supported business units in refining Statements of Work from a commercial perspective.
Sourcing Specialist
Amtrak
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Led and administered RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, streamlining procurement processes and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Achieved $1.04M in cost savings by optimizing supplier contracts and leveraging competitive sourcing strategies.
- Conducted market analysis to identify risks and opportunities, reducing supply chain vulnerabilities and informing sourcing decisions.
- Negotiated complex contracts with variable cost structures, driving cost efficiency in IT procurements for professional services, software, and hardware acquisitions.
- Ensured 100% compliance with federal regulations, grant requirements, and flow-down provisions, mitigating risks in procurement processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management & Information Systems
Pennsylvania State University; Smeal College of Business
University Park, PA05-2021
Skills
- Ariba/SAP for procurement and sourcing operations
- Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic sourcing
- Cost analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Market analysis
- Documentation requirements
Timeline
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Amtrak
11.2023 - Current
Sourcing Specialist
Amtrak
10.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management & Information Systems
Pennsylvania State University; Smeal College of Business