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Lorena Mague, CPSM, C.P.M.
7Raven Lane, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
lorenamague@aol.com
(949) 697-3839
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A dedicated professional with a solid business background developed through significant procurement,
supply chain, and material management positions within the manufacturing, defense, and aerospace
industry. Proven ability in commodity management, strategic sourcing, supplier development,
procurement, supply chain management, negotiating, and government contracting. Strong ability to
establish rapport and credibility with diverse groups throughout an organization. Ability to read and
interpret drawings, specifications, and documents. Strong background in machined products and
processes. A strategic member of the ISO9000, AS9100, and CostPoint (Deltek) implementation
teams, responsible for the Procurement and Supply Chain functions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Meggitt Group Procurement, Simi Valley, CA 2014 - 2015
Group Category Manager - Metals
Responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s metals aggregation strategy
Developed a pilot program for west coast metals aggregation, estimated savings of $1.3M in year one
Machining super supplier team member. Team was responsible for creating a pilot program based on
the strategy created in the Equipment Group division. Project was on track for a 2015 implementation
Worked with the Meggitt low cost region team in Asia as a US site liaison, 39% savings
Continued to support Meggitt Equipment Group with their division level procurement needs as well as
operational reporting
Meggitt Equipment Group, Irvine, CA. 2013 - 2014
Sr. Commodity Manager
Responsible for the strategic development and implementation of the division’s $16M machining spend
Worked with 14 individual Meggitt sites within the Equipment Group, analyzed spend and created a
machining strategy for the division to reduce overall cost (strategy adopted by corporate in 2014)
Managed all activities with corporate, division, sites, and suppliers to implement fasteners and printed
circuit board assemblies transition to corporate preferred suppliers
Managed data software for division’s operational key performance indicator collection and consolidated
reporting for 14 sites
Led site level funnel building workshops for purchase price variance and strategic savings
Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc., Irvine, CA. 1990 - 2013
Purchasing Manager (title adjustment) 2011 - 2013
Purchasing Supervisor 2008 - 2011
Responsible for the supervision and management of the Purchasing Department, staff of 14
Successfully led the procurement team through a critical Contractor Purchasing System Review
(CPSR) audit conducted by DCMA and DCAA
Developed policies and procedures to support administrative, government
(FAR/DFAR/TINA/CAS/Public Law), contractual, AS9100, ISO14001, and CPSR requirements

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Negotiated and strategically sourced in both single/sole source and competitive environments to
achieve a direct material savings of more than $1.5M in 2009, $1.3M in 2010, $1.7M in 2011, and
$1.4M in 2012
Supervised, trained, and motivated assigned personnel in achieving department goals and objectives
Continuously monitored staff, taking into account staff size, abilities, performance, and assignments in
relation to business demands and made adjustments accordingly. Recognized the ineffectiveness of 2
staff members and took the required steps for their dismissal
Administered all procurement functions including hiring, firing, RIF, performance reviews, and budget
management. Coordinated procurement activities within the functional groups of the company, as well
as suppliers and subcontractors
Administered Small Business Subcontracting plans in support of Small Business Goals and reporting
requirements, as put forth by the Small Business Administration
Coordinated all material and service requirements in support of product deliveries and facility
requirements and provided timely feedback to production control on all supplier scheduling changes
Spoke effectively before groups of customers, suppliers, and employees of the organization
Meggitt Western Design, Irvine, CA. Ammunitions handling & environmental cooling systems (joined MDSI June 2007)
Senior Buyer 2006 - 2008
Meggitt Defense System, Tustin, CA. A world leader in aerial towed systems and special purpose aircraftpods
Purchasing Manager 1996 - 2001
Buyer 1990 - 1996
Stockroom Clerk (Jan to Aug) 1990 - 1990
Morsch Machine Works, Garden Grove, CA. A precision machine shop for CNC milling,turning,and assembly
DeliveryDriver 1984 - 1989
Responsible for outside processing, receiving, and deliveries. Performed shop secondary operations
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Vanguard Universityof Southern California, Costa Mesa, California
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management, (Cum Laude)
ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) 2008
ISM Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) 1996
The George Washington University, Master’s Certificate in Government Contracting 2009
This certificate consisted of 7 one-week courses covering the core principles, regulations, and
procedures that govern today’s federal procurements
ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER EXPERTISE
Proficient in - MS Office, Deltek, CostPoint (Deltek System II), and Quickbase
ISM Federal Acquisition & Subcontract Management Group, Chair (FASMG.Org) 2010 – 2013
NAPM / ISM member 1991 through 2002, 2006 through present
Knowledge in UCC/FAR/DFAR, cost/price analysis, negotiating techniques, and scheduling
Previously held a Secret level DoD clearance
Previously Certified: CPR and First Aid, Safety, and forklift