Robert L. McCallum has over 30 years of experience in global supply chain management, procurement, and contract administration. He has extensive experience sourcing components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods internationally. Some of his achievements include implementing cost reduction programs through global sourcing, process mapping and improvement, and instituting global supply chain management programs. He is offering his services as an independent consultant to help companies optimize their global supply chains.

1. Robert L. McCallum
(772) 584-1026
rlmccallum@aol.com
A successful supply chain management professional with extensive experience in Purchasing,
Contract Administration, Inventory Management, Domestic and International Sourcing, Planning,
and Supplier Management in both Domestic and International Locations. I have the depth and
breadth of knowledge it takes to make major bottom line contributions. Some of my achievements are:
 Planning and implementation of cost reduction programs, which included global sourcing of
components, sub-assemblies and finished products resulting in millions of dollars in savings.
 Extensive experience in process mapping, analysis and improvement implementation.
 Assisted suppliers including minority supplier base with implementation of lean manufacturing
techniques to lower the total cost of ownership.
 Implemented component, product sourcing and procurement programs in Asia, South
America, Europe to include the former Soviet Union.
 Instituted Global Supply Chain Management programs that worked the entire supply chain
from product sourcing to customer delivery.
 Lecturer at Arizona State University and Institute of Supply Management (ISM) on global
supply chain management issues.
 Contributor to the ISM, monthly report on manufacturing, non-manufacturing and e-business
assessment reports.
 Trained personnel and installed reporting systems that insured integrity of the global supply
chain.
 Purchased a wide range of goods and services utilizing FAR/DFAR requirements.
 Contracting experience in construction, labor, leases, rentals and services.
 Implemented E.R.P. systems; J.D. Edwards and SAP.
 Managed food and DFAC labor contracts in several international locations.
I look forward to reviewing my qualifications with you, and discussing how I may assist with your
requirements. I am confident that you will see how my qualifications will enhance your company’s
competitiveness in today’s and tomorrow's marketplace.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert L. McCallum

2. ROBERT L. MCCALLUM
879 Floraland Ave., Sebastian, FL 32958 | 772-584-1026 | rlmccallum@aol.com
THE SOLUTION TO YOUR GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES
2012 to Present Self Employed, Sebastian, FL
Independent Consultant
Aiding client companies in the quest of optimizing their global supply chains.
 Assisted a major RF electronics manufacturer in understanding their true manufacturing cost and
developing and exit strategy for their current manufacturing operations.
 Set up a partnering agreement between a midsize US printed circuit board manufacturer and a
midsize Asian printed circuit board manufacturer.
 Sourced and qualified foundry and machining operation in the former soviet states for the
machine tool industry.
 Retained for the restart up of an electrical contract manufacturer. Company’s thrust was in the RF
arena. Customer list included Arris, Scientific Atlanta and JDS Uniphase among others.
 Restart was successful and schedule targets were met starting the second month of operations.
 Negotiated goodwill payments in order to obtain continuity of supply.
 Assisted client with preparation of a CPSR audit. Client passed with no major defects found
 Worked quality issues with supply base located in China
 Production constraint planning in Taiwan
2011 TO 2013 Dubai-IAP Worldwide Services, Dubai, U.A.E.
Manager of Procurement and Travel – Secret Clearance
Managing the Dubai Purchasing cell in support of projects located in the UAE, Iraq, Qatar and
Afghanistan.
 In a period of less than 3 months tripled output of the purchasing cell with no increase in
personnel.
 Instituted reporting of cargo and food transportation from the UAE and Kuwait into Iraq and
Afghanistan area of operations.
 Refined daily purchase order log to track progress from the requisition to purchase order
placement to final receipt of goods to include metrics on each order placed.
 Drove cost savings of 25% for orders placed.
 Trained Purchasing Agents and Subcontract Administrators on compliance, file setup and
closeout.
 Revamped travel services for Middle East to lower cost and to provide a consistent high quality
service level
 Managed food programs and DFAC contracts for sites in Iraq and Afghanistan
2005 to 2011 Kellogg Brown & Root
Senior Subcontract Administration Proposals- Houston, Texas
Managed proposals and transition for major pursuits including Logcap IV, and Iraq Department of State.
 Flow Charting procurement activities for pursuits.
 Determined manpower requirements for Supply Chain Functions.
 Lead sourcing activities of new suppliers in Bahrain and other locations in Europe Asia and the
Middle East.
Lead Senior Subcontract Administrator- Houston, Texas
Managed equipment leases, rentals, time & material, Firm fixed price and indefinite quantity indefinite
delivery contracts.
 Worked as mentor to other member in the department.
 Administered contracts from request for quotation to closeout.
 Conducted peer reviews of subcontract files prior to final submission.

3.  Value stream mapping of processes to improve flow and reduce procurement cost in logistics,
accounts payable and procurement.
 Assisted and provided guidance in implementing a supplier management program that included
sourcing, qualification and supplier development.
 Trained internal staff on working with small and disadvantaged suppliers.
Regional Manager, Procurement and Supply Management – Balkans
Supported multi-national forces (KFOR) in the defense of Balkans area Kosovo, Romania, Bulgaria,
Macedonia and Germany.
 Staff count over 100 personnel, functions consisting of procurement, logistics and warehousing
 Set up an managed a supply base for goods and services in Bulgaria and Romania in support of
multi-national training exercises
 Assigned as project manager for deconstruction of Camp Thunder Mountain in Bulgaria, mission
completed under budget and ahead of schedule
Business Segment Manager – Vendor Resolution Team - Iraq / Kuwait
Charged with resolving supplier claims from 2003 to 2008 during the war with Iraq.
Purchasing Manager - Iraq
Procured a wide range of commodities with a staff of 14 buyers and 4 expediters reporting directly to me
 Procured a wide range of commodities while adhering to KBR and FAR DFAR requirements.
 Attended the in-house government procurement academy.
 Held accountable for instructing Purchasing Agents on proper procedures as well as time
management.
 Took purchasing cell from last place in theater to one of the top produces in processing time and
quantity of orders.
 Implementation a basic ordering agreement that realized a saving in excess of $6,000,000.00 per
year.
Senior Buyer
 Instructed new Buyers
 Request for Quote/Proposals, Supplier selection, Purchase Order Placement and Expediting of
Orders
 Research and qualification of new suppliers
1998 to 2005 Unova Inc., Warren, Michigan
Corporate Director of Global Strategic Sourcing
Accountable for all sourcing, contract negotiation for components, sub-assemblies and OEM ready
products for the corporation also charged with the task of integrating procurement activities in an
environment of recently purchased businesses. Corporation’s core businesses are machine tool and data
acquisition.
Unova was a holding company that was made up of Lamb Machine Systems; Lamb Body and assembly;
Lamb Assembly and Test; Michigan Machine and Tool; R & B Machine tool, Lamb UK; Honsberg Lamb;
Landis Gardener; Landis Lund UK; Cincinnati Machine UK; Cincinnati Machine US and Intermec.
1992 to 1998 Lexmark International, Lexington, Kentucky
Sr. Manager of Global Supplier Management
Accountable for all sourcing, qualification, contract negotiation and supplier quality for components , sub-
assemblies and retail ready products for the corporation
Manager of Engineering and Manufacturing Services
Printed circuit board assembly department with the mission to supply quality surface mount assemblies in
a just in time environment. Span of control encompassed all engineering and maintenance activities for
the area.
Education
International Business - Trinity College
Courses in Manufacturing Scheduling and Planning

4. Courses in Project Management
Courses in Purchasing and Contract Management