Tim McAtee
Senior Director of Procurement and Subcontracts, HII Mission Technologies
Tim McAtee leads a team of procurement professionals supporting the Mission Technologies portfolio of contracts as well as its business development efforts.
McAtee and the procurement team played a pivotal role in the transformation of HII Mission Technologies’ procurement and supply chain operations. The journey began from a fragmented collection of standalone entities to a more unified, efficient procurement organization. The team recognized the inefficiencies and conducted a comprehensive review and consolidation effort to fully harmonize a centralized organization.
“The team embarked on a rigorous process of standardizing policies, retiring outdated systems and integrating new tools and technologies,” said Kevin Bonnette, HII Mission Technologies vice president of subcontracts and procurement. “These efforts not only streamlined operations, but also laid a solid foundation for future supply chain growth within HII Mission Technologies.”
Central to the transformation was the implementation of a common Enterprise Reporting Planning system and a Contract Lifecycle Management tool. This represented a shift toward a more cohesive and transparent management of procurement and subcontracts. The consolidation into a single ERP platform is enabling better coordination and oversight, while additional tools will provide a robust framework for managing complex procurement activities.
Why Watch
Looking ahead, McAtee is steering the team toward further process improvements. The goal is to implement a one-size-fits-all solution and develop a supply chain strategy tailored to the specific needs of HII Mission Technologies. This approach will address unique challenges and optimize operations in a way that generic frameworks cannot.
McAtee believes it is paramount the team stay current with the latest developments in the rapidly evolving field of procurement and supply chain management. His industry knowledge and experience ensure strategies are effective and forward-looking and contribute to the future growth of the organization.