REECE M. KELLY
Gretna
Summary
Strategic sourcing professional with progressive experience supporting enterprise-wide category strategies, sourcing waves, supplier negotiations, and system implementations within a Fortune 500 environment. Strong analytical and cross-functional partner with hands-on experience in competitive bidding, contract execution, KPI development, and sourcing governance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Analyst, Supply Chain
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
10.2025 - Current
- Supported strategic sourcing waves, identifying cost-reduction and value-improvement opportunities.
- Executed competitive sourcing events and supplier evaluations supporting negotiations and contract awards.
- Partnered cross-functionally to build, test, and implement an enterprise system, improving sourcing efficiency and data visibility.
- Analyzed bid and supplier data to support TCO evaluations and sourcing recommendations.
Analyst, Supply Chain
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Led an enterprise-wide sourcing initiative for system-wide crane services.
- Developed and managed complex competitive bids for major construction and infrastructure projects.
- Designed and implemented a new estimating tool to improve cost accuracy.
- Supported supplier negotiations related to pricing, scope, and execution.
Associate, Supply Chain
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed execution of major construction contracts ensuring supplier compliance.
- Supported enterprise system implementation including testing and training.
- Developed KPI dashboards to track sourcing and supplier performance.
Year-Round Supply Chain Intern
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Led a network-wide sourcing initiative for generator maintenance.
- Conducted reverse auctions for specialized materials.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain & Leadership
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Iowa Western Community College
Skills
- Supplier Negotiations
- Contract Execution
- Cost Savings & Value Optimization
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous Improvement
- Keelvar
- Data Analysis
Technology And Analytics Experience
- Enterprise sourcing systems
- Estimating and analytical tools
- KPI dashboards
- Competitive bid platforms
- Reverse auctions
Leadership Experience
- Supply Chain Management Organization, University of Nebraska at Omaha, President, 2025, 2026
- Supply Chain Management Organization, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Vice President, 2024, 2025
Timeline
Senior Analyst, Supply Chain
Union Pacific Railroad
10.2025 - Current
Analyst, Supply Chain
Union Pacific Railroad
06.2024 - 09.2025
Associate, Supply Chain
Union Pacific Railroad
01.2023 - 05.2024
Year-Round Supply Chain Intern
Union Pacific Railroad
04.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Healthcare Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain & Leadership
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Iowa Western Community College