Accomplished and results-driven professional with extensive experience leading strategic procurement and logistics operations, driving cost reductions, enhancing supply chain efficiencies, and ensuring on-time delivery within the oil and gas sector.
Proven history of success in managing end-to-end procurement processes, executing strategic sourcing initiatives, and establishing strong supplier relationships to achieve significant cost savings. Track record of coordinating logistics and supply chain operations, maintaining stringent quality control standards and order accuracy, and achieving high on-time delivery rates. Adept at overseeing comprehensive inventory management, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and optimizing asset utilization for multimillion-dollar operations. Well-versed in establishing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, resolving complex operational challenges, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Ability to foster collaborative relationships with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams to drive strategic, cohesive operations for diverse, high-stakes projects. Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth experience in energy sector. Excel in managing purchasing needs in high-volume operations with critical deadlines essential to the effectiveness of daily operations. Thrive in the development of new and fostering of existing vendor relationships. Highly experience in contract negotiations and implementing successful Supplier Incentive Programs.
Established and implemented corporate supply chain policies for procurement, warehousing, and subcontract management across 33 operating sites in the US and Canada. Developed comprehensive processes for vetting subcontractors, executing agreements, creating purchase orders, managing modifications, approving invoices, and evaluating subcontractor performance through KPIs. Ensured compliance with contractual obligations and project goals by tracking and communicating subcontractor approvals across multiple sites. Enhanced accessibility and compliance by organizing subcontract documentation in SharePoint. Collaborated with the Legal Department to negotiate and finalize subcontract agreements, master agreements, service agreements, and purchase order terms. Partnered with Site Managers to uphold quality standards and safety regulations in subcontractor performance, contributing to overall project success.
Achievements
Led procurement operations for the Thanos Project to acquire all materials for manufacturing natural gas generators and construction of facility. Executed strategic sourcing and procurement, encompassing supplier relationship management, regular reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, and lifecycle management of purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and inventory control. Facilitated communication with engineering and manufacturing teams to align procurement with project requirements. Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries. Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
Achievements
Managed end-to-end logistics for the Chevron Angola project, ensuring timely completion and shipment of orders to Angola in accordance with Chevron's deadlines. Coordinated with diverse suppliers and maintained open communication channels to track purchase order progression from receipt to readiness for collection and address any delays/issues promptly. Generated purchase orders, sales orders, and commercial invoices utilizing QuickBooks, ensuring accurate and timely documentation to support procurement and shipping processes. Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders when necessary. Established an effective communication system between departments involved in logistics coordination ensuring seamless information flow.
Achievements
Managed comprehensive operations of a major spares warehouse supporting 65-120 offshore deepwater and harsh environment drilling rigs, encompassing inventory oversight, procurement, logistics, and compliance with TSA enforced Foreign-Trade-Zone regulations. Handled all procurement functions for the facility utilizing SAP and Oracle systems, ensuring timely and efficient procurement of necessary materials and supplies. Administered major spare asset capitalization, transfer, retirement, and disposal, ensuring accurate asset reconciliation and compliance with regulatory requirements. Analyzed overstock inventory for all drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, identifying opportunities for utilization and redistribution within the fleet. Controlled the inventory of spare drill collar and drill pipe for all rigs operating in Gulf of Mexico to ensure sufficient spares were in stock and in ideal operating condition in order to maintain offshore operations and avoid down time. Created and fostered relationships and coordinated operations with various vendors, including CEVA, GAC, NOV, KN, OSI, Oceaneering, GE/Baker Hughes, Palletized Trucking, ACME Trucking optimizing supply chain efficiency, effectiveness and mutual success.
Achievements
Oracle Management Software
(SCM, Inventory Management, Procurement, Order Management, Supply Chain Planning, Warehouse Management, PeopleSoft
SAP Management Software
(S/4HANA:, Supply Chain Management, Ariba, Analytics)
Microsoft Dynamics 365
(Finance, Supply Chain Management, Project Operations, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
ADP Solutions,
Workday,
QuickBooks Pro Software,
MICROS & DELPHI