Josue (Joshua) Apolinar
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain professional with a demonstrated +25-year history of driving business results throughout Major Capital Projects and Upstream organizations, with years of international project and execution experience (Russia, Nigeria, Angola, Australia, Canada, Thailand, United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, USA, Israel). Highly Skilled in Negotiations, Leadership and People Development, Strategic Supply Chain Planning and Execution, Post Award Contract Management, Business Management, and Commercial Management of engineering, fabrication, and subsea contracts.
Supply Chain Specialist with proven track record in optimizing logistics, procurement, and inventory management. Skilled in driving team collaboration and delivering results by adapting to changing needs. Adept at process improvement, supplier negotiation, and strategic planning. Reliable and resourceful with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SCM – SR CONTRACTS MANAGER GLOBAL MCP PROJECTS
Chevron Corporation
06.2006 - Current
- Led the development and implementation of multi-year budgeting and contracting plans for a variety of Major Capital Projects with over $1BB in spend across the globe and across multiple business units (Nigeria, Angola, Australia, Thailand, Canada, UK, Eastern Mediterranean).
- Implemented enterprise leading, contract management software and led entire life cycle of RFP/tendering activities including commercial and technical negotiations though to contract award, claims settlement and contract close-out.
- Led high-performing teams located across the globe and managed Engineering Procurement Construction Prime Contracts, Subsea Hardware (engineering, fabrication and installation), Module fabrication and construction site service contracts for MCPs throughout the globe, Provided subject matter expertise & mentorship training for SCM personnel managing contract changes, corporate audits, mitigating claims and claims resolution, and contract close-outs. Developed and implemented process and procedures to ensure corporate compliance, Joint Venture and host country requirements including workforce & supplier diversity and local content engagement were met.
- Key Major Capital Project Experience & Expat Assignments
- Leviathan Expansion and Tamar Fields, State of Israel, Subsea team Lead, + $750MM
- Future Growth Project, London UK, Prime Contracts (Onshore – Kazakhstan, Offshore - London, Delhi, Texas), Engineering and Project Management Contracts +$5BB total combined contract value.
- Ubon Project – Bangkok, Thailand, Topsides Engineering & Fabrication, budgeted $500MM
- Kitimat LNG – Kitimat, BC Canada, Prime EPC Contract, + $1BB
- Gorgon Upstream Project – Perth, Western Australia, Subsea Engineering, Fabrication, and Transportation Contracts + $1BB
SCM – CONTRACTS ADVISER
Fluor Enterprises
03.2001 - 06.2006
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams at project/constructions sites to implement Project Management best practices and processes, achieving multiple contracts brought to close with 0 claim.
- Led RFP tender negotiations with contractors, achieving favorable standardized terms and improving cost-effectiveness of schedule certainty by executing world-class claims management best practices .
- Demonstrated a willingness to accept new challenges and a high degree of flexibility by accepting and performing to a high degree of skill an international expat assignment in Moscow, Russian Federation very early in my career, and with the endorsement and approval of the client (Sakhalin-1 Project).
- Spearheaded initiatives to adopt technology solutions (early Internet rollout) of CMSi and Knowledge Online (wikipedia for Contract) which resulted in enhancing visibility and standardization across the supply chain network.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2000
Skills
- Major Capital Projects Leadership, Mentorship, SME
- Negotiations & Claims management (avoidance and resolution)
- Complex Bid/Tendering Negotiations & Post-Award Management
- Contract Management
- Supply Chain & Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain management
- Procurement expertise
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Contract negotiation
- Change management
Accomplishments
- Achieved +$100MM USD cost savings to the FGP Project through effectively negotiating reduced overheads and markups.
- Collaborated with Project ELT in the development of mass repatriation and eventual remobilization of +4,000 personnel across 5 locations across the globe. Implemented process achieved 0 audit findings, allowed for maximum transparency and documentation, and allowed for seamless expat/home country invoice verification.
- Repeatedly performed supervisory and team lead responsibilities with multiple teams of+10 team members located across the globe on several occasions (Gorgon Upstream, KLNG, FGP Projects)
- Accomplished a level of integration nd adpation of Chevron standardized processes by legacy Noble staff and Projects by introducing fit for purpose procedures in the newly established Eastern Mediterranean Business Unit (Israel).
Certification
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University – Professional Certificate Program in Supply Chain Management 2012
LANGUAGES
English – Proficient
Spanish - Proficient
Timeline
SCM – SR CONTRACTS MANAGER GLOBAL MCP PROJECTS
Chevron Corporation
06.2006 - Current
SCM – CONTRACTS ADVISER
Fluor Enterprises
03.2001 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Houston