Lori Buckley
Cypress
Summary
Over twenty years experience in EPC purchasing, Brownfield purchasing management, accounts payable, inventory control and materials handling for several industries. Responsibilities include preparation of bid documents, commercial bid evaluations, preparing purchase orders/change orders, expediting materials and services, vendor negotiations, contract conformity, maintaining inventory levels, handling vendor documentation, reviewing and approving milestone payments, customer service, conflict resolution, coordination with logistics and inspection team, maintaining status reports. Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work well on a team or independently. Self-starter that enjoys a fast-paced, high-volume environment and multi-tasking.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Supply Chain Specialist
Zachry Engineering
02.2024 - Current
- Lead Buyer for FEED for Nacero Omni GT Methanol Project, an onsite methanol plant to be fabricated in Port Arthur, TX. Lead Buyer for Net Power project, FEED for a carbon capture plant in Midland, TX, working independently, but reporting directly to the Supply Chain Director.
Sr. Supply Chain Specialist
WOOD (Formerly Mustang Engineering / Wood Group)
01.2005 - 02.2024
- 09/2022 - 02/2024: Sr. Supply Chain Specialist for ConocoPhillips’ Willow project, assisting the Supply Chain Manager. Responsible for the purchasing of all electrical and compressor packages.
- 08/2020 - 09/2022: Project Procurement Mgr for Anadarko's Horn Mountain West (GOM Offshore drilling platform) brownfield project.
- 01/2005 - 08/2020: Sr. Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, then Project Procurement Mgr for BP's Thunder Horse, Mad Dog and NaKika (GOM Offshore drilling platforms) brownfield projects.
- Promoted ethical sourcing practices while development and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring dependable delivery schedules and consistent quality of products.
- Requisitioned, reviewed and evaluated proposals, resolved RFIs and clarifications, submitted recommendations for PO award to clients.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, through contract negotiations, that positively impacted cash flow while maintaining strong working relationships.
- Issued purchase orders in Oracle and SAP systems.
- Met with clients, engineers, expeditors, logistics team, management and vendors to ensure accurate and timely execution of all orders to meet budget and schedule.
- Supported supply chain automation efforts, enabling real-time data sharing between suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Assisted with updating procurement status reports and procurement status meetings.
Senior Purchasing Agent
SBM-Imodco
10.2001 - 12.2004
- Buyer for Kuito 2A project, an upgrade for an existing, functioning Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility off the coast of Angola. Most purchases were I&E related for both construction and spare parts. Client: Chevron – Texaco
- Buyer for 2-year spares for the White Rose project off the coast of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. Also responsible for keeping track of spares inventory and reporting to client weekly. Client: Husky Energy
- Participated on the preparation of a proposal for the Agbami project, an FPSO conversion, which included only the construction portion of the overall scope. Client: Texaco
Office Manager / Accounts Payable / Buyer
MTEC Mechanical Testing Svcs.
02.2000 - 10.2001
- Managed office of mechanical testing company.
- Reviewed and processed invoices for on-time payment.
- Purchased lab supplies and materials.
- Prepared testing documents for all destructive and non-destructive steel testing, and personally performed some NDE testing.
- Received and recorded steel samples and recorded test data, generated and distributed MTR’s
- Supervised and trained office staff, and evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records, and processed timesheets.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Houston
Houston, TXAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Houston Community College
Houston, TXHigh School Diploma -
St. Agnes Academy
Houston, TXSkills
- Supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing
- Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Time management and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Self motivation with interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism and reliability
- Supplier relations and negotiations
- International purchasing
- SAP software
Certification
- Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist, 2001
- Seminar - Negotiating for the Purchasing Professional, 2002
- Seminar – Business Writing. 2002
- Member – National Association of Professional Women, 2006-2021
Timeline
Lead Supply Chain Specialist
Zachry Engineering
02.2024 - Current
Sr. Supply Chain Specialist
WOOD (Formerly Mustang Engineering / Wood Group)
01.2005 - 02.2024
Senior Purchasing Agent
SBM-Imodco
10.2001 - 12.2004
Office Manager / Accounts Payable / Buyer
MTEC Mechanical Testing Svcs.
02.2000 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Houston
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Agnes Academy
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