MAGNUS OHLSSON
Houston
Summary
Visionary procurement and supply chain executive with over two decades of experience driving enterprise-wide transformation across energy and utilities sectors. Proven ability to lead large-scale procurement operations, optimize global sourcing strategies, and deliver measurable cost savings. Adept at building high-performing teams, managing $5B+ annual spend, and aligning supply chain with corporate growth. Trusted advisor to executive leadership and board stakeholders.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Supply Chain
Enterprise Products Partners, L.P.
Houston, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Department Head of Enterprise Products’ procurement, strategic sourcing, fleet, energy utilization, contract management, project controls, and inventory management
- Strategically transformed supply chain function by leveraging market intelligence, spend data, standardization and internal stake holder collaboration to drive additional cost savings impacting the bottom line
- Leading transformation from decentralized to centralized inventory management and warehousing yielding significant cost savings and increased efficiencies
- Strategically manage $5.5 Billion in annual spend and $1 Billion in inventory supporting Operations and Engineering
Vice President, Land and Supply Chain
Enterprise Products Partners, L.P.
Houston, TX
11.2015 - 01.2021
- Department Head of Enterprise Products’ procurement, strategic sourcing, fleet, energy utilization, contract management, project controls and land group functions (200+ staff)
- Strategically manage $5.5 Billion in annual spend supporting Operations and Engineering
- Implemented multiple enterprise-wide initiatives, including Contingent Labor Program restructuring, which resulted in significant process improvements and cost savings
- Serving as company liaison to various industry organizations on 232 tariffs
- Responsible for Enterprise’s O&M land group managing 55,000 miles of ROW and 28,000 acres of fee property
Senior Director, Supply Chain
Enterprise Products Partners, L.P.
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Strategically managed Enterprise’s spend across procurement, strategic sourcing, fleet, energy utilization, contract management, and project controls
- Implemented contracting process improvements leading to improved quality, reduced risk profile and better turnaround time
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives for various categories yielding cost savings in excess of 10%
Director, Procurement
Enterprise Products Partners, L.P.
Houston, TX
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsible for strategically managing Enterprise’s spend in support of Operations and Engineering
Manager, Capital Projects Procurement
Progress Energy
Raleigh, NC
11.2006 - 05.2011
- Directed staff of 10+ Sourcing analysts in development and execution of sourcing strategies for supplies, services and equipment consistent with end user requirements
- Served as integration lead for the Supply Chain Department during the merger with Duke Energy
- Responsible for negotiating and executing contracts for combined cycle power plant construction projects and clean air retrofit projects
- Lead negotiator of long lead equipment purchases and Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts in excess of $800MM / year
Senior Auditor
Progress Energy
Raleigh, NC
11.2004 - 11.2006
- Provided operational and financial auditing services with a focus on continuous improvement
- Led and completed high risk audits and effectively presented audit findings and process improvement recommendations to all levels of management
Senior Supply Chain Business Agent
Progress Energy
Raleigh, NC
06.2002 - 11.2004
- Developed, negotiated, and administered contracts and strategic alliance agreements in excess of $200MM in support of Progress Energy’s Combustion Turbine Fleet
Site Accountant (contractor)
GE Power
Norcross, GA
01.2002 - 06.2002
- Analyzed financial and operational performance against outage budgets and schedules, initiating corrections for variances
- Prepared weekly financial reports including auditing of craft labor payroll and budget.
- Worked directly with Project Management to ensure budget compliance, specific projections for extra work, and onsite billing to client
Business Analyst
Digiton
Holly Springs, NC
05.2001 - 12.2001
- Provided expertise in cost-benefit analysis, cash flow projections and analysis, profit and loss assessment, and financial forecasting
- Helped produce a multimillion-dollar business case for a global pharmaceutical company’s development of a call center aimed at streamlining information across the supply chain
Information Analyst
Electronic Data Systems
Sheffield England, Stockholm, Sweden
01.1999 - 08.1999
- Performed mainframe enhancements and production support tasks on payment processing and billing systems for various clients
Associate Information Analyst
Electronic Data Systems
Raleigh, NC
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Implemented Y2K conversion and testing on the EDS Medicaid Title XIX account
Education
Master of Science - Economics
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina12-1997
Skills
- Strategic Supply Chain Transformation
- Enterprise Spend Management ($5B)
- Supplier Relationship & Risk Management
- Contract Negotiation & Governance
- Inventory Optimization & Warehousing
- Change Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Digital Transformation & Process Automation
- Complex Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Midstream Procurement Roundtable, Houston, TX, Founding Member, 2017- Present
- Institute for Supply Management, Houston, TX, Member of the Executive Advisory Board, 2015 – 2021
- North Carolina State University Swimming & Diving, Member of the Alumni Affairs group for NC State Swimming & Diving
Timeline
Vice President, Supply Chain
Enterprise Products Partners, L.P.
11.2021 - Current
Vice President, Land and Supply Chain
Enterprise Products Partners, L.P.
11.2015 - 01.2021
Senior Director, Supply Chain
Enterprise Products Partners, L.P.
01.2013 - 11.2015
Director, Procurement
Enterprise Products Partners, L.P.
05.2011 - 01.2013
Manager, Capital Projects Procurement
Progress Energy
11.2006 - 05.2011
Senior Auditor
Progress Energy
11.2004 - 11.2006
Senior Supply Chain Business Agent
Progress Energy
06.2002 - 11.2004
Site Accountant (contractor)
GE Power
01.2002 - 06.2002
Business Analyst
Digiton
05.2001 - 12.2001
Information Analyst
Electronic Data Systems
01.1999 - 08.1999
Associate Information Analyst
Electronic Data Systems
01.1998 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
North Carolina State University
Master of Science - Economics
North Carolina State University