Arelys Thomas
Pearland,TX
Summary
Strategic Sourcing/Procurement Professional with over 25 years of experience in contract negotiations, market intelligence, and supplier contract compliance. Expertise in analyzing competitive bids and implementing contracts, complemented by a strong commitment to supplier diversity. Demonstrated success in fostering relationships with vendors and suppliers to drive value and innovation. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Diversity Lead
Apache Corporation
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Lead the development and implementation of the Supplier Diversity Program, including Local Content and Corporate Social Responsibility, ensuring alignment with business objectives and outcomes.
- Develop, own, maintain, and provide training on the Supplier Diversity Program, policies, practices, and standard and key procedures.
- Provide policy and process guidance, and advice on all facets of supply chain management related to supplier diversity, to increase the opportunities for, and the utilization of, diverse suppliers.
- Establish and oversee Supplier Diversity Program measurement strategies, working with internal stakeholders to achieve goals with informed data and a comprehensive approach.
Category Lead
Apache Corporation
Houston, TX
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented lean initiatives to improve operational efficiency for indirect categories (HR, Facilities, IT and Travel)
- Provided guidance on best practices when it comes to implementing new lean programs or initiatives.
Supplier Compliance Analyst
Marathon Oil Company
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Completed in-depth reviews of audit reports, contracts, invoices and monitoring activities.
- Provided detailed, understandable risk and compliance concepts to key stakeholders.
- Helped to investigate fraud and identify risks in collaboration with risk management staff.
Category Manager
Marathon Oil Company
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 02.2018
- Devised long-term development strategies for Fuel and Production Chemicals.
- Negotiated agreements with suppliers to manage inventory, quality and cost.
- Stayed current on category market in order to take advantage of latest trends.
Category Specialist
Halliburton, Inc
Houston, TX
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Seeked, secured and maintained contracts with hydraulic fracturing sand suppliers using the sourcing strategies including total cost analytics.
- Managed vendor relationships, performing business reviews and monitoring contract compliance and market/industry developments to identify appropriate opportunities to maximize cost savings and reduce exposure.
- Analyzed supply versus demand scenarios considering supply contracted volumes, forecasted demand provided by the regions and logistics current and potential capabilities (freight and storage).
Category Specialist
CEMEX, Inc
Houston, TX
10.2005 - 03.2010
- Charged with utilizing Strategic Sourcing Methodology to negotiate contracts with suppliers, supporting and developing negotiation strategies by providing internal spend analysis and market trends in various national negotiations including: Office supplies, Pre-employment screening, Travel, etc.
- Implemented national negotiations to translate projected savings into real savings by coordinating implementation of suppliers’ network, items catalogs, inventory targets, resources, time and developing tracking metrics and contract compliance.
Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Positions Petrapport, Inc
Carlstadt, NJ
10.2002 - 10.2005
- Supervised and directed purchasing functions such as product/service research, vendor selection, price and contract terms negotiation and purchase order completion.
- Prepared budget estimates and identified high-margin opportunities for additional product offerings through market research and networking with customers and vendors.
- Researched historical items quotations to prepare cost projections.
- Sourced products and raw materials at quality and cost standards consistent with company business objectives.
- Managed purchase orders and deliveries (term and conditions, minimum order requirements and service standard).
- Procured all materials necessary to support the manufacturing schedule on a timely basis.
- Ensured stock inventory levels were maintained to adequately meet operation needs.
Education
Business Administration Degree -
Universidad Fermin Toro
Barquisimeto, Venezuela1995
Financial Training for Negotiators Karrass Effective Negotiating Programs Effective business communication -
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP
- E-Catalogs
- Business communication
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement / Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Market research
- Project management
- Compliance protocols
- Compliance reviews
- Risk management strategies
- Supplier diversity
Timeline
Supplier Diversity Lead
Apache Corporation
05.2023 - Current
Category Lead
Apache Corporation
05.2021 - 05.2023
Supplier Compliance Analyst
Marathon Oil Company
01.2018 - 02.2021
Category Manager
Marathon Oil Company
01.2013 - 02.2018
Category Specialist
Halliburton, Inc
03.2010 - 01.2013
Category Specialist
CEMEX, Inc
10.2005 - 03.2010
Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Positions Petrapport, Inc
10.2002 - 10.2005
Business Administration Degree -
Universidad Fermin Toro