Phillip Griffin
Houston,Texas
Summary
Proactive procurement specialist known for enhancing supplier quality and streamlining operations. Experienced in managing multi-million dollar projects and implementing process improvements that lead to substantial cost reductions and increased efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist Major Equipment
Optimized Process Designs
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Strategically procured comprehensive EPC packages for major equipment to support project goals.
- Managed vendor processes, ensuring compliance with client needs and regulatory standards.
- Reviewed technical and commercial proposals to secure optimal financial outcomes.
- Collaborated with project management teams to meet deadlines and maintain budget efficiency.
- Served as subject matter expert in developing and refining departmental systems and procedures.
- Oversaw complex purchase order management for individual PO expenditures reaching $167mm
Special Projects Manager and Estimator
Electromechanical Industries
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed large telecommunications overhaul project for New York Transit Authority Bus Radio Communications System, overseeing $8.2 million yearly FEED budget over two years.
- Directed telecommunications fabrication project for major company, generating $28 million in annual fabrication revenue for eight to twelve years.
- Collaborated with internal Engineering and Fabrication teams to meet specifications and deadlines.
- Coordinated with external Fire, Safety, Electrical, Civil, and IT disciplines to achieve project objectives efficiently.
Planner Buyer III
Oceaneering International
Houston, USA
04.2014 - 10.2018
- Lead Position in Planning and Scheduling for all Machining, Fabrication, Assembly, and Shipping functions for Gulf of Mexico operations.
- Managed procurement of raw materials, third-party services, and outsourced components for Houston and Morgan City.
- Oversaw Supplier Quality Management to ensure compliance with standards and specifications, driving vendor performance improvement through implementing Standard Operating Procedures for Purchasing and Planning.
- Administered annual spend between $17 million and $21 million, securing cost savings exceeding $750,000.
- Identified strategic purchasing opportunities to improve quality and on-time delivery while meeting pricing objectives.
Operations & Inventory Control Analyst
Arizona Chemical Company
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert for Global 'Produce to Deliver' team, creating Standard Operating Procedures for Inventory and Production teams.
- Ensured comprehensive Business Intelligence reporting for global inventory management of finished goods and raw materials.
- Balanced Production data input into SAP System against physical tank inventory and conducted cycle counts of Finished Goods and Raw Materials.
Purchasing Manager
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
- Streamlined invoice processing and vendor negotiations to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted cost analysis to ensure supply chain integrity and optimal ordering of goods.
- Compiled and presented data for monthly P&L reviews, driving informed financial decisions.
- Developed standardized ordering template system, establishing a new company SOP.
- Coordinated purchase orders while effectively managing inventory levels.
- Achieved cost savings exceeding $166,000 annually through strategic negotiations.
- Oversaw a team of 2-8 direct reports, fostering development and accountability.
Purchasing Agent
Marriott’s Bay Point Resort
- Covered all duties pertaining to monthly inventories, inventory analysis, and ensuring accuracy on more than $6,000,000 of on-hand products yearly.
- Direct Reports: 6-30 (seasonal).
- Cost Savings: Yearly average of $120,000.
- Responsible for efficient scheduling of goods and services provided for and by the venue including incoming inventory shipments, and project timetables to ensure maximum staff efficiency and production completion.
Skills
- Supplier quality assurance and management
- Personal and Team Time Management
- Supply chain planning
- Strategic sourcing
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Contract negotiation
- Proficiency in SAP, Infor, Aconex, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Syteline, Sage, Peachtree, and all Microsoft Office Suites
- Demand forecasting
- Persuasion skills
Affiliations
- Lifetime Musician and Songwriter (ask me how much I made off of a song!)
Timeline
Procurement Specialist Major Equipment
Optimized Process Designs
11.2022 - 08.2025
Special Projects Manager and Estimator
Electromechanical Industries
05.2019 - 11.2022
Planner Buyer III
Oceaneering International
04.2014 - 10.2018
Operations & Inventory Control Analyst
Arizona Chemical Company
Purchasing Manager
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
Purchasing Agent
Marriott’s Bay Point Resort
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