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Tenney Way Jr

Magnolia,TX

Summary

Results-driven Strategic Vice President known for aligning organizational goals and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven expertise in financial oversight, team leadership, and strategic planning, complemented by strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Focused on cultivating agile business environments that surpass performance targets while promoting collaboration among teams.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President Supply Chain

Enviva
Bethesda, MD
01.2023 - Current
  • Directed all Procurement and Contracts functions within Corporate, Capital, and Operational sectors.
  • Accountable for 500M+ in Procurement and Contract spend per year for 10 Operating Plants, 5 Ports, 1 Plant under Construction.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies, and company policies.
  • Implemented process improvements resulting in cost savings in PO/Invoice Processing, Tooling, Electrical and Instrumentation and Safety PPE.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
  • Cultivated a culture of collaboration among department heads to facilitate cross-functional project execution.
  • Managed annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial planning.
  • Built relationships with external Executive Leadership Partners, Critical Vendors, and Key Service Providers in order to foster collaboration and support.

Sr Director Supply Chain

Morrison Energy
Houma, LA
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Led supply chain operations at Morrison Energy Company in TX and LA and guided teams in Mexico and Trinidad
  • Drafted Master Service Agreements and optimized vendor terms for a significant cost-savings effort.
  • Streamlined partners and systems for inventory management of tooling and safety supplies (60% of Indirect spend).

Sr Director Supply Chain Management Americas

McDermott
Houston, TX
02.2017 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for all onshore and offshore procurement and contracts management for North and South America, with specific areas of the USA, Mexico, and Brazil. Merged two company's Supply Chain teams and peaked at 225 personnel.
  • The America's Portfolio of projects included 18 active projects onshore and 6 projects offshore, including a fabrication yard in Mexico and a spooling yard in Brazil.
  • Prior to the merger of CBI and McDermott, was Director of the Supply Chain Function in the Americas, Europe, and Africa (AEA). Built the supply chain teams in the UK (London), and Mexico (Mexico City and Tampico).

Sr Project Procurement Director

Bechtel
Houston, TX
07.1999 - 02.2017
  • Oversee all procurement and contract-related activities on the ExxonMobil projects and prospects.
  • Deputy Project Manager for the Compressor Upgrade Project in Trinidad, accountable for all engineering, procurement, project controls, and quality for the project.
  • Sr. Project Procurement Manager Pipeline, including procuring, storing, and just-in-time deliveries.
  • Functional Manager of Expediting for Oil, Gas, and Chemicals, globally accountable for hiring, training, development, placement, guidance, and support.
  • Sr. Project Procurement Manager, Australia LNG, accountable for all procurement of major equipment and materials, expediting, material management, and modularization in Asia.
  • Project Procurement Manager for Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plant, cradle to grave, from Front End Engineering Design (FEED) through supporting the Duke Energy Field Procurement organization and support in the field.
  • Functional, LNG, Pipeline, Power, Gasification, Chemical, Global Field experience

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
05-1993

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Forecasting
  • Risk management
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Performance data analysis
  • Contract negotiation
  • Budget administration
  • Process improvement
  • Innovation management
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Proposals and presentations
  • Resource allocation
  • Operations management
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Recruiting, hiring, training and mentoring
  • Coaching and development
  • Partnerships and affiliations
  • Results-driven

Certification

  • Six SIgma Champion Certification
  • PMP

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Vice President Supply Chain

Enviva
01.2023 - Current

Sr Director Supply Chain

Morrison Energy
03.2022 - 12.2022

Sr Director Supply Chain Management Americas

McDermott
02.2017 - 03.2022

Sr Project Procurement Director

Bechtel
07.1999 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Sam Houston State University

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