Wesley A. Little
Anchorage,USA
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in solving complex procurement issues and delivering solutions to improve companies' operational and financial performance. Skilled in advising stakeholders on strategic planning, risk management, and materials management techniques to achieve key performance metrics and goals. Adept at driving efficiencies, reducing costs, and enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic procurement initiatives. Proven track record of implementing innovative solutions to streamline processes and drive sustainable business growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
06.2021 - Current
- Sourcing & Procurement of Engineered materials - Automation Equipment and Upgrades.
- Develop and execute commodity strategies for electrical components such as cables, harnesses, connectors, relays, circuit boards, and other low/high voltage components.
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers and maintain relationships with existing suppliers.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the electrical commodity space.
- Supplier Management
- Manage supplier performance, including quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
- Lead supplier negotiations on price, terms, lead times, and contracts to achieve best value.
- Monitor supplier capacity and risk, implementing mitigation plans where necessary.
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or delivery.
- Analyze cost breakdowns and use cost modeling to support negotiations.
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to align procurement strategies with project requirements.
- Support new product introductions, proof of concepts by ensuring timely sourcing and supply of required electrical components.
- Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier documentation.
Sr. Procurement Specialist / Contract Specialist
Halliburton Energy Services
10.2013 - 06.2021
- Direct Contact / Subject Matter Expert for Alaska based Supply Chain operations.
- Spend analysis, strategy formulation, contract negotiations, strategic supplier relationship management, supplier quality, and supplier developments.
- Contract implementation, fitness and management for Alaska based operations.
- Supporting multiple Product service Lines with Supply Chain Business Practices.
- Evaluates and monitors contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations.
- Strategic Sourcing utilizing Approved Vendors.
- Contract Negotiations, involving New and Existing vendors.
- Setting up Contracts in Halliburton’s new HCM2 Contract SharePoint.
- Participated in quality audits with goal of vendor achieving API certification.
- Compiled requests for materials in business units, such as, Production Enhancement, Cement, Completion Tools, Wireline.
- Tracked purchases/supplies and handles inquiries about orders utilizing established sources either through category management or locally defined suppliers.
- Accountable for leading & driving company-wide cost reduction efforts, reporting on status, deliverables & results.
- Identified and implemented continuous improvement opportunities within the Supply Chain channel.
Procurement Specialist, PSCM, BP Exploration Alaska
Advanced Supply Chain International, Inc.
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Successful in following BPXA’s zero incident mentality through safe, compliant, reliable operations.
- Developed aggressive yet attainable performance standards for improving procurement practices.
- Continually track progress and provide input to ensure targets and goals are met.
- Excellent hands-on experience in developing and improving teamwork.
- Supports strategic negotiations within the business unit while maintaining relationships with vendors.
- Minimize business risk via through rigorous material control checkpoints and data integrity.
- Fosters solid management communication strategies in the delivery of business unit status and issue mitigation.
- Responsible for soliciting and negotiating with vendors for goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with internal and external customers.
- Tracked and created metrics for Procurement department.
- Identified and implemented ways to improve processing efficiency of current systems.
Engineering Material Requisition Coordinator, PSCM, BP Exploration Alaska
Advanced Supply Chain International, Inc.
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with clients and teams to deliver effectively aligned PSCM processes to meet the business needs and objectives.
- Managed Delegation of Financial Authority (DOFA) for large spend items for Procurement teams.
- Facilitate resolution of compliance issues within the business unit for engineered materials.
- Liaise between Engineering and Quality Control to determine acceptable standards on materials requests.
- Data integrity management techniques to comply with BPXA business best practices.
- Facilitated process documents and communication updates to remote business units both internal and External.
Administrative Specialist III
Southcentral Foundation
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Provide professional confidential performance audits within various business departments.
- Assist internal and external customers with requests for information.
- Mentored upcoming associates within the department with training needs and performance evaluations.
- Provide data analysis and reporting on employee satisfaction using internet based surveys.
- Planned company events and maintained an accurate budget using company funds and resources.
Education
Master of Science - Global Supply Chain Management
University of Alaska
Anchorage, AK01-2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Concentration in Marketing
University of Alaska
Anchorage, AK01-2011
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Kenai Peninsula Community College
01-2009
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Organizational growth strategies
- Policy and procedure management
- Program Development
- Employee Relations
- Supply chain optimization
- Financial planning
- Business operations coordination
- Data analysis
- Purchasing strategy development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization and time management
Affiliations
- The CIRI Foundation, The CIRI Foundation Scholarship
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
06.2021 - Current
Sr. Procurement Specialist / Contract Specialist
Halliburton Energy Services
10.2013 - 06.2021
Procurement Specialist, PSCM, BP Exploration Alaska
Advanced Supply Chain International, Inc.
05.2012 - 10.2013
Engineering Material Requisition Coordinator, PSCM, BP Exploration Alaska
Advanced Supply Chain International, Inc.
12.2011 - 05.2012
Administrative Specialist III
Southcentral Foundation
07.2011 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Global Supply Chain Management
University of Alaska
Bachelor of Business Administration - Concentration in Marketing
University of Alaska
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Kenai Peninsula Community College
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