Experience

Listing Leaders

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Real Estate Broker

  • Dec 2021 - Present

• Real Estate Broker

  • Dec 2021 - Present



Pratt Industries

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  o Maintain strong vendor relationships, achieve cost savings, and negotiate contracts for key categories: paper machine equipment, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operation), office supplies, building materials, mobile equipment, and all contractor services. o Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices o Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirement and organizational policies o Produce reports from SAP on… Show more o Maintain strong vendor relationships, achieve cost savings, and negotiate contracts for key categories: paper machine equipment, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operation), office supplies, building materials, mobile equipment, and all contractor services. o Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices o Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirement and organizational policies o Produce reports from SAP on purchasing commitments, cost and delivery performance o Contribute to daily meetings with Maintenance, Production and Engineering to make sure proper material and/or equipment is available for planned work o Performance manage, develop and motivate purchasing/warehouse staff Show less o Maintain strong vendor relationships, achieve cost savings, and negotiate contracts for key categories: paper machine equipment, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operation), office supplies, building materials, mobile equipment, and all contractor services. o Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices o Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirement and organizational policies o Produce reports from SAP on… Show more o Maintain strong vendor relationships, achieve cost savings, and negotiate contracts for key categories: paper machine equipment, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operation), office supplies, building materials, mobile equipment, and all contractor services. o Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices o Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirement and organizational policies o Produce reports from SAP on purchasing commitments, cost and delivery performance o Contribute to daily meetings with Maintenance, Production and Engineering to make sure proper material and/or equipment is available for planned work o Performance manage, develop and motivate purchasing/warehouse staff Show less



bp

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Specialist - TAR

  • Jun 2013 - Feb 2017

  - Communicate with key TAR stakeholders to align direction between Procurement and the needs of the TAR group - Analyze the TAR Work List to establish a Procurement strategy and plan for all materials (ie long lead & critical equipment, bulks, etc) for upcoming TARs - Work with site stakeholders to build a clear understanding of business requirements for third party goods and services for specific TARs - Work with relevant category specialists and managers at… Show more - Communicate with key TAR stakeholders to align direction between Procurement and the needs of the TAR group - Analyze the TAR Work List to establish a Procurement strategy and plan for all materials (ie long lead & critical equipment, bulks, etc) for upcoming TARs - Work with site stakeholders to build a clear understanding of business requirements for third party goods and services for specific TARs - Work with relevant category specialists and managers at both the WBU and sector levels, contributing to category strategy development and inputting to WBU plans and priorities - Support and execute sourcing process for TAR specific items, which includes development of scope, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, and contract execution, ensuring the appropriate business involvement at all stages of the process - Take advantage of leverage opportunities by working with Maintenance and/or Capital Projects or other BP Refineries where possible - Expedite materials as required to maintain schedule - Support application of an end to end (TCO) view in all sourcing decisions - Support operations in the implementation of new contracts - Actively participate in WBU supplier performance management, including ongoing contract management and control, collation of performance data, planning and execution of supplier meetings and close out of agreed actions

• Procurement Associate

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

  -Communicate openly, and with integrity, with stakeholders to align direction between Procurement and the needs of the area -Work with requestors to understand upcoming demand, receive requisition and source items with in DOA -Issue a complete purchase orders (price confirmation, PO modifications, expediting as needed, receipt documentation, and reconciling any invoice issues to ensure timely payment) -Work with site stakeholders to build a clear understanding of business… Show more -Communicate openly, and with integrity, with stakeholders to align direction between Procurement and the needs of the area -Work with requestors to understand upcoming demand, receive requisition and source items with in DOA -Issue a complete purchase orders (price confirmation, PO modifications, expediting as needed, receipt documentation, and reconciling any invoice issues to ensure timely payment) -Work with site stakeholders to build a clear understanding of business requirements for goods and services -Send out RFQ’s, analyze proposals, assist negotiating contracts and agreements -Work with preferred suppliers for materials and services -Ensure that critical material and services are delivered timely and safely per BP requirements -Support Procurement Team in delivering of Procurement’s strategic initiatives, process improvements, and procedure documentation -Cross-trained in variety of commodities in order to provide backup transactions for other buyers -Trained and mentored new associates and customers/requestors as needed -Provide system and process assistance to co-workers and requestors -Developed relationships with in supplier organizations to align the supplier with BP focus on total cost of ownership, supply chain, and continuous improvement -Work closely with Procurement Specialists to ensure a specific area is being supported accurately



Cathay Pigments (USA) LLC - Cathay Magnetics

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Coordinator

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2011

  -Purchase all raw materials, MRO type supplies and plant services -Locate, interview and accredit new sources for supplies and services -Clarify requisitions -Obtain, negotiate and analyze quotes and prepare orders for release to suppliers -Receive quotes and arrange freight transport of incoming goods -Revise purchase order agreements as required -Prepare activity reports, forecast prices and assist with preparation of operating budgets -Approve invoices against purchase… Show more -Purchase all raw materials, MRO type supplies and plant services -Locate, interview and accredit new sources for supplies and services -Clarify requisitions -Obtain, negotiate and analyze quotes and prepare orders for release to suppliers -Receive quotes and arrange freight transport of incoming goods -Revise purchase order agreements as required -Prepare activity reports, forecast prices and assist with preparation of operating budgets -Approve invoices against purchase orders for release to payables -Requested inbound/outbound freight -Arrange pick up and deliveries for customers & procurement material -Correspond effectively with Plant Manager, Sales Team, and Production Team informing /updating them regularly to guarantee that sales and customer objectives are met -Process customers orders in a courteous, efficient and timely manner -Organize workflow to meet customers deadlines -Manage telephone calls and emails professionally -Effectively illustrate and discuss the product and services of the company with integrity and great understanding of customer needs Show less -Purchase all raw materials, MRO type supplies and plant services -Locate, interview and accredit new sources for supplies and services -Clarify requisitions -Obtain, negotiate and analyze quotes and prepare orders for release to suppliers -Receive quotes and arrange freight transport of incoming goods -Revise purchase order agreements as required -Prepare activity reports, forecast prices and assist with preparation of operating budgets -Approve invoices against purchase… Show more -Purchase all raw materials, MRO type supplies and plant services -Locate, interview and accredit new sources for supplies and services -Clarify requisitions -Obtain, negotiate and analyze quotes and prepare orders for release to suppliers -Receive quotes and arrange freight transport of incoming goods -Revise purchase order agreements as required -Prepare activity reports, forecast prices and assist with preparation of operating budgets -Approve invoices against purchase orders for release to payables -Requested inbound/outbound freight -Arrange pick up and deliveries for customers & procurement material -Correspond effectively with Plant Manager, Sales Team, and Production Team informing /updating them regularly to guarantee that sales and customer objectives are met -Process customers orders in a courteous, efficient and timely manner -Organize workflow to meet customers deadlines -Manage telephone calls and emails professionally -Effectively illustrate and discuss the product and services of the company with integrity and great understanding of customer needs Show less