Experience

Koch Heat Transfer

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement & Logistics Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2020

  Responsible for all Procurement and Logistics operations for KHT Houston which manufactures Heat Exchangers of various types and sizes. Ensured business objectives were met by group to facilitate on-time production of units to meet monthly, quarterly goals. Reviewed and approved annual spend of approximately 20 million of materials and services. Identified and forged relationships with domestic and global sources for maximum cost savings. Partnered with European and Asian… Show more Responsible for all Procurement and Logistics operations for KHT Houston which manufactures Heat Exchangers of various types and sizes. Ensured business objectives were met by group to facilitate on-time production of units to meet monthly, quarterly goals. Reviewed and approved annual spend of approximately 20 million of materials and services. Identified and forged relationships with domestic and global sources for maximum cost savings. Partnered with European and Asian fabricators to outsource assembly in respective countries to leverage local cost structures against higher overseas producers for overseas clients. Continuously identified areas for departmental improvement to enhance productivity and encourage individual growth. Collaborated with all departments and department heads to streamline information for production requirements. Reviewed as well as create domestic and international shipping documents with proper HTS codes. Implemented and managed all Customs documents including Temporary Import Bonds from start to completion. Facilitated/Negotiated contract rates for domestic and international material movements with global Freight Forwarders/Brokers. Responsible for ensuring Customs Brokers were managed and directed accordingly. Provided internal support by obtaining quotations/bids for all material movements into and out of company. Show less Responsible for all Procurement and Logistics operations for KHT Houston which manufactures Heat Exchangers of various types and sizes. Ensured business objectives were met by group to facilitate on-time production of units to meet monthly, quarterly goals. Reviewed and approved annual spend of approximately 20 million of materials and services. Identified and forged relationships with domestic and global sources for maximum cost savings. Partnered with European and Asian… Show more Responsible for all Procurement and Logistics operations for KHT Houston which manufactures Heat Exchangers of various types and sizes. Ensured business objectives were met by group to facilitate on-time production of units to meet monthly, quarterly goals. Reviewed and approved annual spend of approximately 20 million of materials and services. Identified and forged relationships with domestic and global sources for maximum cost savings. Partnered with European and Asian fabricators to outsource assembly in respective countries to leverage local cost structures against higher overseas producers for overseas clients. Continuously identified areas for departmental improvement to enhance productivity and encourage individual growth. Collaborated with all departments and department heads to streamline information for production requirements. Reviewed as well as create domestic and international shipping documents with proper HTS codes. Implemented and managed all Customs documents including Temporary Import Bonds from start to completion. Facilitated/Negotiated contract rates for domestic and international material movements with global Freight Forwarders/Brokers. Responsible for ensuring Customs Brokers were managed and directed accordingly. Provided internal support by obtaining quotations/bids for all material movements into and out of company. Show less



Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International (MCO-I)

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement Supervisor - Operations

  • Jul 2017 - Feb 2019

  Held interim Procurement Manager position for four months while simultaneously balancing Supervisor of Procurement for Operations position without sacrificing productivity. Managed three direct reports; set goals and expectations, completed employee reviews, performed Skills GAP analysis with each direct report to ensure best in class service and increased productivity. Drove accountability and total ownership within all departments to ensure commitment was maintained to allow correct… Show more Held interim Procurement Manager position for four months while simultaneously balancing Supervisor of Procurement for Operations position without sacrificing productivity. Managed three direct reports; set goals and expectations, completed employee reviews, performed Skills GAP analysis with each direct report to ensure best in class service and increased productivity. Drove accountability and total ownership within all departments to ensure commitment was maintained to allow correct material to be sourced. Developed and ensured the Procurement Team’s rapid response process to emergencies with twenty-four-hour support system. Improved Supplier On-time Deliveries to 94 percent from 78 percent in less than 6 months. Supported margin increase of up to 36 percent through coordination with Spare Parts Sales department to increase revenue by sourcing alternative solutions. Total expected annual savings of approximately 12 to 2 million USD. Ensured Procure-to-Pay process maintained streamline profile to ensure on-time deliveries and payments in accordance to contract details.

• Sr. Buyer - Procurement Lead

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Advanced to Procurement Supervisor position within less than 2 years for leading the team in several project executions on time and within budget. Led Procurement Team to successfully meet project goals for 9 major Petrochem clients equating to the support of 36 multi-train OEM builds collectively valued at over 540 million. Was instrumental in assisting of building Procurement function from scratch as company was a newly developed OEM.



Subsea7

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

• Sr. Suppy Chain Management L eadSpecialist - Projects

  • Aug 2012 - Apr 2015

  Strategically sourced 28 million USD of Subsea Valves, Plets, Pilings, and Manifolds contracts to obtain a costs savings of approximately 18 percent in total. Managed global sourcing initiatives for projects in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, and in the North Sea. Responsible for project procurement from design initialization to field installation. Cradle to grave. Projects responsible for: Subsea packages for the Chevron Lianzi SURF Project and the Murphy Medusa Project. Strategically sourced 28 million USD of Subsea Valves, Plets, Pilings, and Manifolds contracts to obtain a costs savings of approximately 18 percent in total. Managed global sourcing initiatives for projects in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, and in the North Sea. Responsible for project procurement from design initialization to field installation. Cradle to grave. Projects responsible for: Subsea packages for the Chevron Lianzi SURF Project and the Murphy Medusa Project.



Saipem

• Italy
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Company Procurement-Section Leader (Procurement Supervisor)

  • 2005 - Jul 2012

  Managed eight to ten direct reports; Junior and Senior Buyers, Shipping and receiving clerks. Ensured cost savings percentages from 3 percent to up to 12 percent over then current spends. Instrumental in the implementation and execution of Procurement departments SOP’s and Work Instructions. Identified domestic and international strategic suppliers and implemented over 26 Master Agreements. Identified quality products and recommended new sources to engineers and product marketing… Show more Managed eight to ten direct reports; Junior and Senior Buyers, Shipping and receiving clerks. Ensured cost savings percentages from 3 percent to up to 12 percent over then current spends. Instrumental in the implementation and execution of Procurement departments SOP’s and Work Instructions. Identified domestic and international strategic suppliers and implemented over 26 Master Agreements. Identified quality products and recommended new sources to engineers and product marketing. Subsequently successfully completed implementation of newly designed products. Responsible for implementation and maintenance of Procurement plans for Production requirements and individual offshore projects within the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Mexico’s GOM, and projects in Venezuela. Lead standardization of corporate procedures and policies as well as the implementation from company proprietary MRP program to SAP/R3. Show less Managed eight to ten direct reports; Junior and Senior Buyers, Shipping and receiving clerks. Ensured cost savings percentages from 3 percent to up to 12 percent over then current spends. Instrumental in the implementation and execution of Procurement departments SOP’s and Work Instructions. Identified domestic and international strategic suppliers and implemented over 26 Master Agreements. Identified quality products and recommended new sources to engineers and product marketing… Show more Managed eight to ten direct reports; Junior and Senior Buyers, Shipping and receiving clerks. Ensured cost savings percentages from 3 percent to up to 12 percent over then current spends. Instrumental in the implementation and execution of Procurement departments SOP’s and Work Instructions. Identified domestic and international strategic suppliers and implemented over 26 Master Agreements. Identified quality products and recommended new sources to engineers and product marketing. Subsequently successfully completed implementation of newly designed products. Responsible for implementation and maintenance of Procurement plans for Production requirements and individual offshore projects within the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Mexico’s GOM, and projects in Venezuela. Lead standardization of corporate procedures and policies as well as the implementation from company proprietary MRP program to SAP/R3. Show less



HYDRIL PRESSURE CONTROL BUSINESS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Apr 2003 - Jul 2005

  Buyer responsible for the procurement of materials needed for the production of BOP Stacks and associated ancillary equipment. Offshore Supplier of Blow-out Preventers, Annulars – Buyer responsible for the procurement of steel products, steel fabrication, Printed Circuit Boards and Assemblies, as well as other miscellaneous products. Implemented purchase orders from requisitions issued daily from the JD Edwards MRP/ERP system based on manufacturing requirements. Assisted with supplier… Show more Buyer responsible for the procurement of materials needed for the production of BOP Stacks and associated ancillary equipment. Offshore Supplier of Blow-out Preventers, Annulars – Buyer responsible for the procurement of steel products, steel fabrication, Printed Circuit Boards and Assemblies, as well as other miscellaneous products. Implemented purchase orders from requisitions issued daily from the JD Edwards MRP/ERP system based on manufacturing requirements. Assisted with supplier selection and negotiations for steel castings procured in the U.S. and South America. Show less Buyer responsible for the procurement of materials needed for the production of BOP Stacks and associated ancillary equipment. Offshore Supplier of Blow-out Preventers, Annulars – Buyer responsible for the procurement of steel products, steel fabrication, Printed Circuit Boards and Assemblies, as well as other miscellaneous products. Implemented purchase orders from requisitions issued daily from the JD Edwards MRP/ERP system based on manufacturing requirements. Assisted with supplier… Show more Buyer responsible for the procurement of materials needed for the production of BOP Stacks and associated ancillary equipment. Offshore Supplier of Blow-out Preventers, Annulars – Buyer responsible for the procurement of steel products, steel fabrication, Printed Circuit Boards and Assemblies, as well as other miscellaneous products. Implemented purchase orders from requisitions issued daily from the JD Edwards MRP/ERP system based on manufacturing requirements. Assisted with supplier selection and negotiations for steel castings procured in the U.S. and South America. Show less



17th Floor Consultants to U.S. Pipeline Inc

• Houston, Texas

• Procurement Consultant

  • Mar 2002 - Apr 2003

  Procurement Consultant Employment Contractor (Onshore Pipeline and Construction Services Co.) – Contracted to U.S. Pipeline to provide experience and knowledge of Procurement processes and order creation, then subsequently responsible for all Procurement activities and shipments for the installation of the Onshore Chiqiutos, Robore & Izozog gas pipeline and compressor stations for the GasTransBoliviana/Shell partnership project in Bolivia, South America. Procurement Consultant Employment Contractor (Onshore Pipeline and Construction Services Co.) – Contracted to U.S. Pipeline to provide experience and knowledge of Procurement processes and order creation, then subsequently responsible for all Procurement activities and shipments for the installation of the Onshore Chiqiutos, Robore & Izozog gas pipeline and compressor stations for the GasTransBoliviana/Shell partnership project in Bolivia, South America.



Radisys Corporation

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Buyer

  • 1997 - 2001

  Sr. Buyer/Planner Electronics Manufacturer of Platform Systems/Computers – Sr. Buyer responsible for all procurement activities for custom fabricated steel products, including castings, extrusions, and stampings. Also procured printed board assemblies from various contract manufacturers. Ensured the successful delivery of product based on JIT/Kanban requirements. Successfully completed implementation of newly designed products. Identified quality products and recommended new sources to… Show more Sr. Buyer/Planner Electronics Manufacturer of Platform Systems/Computers – Sr. Buyer responsible for all procurement activities for custom fabricated steel products, including castings, extrusions, and stampings. Also procured printed board assemblies from various contract manufacturers. Ensured the successful delivery of product based on JIT/Kanban requirements. Successfully completed implementation of newly designed products. Identified quality products and recommended new sources to engineers and product marketing. Show less Sr. Buyer/Planner Electronics Manufacturer of Platform Systems/Computers – Sr. Buyer responsible for all procurement activities for custom fabricated steel products, including castings, extrusions, and stampings. Also procured printed board assemblies from various contract manufacturers. Ensured the successful delivery of product based on JIT/Kanban requirements. Successfully completed implementation of newly designed products. Identified quality products and recommended new sources to… Show more Sr. Buyer/Planner Electronics Manufacturer of Platform Systems/Computers – Sr. Buyer responsible for all procurement activities for custom fabricated steel products, including castings, extrusions, and stampings. Also procured printed board assemblies from various contract manufacturers. Ensured the successful delivery of product based on JIT/Kanban requirements. Successfully completed implementation of newly designed products. Identified quality products and recommended new sources to engineers and product marketing. Show less



Texas Microsystems, Inc.

• Houston, Texas

• Sr. Buyer

  • Jul 1997 - Jul 1997