Business Development Specialist

• Nov 2018 - Present

Purchasing Agent Senior

• Nov 2015 - Sep 2017

This is an advanced position responsible for the procurement of goods or services for all of JEA and SJRPP. The Purchasing Agent Senior is responsible for the planning and facilitation of sourcing and supply chain strategies, procurement, risk management and logistics. The Purchasing Agent Senior provides subject matter expertise, guidance and on the job training for commodity teams (purchasing agents and purchasing assistants), and business partners as needed, in purchasing materials and/or services at a competitive cost in a timely manner to support cost-effective and efficient JEA operations. The Purchasing Agent Senior has the authority to approve contracts and purchase orders up to $100,000, ensuring all purchases are made in a legal, ethical and professional manner and that supplier performance standards are established and maintained. Show less

Sr Procurement Specialist

• Apr 2014 - Nov 2015

This is advanced professional work responsible for planning, coordinating and administering complex contracting and procurement functions. Procurement functions include solicitation, issuance and evaluation for goods and services in accordance with District policy and guidelines, and federal and state rules and regulations. Contracting functions include reviewing and facilitating approval of a wide variety of private, federal, state, local and other agency contracts and revenue agreements; initiation of contracts, revenue agreements, cost share agreements, MOUs and other related contractual actions with private firms, universities, federal, state, local and other agencies. Work performed requires considerable knowledge of federal, state, local and other agency contractual and procurement regulations, independence, initiative and judgment to resolve a variety of complex contracting and procurement problems. Show less

Vice President

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

2nd Vice President

• May 2013 - Aug 2013

Group Head of Procurement

• Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

• Develop and manage the procurement department including setting targets and monitoring performance • Develop and deliver a Procurement Strategy across the Metito group to deliver the target benefits and financial savings including approving each category management strategy and savings plans • Engage support and agreement for the strategy from key stakeholders so that implementation and compliance are optimal; promote the effective management of suppliers to sustain value throughout the life of contracts • Establish new processes and systems for effective procurement across the Metito group; develop a Procurement vision and identify solutions for the web portal deployment; investigate opportunities for broader savings in procurement, inventory and warehousing costs. Show less

Director, Procurement

• Nov 2009 - Jun 2012

Lead an organization of procurement professionals and had responsibility for over $1 Billion in spend on goods and services for major Capital Projects and Operational expenditures. Member of the international Procurement Leadership Team, responsible for developing and implementing a Group Procurement strategy. Developed the Procurement organization through training and customer interaction, structured by category spend. Supported the achievement of 45m savings targets in 2 years by analyzing spend, contract renewals and through collaborative planning within the business. Show less

Contract Negotiations Manager

• Apr 2005 - Dec 2009

NPPD is an electric generation, transmission and distribution business with generating assets including Nuclear, Coal,water, and wind generating facilities. This position was accountable for the negotiation of various contracts and agreements, and the development, review, maintenance, interpretation, reporting, and administration of various contracts and agreements that impact the customer, and the Asset & Project management group. Provide strategic direction on contract negotiation planning to the management team while ensuring all aspects of the contracts are communicated to the appropriate business unit assuring the requirements are carried out from inception to full implementation. Show less

Inventory Manager

• Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

Inventory Manager- Responsible for optimizing $110mm standing inventory without negative impact on reliability.- Charged with all materials management processes and procedures across the District.- Developing wireless bar coding system integrated into SAPsystem.- Head of negotiations for renewable energy projects, Beatrice power plant rotor failure.- Head of multi-utility inventory benchmarking team with 10 utilities across the country.- Responsible for strategic sourcing for the District.- Responsible for collaborative procurement for the District.- Responsible for Investment recovery for the District. Show less

Supply Chain Manager

• Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

Responsible for re-organizing the supply chain organization to a customer service approach.-Charged with all procurement processes and procedures across the District.-Developed a more integrated approach working with internal customers and the marketplace for better planning and timing of procurements to reduce costs and increase quality of goods.-Made recommendations for changing the procurement risk profile to reduce costs assocaited with procurement bonds.-Made recommendations leading to Nebraska legislation changes regarding public procurement in support of strategic and collaborative procurements.-Management responsibility for staff of 34.-Served on the management planning council. Show less

Director, Supply Chain Management

• Jul 1979 - Aug 2005

Directed the purchasing and Materials Management operation for the Commission Directed the purchasing and Materials Management operation for the Commission