Marietta Johnson Norris

*** ******** **, *** ****, Toronto, ON M1E 5A5

Mobile: 905-***-****/Email:acgguu@r.postjobfree.com

** *****’ experience as buyer and expeditor with major EPCM projects in mining, oil & gas and nuclear;

extensive vendor selection and management capabilities; natural problem solving skills that create both

practical and agreeable solutions; detail oriented; innovative, forward thinking person who enjoys

challenge and actively seeks to develop and improve work processes.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

December 2013 –June 2014

Samsung C&T Canada

Expeditor, Ontario GREP

Burlington, Ontario

Wind and solar farm located In Cayuga, Ontario

Interface with the end user and the vendor to perform expediting functions for better deliveries and

resolve material discrepancies. Reviews purchase orders for expediting requirements, seeks solutions to

technical problems, reviews reports to clarify misunderstandings, monitors client changes, informs

superiors of delivery status. Organizes and attends meetings with suppliers to resolve issues for better

performance also generates monthly vendor performance reports.

July 2012 – November 2013

Ausenco Engineering

Burlington, Ontario

Sr. Buyer

Cytec Expansion Project in Niagara Falls, Ontario

Purchased materials and equipment of a specialized and complex nature in accordance with prescribed

purchasing regulations and procedures; prepared bid specifications; issued (ITT’s) Intent to Tender;

facilitated and analyzed vendor proposals; followed up with vendors to clarify commercial terms and

other areas of concern in proposals; created bid evaluations; prepared RFA for client approval; issued

purchase orders to vendors using company AusDB and Livelink software

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Marietta Johnson Norris

170 Galloway Rd, Apt 1004, Toronto, ON M1E 5A5

Mobile: 905-***-****/Email:acgguu@r.postjobfree.com

April 2011- July 2012

AMC Mining Construction Inc

Regina, Saskatchewan

Field Buyer

Mosaic K3 Potash Project – Esterhazy, Saskatchewan

Initiated, issued and administered purchase orders through predetermined procedures; prepared RFQ

packages; facilitated and evaluated bids ; expedited all materials and equipment, logistics, and invoicing

for Mosaic K3 project; daily responsibilities encompassed all aspects of the supply chain from

identification, recommendation, negotiation to ongoing bid evaluation. Undertook specific assigned

projects in conjunction with the procurement and contract functions and provided summaries, reports,

business cases and recommendations on projects along with other activities as required

April 2008 – March 2011

Aker Solutions, Toronto, Ontario (formerly Davy Kvaener Canada)

Sr. Buyer

Toromocho Copper Mining Project

Fortune Minerals Project

Established and maintained an efficient and effective supply chain base through the selection,

qualification and ongoing management of suppliers and subcontractors; included the development,

implementation and execution of processes with internal and external customers to address subcontractor

prequalification, delivery, performance, quality, best value, service, technical improvements, safety and

other related items. Facilitated RFI's, RFP's, RFQ's

June 2006 - April 2008

SHAW ENERGY & CHEMICAL (formerly Stone and Webster)

Sr. Buyer

Yanbu HDPE and Yanbu BBTX Projects – $20 Billion -Saudi Arabia

Initiated, issued and administered purchase orders through pre-determined procedures; prepared bidder’s

list, bid packages and requests; received and evaluated bids; interacted with project management,

engineering and construction staff to monitor and review amendments and assisted with post award

meetings to ensure understanding between client and suppliers on all contractual matters

Researched information on industry procurement practices including: strategic procurement, contract law,

proposal solicitation, negotiation strategies, treatment of irregularities, securing best value, subcontract

preparation, logistics, performance management, ethics, etc and recommended process improvements

accordingly

Recommended the approval of qualified suppliers / subcontractors by evaluating the financial status,

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Marietta Johnson Norris

170 Galloway Rd, Apt 1004, Toronto, ON M1E 5A5

Mobile: 905-***-****/Email:acgguu@r.postjobfree.com

capacities, quality, general technical capabilities and improvements, management, performance and

delivery trends

February 2003 –June 2006 (Contract)

Ontario Hydro

Government Agency –Nuclear Power Industry

Capital projects and operations procurement at Ontario Hydro Pickering nuclear facility; construction,

refurbishing of units A & B; electrical HVAC and MC equipment and apparatus i.e. transformers, station

switchgear, large/medium auto transformers, power cable projects, transport and work equipment for OH

fleet and thermal stations

September 1998-January 2003

Stone & Webster

Buyer

Flexys Cap II Project-Petrochemical Industry, Malaysia

November 1995-September 1998

Davy Kvaerner Canada

Purchasing Agent – Mining Division

Kinross Kubaka Project – Russia

Minera Manchu Copper Project – Cuba

Inco – Copper project - Northern Ontario

EDUCATION:

U of Windsor, BA Psychology

Current and ongoing studies in Supply Chain Management to attain CPP designation

PMAC Membership

Other Courses:

Safety Awareness

Environmental Awareness

Code of Business Conduct

Passport for Corrective Action Plan

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledgeable in Supply Chain Management processes utilized in mining, oil & gas and construction

environments.

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Documentum, SharePoint, e-procure, Livelink, AUSdb, knowledge of

P3 Primavera Planning and Scheduling

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