Kim Barbay

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Experienced Purchasing Manager

Solutions-oriented, accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience purchasing capital equipment and materials for national and international engineering, design, construction, and renovation projects. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in reducing material budgets and achieving cost-saving initiatives to improve profit margins. Demonstrated talent for working with stake holders, working with cross functional teams, managing major contracts and large purchase orders to closure and educating and training to ensure best practices are followed.

Extensive project procurement background spanning RFP development, supplier prequalification, supply chain / logistics, quality control / inspection oversight and motivational team leadership. Industry experience includes oil/gas, chemical, pulp & paper, capital equipment machinery, abatements and commercial expansions.

Core Competencies

Fiscal Accountability

Work Prioritization

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Records Management

Mentoring & Coaching

Professional Experience

Evonik Industries AG – Mobile, Al

Sr. Buyer 5/2014 to Present

Contract – Advantage Recruiters

Select and negotiate with approved suppliers, placing purchase orders in response to product requirements. Mentor, train, and motivate purchasing specialists in the purchase of goods, services, and raw materials. Pre-qualify supplier candidates, prepare and issue RFP packages, facilitate pre-bid and pre-award meetings, solicit and evaluate proposals, and effectively negotiate contracts. Develop and implement strategic alliance agreements for high-frequency commodities.

EXPRO AMERICAS, LLC. – Broussard, LA / Houston /TX 4/2012 - 4/2014

Procurement Manager – CAPEX/OPEX

Trained and steered Capex Team in purchasing quality goods/services at a competitive price, in a timely manner, and in compliance with company’s specifications. Extended outstanding customer service across the supply chain. Promoted and assumed responsibility and accountability for the supply of products and services essential to the company’s operations/production, both globally and cross-regional, while continuously targeting best ways to minimize procurement expenses to enable company to invest in sustainable growth initiatives.

Key Projects / Achievements:

Created and implemented procurement processes and procedures to ensure best practices in supporting project management and product lines; maintained open lines of communication across all product lines and project management.

Devised and implemented procurement strategy plan for all projects and challenged buyers to practice creativity and innovation to promote cost reduction/saving

BURNS & MCDONNEL – Houston, TX 4/2012 to 4/2014

Recruited to manage all facets of procurement for Valero Meraux Hydrocracker Upgrade Project valued at $160M. Key responsibilities encompassed preparing purchasing/subcontract plans and estimates for professional services, executing quality/inspection plans, administering material procedures, and leading supply chain meetings. Assessed and pre-qualified supplier candidates, which consisted of preparing bidder lists and issuing RFP packages sourced both in the US and globally for critical path and long lead equipment. Directed a team of two Senior Buyers, two Senior Expeditors, and two Quality Control Engineers. Reported to client and company’s Project Manager.

Key Projects / Achievements: Sourced and contracted two ships from Italy to the USA for the movement of 8 heat exchangers to Valero Meraux Refinery

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY – Oklahoma City, OK /2009 to 3/2012

Project Procurement Manager

Led onsite field procurement for three facility projects for Haynesville Shale Pay. Maintained daily communications with multiple project managers and engineering firms to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment including vessels, compressor buildings, sound remediation buildings/walls, substations, PLCs, and instrumentation purchased onsite.

Key Projects / Achievements:

SPRINGRIDGE - $23M. Gas Facility Processing Plant

CONVERSE - $25M. Gas Facility Processing Plant

NORTH DESOTO - $40M. Gas Facility Processing Plant

JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP October 2005- June 2009 Baton Rouge, LA

Project Procurement Manager

Brought on board to oversee Procurement, Expediting, and Material Control / Inspection teams for diverse projects, with full accountability for procurement planning and strategy. Develop and execute Project Procurement / Sub-contact Plans; administer material procedures and conduct supply chain meetings. Assess and pre-qualify supplier candidates, including preparation of bidder lists and issuance of RFP packages. Supervised 15-member purchasing team.

Key Projects / Achievements:

CONOCOPHILLIPS WOOD RIVER REFINERY (January 2005 – June 2009) – Served as Procurement Lead for vital emissions control projects, achieving $1.9M in cost savings against a $55M capital projects budget. Earned Shining Star Award from client for excellence in job performance; led team to receive 99.5% client grading during execution phase of projects.

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT, INC. – Mobile, AL February 1991-2005

Senior Procurement Specialist

Select and negotiate with approved suppliers, placing purchase orders in response to product requirements. Supervise, mentor, train, and motivate purchasing specialists in the purchase of goods, services, and raw materials. Pre-qualify supplier candidates, prepare and issue RFP packages, facilitate pre-bid and pre-award meetings, solicit and evaluate proposals, and effectively negotiate contracts. Develop and implement strategic alliance agreements for high-frequency commodities.

Key Projects / Achievements:

KABUL EMBASSY PROJECT: Arlington, VA -– Develop bid lists and supervise the procurement of major equipment packages and bulk materials (sourced globally) to support field personnel in Kabul, Afghanistan. Adhere to all Federal regulations per FAR.

ESSO CHAD PROJECT: Houston, TX – Created bid lists, issued RFP packages, conducted pre-bid and pre-award meetings, and held final bid clarification meetings to negotiate cost savings and improve purchase terms. Globally sourced materials from seven countries. Negotiated more than $350,000 in total cost savings for major ExxonMobil Project.

PHENOLCHEMIE – GRASSROOTS PROJECT: Mobile, AL – Created bid lists, issued RFP packages, conducted pre-bid and pre-award meetings, and held final bid clarification meetings. Sourced materials internationally. Generated $225,000 in cost savings.

JEFFERSON SMURFIT (NO. 2 PAPER MACHINE UPGRADE): Mobile, AL – Supervised procurement of all engineered equipment. As Project Expeditor, ensured that all equipment deliveries were delivered on time to jobsite prior to scheduled shutdown.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER (ECF BLEACHING/BROWN LINE MODERNIZATION): Mobile, AL – Oversaw procurement of engineered equipment and bulk materials with emphasis on instrumentation and electrical products. Prepared weekly procurement activity reports for project management.

CHEVRON CHEMICAL: Mobile, AL – Managed all procurement activities associated with various Evergreen Projects and Studies.

MOBIL COKE DRUM REPLACEMENT PROJECT: Directed procurement of engineered equipment and all bulk material orders.

SUN PROJECTS: Served as Project Buyer for Sun Middle Creek Abatement Project – TIC $100 million, Sun Tank Water Draw-Off Project – TIC $7 million, and Sun BeNeshap Projects in Marcus Hook – TIC $16 million, Philadelphia – TIC $16 million, and Toledo – TI $15 million.

UOP NEW SPHERICAL CATALYST PLANT: Oversaw procurement of process and construction equipment and materials. Solicited proposals, performed commercial evaluations, and established and monitored purchase agreements for all bulk materials.

equipment, and materials.

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY – Baton Rouge, LA

NAPM Certified Purchasing Manager, 1991-Present (CPM)

Professional Affiliation: National Purchasing Association

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