Manager Management

P atrick C. Dupuy, CPSM, C.P.M.

***** ********** **. #** *******, Texas 77079 Phone: 832-***-**** Email:

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Summary:

Degreed, certified purchasing / supply chain management professional with diversified experience.

Awarded the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award

t wo consecutive years (City of Sugar Land, Texas). Achieved a 35% annual cost reduction in subcontract

fabrication and machining for Grundfos CBS, Inc. through international sourcing. Designed and

i mplemented a successful cycle counting program for Vital Link, Inc. that increased inventory accuracy to

99%. ($1.5M total inventory value)

Skills:

• Excellent organizational, leadership, contract negotiation / administration, supervision, MS Office

suite, and ERP computer skills

• Ability to manage change, multiple projects, and staff effectively

• Self-motivated team player that gets results and interfaces well with all areas of an organization

• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations

• Knowledge of Manufacturing operations, industrial plants, procurement, and inventory.

• Knowledge of best in class supply chain management policies and practices.

• Demonstrated business acumen and analytical skills

• Demonstrated time and project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to motivate others.

• Demonstrated ability to form and lead multifunctional teams consisting of procurement,

engineering, maintenance, finance and management personnel.

• Strong leadership skills. Accountable for actions, outcomes and customer satisfaction.

• Strong functional knowledge of all tools that support the business processes such as SAP ERP

system, Ar iba Spend Management system, MS Office, and Internet

Professional Experience:

NRG Energy, I nc. 11/2008 – 2/2013

Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor

• Supervisor over purchasing (four Buyers), warehouse operations and shipping and receiving (eight

material handlers) for this wholesale electrical power generating plant. Annual spend was $20MM.

Commodities purchased included raw metals including metals (carbon steel, stainless steel,

a luminum and copper plate and structural) electrical, electronics, subcontract fabrication /

machining, castings, and MRO.

• Lead, manage and supervise the purchasing, inventory management, contract administration and

material handling activities of assigned personnel (4 Buyers and 8 Material Handlers) ensuring

cost effective efficient operations and compliance with policies and procedures

• Took a lead role in the development and implementation of long-term spend based sourcing

s trategies that added value to the organization and provide reductions in Total Cost of Ownership

• Led cross-functional teams in the supplier qualification and selection process

• Prepared and/or supervised the preparation of request for proposals (RFP's) ensuring continuity of

commercial and technical requirements, tabulated & analyzed bids, and negotiated terms &

conditions as appropriate.

• Executed and administered contracts and purchase agreements for services and engineered

equipment to support plant requirements consistent with authorization level.

• Ensured the cost effective use of centrally developed contracts and agreements to the extent

possible to minimize the number of individual agreements created on site.

• Implemented, drove, and reported actual progress on departmental init iatives and strategies

(Safety, Savings, Spend Reduction, Supplier Performance management, Outage Planning,

I nventory Optimization, Fleet/Regional Contracts, etc.)

• Provided technical input and directed the daily activities of assigned personnel, including

emergency call-out responsibilities 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

• Authorized and monitored employee expenditures within approval limi ts and reports on budget

performance

• Interfaced and maintained strong and proactive relationships with Contractors, Vendors, internal

clients, plant personnel and management to support plant strategic goals and business objectives

• Performed personnel activities for area of responsibility (e.g. performance appraisals, coaching,

d iscipline, employee development and succession plans, counseling & hir ing)

• Resolved personnel issues within area of responsibili ty. Involved upper management as

appropriate.

Grundfos CBS, I nc. 04/2007 –

07/2008

Sr. Buyer (contract)

• Developed alternate sources of supply

• Issued and evaluated RFQ / RFP’s

• Negotiated price, delivery, and terms for this $40MM per year international manufacturer of water

p umping systems

• Ut ilized an SAP ERP system

• Mentored other Buyers

• Commodities purchased included raw metals including metals (carbon steel, stainless steel,

a luminum and copper plate and structural), electrical, electronics, subcontract fabrication /

machining, and castings.

Vital Link, I nc. 06/2006 –

02/2007

Purchasing & Logistics Manager (contract)

• Manager over purchasing, warehouse operations and shipping and receiving for this $24MM per

year international manufacturer and constructor of acoustically t reated aircraft test facilities

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• Commodities purchased included raw metals including metals (carbon steel, stainless steel,

a luminum and copper plate and structural), electrical, electronics, subcontract fabrication /

machining, and MRO.

Purchasing / Supply Chain Management Consultant

03/2004 – 06/2006 (contract)

• Short term contract assignments performing purchasing and materials management related

services. Clients have included Hewlett Packard, the University of Texas Health Science Center at

Houston, and a fi rm that provides advanced technologies and services for petroleum remediation,

waste management, and resource recovery to petroleum and petrochemical related industries,

environmental companies, and governmental organizations.

• Responsibili ties have included strategic sourcing, wri ting purchasing and materials management

p rocedures, recommending procurement process improvements, and identifying opportunities for

cost reductions

City of Sugar Land 1999

– 2004

Purchasing Manager

• Municipal government (population 75,000) with an annual budget of $50M including capital

p rojects. Sr. Purchasing official for the city.

• Commodities / services purchased included technical information technology hardware / software,

and contracts for facilities construction and maintenance and MRO.

RP M Manufacturing, I nc.,

1991 – 1999

M aterials Manager

• Sr. Manager over purchasing, receiving, and inventory control for this $5M per year manufacturer

of chemical injection and compressor equipment skid packages.

• Commodities / services purchased included raw materials including metals (carbon steel, stainless

s teel, aluminum and copper plate and structural), electrical, electronics, subcontract fabrication /

machining and MRO.

Crane Defense Systems 1989 – 1991

Sr. Buyer

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• Developed alternate sources of supply, issued and evaluated RFQ / RFP’s, negotiated price,

delivery, and terms for this $15M per year manufacturer of elevator systems and related

equipment for the U.S. Navy.

• Ut ilized an ASK Man-Man MRP I I system. Mentored entry level Buyers. Commodities / services

p urchased included raw materials such as carbon and stainless steel plate, structural and bar

s tock, castings, forgings, aluminum and copper plate, structural, bar stock and extrusions,

electrical, electronics, subcontract fabrication / machining and MRO

T raq Technology, I nc., 1986 – 1989

Purchasing Agent

• Managed the purchasing department for this manufacturer of point-of-sale equipment.

• Developed alternate sources of supply, issued and evaluated RFQ / RFP’s, negotiated price,

delivery, and terms, issued and expedited purchase orders. U tilized an MCS-3 MRP I I system.

• Commodities / services purchased included raw materials such as plastics, electrical, electronics,

subcontract assembly and MRO

I ntegrated Power Systems Corp.,

1980 – 1986

Sr. Buyer

• Developed alternate sources of supply, issued and evaluated RFQ / RFP’s, negotiated price,

delivery, terms, issued and expedited purchase orders for the $10M year manufacturer of electrical

switchboards, switchgear, and SCR drive systems.

• Commodities / services purchased included raw materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel,

a luminum and copper plate and structural, electrical, electronics, subcontract fabrication /

machining and MRO.

Education:

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

L iberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Professional Certifications:

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

May 2010

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Renewed 2010

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