Customer Service High School

Shaun Ellis

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Career Synopsis

Purchase & Buying Supervisor ( Expeditor ( Contract Specialist & Negotiator

Highly talented and results-driven professional, encompass over 10 years of

profound experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, healthcare buying and

procurement, materials planning, training and development, contract

administration, vendor negotiations, and customer relations. An effective

negotiator, possess demonstrated record of planning and coordinating

supply/purchasing strategies, profitability, quality standards and

corporate goals. Protracted association with KBR-a leading global

engineering, construction, and services company, have served in various

capacities during deployment in Iraq for Army's Logistics Civil

Augmentation Program (LOGCAP). Consistently produce positive results, save

costs, and provide best value of money. Keen to advance career in the

procurement field and eager to pursue a more responsible position in a

supportive environment that fosters extended learning, new technologies,

and professional growth while contributing as a productive team member.

Skills And Core Competencies

. A diligent performer with demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and

ability to work in collaborative team settings; generate excellent

results in highly competitive industries, cutting-edge markets, and fast-

paced environments.

. Organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skills; ability

to multi-task and prioritize a broad range of responsibilities in order

to meet deadlines within established time-frames without compromising

quality or productivity.

. Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships, and

provide exemplary customer service that consistently exceeds

expectations.

. Outstanding interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills that

allow the development of strong rapport and collaboration with

individuals at all levels.

. Excellent computing skills include demonstrated ability to use major

Microsoft Office (2003-2007) applications including Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint; proficient in preparing complex spreadsheets, and

organizational charts. Expert knowledge of SAP System (Business

Management Software).

Professional Experience

SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR December 2009-March 2011

KBR - LOGCAP III Baghdad, Iraq

. Contributing to the exceptional growth of the Company's business and

provide excellent subcontract administration in accordance with KBR

Procurement Procedure Guidelines and Quality Control Procedures.

Successfully perform all aspects of procurement and administration

associated with subcontracting work.

. Evaluate potential suppliers, issue request for proposals (RFQs), perform

proposals' evaluations, and manage subcontract files in accordance with

the established procedures.

Request and process material requisitions, and prepare statement of work

(SOWs) for new awards and/or modifications, as needed. Also prepare

subcontract amendments/addendums for the Headquarters' review and

perusal.

. Perform SAP System data entry and modify subcontracts, manage proper

documentation and correspondence with DFAC subcontractors, also manage

and maintain the Post Award Administration document on a daily basis.

. Organize and participate in weekly meetings with numerous subcontractors,

review performances and provide feedbacks. Also attend weekly Town Hall

meetings in conjunction with Food Services and carefully evaluate

subcontractors' performances-this practice significantly enhance

subcontractors' performance and productivity.

. Obtain, communicate, respond, and certify successful implementation of

Corrective Measure implementation Plans (CMIPs) with each subcontractor.

Coordinate with badging office and ensure appropriate badging of

subcontract workers.

. Proficiently address diverse issues including changes in the headcount

and subcontracts modifications. Prepare and submit documents on

headcount, staffing and services received to be provided, and Invoice

Transmittal Forms (ITF) for final approval and payment.

PURCHASING SUPERVISOR May 2008-January 2009

KBR - LOGCAP III Tallil, Iraq

. Productively contributed as an effective purchasing supervisor with

signature authority to utilize company funds up to $150,000-efficiently

supervised a team of field buyers and expeditors while appraising their

performances.

. Prepared and processed change orders in the event when material was not

delivered to intended destinations or changes occurred to the originally

prepared purchase orders.

. Carefully reviewed and approved field buyers' files before sending out

the final drafts to vendors, also prepared vendor performance reports.

. Conducted SOX audits of internal controls, randomly examined files on a

weekly and quarterly basis, and successfully generated the needed

results.

. Conducted market research on potential vendors and carried out

contracting of appropriate vendors for awards.

. Assessed needs and subsequently provided training to all field buyers and

expeditors on SAP System.

. Prepared and submitted weekly and monthly reports to the management.

SENIOR FIELD BUYER January-May 2008

KBR - LOGCAP III Tallil, Iraq

. Efficiently worked as a buyer with signature authority to utilize company

funds up to $50,000, and consistently produced positive results.

. Conducted market research on potential vendors and carried out

contracting of appropriate vendors for awards.

. Pre-qualified vendors and prepared bidders' list before releasing over 80

RFQs per week from material requisitions for various merchandise

including heavy plastics, pumps, hydrochloric acids, construction

supplies, plumbing, furniture, HVAC parts, generator parts, vehicle

repair parts, heavy equipment parts, and IT equipment to diverse vendors.

. Frequently updated the PSR database and ensured provision of accurate

information.

. Prepared and transferred over 50 requisitions into awarded POs a month

according to the Federal Acquisition Regulations after carefully

examining bids through the SAP purchasing system. Administered purchase

orders, expertly negotiated with vendors, and obtained lowest possible

prices and saved costs.

. Prepared change orders in the event when material was not delivered to

intended destinations or changes occurred to the originally prepared

purchase orders.

. Conducted SOX audits, and randomly examined files on a weekly and

quarterly basis.

. Provided training to all filed buyers and expeditors on SAP System.

FIELD BUYER November 2005-February 2008

KBR - LOGCAP III Tallil, Iraq

. Conducted market research, short listed potential vendors, and carefully

selected the most appropriate ones based upon price, quality,

availability, and reliability.

. Performed pre-qualification of vendors and prepared bidders' list before

releasing over 80 RFQs per week from material requisitions for various

merchandise including construction supplies, heavy plastics, plumbing,

furniture, HVAC parts, generator parts, vehicle repair parts, heavy

equipment parts, and IT equipment to diverse vendors.

. Frequently updated the PSR database and ensured furnishing the accurate

information.

. Prepared and transferred over 50 requisitions into awarded POs a month

according to the Federal Acquisition Regulations after carefully

examining bids through the PP+ and SAP purchasing system.

. Managed purchase orders, expertly negotiated with vendors, and obtained

best value of money and significantly saved costs.

. Prepared change orders in the event when material was not delivered to

intended destinations or changes occurred to the originally prepared

purchase orders.

. Conducted SOX audits, and randomly examined files on a weekly and

quarterly basis, also prepared and maintained vendor performance reports.

EXPEDITOR December 2004-November 2005

KBR - LOGCAP III Tallil, Iraq

. Performed all aspects of procurement including expediting, and

successfully managed scheduling material and equipment deliveries.

. Produced and submitted daily and weekly vendor information and delivery

status reports to the management. Also generated vendor evaluation

reports to the buyers while the selecting vendors for RFQs.

. Carefully assessed and diagnosed technical problems and expertly provided

doable solutions, also clarified situations to end users on behalf of the

buyers.

. Prepared a daily Situation Report (SitRep) that provided current status

of high priority POs.

ASSOCIATE PURCHASING SPECIALIST February 2003-December 2004

MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX

. Utilized multitasking abilities and successfully managed numerous

projects simultaneously without compromising quality and productivity.

. Established and maintained strong business relationships with vendors and

suppliers, expertly managed negotiations-this positively affected the

business and revenues.

. Worked closely with senior buyers and helped prepare cost-effective

purchasing plans.

. Carefully analyzed competitive proposals, and selected amongst the most

appropriate and cost-effective options, and successfully executed the

medial equipment/supplies' purchase deals according to the needed

specifications and requirements.

CONTRACT SPECIALIST February 1999-February 2003

Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, TX

. Collaborated extensively with vendors and selected the most appropriate

medical equipment/supplies while ensuring maximum cost-saving for the

company.

. Coordinated customer shipping requests, worked with expeditors, organized

and provided shipping details while ensuring appropriate priority

sequence.

Education

High School Diploma August 1992-May 1995

(Major: Accounting; Minor: Business Administration)

Barbara Jordan High School - Texas Southern

University Houston, TX

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