Project Manufacturing

JEAN L. EHREN, C.P.M.

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Tinley Park, IL 60487

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SUMMARY

Over 20 years of broadly based professional experience specializing in

Purchasing and Materials Management for the manufacturing, engineering and

construction industries. Major strengths in managing complex business

transactions including contract preparation, negotiation, procurement and

project management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMBITECH ENGINEERING

Downers Grove, Illinois

Purchasing Agent 2005-2009

Two-year field assignment involving the procurement of capital equipment

and the negotiation and establishment of contracts both a manufacturing

facility renovation and a greenfield project for a major manufacturing

firm.

Using their existing systems, developed methods and procedures for

increasing the efficiency and workflow of the procurement cycle.

Home office assignment involving purchasing and expediting of major

materials and equipment for various clients in the manufacturing and

petrochemical fields involving retrofit, turn-around and renovation of

existing facilities. Also maintained the necessary procurement and

expediting reports required for interface with client management.

RHODIA, INC.

Chicago Heights, Illinois

Senior Buyer - Capital, Corporate Purchasing 2002-2003

Managed procurement and established and managed the contracts for $20 to

$30 million of goods and services for 11 different manufacturing sites and

six distinct enterprises in the US and Canada. Excellent track record of

on-time project completion at or under budget.

. Negotiated several large value, multi-year preferred supplier

contracts for goods and services involving 3 local and 35 North

American plant sites which resulted in a reduction in spending of

approximately 10% to 14%.

. Negotiated and established a contract for demolition of a plant site

in Missouri which resulting in a $240,000 savings.

. Led several teams involved in inventory control and reduction and

engineering practices which led to improved efficiency and/or

productivity.

Lead Buyer 1999-2002

Senior Buyer 1998-1999

Directed the procurement of all goods and contract services for three plant

sites involving two distinct enterprises. Directed the activities of

department buyers and administrative staff.

. Developed, implemented and communicated procedures and policies

necessary for effective and appropriate purchasing practices

resulting in increased department efficiency.

. In conjunction with the Quality Department, developed and

implemented procedures and policies for supplier/ contractor

prequalification and performance evaluation which reduced

organizational risk.

VISKASE CORPORATION

1986 -1998

Bedford Park, Illinois

Purchasing Agent

Procured materials, equipment and services for an international multi-plant

manufacturing firm with primary focus in contracting for services and

developing strategic alliances with vendors and suppliers.

. Established long-term requirement and blanket contracts for critical

equipment and materials necessary for production insuring

uninterrupted supply for production purposes and stability of pricing.

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT

Naperville, Illinois

Purchasing Agent 1983-1986

Managed the overall procurement and expediting activities on multi-

projects, including petrochemical, manufacturing and utility, with heavy

involvement in communications between vendors, the client, engineering,

scheduling and field personnel. Supervised various teams of buyers

assembled for project implementation.

Material Controller IV 1981-1982

Material Control Coordinator 1980-1981

Material Control Supervisor 1980-1979

Supervised the team of Material Control Department personnel responsible

for the execution of various projects insuring timely execution of material

control and purchasing functions. Developed and prepared the necessary

procurement activity and forecasts reports resulting in maintaining

schedule integrity, critical on several fast-track projects.

EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Business Administration

Keller Graduate School of Management

Chicago, Illinois

Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science

National Louis University -Evanston. Illinois

CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

C.P.M - Certified Purchasing Manager Certification

Certified ISO 9000 Internal Auditor

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