Manager Project
Resume:
EMERSON G. DRAKES
** **** ****** ***** **********, CT 06002
*******.******@*********.***
PROFILE
Experienced Senior Manager with a proven track record of success in various aspects relating to
Supply Chain Management, Contract Administration, Supplier Relationship Management, Project
Team Management and Procurement. Skilled at creating and implementing cost-effective supply
chain and procurement strategies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Multilingual
proficiency in Spanish and French.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALSTOM Power, Inc May 2006 – Sept ‘09
Sr. Project Procurement Manager
• Procured and managed various mechanical commodities for the Heat Recovery Steam
Generator boiler on a global basis using the JDEdwards database system. Extensive
international travel required.
• Interfaced with Business Development, Project Management, and Engineering in the proposal
and project planning stage to ensure project requirements were fully realized in the areas of
cost, quality and schedule for on-time execution of projects.
• Executed assigned procurement projects which included the administration of all subcontracts.
• Maintained and controlled the procurement expenditure within the established budget for the
assigned project and established corrective action plans.
• Managed supplier relationships, negotiated and implemented Long Term Supply Agreements
(LTSA’s) with preferred suppliers on a global basis.
• Developed long term procurement strategies across projects resulting in $200K in savings over
an 18 month period.
United Technologies Corporation, Farmington, CT July 2001 – Nov 2005
Senior Supply Chain Manager
• Led teams across business units through the Company sourcing process to implement key
initiatives for the energy commodity.
• Developed and implemented effective commodity strategies to leverage UTC buying power
across divisions, resulting in overall program savings of approximately $1.5MM.
• Developed and oversaw the evaluation and methods for tracking usage and cost reductions
achieved within the business units.
• Monitored and negotiated power and fuel contracts with suppliers as part of the RFP process,
using on-line bidding tools as part of the supplier selection process.
• Developed standard work utilizing Company Quality Processes ACE (Achieving Competitive
Excellence) for Centralized Contract Management for the energy contracts.
• Utilized processes such as VSM (Value Stream Mapping) and Lean Assessments as part of the
Quality Process.
• Served as a member of the UTC Supplier Diversity Council to ensure conformance to the
requirements.
Otis Elevator Company (A United Technologies Company) June 1988 – July 2001
Global Sourcing Manager – Product Development, Nov 1998 - July 2001
• Managed the worldwide supplier selection and contracting process, including negotiations of
terms and conditions, to support new global products.
• Worked with preferred suppliers for early involvement in the product development process.
• Developed and implemented strategies consistent with Otis’ sourcing requirements and
business objectives – make/buy decision criteria.
• Developed strategies with suppliers to achieve total lowest cost, with “Total Cost of Ownership”
techniques.
• Conducted supplier quality audits to ensure compliance with the Otis Q-Plus quality process.
• Participated as a member of the Otis Wire Rope team tasked to reduce the supply base and
overall costs, requiring extensive travel worldwide.
• Participated on global teams for integrated product development projects.
• Reduced supply base and new product development costs.
• Produced $4MM in savings as a result of the Otis WW Wire Rope project
Otis Elevator Company (continued)
Project Manager, Jan 1997 - Nov 1998
• Coordinated and tracked the schedule for the High Performance Linear Induction Motor (HPLIM)
door operator utilizing project management tools and disciplines.
• Lead team members on proper monitoring of the door operator for evaluation purposes and for
task completions based on deliverables.
• Coordinated all efforts between Engineering and manufacturing to troubleshoot any problems
from a design and manufacturing standpoint.
• Brought the High Performance Linear Induction Motor Door Operator to Sales Release.
Senior Contracts Administrator, Nov 1992 - Jan 1997
• Reviewed contracts (New Equipment and Modernization) and negotiated terms and conditions
with customers.
• Collaborated with law department to help resolve contract issues.
• Negotiated with owners’ attorneys to secure national agreements.
• Conducted on-site contract training for regional personnel.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – M.S, International Business, 2002
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - MBA, Marketing 1991
Central Connecticut State University - B.S, Industrial Technology 1987
Otis University – Advanced Manufacturing, Supply & Quality Management Program
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
President - National Black MBA Association, Greater Hartford Chapter
Member of the Institute for Supply Management
Treasurer – Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Invited as a Subject Matter Expert by ISM to help develop the next generation Certified Purchasing
Manager exam
MILITARY SERVICE
Connecticut Air and Army National Guard 1983-1991
Contact this candidate