James M. Courtney

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Houston, Texas 77084

281-***-**** (h)

713-***-**** (c)

ac4jkl@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

** **** ***** ********** ** Purchasing, as well as 6 years Production and Inventory Control in a computerized manufacturing and industrial environment. Effective knowledge of Purchasing, Inventory and MRP principles, utilizing diverse software tools including SAP & MS applications.

EXPERIENCE

ExxonMobil, Contracts Administrator 2016-2017

Reviewed client requests to determine possible liability and IP issues. Placed orders accordingly, created vendors when necessary.

LyondellBasell, Buyer 2012-2016

Supported several refineries for materials requirements, and reduce the number of blocked invoices.

Involved in steering committees designed to improve processes for Material Master Data Base, Open Order Report, as well as the P2 process. Supporting Maintenance and Production Planning in the effort to update and maintain info records and source lists to aid the system to generate auto POs.

Honeywell Process Solutions, Sourcing Analyst 2011-2012

Working under Procurement Sourcing, generating and maintaining purchase orders from requisitions in SAP. Creating and maintaining info records and source lists, as well as reconciling blocked invoices.

Valero Projects, Buyer 2008

Reviewed Procurement related activities of EPC firms to ensure integrity and adherence to policies and procedures; offering assistance and guidance when necessary.

CITGO Refinery, Buyer 2004-2007

Generated contracts for both Commodities and Services. Solicited formal RFQ’s for commercial and technical analysis. Assisted accounting in resolving invoicing issues. Creating purchase orders, Outline Agreements, and change orders, validating consistency in signature authority.

Investigated opportunities to optimize various features of SAP, such as creating or eliminating outline agreements where applicable.

Implemented program for replacement of water coolers with RO systems for annual cost savings of $18,000,

Initiated contracts for alternate sources and shipping arrangements of various chemical suppliers resulting in $100,000 annual cost savings.

Exxon/Mobil, Buyer 2001-2004

Generated Purchase Orders in SAP, from system requisitions for field MRO material and services. Functioning under rigorous Exxon/Mobil Procurement and ISO guidelines, maintained paper and electronic files, ensuring audit compliance. Assisted Accounts Payables in resolving paper and EDI blocked and suspended invoices. Also maintained vendor database, creating and maintaining SAP agreements.

Effectively reduced invoicing issues from 80% to 20% 30-60 days past due.

Instructed company employees and contractors on SAP functionality and company processes.

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Compaq, Buyer/Planner 1999-2001

Initially assigned to A/P project, reconciling critical vendor accounts. Assumed similar role in Purchasing; in addition to placing orders for various commodities, ensuring proper management of orders placed. Subsequently transitioned to buyer/planner function, positioning materials for production based on MRP, creating SAP agreements, as well as discreet PO’s. In addition, resolved A/P issues, obsolescence material, BOM corrections, and routine purchasing functions.

Discovered inbound/outbound transactions resulting in saving Compaq over $5M

Assisted in training employees in company processes, as well as invoice work flow.

EDUCATION

San Jacinto College, Houston, Texas

Houston Community College, Houston, Texas