Lonnie J. Fox, MBA

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281-***-****

Seabrook, Texas 77586

ac5ci4@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results-oriented Procurement/Operations/Supply Chain Management professional with 17 plus years of diversified experience in category management, strategic planning, logistics, procurement, lubricants, raw materials, operations management, contracts negotiation/management, Procurement transformations, and project coordination in the oil & gas and manufacturing industries. Proven skills in asset optimization, strategic sourcing of materials and services for plant operations, offshore and onshore drilling operations, chemical plants/refineries and manufacturing sites. Ability to generate and execute strategic sourcing/ logistics and operation plans, waste reduction plans, lean manufacturing, and training program implementations. Demonstrated strengths in recognizing problems and implementing innovative and cost-effective solutions. Proven track record of success in maximizing production and profitability through cost savings and process improvements. Fluent in Spanish and English.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Logistics

Supply Chain

Project Management

Contract Negotiations

Bid and Proposals

Process Tech

End User Communications

Vendor Relations

Outsourcing

Manpower Management

Policies & Procedures

Training / Coaching

Cost Reduction/Bidding

Purch Transformations

Asset Optimization

Process Improvement

Stock Management

Strategic Planning

Computer skills include: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, AMOS, PeopleSoft

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Innovation / Process Improvement

Created positive relationships with Refinery and Chemical Plant field personnel to optimize procurement and supply chain management.

Met with project planners, engineers, and unit superintendents to explain the benefits of centralization of procurement processes and strategies for both BP Corporate and the individual operating unit. Participated in planning meetings and offered insight into the lead times and procurement of equipment, services, and materials for refinery operating units. Result: Reduced field generated procurement activities. Facilitated implementation of centralized procurement which provided BP with better pricing, market leveraging, and millions of dollars in cost savings.

Spearheaded the replacement of a compressed Freon cooling system with a cost effective propane system to maximize operations reliability and profitability. Formulated the idea of using propane which was easily recovered in the system to replace an expensive and environmentally hazardous Freon system. Teams of engineers and cryogenic process specialist confirmed the feasibility of the propane system. Result: BP saves $120K in Freon costs and eliminated environmental fines by the EPA that totaled $200K for the loss of Freon over the previous 4 years.

Created web based contractor evaluation system. Created online templates including key performance indicators, job safety performance, terms and conditions compliance, cost overages, timeliness, and housekeeping performance. Also included a contractor comments template to get contractors views and comments on jobs. Result: Able to eliminate contractors who are not meeting performance levels required by BP. Information is also utilized in negotiations of new contracts with current service providers.

Procurement and Purchasing Management / Cost Reduction

Manage procurement process for $350 million automation control system project. Sourced consultant firms, materials, training, software, labor, equipment, and components procurement in the replacement and updating of all process auto control systems throughout the refinery and chemical plant. Result: Maximized cost savings and efficiency on the project through the use of cost leveraging and procurement strategy.

Achieved significant savings in negotiation of a major maintenance contract

Researched the market, interviewed and screened seven major maintenance service providers. Solicited and reviewed bids from three service providers regarding safety, accountability, price, resource availability, qualifications of personnel, and condition of equipment. Solicited input from field personnel and engineers in evaluation of bidders’ qualifications and quality of work. Result: Negotiated a favorable contract including discounts for work performed after reaching an agreed upon benchmark spend goal. Achieved 35% savings over previous year by scheduling backed up work to meet spend goal early in the year.

Reduced the occurrences of sole sourcing for services and equipment.

Enforced procurement bidding policies and evaluated bids on the vendor’s ability to meet requirements and standards. Advocated and secured upper managements support for a sole source compliance check list to provide a baseline for compliance on sole sourcing policies. Result: Over $1.2 mil in cost savings as a direct result of utilizing the bidding process for services and materials.

Operations Management

Developed and implemented a Spanish language interpreter program to ensure safety at the BP Texas City Refinery. Recognized the need for better communication between plant personnel and Spanish speaking contract personnel. Recruited current personnel to translate daily briefings and safety meeting information to all contractor personnel. Result: Obtained the services of current BP employees (operators, machinists, pipe fitters, welders, etc.) for English to Spanish translation. Improved communication between contractors and BP personnel and improved safety at the BP Texas City Refinery.

Facilitated implementation of new corporate policies for utilization of minority owned businesses. Researched the market and identified minority owned service providers. Evaluated potential service providers on basis of safety, qualification of personnel, insurance, terms and conditions, background checks, financial stability, and availability. Result: Texas City site has met the new minority owned provider policy and has been able to utilize these companies within the plant.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ENSCO, Houston, TX (2012-Current)

Sr. Manager- Global Strategic Sourcing and Contracts

Responsible for the management of the Global Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing and Contracts team as well as Category Managers across multiple operating and business units in six countries. Coordination, review, negotiation and administration of Ensco’s global contracts. Manage Ensco purchasing through the use of strategic vision, strategic planning, strategic major OEM management, and category management, while providing the organization with global uniformity and consistency in supplier contracts review, risk assessment, procedures, and purchasing processes. Aggregate companies total global spend in order to achieve maximum market leverage. Manage the global sourcing and contracts team and support best practices in the company’s global supply chain, sourcing and contracting functions as well as operations, resulting in maximized purchasing power, grater market leverage, lower risk and cost, and higher quality in procurement solutions.

Accenture, Houston, TX 2010-2011

Sourcing and Procurement Executive Manager - Oil & Gas/ Management Consultant

Manage consulting team and analyze quality of data collected to support Operations and supply chain assessments for the procurement transformation process of clients. Formulate and design the specific process and training solutions to address prioritized gaps while supervising business architecture and process design activities. Development of capabilities and performance measurements/KPIs and provide value analysis to identify value creation opportunities for clients. Present clients with cost effective, value adding solutions to improve the operations and supply chain functions within their organization. Client list included: Exxon, Freeport McMoran, Suez Energy, BP, Chevron, and Reliant Energy

Magnum Transcontinental Corporation, Houston, TX 2009-2010

Sr. Purchasing Manager/ North America

Manage purchasing and shipping for multiple offshore rigs and FPSO vessel. Manage supplier relationships and owner of purchase to pay process for North America. Coordinate, produce, and negotiate strategic contracts and frame agreements for the supply of various commodities, capital equipment and services in the oil and gas industry. Coordinate with international suppliers and project management on the procurement and delivery of capital project equipment. Manage the day to day operations for the Petro-Serv North American division, purchasing and logistics office.

A.P. Moller Maersk/ Moller Supply Services, Houston, TX

2007-2009

Project Procurement Manager

Manage and coordinate purchasing for multiple off-shore and on-shore oil rigs. Oversee and manage procurement process for part of a 6.2 billion dollar expansion project and the building of an FPSO. (Peregrino Project). . Negotiation of contracts and strategic frame agreements for the supply of multiple commodities/ services in an offshore drilling environment. Worked closely with operations to ensure the highest levels of reliability for all on line business units.

BP Products North America Inc. - Texas City Refinery, Texas City, TX

2006-2007

Procurement Coordinator / West Plant & Projects

Coordinate all procurement activities for 6 operating units and all capital projects throughout the Texas City refinery and chemical plant as well as category management for the business unit. Conduct resource planning and purchasing activities, prepare RFQs for materials and contract services, manage relationships with outside vendors and internal end users, review bids and proposals. Bid proposal reviews. SAP applications.

BP Products North America Inc. Texas City Refinery, Texas City, TX 2000-2006

Optimization Operations Specialist/ Unit Operator

Substitute Supervisor - Process Unit

Managed operation and control of multiple refinery process units, working with Asset Operations to optimize production through the use of communication and strategic planning. Spear headed the initiative to improve safety through out the operating business unit while creating an environmentally safe work environment.

Asset Operations-Specialist

Insured that process units operated at safest, most productive level possible.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration-Operations Management, Regis University, Denver, Colorado

Bachelor of Science - Management, Kaplan University, Davenport, Iowa

Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology, San Jacinto College, Pasadena Texas

CPSCM /Certified-Purchasing and Supply Chain Management -University of Houston/Clear Lake, Houston TX

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