Peter J. Flaherty
**** ****** ****** **** ****** Park Pa 412-***-****-H (412)
GLOBAL PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY SOURCING EXECUTIVE
Global Partnerships - Project & Resource Management - Contract
Negotiation
Multi-faceted business expert with extensive experience driving domestic
and international purchasing, estimating, proposal development,
forecasting engineering preliminary and detailed design, formulating and
implementing corporate process improvements, and introducing cost saving
strategies.
Corporate Procurement
Budget Administration
ISO Quality Systems
Supplier Relations
Capital Procurement
Professional Services
Contract Management
Employee Management
Policy & Procedure
Risk Assessment
Program Management
OEM Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Account Invoicing
Process Improvement
MRO Budgets/Scheduling
MRP Management
O & M Procurement
Global Commodities
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Alstom Power Controls- June 2001-Present - 412-***-****/ 412-***-****)
GM Purchasing/Contract manager/Sourcing Manager
Managed e-sourcing and reverse auctions which saved $10,000-$2,000,000
per project
Spearheaded and fast-tracked corporate procurement strategies:
facilities, industrial robots, automation equipment, raw materials,
fabrication and machining, mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic
systems and components. LCC mining and development.
Negotiated international wire harness supplier which reduced cost for
assemblies by 42% and cut delivery time by 2-1/2 months.
Improved material delivery 30% by working directly with supplier base to
purchase inventory at discounted rates. Engaged and contracted vendors to
provide supplier retained stock - Invoicing occurred at time of sale.
Managed process control and electrical refurbishment of 13 sites
Directed all phases of cost estimation, proposal development for EPCM
construction and design build costs, system processing, development,
integration, and installation of manufacturing proposals and engineered
systems
Negotiated $920,000 in savings in design and fabrication of machined
parts
Managed engineering and procurement for 13 sites saving an average of
$500,00 in material and professional costs for engineering and sourcing
Negotiated suppliers and masters agreements for electrical equipment,
components, labor, testing, professional services, and mechanical
automation components saving an average of $60,000-$120,000 per plant.
Negotiated global suppliers
Strategic sourcing of manufacturing which saved $3,200,000-$6,000,000
annually
Initiated sister operations inspections /procurement to save
over$1,400,000 annually in QA/QC costs
Union Switch & Signal - 1999-2001 412-***-****)
Contract Manager/Procurement Sourcing-
Negotiated $275,000 in savings on electronic components.
Increased recoup of scope change costs on older projects by 3%
Saved an average of $100,000 per project by sourcing shipment and storage
to sister facilities in international markets
Managed estimating and proposal construction and engineering design
forecasting, development, and proposal review
Managed e-sourcing and reverse auctions which saved $1,000-$1,000,000 per
project
Saved an average of $60,000-$120,000 VAT and duty taxes per project by
piggybacking import of materials and equipment through international
sister sites.
Kvaerner Metals - 1995-1999 724-***-****)
Global Commodities Sourcing/Contract manager
Negotiated $150,000 savings in plating costs.
Improved quality to 98% in machined parts.
Directed all phases of cost estimation, system processing, development,
integration, and installation of manufacturing proposals and engineered
systems
Negotiated global suppliers
Strategic sourcing of manufacturing which saved $3,000,000 dollars
annually
Managed e-sourcing and reverse auctions which saved $100,000-$3,000,000
per project
Initiated sister operations inspections /procurement to save over
$1,700,000 annually in QA/QC costs
Managed design engineering and construction estimating and proposals
Negotiated and mediated disputes with international suppliers
Negotiated $600,000 in savings per project with international castings
suppliers
Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel-1991-1995 412-***-****)
Contract Administrator/Sourcing Buyer
Negotiated $150,000 in savings on company cell phones.
Negotiated 150,000 in savings on print materials.
Developed and initiated purchasing action plans which increased timely
delivery of materials and ensured availability of materials to align with
operational goals.
Forecasted annual funds required for staffing, equipment, construction
and engineering, materials and supplies. Managed and distributed annual
budget.
Directed all phases of cost estimation, system processing, development,
integration, and installation of manufacturing proposals and engineered
systems
Created a Contract administration organization which saved $525,000 in
revenue.
Managed e-sourcing and reverse auctions which saved $1,000-$200,000 per
project
Created an asset management organization which saved the company $95,000
in insurance and bond costs.
Developed and negotiated a new contract and travel policy which saved the
company $80,000 per year.
Installed a Procurement card program saving 70% on soft dollar
administrative costs.
Department of Energy - 1987-1991 412-***-****)
Contract Administrator/ Buyer Specialist
.
Negotiated $2,500,000 savings on Solvents and Chemical raw materials
Negotiated masters agreements saving $150,000 per year on hazardous waste
removal
Negotiated $400,000 savings on engineering machining .
Negotiated logistics contracts saving $429,000
Managed e-sourcing and reverse auctions which saved $12,000-$2,500,000
per project
Developed and initiated purchasing action plans which increased timely
delivery of materials and ensured availability of materials to align with
operational goals.
Forecasted annual funds required for staffing, equipment, materials and
supplies. Managed and distributed annual budget.
Directed all phases of cost estimation, system processing, development,
integration, and installation of manufacturing proposals and engineered
systems
Developed new ERP and vendor database system
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts- Management, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania-412-***-****)
Certificate - Purchasing Inventory Management - Educational Society
Resource Management- 2004
Certificate - APICS - Educational Society Resource Management- 2004
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
*Oil & Gas exploration *Refining/Distalation
*Shale Fracturing *Drilling
*Engineering and Construction *Briquetting Processes
*Steel and Iron Process *Chemicals
*Pellet Plant *Software
Development *Railroad/Transportation *Mining
*Power Generation *Process Controllers
*Plastics *Electrical
*Thin Film *Injection Molding
*Pressure Vessels. *Castings
*Heat Treatment *ASME Welding
*Fabrication *Brazing
*Dry Etch. *Manufacturing
*Galvanizing *Utilities
*Bronzing *Rolled Steel
*Flat and Bar Steel *PLC's
*Logic Controllers *Optics
*Water Treatment *Robotics
*Automation *Safety
*Glass and Ceramics *Refractory
MRO, Capitol Equipment procurement, Professional services, contract
award, RFP & RFQ preparations, raw materials procurement, price
analysis, MRP analysis, production planning, & supervise buyers and
vendors. Review of contracts; Management of sub-contracts, Preparation
of IFB'S, proposals, agreements, inquiries, estimates, procurement and
materials management, logistics, engineering, construction, installation
and testing, scheduling, negotiation, cost control, etc.