Sr. Buyer

MELISSA A. COURTNEY

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Houston, TX 77040

H: 713-***-****

C: 281-***-****

GOALS:

Seeking to apply broad-based background, persuasive communication

skills and high energy level to a position offering professional

challenges and optimum career potential.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Able to effectively assimilate, organize and direct smooth operation

of purchasing department. Believe that if a solution to a problem

exists, I can identify and implement appropriate strategies and

procedures to ensure a timely, cost-efficient resolution.

EXPERIENCE:

August 2013 - July 2014

Tam International, 6935 Pinemont Drive, Houston, Texas 77092

Position - Senior Buyer

Responsible for MRP purchases along with 2 other buyers at Tam.

Process all orders in a timely manner to ensure the best price and

delivery

for Tam. Work special projects as assigned by Purchasing Manager.

August 2010 - August 2013

Weatherford Global Procurement Group, 15710 John F. Kennedy, Houston,

Texas 77032

Position - Senior Buyer

Responsible for procurement for ten international regions. These

regions

include downhole and frac purchasing. Large dollar capital

equipment

including drill pipe/elevators/fishing tools etc. Responsible for

any and all purchases for these regions. In addition to region

purchases handled

procurement for 5 land rigs in Russia.

February 2007 - July 2009

Pride International, 5847 San Felipe, Suite 3300, Houston, TX 77057

Position - Senior Buyer

Procurement responsibilities included negotiating the lowest cost,

best quality, and favorable delivery terms for the purchase of all

equipment for four jack-up rigs, five land rigs, and training orders.

Monitored equipment delivery schedules and followed up to ensure

delivery schedules were met, enabling the drilling rigs to run

smoothly and avoid down time.

November 2003 - February 2007

Invested in the stock market. Traded stocks daily/weekly/monthly.

May 1998 - November 2003

Owned and operated a 33 unit apartment complex located at 220 West

Alabama. Sold complex November 2003.

January 1995 - May 1998

BJ Services Company, U.S.A., 11211 FM 2920, Tomball, TX 77375

(Well Servicing)

Position - Senior Purchasing Agent

Melissa Courtney

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Responsible for the procurement of mechanical equipment to support BJ

Services manufacturing facility. Assured timely and economical

availability of materials, supplies and equipment, enabling

manufacturing to meet production schedules. Negotiated blanket

purchase orders to reduce cost and increase availability or equipment.

Job Description:

Advised Material Management of all discernable trends in consumption

of material ordered for manufacturing. Monitored equipment delivery

schedules and followed up to ensure delivery schedules were met.

Monitored import/export documents pertinent to equipment and materials

shipping. Processed requisitions and purchase orders for approval by

Manager. Maintained professional library of catalogs/parts books.

June 1977 - January 1995

Western Oceanic, Inc., 515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1100, Houston, TX

77027

(International Offshore Drilling Contractor)

Position-Senior Purchasing Agent

January 1989 - January 1995

Responsible for the purchasing of four International offshore jack-up

rigs. Purchased materials required for drilling operations. Insured

timely and economical availability of material, supplies and equipment

as required to support construction, operations and maintenance of

drilling rigs. Successfully negotiated and located lowest cost and

best delivery to Western Oceanic.

ADDITIONAL WESTERN OCIANIC EXPERIENCE:

April 1987 - January 1989 Senior Buyer

January 1982 - April 1987 Buyer

October 1980 - January 1982 Junior Buyer

October 1979 - October 1980 Expediter

June 1977 - October 1979 Secretary

EDUCATION:

University of Houston College

North Harris County College

Spring High School

REFERENCES:

Furnished upon request.

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