Manager Management

George J. Corbett

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PROFILE

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Strategic Global Sourcing and Supply Optimization

Accomplished Procurement and Inventory Executive with demonstrated success in leading departments to develop and

execute global sourcing strategies to support new and existing business objectives including innovative approaches to

increase sourcing power and reduce costs. International experience with senior operational, project management and

consulting roles across several industries including steel, construction, manufacturing and oil & gas while working for a

number of major multi national companies. Proven ability to perform the full suite of subcontract management and

subcontract administration duties for technically and administratively complex contracts of all types. Superb global

perspective with effective and persuasive presentation skills on complex topics to employees, clients and executive

management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Global Procurement Management • Supply Chain & Order Management Change Management

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Vendor & Customer Relations • Outsourcing & Subcontracting Inventory Control

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Cost benefit & Price Strategy • Resource Allocation & Risk Asset Utilization & Disposal

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Quality Management & Cost Avoidance Assessment Operational Excellence

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• Continuous Process Improvements

Logistics & Transporation Management • Performance Measurements & KPIs Materials Management

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Procurement Initiatives • Strategic Planning & Forecasting Optimization Processes

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Organizational & Executive Leadership • Budget Development & Management Supplier Management

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Profit & Loss Statements • Revenue & Yield Management Training & Development

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Value Based Management • Contract Development & Negotiations Regulatory Compliance

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SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Worked with Mills, Steel Warehouses and Other Suppliers to Determine Timing and Availability of Materials and

Supplies. Added Value to the Procurement and Sourcing Process Through Becoming a Subject Matter Expert. Studied

the capabilities of all steel mills on the North American continent and leveraged each mill “sweet spot” of production to

make the company a desirable customer. Negotiated long term, mutually beneficial price and volume agreements.

IMPACT: Allowed steel mills to produce at capacity; established value added services for a full range of products.

Implemented a Cost Effective Strategy to Reduce Excess Inventory. Launched an internal surplus removal program,

which used surplus inventory at key locations to replenish the normal requirements of other internal locations.

Coordinated the surplus management process. Worked with both sales and purchasing departments to eliminate

obsolete, de listed and slow moving inventory items. IMPACT: Achieved a Gross Margin Return on Investment (GMROI)

+ $120 million.

Optimized Materials Usage: Enhanced Negotiation Leverage and Reduced Cost. Implemented a strategy focuses on

reducing costs through the consolidation of 3 fabrication facilities. IMPACT: Reduced overall steel pricing by +/ 10%

thereby reducing approx. 2% total cost of production to the company; reduced complexity, lowered part design cost;

segmented suppliers.

Worldwide Sourcing: Assessment and Execution. Established sourcing plans and distribution and service networks.

Managed interface between engineering and multiple purchasing offices in several different countries.

IMPACT: Successfully negotiated logistics contracts and moved equipment and materials on several continents and

oceans to a remote jungle area in Western Java within budgeted cost and planned schedule .

TECHNICAL SKILLS & APPLICATIONS

ERP Systems – J.D. Edwards & SAP, Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel (including pivot tables),

PowerPoint; Adobe

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Business Administration, Management

Texas A&I University, Kingsville, Texas

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Procurement Consultant

September 2014 – Present Houston, Texas Area

EMS, USA, Houston, TX 2013 – 2014

Offers an integrated solution for all your Pipeline Services, Integrity Management and Plant & Power Services

Procurement Manager, Corporate

• Create and implement a Procurement Policy for five (5) divisions of a multi faceted corporation.

• Engage and maintain business relationships with cross functional groups outside of Procurement.

• Serve as principle liaison between EMS and client sourcing, procurement, legal and risk management

departments.

• Train, hire and reassign purchasing personnel in multiple locations across 5 states.

• Evaluate strategies based on changing market conditions and provide inputs during strategic sourcing activities,

including internal and external analysis and negotiations.

• Introduce document vehicles to direct and control procurement (i.e. bid analysis forms, sole source forms,

qualification forms, etc.).

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY (CB&I), Houston, TX 2009 – 2013

A large multinational conglomerate engineering, procurement and construction company.

Project Procurement Manager/Subcontracts Manager (2011 – 2013)

Project assignment at Lummus Technology facility in Pasadena, Texas.

• Prepared bidders list, pre qualified general contractors and Subcontractors for safety and financial purposes.

• Led the development of category strategies, negotiated agreements and fully utilized the experience and

capabilities of the procurement organization.

• Prepared and issued RFP’s for ground preparation, demolition, building erection, etc.

• Issued subcontracts for geotechnical survey, consulting services, demolition, new building construction and

rebuild of existing buildings on the facility.

• Prepared and issued requisitions for materials and equipment for manufacturing and R&D laboratory

requirements.

• Managed site financial reports, preparation and submittal of invoices to project manager for approval and general

files and documents organization.

Project Procurement Manager/Subcontracts Manager (2010 – 2011)

Project assignment at Island Park Nuclear fabrication facility.

• Prepared bidders list, pre qualified subcontractors for safety and financial purposes.

• Prepared and issued RFP’s for ground preparation, demolition, building erection, etc.

• Issued subcontracts for geotechnical survey and consulting services.

Project Procurement Manager (2009 – 2010)

Developed procurement plans and material and equipment pricing for inclusion in proposals in support of sales of major

international projects.

• Developed, reviewed and refined procurement procedures insuring compatibility between Red Book Std. and CMS.

• Created and implemented company wide pricing agreements on high volume commodity materials for use by division

buyers at multiple locations.

• Developed procurement plans, including subcontracting and purchasing for the erection of a new Nuclear Fabrication

Facility to fabricate nuclear containment vessels.

TRINITY INDUSTRIES, Dallas, TX 2004 – 2009

A diversified industrial company that owns market leading businesses which provide products and services to the energy, transportation,

chemical, and construction sectors.

Corporate Director of Purchasing

• Negotiated long term steel contracts and purchasing agreements to provide 1 million tons annually of steel to all

divisions with a total approximate value of $600 million.

• Developed a “Primer” on steel making for distribution to board level directors of a major international company

involved in manufacture of rail cars, barges, wind towers and LPG storage tanks.

• Designed, developed and implemented a robust reporting system, which leveraged buying power of seven business

units heavily reliant on supply of steel; maximized negotiating power at a corporate level.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY (CB&I), The Woodlands, TX 2001 2004

A large multinational conglomerate engineering, procurement and construction company.

Director of Procurement

• Diligently researched, developed and implemented a vendor evaluation tool designed to electronically accumulate ship

dates, pricing, transportation methods, and product quality requirements which measured actual performance.

• Key roles in strategic sourcing projects for heavy capital equipment, direct and indirect goods and services.

• Maximized value and innovation through both our supplier & end user relationships.

• Worked with mills, steel warehouses and other suppliers to determine timing and availability of materials and supplies.

• Created software application which generated monthly reports, charts, and graphs for suppliers and was used as a

management tool to control approximately $40 million in annual steel purchases for a global engineering/construction

company.

• Successfully directed multiple purchasing managers at various divisional locations; ensured thorough understanding

of processes, procedures and overall development of procurement professionals.

• Developed relationships and agreements with steel mills in the Western Hemisphere and select steel mills globally.

• Meticulously developed flow charts which monitored information between departments, eliminated redundancies,

increased efficiency, and prevented unnecessary application of resources.

• Enabled the company to utilize trade discounts at a savings of approximately $1million per year.

• Sourced and procured 9% nickel plate for LNG projects.

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY (CB&I), Houston, TX 1986 – 2001

A large multinational conglomerate engineering, procurement and construction company (Including International Assignments in Australia,

Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Indonesia)

Director of Procurement (1999 – 2001)

Pitt Des Moines Steel Company was acquired by CB&I

• Professionally managed, trained and directed purchasing managers at multiple division locations.

• Effectively maintained vendor relationships with national and international steel producing mills and fabricators.

Procurement Manager (1986 – 1999)

• Successfully functioned as procurement manager (based out of Singapore) on a $200 million grass roots

petrochemical plant located in a jungle area near Tuban, Indonesia; coordinated procurement of various engineered

goods and services.

• Directed work across numerous international borders and mobilized materials, labor and transportation to complete

the Indonesian project on schedule and under budget.

• Provided management for nation wide procurement operations for CB&I/Australia.

• Initiated and led reorganization of CB&I/Australia procurement from a regionalized, decentralized operation of a

centralized corporate structure; designed and implemented all procurement policies and procedures.

• Resourcefully served as field subcontract manager for a $5 million project for the Mobil Oil Refinery in Saudi Arabia.

• Proficiently directed procurement for Na Con division with responsibility for Houston, TX, Fontana, CA and Norcross,

GA.

1980 – 1985

FLUOR DANIEL, INC., Houston, TX

A leading engineering, construction company, provides engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), maintenance, project management

services (Including ISADAF Project in Saudi Arabia)

Procurement Supervisor

• Effectively served as procurement supervisor for a $3.5 billion dollar project; procured and moved heavy wall vessels

from Japanese fabricators to Jubail, Saudi Arabia; properly disposed of surplus assets and used construction

equipment (used for 4 years during construction) which gained a 50% return on original cost.

• Efficiently procured and managed transportation of heavy wall vessels and reactors for several major projects.

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