WENDY HEBEIN
Orange County, CA *******@***.***
(714) 225 402 7
www.linkedin.com/in/wendyhebein
Supply Chain Management professional with a proven track record in successful project
management, specializing in purchasing, contract administration, negotiations and material
management. Exhibits skills and superior quality service resulting in savings in excess of $18
million dollars for clients such as Sempra, Amtrak, ExxonMobil, Orange County Transportation
Authority, Hoag Memorial Hospital and Tenet Healthcare Network. Bringing more than 25 years
of experience in materials management, procurement and contract management, with proven
expertise in managing complex contracts, multiple locations, client relations, supplier
relations, capital projects while supporting and achieving DBE goals.
Experience
Jacobs Engineering Group, Long Beach, CA 2007 – 2014
Program Procurement Manager
1. Sempra Utility Group, Pipeline Safety Enhancement Program (PSEP) 2012 2014
1. Developed a grass roots Supply Chain team on a $1.4 billion dollar program.
2. Managed 41 staff representing Purchasing, Contract Administration, Material Management and
Logistics.
3. Negotiated savings of over $1.0 million dollars on the program laydown yard contract.
4. Achieved an unprecedented DBE spend of 45%.
2. Confidential Client 2012
1. Managed 3 staff to support Procurement and Contract Administration services for their Global Data
Center program.
2. Developed the program RFP documents to be used globally.
3. Amtrak, Philadelphia, PA 2009 2012
1. Managed 7 staff representing Contracts and Warranty Management to support the Central/Western
United States on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) program.
2. Negotiated savings in excess of $3 million dollars in contractor claims and change orders.
3. Achieved goal of 35% DBE spend.
4. Alon, Paramount Petroleum 2009
1. Managed 3 staff to support a large hydrotreater replacement program.
2. Negotiated savings in excess of $300,000 on structural steel and construction.
5. ExxonMobil, Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) Construction and Installation 2007 2009
1. Managed 7 staff representing Purchasing, Subcontracts and Material Management.
2. Achieved an overall program savings of $2.3 million dollars by negotiating contractor change
orders and reduction of surplus inventory.
Orange County Transportation Authority Orange, CA 2000 – 2007
Procurement Manager
6. Managed 13 direct reports and 42 unionized parts room clerks for an Orange County transportation system with
a growing fleet of 1200+ vehicles.
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WENDY HEBEIN
Orange County, CA *******@***.***
(714) 225 402 7
www.linkedin.com/in/wendyhebein
7. Decreased parts inventory by $2.2 million, while increasing fill rates.
8. Established and implemented a warranty program with a recovery of $3.3 million over the first three years.
9. Identified and eliminated excess inventory valued at $900,000.
10. Introduced an innovative procurement method to lease, operate and maintain Compressed Natural Gas fueling
stations throughout Orange County.
11. Served on the project team to bring a Light Rail system into Orange County California.
Berlin Packaging, Cerritos, CA 1999 – 2000
Regional Purchasing Manager
12. Managed 3 staff, supporting the purchasing effort for the western United States.
13. Increased GP by 3% (West Coast average from 19% to 22%).
14. Restructured purchasing process to improve quality controls and eliminated redundancy, reducing the volume of
purchase orders by 1,100 per year without compromising customer service or fill rate.
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Hoag Memorial Hospital, Newport Beach, CA 1997 – 1998
Director of Material Management
17. Managed 10 direct reports and over 40 unionized staff, representing purchasing, distribution, inventory control,
print shop, mailroom and central supply.
18. Achieved a $2.2 million dollar savings in expenses.
19. Conducted retrospective audits and identified more than $150,000 in over charges.
20. Developed and implemented an innovative pacemaker and defibrillator program through establishing a cap rates
which resulted in annual savings in excess of $1.4 million dollars.
Tenet Healthcare – Century City Hospital, Century City, CA 1991 – 1997
Director of Material Management
21. Managed 7 direct reports and up to 18 unionized staff, representing purchasing, distribution, inventory control,
mailroom and central supply.
22. Reduced surgical expenses by over $500,000 annually, while maintaining a 98% fill rate.
23. Reduced staff by 39% over a four year period which resulted in a $1.2 million dollar savings.
24. Served on the material resource management advisory team, representing the Los Angeles region of Tenet
Healthcare.
Education
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26. Coursework toward B.A., Business Administration and Computer Science, 1996 1997 University of Phoenix,
CA
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Member American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICs) 2014 Present
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Member – Institute for Supply Management (ISM) 2014 Present
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WENDY HEBEIN
Orange County, CA *******@***.***
(714) 225 402 7
www.linkedin.com/in/wendyhebein
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Member – National Association of Purchasing Managers Board of Directors, 1999 – 2000 – Orange County, CA
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Member Camino Grande HOA Board of Directors 2000 2004
Core Competencies
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Contract Management Excellent Customer Service
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Purchasing and Negotiating Quality Assurance Auditing
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Logistics Management Project Management
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Process Improvement Negotiation and influencing skills
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Bidding Processes Proficient in MS Office and ERP programs
41. Inventory Management 43.
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