Supply Chain Manager

Christopher Davis - MBA

******@*****.*** Houston, TX Open to 100% travel and relocation 832-***-****

Senior Buyer Procurement Manager Supply Chain Analyst

Focused professional with 10+ years of progressive experience and a n MBA with Supply Chain Management

concentration. Expertise in oil & gas and food manufacturing / distribution sectors.

Broad business acumen and deep analytical skills to evaluate multiple layers of supply chain costs and boost

efficiencies. Adept in financial analysis, forecasting, supplier performance metrics, and reporting, leveraging

strong research and accounting skills. Trained and experienced ISO and API internal auditor

Proficient in SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, MS Office, and specialized supply chain applications.

Positive, professional communicator with strong negotiation, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Experience

CITY OF HOUSTON – Municipal government serving over 2 million residents, Houston, TX 2013 to 2015

Contracts Specialist Warehouse Manager – contract assignment (2014 to 2015)

Contracts & Procurement Specialist – contract assignment (2013 to 2014)

Represented the City of Houston Water Division in negotiation and administration of materials and service

contracts valued at up to $15MM. Reported to Procurement Manager.

Oversaw a Procurement and Warehouse team of 6 in sourcing, procuring, shipping, receiving, forecasting,

and inventory management functions.

Sourced and evaluated suppliers with an emphasis on ensuring that small, minority, women-owned and

disadvantaged business enterprises have meaningful participation in the city's procurement process.

Used SAP for procurement, inventory management, and reporting.

Prepared reports for the Mayor’s Office and City Council for orders requiring council approval.

Delivered $750K savings on a single contract by determining distributor profit margins and reopening

negotiations to maintain fair pricing.

Streamlined major items reordering system, improving supply chain team efficiency and material availability.

TSC OFFSHORE – Offshore platform and equipment supplier, Houston, TX 2008 to 2013

Senior Buyer & Team Lead (2012 to 2013)

Purchasing Agent (2008 to 2013)

Recruited through professional networking. Reported to Services Director. Trained and motivated a team of 4

Buyers and Expeditors.

Sourced and procured >$10.5MM per year of materials for crane and mud pump construction.

Delivered timely, accurate financial analysis on project costs and supplier performance.

Planned and negotiated international logistics to deliver materials throughout Europe and Asia.

Conducted internal audits to facilitate API recertification.

Delivered $160K savings on a single contract by leveraging quantity discounts.

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM – oil and gas drilling, Houston, TX 2004 to 2008

Buyer

Controlled an annual spend of >$2MM for purchase of inventory supporting oilfield production. Reported to

Purchasing Manager. Expedited global shipment of supplies throughout Latin America and the Middle East.

WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC. – utilities supply, Midvale, UT 2001 to 2003

Supply Chain Analyst

Supported implementation of a $2MM strategic alliance between Wesco, City of St. Paul, and 12+ suppliers to

ensure commodity availability with a leveraged spend. Improved the purchasing process for >1000 stock items

by utilizing historical and current data in forecasting models

Education Affiliation

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Provo, UT

MBA - emphasis in Supply Chain Management BA, International Relations and Business

INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

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