Manager Lean Manufacturing

ROBERT HOLLEMAN

**** ******* *****, ******* *******, TX 77845 713-***-**** ************@****.*** SR. STRATEGIC BUYER

PROCUREMENT SOURCING SPECIALIST VENDOR MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE: develop and implement strategic and tactical business models, analyze and weigh risk management, and lead initiatives in supply chain and sourcing. Recognized for being responsive, meeting deadlines, and solving problems. Use a LEAN approach to reduce costs, eliminate inefficiencies, and conduct smart contract negotiations.

Year-over-year success optimizing strategic sourcing, commodity management, and contract negotiations to drive continuous improvement and profitability.

Oversee contract plans and strategic plan developments for capital expense projects, special projects, and day-to-day vendor management and contract negotiations.

Direct and develop objectives and strategic plans for contract negotiations, sourcing, budgeting, and forecasting.

Technology: SAP MRP, ORACLE, JD Edwards, Altriva Kan Ban System, Microsoft Office. P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Senior Buyer, Sulzer Pumps, Brookshire, TX 2011-Feb 2016 Sulzer is a global partner offering reliable and sustainable solutions for performance-critical applications. Sulzer holds leading positions in its key markets: oil and gas, power, and water. Laid off after Sulzer decided to shut down its Pump plant in Brookshire http://www.worldpumps.com/view/ 43106/sulzer-to-shut-texas-pump-plant/

Led strategic sourcing of products and services across business lines (engineering, inspection, and planners), building and maintaining supplier relationships. o Supported plant and multiple machine shops, bought hardware and accessories for project pumps, processed all POs, and streamlined purchasing practices.

• Price shopped to obtain most competitive pricing, delivery, and terms. Negotiated price adjustments and executed supplemental agreements, change orders, and cancellation charges.

• Solved shipping and receiving problems and kept projects on-time.

LEAN manufacturing approach that resulted in $20K + in savings by reducing the number of suppliers from 30 to 10. Implemented price guarantees, KPI database, and contract award criteria, adjusting SLAs for vendor performance and expectations.

Processed all RFQ’s and placed P.O.’s for annual spend of over $2M.

Purchased bolting, all machined parts, pipe,valves, fittings and parts for control panels. Global Sourcing Specialist, General Electric – Elastomer Plant, Humble, TX 5/2011- 11/2011 GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. The elastomer plant primarily operated in the hard rubber and molded rubber products business / industry within the rubber and miscellaneous plastic products sector.

Purchased all of the materials for the plant (5 departments) and provided strategic sourcing support, gathering data and preparing bids, conducted bid openings, and produced reports. Planned, coordinated, and developed reference material.

Managed capital purchases $200K +, coordinated scope, instructions to vendors, specifications / statement of work, terms & conditions, and schedules.

Met strict timelines to procure and route all materials and secure contractors for special projects. Volunteer Work and Family Obligations after layoff from Emerson 1/2010 – 5/2011 Projects Buyer, Emerson Process Management (Bettis), Waller, TX 12/2007 - 12/2009

LEAN manufacturing environment, reduced costs, improved production and efficiency, and resolved bottlenecks such as on-time delivery.

o Improved on-time deliveries by 50% and resolved on-time delivery problems for overseas parts by implementing Altriva Electronic Ban System, coordinating with IT, buyers and production control. The implementation enabled the tracking of parts and volume resulting in a faster process and on-time system.

Purchased control system parts and ensured that the purchased were quality parts and cost effective. Provided on-going contract administration with 100+ vendors and resolved issues with all parties when necessary.

Senior Buyer, Cameron Drilling Subsea 6/2005 – 12/2007 Cameron’s Drilling System division offers one of the only Total Rig Package Solutions in the industry. A comprehensive equipment portfolio and aftermarket services to shipyards, drilling contractors, exploration and production (E&P) operators and rental tool companies.

Led cost savings of 10% through negotiating with vendors such as Sunsource, Wesco Distribution, Hatfield, and Hydac International, among others.

Negotiated bulk pricing, expedited parts for 50+ suppliers, NCR reports to stock parts, and analyzed costs and market conditions.

Additional Career History

Purchasing Manager/ Fleet Vehicles, Power Well Services LP Human Resources Manager, Central Pet Supply

Emerson’s evolving Bettis valve actuation portfolio is answering flow control’s toughest automation, safety and productivity challenges, inspiring customer success through decades of innovation and proven solutions.

It was a difficult time for employees while the company decided to close the plant and relocate. Purchasing Agent, AT&SF Railway

E D U C A T I O N

Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Le Tourneau University, Longview, TX honors

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