LUIS M. WILLIAMS
SUMMARY
Purchasing and supply chain specialist with overall 5+ years of experience, 3 years of them in the oil and gas industry. In these years, with the opportunity of managing supply chain processes in order to ensure on time delivery of tools, machinery and services. Negotiation of contract terms for the projects managed as part of my scope, as well as handling Import-Export operations with Customs Agencies. The other 2+ years have been of experience working with suppliers, sponsors, product distribution and vendor financing in other industries. Bilingual Spanish – English ability. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and SAP Power user Materials Management Module. APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pluspetrol International Inc, Houston, Texas
Bilingual Semi Senior Buyer, October 2014 – October 2015
Supply Chain Management: 300+ P.O successfully delivered
Management of freight forwarder for materials logistics from United States to Argentina, Peru and Bolivia
Development and execution of the KPI’s for forwarding services. Timing and respond
Procurement of materials and services in time and manner
Worldwide effective procurement and logistics execution. From U.S, Europe and China
Daily Problem Solving focus on the emergencies reducing the risk and impact to the company
Vendors management: 6+ Price agreement per year. Including Terms and Conditions Negotiations
Monclova Pirineos Gas San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, México
Senior Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain, January 2012 – December 2013
Negotiate 70% of the company’s contract terms with suppliers, achieving savings of an average of 3 Million USD/year
Sourcing procurement of national and international machinery, equipment and maintenance services. Achieved on time delivery 90% of the times
Supervise and Coach Procurement Analysts. Achieved the accomplishment of the requirements as a team
Ensure on time delivery and financing of customs duties by managing logistics operators. Achieved a 100% of the logistics operations financed
Maintain suppliers KPI s, evaluate supplier performance. Over 120 suppliers in our database
Trainer and Power User for SAP system implementation Materials Management transactions
Materials and Services purchasing experience of three years in Upstream, Midstream and Downstream
Purchasing and Procurement Specialist, June 2011 – January 2012
Implement the funding plan and improvement of credits for 90% of the suppliers
Ensure savings on purchasing, over 20% on market price
Ensure the delivery of parts, tools and services to the field locations. Taking care of all the items bought in the company
Generate reports in order to analyze and make decisions based on expenditure trends
Implement the schedule of purchases and foreign stock management including chemicals, fuel and consumables
Develop suppliers portfolio, continuously ensuring enough capacity to provide the required materials at the expected cost
EDUCATION
ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE ESTUDIOS DE MARKETING, Madrid, Spain
Master in Marketing and Management, December 2009 (GPA 8/10)
UNIVERSIDAD GRAN MARISCAL DE AYACUCHO, Barcelona, Venezuela
Bachelor of Science in Economics, September 2007
SKILLS AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
SUPPLY CHAIN MANGEMENT FOR A LEARNING PERSPECTIVE KAIST, HOUSTON 2014
APICS CERTIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL (CSCP) APICS, MONTERREY 2013
OIL FOR NOT OILERS NEO PETROL, MONTERREY 2013
COURSE IN PURCHASING AND PROCUREMENT, LOGISTICS AND STORAGE CONSULTEK, MONTERREY 2012