PHILIP W. MORRIS
*** ********* ***** *******, **. T1S 0B4
Phone: 403-***-****
Cell: 403-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Senior Purchaser and Project Manager with repeated success identifying and managing critical business issues and opportunities, launching repeatable purchasing strategies, cost savings, leading new business relationship management. Proven record of achievement, leading to improved business processes. I’m experienced in large, established construction projects and early stage project development.
Work Experience
Lockerbie & Hole Group of Companies May 2005 – July 2015
Calgary Main Office 2013 – July 2015 - Senior Purchaser Western Canada
Reviewed material requisitions as they came in, coordinated and compared quotes; coordinated purchase and delivery with Site PM, Superintendent and supplier.
Worked with eCMS purchasing / accounting program. Procurement Lead for implementation of new process system, Celerant (Comet), making ready for implementation of SAP system by 2015.
Liaison with VP’s on procurement activities concerning implementation of new process system.
Managed/supervised Junior Purchasers, delegating work to enhance their skill level fostering a team environment.
Calgary South Health Campus 2009 – 2013 - Site Purchaser
$264 Million Dollar Mechanical Purchasing Budget
Worked closely with PM’s for equipment, material and tool requirements for projects.
Coordinated with suppliers on timely delivery to site, communicated with Site Safety Personnel for the purchase of all safety, and PPL equipment.
Reviewed prints, then site location. Created material list confirmed with Foreman and PM, then proceeded to purchase.
Communicated with Fab Shop on drawings to be built. Purchased material, arranged delivery to and from shop
Coordinated the demobilization from site on project completion. Inventoried all material and tools being removed and relocated from site.
Negotiated with Suppliers for return of excess material and balanced purchasing records with Accounts Payable department.
Rotary Flames House - Calgary 2008 – 2009 - Assistant Project Manager.
$1,566,000 Mechanical Purchasing Budget
Reviewed project plans for conflicts before start date.
Supplied list of major equipment to Purchasing Dept. for pricing comparison spread sheet. Communicated with vendor for timely delivery to site.
Attended all project meetings to keep in step with all other trades and to meet
completion dates.
Coordinated start-up and commissioning of all major equipment with vendors.
Planned and tracked labour forces requirements to achieve a successful completion of project and stay on budget.
PHILIP W. MORRIS
115 Westmount Place Okotoks, AB. T1S 0B4
Phone: 403-***-****
Cell: 403-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Main Office Lockerbie and Hole Mechanical, Electrical & Lockerbie Stanley Industrial
2008 Jan to 2008 Apr - Senior Purchaser
Worked with Mechanical & Electrical divisions.
Acquired tools, materials & supplies for projects in Calgary and projects in Northern Alberta. Coordinated shipping and delivery to remote site in Alberta.
Arranged shipping and transportation of Piping Spools, Materials and tools to various project sites around Western Canada.
Richmond Road Diagnostic Treatment Centre, 2007 – 2009 Assistant Project Manager
$12,300,000 Mechanical Purchasing Budget
Reviewed specs for major equipment and fixtures with Project Manager. Supplied list to Purchasing Dept. for comparison quotes spread sheet.
Reviewed prints, material take off for bulk purchases of pipe, fitting & hangers (steel & copper).
Attended project meetings, kept in pace with contractor & other trades.
Stayed up-to-date with site instructions for project changes.
Responded to change orders, quoted and made adjustments to time lines.
Submitted Request for Information (RFI) to engineering contact for resolution.
Coordinated manpower and material requirements to complete project on time and on budget.
The New Alberta Children’s Hospital May 2005 – 2007 Site Purchaser
$54,500,000 Mechanical Purchasing Budget
Worked closely with PM’s for equipment, material and tool requirements for project.
Coordinated with suppliers on timely delivery to site. Communicated with Site Safety Personnel for the purchase of all safety, and PPL equipment.
Reviewed prints then site location, created material list confirmed with Foreman and PM, then preceded with purchase.
Communicated with Fab Shop on drawings to be built. Purchased material, arranged delivery to shop.
Chisholm Mechanical Ltd. - Calgary, AB 2003 – 2005 Service Coordinator
Coordinated service crews to attend to commercial building repairs.
For large projects, sourced and purchased material and supplies. Arranged rental equipment & tools to arrive at site on time.
Compiled documentation to complete accurate invoicing to customer in a timely manner.
Communicated with all customers regarding the required service and the Vendors acquiring materials to complete the project.
PHILIP W. MORRIS
115 Westmount Place Okotoks, AB. T1S 0B4
Phone: 403-***-****
Cell: 403-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Education
University of Calgary
PMAC Purchasing Management Association of Canada - 2001 – 2002
Principles of Buying
Principles of Quality
Principles of Transportation and Logistics.
Principles of Inventory and Operations Control.
Mount Royal College Calgary, AB
General Insurance & Business Administration - Diploma 1996 – 1999
Underwriters Adjustment Bureau 4 month Work Experience program
Meloche Monnex, Adjuster, 4 month Work Experience program
Microsoft Office 2007 – Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
Microsoft Office 2007 Project
eCMS, Purchasing / Accounting Package
SAP Experienced.
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (S.A.I.T.)
2nd Year Electrical Apprentice
1986 – 1987 – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Calgary, AB
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (S.A.I.T.)
Plumber, Gasfitter Journeyman with Red Seal
1980 - 1984 – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Calgary, AB
Certificates
W.H.M.I.S.
Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED Level C. March, 2013-2016
Construction Safety Training System. “CSTS. Ver. 3.2”
Basic Confined Space Entry and Rescue Methods.
Advanced Fall protection
Valid Alberta Drivers License, class 3, 6
Interests
Head Coach for Minor Hockey and Lacrosse.