Procurement Professional specialist in Sourcing, Capital Procurement

PROFILE:

Analytical, disciplined, and goal oriented Procurement Professional Specialist in Sourcing and Category Management and Capital Projects of wide scope for Oil and Gas and Petrochemical industry with an impressive and well-documented track record of accomplishments, expertise, and success in leading cross-functional teams in achieving operational, cost and productivity targets. Hold a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, and studies in Supply Chain Management. With more than 15 years of progressive experience in Procurement Management, Capital Projects, Project Management, Logistics Management, Strategic Planning, Sourcing, Oil And Gas Operations and Sales.

KEY STRENGTHS

Procurement Management

Project Management

Capital Projects

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement Process

Contract Management

Supplier Management

Supply Chain Management

Problem solving skills

Materials Management

P&L Responsibility

Commodity Management

Lean Manufacturing

Customer Service

Logistics & Transportation

Leadership

Cost-Benefits analysis

Negotiation

People Management

Oil & Gas

SAP

SUMMARY:

Mechanical Engineer/ Procurement Specialist with progressive experience in Procurement.

15 years as Procurement Process Specialist and Purchasing Management. Performing Strategic Sourcing and procurement of Capital equipment, Project Management and Procurement of Services Nationally and internationally assuring the engineering focus on cost reductions and integrating procurement in the resolution of quality and service issues.

Strategic Sourcing Methodology through ATK Seven Steps

Selected/qualified/monitored new suppliers ensuring development of a global supplier base.

Negotiated the terms of Procurement contracts and responsible for successful negotiations of Capital equipment, MRO and plant service contracts with suppliers domestically and internationally.

6 years Refinery Downstream and upstream Oil and Gas experience Mechanical Engineering and Supply Chain as well as Petrochemical.

End to End (E2E) Process SME: Planning, Sourcing, Contract Management, procure to Pay and Supplier Management.

Procurement Best Practices- Procedures.

Supply Market and Strategic Cost Management.

Project Management and Leadership skills.

Six Sigma Green Belt Certificated, CPM, Lean Knowledgeable and Project Management

Bilingual (English and Spanish). Limited proficiency in Portuguese.

Public Purchasing Knowledge.

Negotiation techniques, Service Management, Traffic matters, payment methods, Capital equipment purchasing and International commerce knowledgeable.

Proficient in SAP/ R3, SAP Business One and ISO 9000 quality Standards.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

July 2013 – May 2016. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP –

Houston, Texas.

USGC Petrochemicals Project – Procurement Lead

Oversight of all procurement related activities being the Procurement Lead/ liaison between the client (Oil and Gas Operating Company) and the EPC Company of a multi-Billion dollar project for the construction of Two Polyethylene Plants in South Texas for the Oil And Gas/ Chemical Industry.

Monitor and provide oversight and counsel to Contractor on commercial issues.

Management of 20+ Procurement personnel (Procurement, expediting, Procurement Coordinators, Contract Administrators, Subcontracts personnel, shop expeditors, Inspections).

Approve requests for deviation from the Company project procurement plan.

Review for Approval, Contractor’s procurement and contracts plan including purchasing, expediting, logistics, inspection, subcontracting and material control.

Negotiation of Material and Service Contracts.

Approve or reject material substitutions and additions of vendors to the Approved vendors list.

Arrange with Contractor to participate in expediting and/or inspection of Equipment at source at Company’s discretion. Such expediting and/or inspection will be in addition to expediting and/or inspection required by Contractor.

Review for Approval, Contractor’s contracts plan including formulation, execution and administration.

Review Contractor’s project procurement and contracts staffing. Project procurement manager and contracts manager.

Review and Approve bidders list; Contractor’s commercial and technical evaluation documents for purchase of Major Equipment goods and applicable contracts for services, and assure that all bid tabs, contracts and purchase orders are approved by the appropriate Company disciplines on the project.

Assure project procurement and contracts activities are consistent with business and ethics code.

Apprise Company project team of procurement status and any significant procurement and/or contract issues.

As necessary, make arrangements with Contractor for the following:

1.Attend planned vendor inspections.

2.Attend planned shop expediting visits.

3.Observing or witnessing of shop and field tests of major mechanical and electrical

4.Equipment.

5.Review of materials certificates and random identification of the materials vis-à-vis their certificates.

6.Oversee Procurement, logistics and Expediting activities

7.Checks on packing, dispatch, marshalling yards, reception, storage, etc.

Oversee and direct Contractors review of Company inventory and Contractor’s use of Company-provided data.

Perform Reviews and provide Approvals on a timely basis. When requested by Contractor to provide Approval on an expedited basis for critical path activities, every effort will be made to provide such Approval within ten (10) working days from date requested.

Contract Management of the construction of the Rail and SIT Yard for the Mega Project ($50MM Rail Project)

SME in Contract Management, reviewed 80+ contracts and negotiated new Service and Materials contracts to start plant operations.

Feb 2013- June, 2013 Marathon Petroleum Company – Texas City Refinery.

Texas City, Texas.

Procurement Department-Advanced Business Representative.

With the divestment of the Texas City Refinery from BP, due to the sale of these assets to Marathon Petroleum Company, all of the ring fenced employees were incorporated as Marathon’s employees. This role was essentially the same role as with BP with the addition of category management/Plant Services for the Refinery.

April 4, 2011 – Feb 2013. BP Products North America, Inc. – Texas City Refinery.

Texas City, Texas.

Management Systems and Work Processes–Procurement Process Specialist.

Procurement Specialist with BP Products North America Inc. managing Improvement Projects to Procurement Process in the framework of Business unit Procurement transformation. Also, contract and Supplier engagement Project activities related to the Divestment of the Texas City Refinery from BP.

Support as appropriate, facilitate and coach in conjunction with business stakeholders, the development & implementation of an Efficiency Agenda that result in substantial bottom line improvements of End to End (E2E) Procurement processes in 2011 and 2012 as a platform for competitive performance.

Actively support to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of transactional procurement process, including necessary systems and controls, to ensure seamless operation of requisition to pay (Procure to Pay) processes across the site. Working with the Business Unit, improve understanding of Procurement activity and value across the Site.

Champion the use of relevant best practices to enable new approaches to procurement processes.

Provide operational guidance and direction regarding E2E procurement processes to the Procurement and business stakeholders.

Provide training and support for SAP, and Procurement Processes.

Use detailed knowledge of E2E procurement processes (Procurement demand planning, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and P2P processes) to identify process gaps and continuous improvement opportunities to simplify and streamline procurement processes.

Maintain accuracy of relevant procurement process, policy and procedures documentation.

Support the implementation of systematic management within the MS & WP Team and where appropriate within TXC PSCM.

Develop MS&WP Strategies and Project plan for Projects.

LEAD the vetting (with Key Stakeholders) of the Procure to Pay (P2P) Policy and Procedures, including Resource Guides and all supporting documentation to ensure these are accurate and reasonable.

Ensure documentation aligns with practice, where not, champion the communication, training and implementation for compliance to the P2P procedures.

Ensure delivery of Procurement activities related to the Management of Transfer (MOT) for Divestment Project.

Manage Contracts List in Preparation for Divestment.

Procurement Management of Transfer (MOT) Project Plan- for Project Oakley (TCR Divestment Project). Assignment of all contracts to Buyer, Marathon Petroleum Company.

Drive and Follow up on Procurement activities related to Texas City Refinery Procurement MOT Project Plan.

Issue Weekly Status reports for Procurement MOT Project Manager.

Dec 2009 – Apr 2011 Denton County Transportation Authority Lewisville, TX

Purchasing Department – Purchasing Manager

Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) developed construction of a Rail line for its A-Train which connects with DART’s Green Line. DCTA also has Bus operations, Vanpool program and other services.

Developed Procurement Documents in compliance with public purchasing and administration, State of Texas and federal requirements.

Contract Administration as Contracts Officer for the agency.

Developed Procurement Policies and several BID and RFP processes for the agency.

Vendor Database and evaluation.

Performed all functions of Purchasing including requisitioning and procurement of spare parts, machinery, and equipment for the projects currently taking place.

Executive Reports to Finance Committee and Board of Directors.

June, 2005 – July, 2009 SDP International Corp,

Miami, Florida

Purchasing Department-Procurement Specialist/ Business Development

SDP is a subsidiary of Sivensa Group in Venezuela, responsible for Procurement and commercialization of goods and services for companies of the Sivensa Group and other companies of the Steel Industry in Venezuela such as: Sidetur, Orinoco-Iron and Venprecar (Briquetting Plants); also serving in Business Development companies in the Oil and Gas, Mining, Metals processing plants, and Energy areas in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Value analysis of purchased components and materials, evaluation of alternate materials, assuring engineering focus on purchasing cost reductions and product improvement projects, integrating purchasing in the resolution of quality and service issues.

Requisitioning and procurement of industrial spare parts of machinery and equipment for the Steel industry in Venezuela, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Performed functions in Business development with customers in the Steel Industry, metals, Mining, Cement and Oil and Gas sector (Refineries) in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Support in the selection, qualification and monitoring of new suppliers and processes, investigated technology trends and products integrating them into commodity strategies and support development of a global supplier base.

Analysed technical data, designs, and preliminary specifications manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities and availability of equipment.

Consulted with engineering personnel establishing performance criteria and specifications for manufacturing and testing.

Interviewed supplier representatives regarding specifications, costs, inspection and similar problems relating to equipment.

Negotiated the terms of the purchasing contracts and improvement in the delivery of goods.

Participated in the implementation of SAP Business one in a collaborate effort with management.

Knowledge in traffic and logistics, Incoterms and International commerce matters.

Responsible of successful negotiations including Capital Equipment purchasing projects and service contracts handled directly with vendors from different countries (Europe, North America, South America, Australia, India, and China).

Jan, 2003 – Jun, 2005 CVG International America.

Miami, FL

CVGIA is a subsidiary of CVG holding in Venezuela, responsible for procurement and commercialization of goods and services for companies of CVG holding, including: Aluminium & Steel plants, Gold & Bauxite mines, mineral processing plants, power plants, metals, in Venezuela.

General Purchasing Department-Purchasing Agent (01/2004 – 06/2005)

Requisitioning and procurement of industrial spare parts of machinery and equipment for the mining sector (CVG holding) in Venezuela.

Utilized Sealed Bid procurement processes in compliance with the public sector requirements.

Created a new supplier base, negotiates the terms of the purchasing contracts, and negotiates opportunities for pricing advantages and improvement in the delivery of goods.

Managed statistical information for customers to facilitate the scheduling of production and maintenance of equipment.

Implemented SAP/R3 in a collaborate effort, with top management. Created a new supplier base, material listings, and categorization of a large database of materials.

Performed functions of Purchasing in the Amsterdam Branch developing a special Purchasing project and all related activities in contact with European vendors and materials.

Commercial Operations Coordinator (01/2003 – 01/2004)

International purchasing coordinator for the mining corporations

Assisted the CVG holding companies regarding the technical aspects of materials procurement.

Participated in procurement diligence projects using SAP/R3.

Responsible for procurement compliance terms from preparation of the document to the logistics for delivery of the goods to the end user.

Sept 2000 – Jun 2002 OPERVENCA Wire Lines Services

Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela

Supervisor of Purchasing and Materials Department (02/2002 – 06/2002)

National/international purchasing of tools and goods for operations of oil wells wire lines.

Purchasing of equipment, raw materials and tools for the boats and barges necessary for the Wire line service to the Oil and Gas Industry.

Implemented an inventory control system for the plant.

Participated in the technical aspects of bidding processes.

Maintenance Coordinator (01/2001 – 02/2002)

Planned logistics, maintenance and supervision of stationary and inner combustion equipment used for oil wells operations.

Performed technical inspections and routine maintenance of oil wells.

Elaborated technical and performance reports for the company and for PDVSA.

General Coordinator of Manufacturing Workshop (09/2000 – 01/2001)

Planned manufacturing and blue print drawings of Wire Line tools in the metal mechanic dept.

Kept track of stock of raw materials and goods necessary for the manufacturing of tools.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Universidad Nacional Experimental Politecnica UNEXPO

Bachelor’s degree Mechanical Engineering

Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela.

July, 2001

Recipient of the School of Engineering Academic Achievement Scholarship.

Nova Southern University – Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

CPM

Ft Lauderdale, Florida.September, 2007.

Florida International University

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Miami, Florida. November, 2008.

University of Texas

Public Purchasing, LBJ School of Public Affairs.

Austin, Texas. May, 2010.

University of Houston

Project Management- Leadership

Houston, Texas. November, 2011.

Anklesaria

Strategic Cost Management.

Houston, Texas. August, 2011.

Supply Market Analysis.

Houston, Texas. August, 2011.

Big Risk, Big Dollars, Big Results, ISM

Capital Equipment Purchasing.

Orlando, Florida. November, 2008.

Training in Service Management

October, 2000

SAP/R3 Purchasing Module System

Miami, Florida. March, 2003.

International Commerce

Letters of Credit and other payment methods.

Miami, Florida. June, 2005.

Skill Path Seminar

Negotiation Techniques.

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. September, 2006.

SAP Business One System

SAP Business One Training.

Miami, Florida. October, 2006.

Baker Communications

Exceptional Customer Service and Sales.

Miami Lakes, Florida. February, 2008.

Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Active Member

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