James R. (Randy) Simpson
Houston, Texas 832-***-****
acz2lo@r.postjobfree.com
Procurement & Supply Chain Management Professional
20+ years’ success leading procurement and supply chain processes for high-growth organisations
Articulate, hardworking, and results-oriented professional credited with extensive experience in all facets of pricing and negotiating contracts with a rare fusion of drive, motivation, and tenacity in controlling costs and maintaining deadline-driven delivery timeframes. Delivers a history of winning results and outstanding performance in cost-effective procurement, materials, sourcing, scheduling, inventory, and logistics. Demonstrates game-changing and trend-spotting abilities with a keen eye on qualifying supplier and manufacturer relationships, while directing warehouse, inventory, supply chain, and materials management. Proven strong communication and multitasking abilities as well as flexible and analytical skills with a keen eye for details, and having great ability to grow, sustain, and excel in a fast-paced working environment.
Highlights of Expertise
Supply Chain Management
Cost Reduction and Avoidance
Policies & Procedures Development
Organisational Development
Contract Development / Negotiations
Material Management
Project Management
Process Redesign / Change Management
Staff Development Programs
Team Building and Leadership
Career Experience
Lancaster Flow Automation, Houston, Texas
DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN AND INSIDE SALES (August 2015 to January 2017)
Accountable for executing supply chain continuous process improvements resulting in incomparable supply chain efficiencies, including cost estimating and quoting to both the domestic and Middle East markets, as well as developed various links for technical documents, and KPI’s.
Directed and managed supply chain execution, distribution and materials management for Lancaster Flow Automation in an efficient manner.
Established and sustained supply chain relationships with China and throughout Europe to manufacture Choke bodies and component parts.
Developed the first essential body for numerous minimal size choke bodies, with purchases from European Forge shops and Casting Foundries by working with engineers.
Axon Energy Products, Houston, Texas
PROCUREMENT MANAGER AXON PRESSURE PRODUCTS (September 2011 to February 2015)
In charge of Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment and Supplier Performance. Successfully established Supply Chain relations in the Far East and throughout Europe with World Class Suppliers to manufacture BOP bodies and other BOP components, gate valve bodies, bonnets (Including Weld overlays using Inconel 625 and other super alloys and Stainless Steels) and internal parts by working closely with engineers.
Organised & facilitated quality audits of new supplier facilities and supported with QA audits throughout the Far East, India & Europe by collaborating with domestic and international suppliers.
Continuously monitored, evaluated and improved supplier performance, as well as approved all PO’s for the purchase of raw materials, finished goods, tooling and welding supplies.
Conducted weekly training sessions with buyers & planners regarding purchasing and planning procedures, along with trained other purchasing and manufacturing groups.
Proficiently planned and implemented strategic agreements with both Domestic and International suppliers while reducing costs.
Stream Flo USA LLC, Longview, Texas
PROCUREMENT MANAGER (April 2008 to September2011)
Supervised the department consisted of two buyers, two warehousemen, and supervisor located at the manufacturing facility and one individual responsible for buying consumables for the various branches. Performed various procurement manager responsibilities, including sourcing supplies, forecasting inventory requirements, assessing risk, and daily operation, according to Stream Flo’s guidelines for Purchasing. Efficiently controlled the procurement supplier relationships for the company by cooperating with domestic and international suppliers.
Executed strategic agreements with both Domestic and International suppliers, also carried out raw materials savings of $3M in 2010, and several more millions in the physical year of 2011.
Significantly coordinated with domestic and international suppliers in scheduling, shipping with Freight Forwarders and organising quality audits of new supplier facilities with QA.
Established new professional Purchasing Department of acquired R & R Machine Works by Stream Flo USA in April 2008.
Stream Flo USA LLC, Kilgore, Texas
INSIDE SALES/ MATERIALS MANAGER (June 2005 to April 2008)
Successfully performed material manager responsibilities, such as set up of individuals for materials management both in warehouse management and procurement management.
Designed and implemented continuous quality improvement initiatives, and answered to executive staff regarding materials goals and consistently exceeded expectations.
Oversaw the setup of a professional group of individuals to prepare quotes/composite drawings, and gross margin analysis.
Additional Experience
Procurement Manager (2004 to 2005) Superior Wellhead, Inc.
Subcontract Administrator (2003 to 2004) Kellogg Brown and Root International, Inc.
Project Procurement Coordinator (2001 to 2003) Wood Group Mustang Engineering Houston Texas
Materials / Supply Chain Manager (2000 to 2001) Wood Group Electrical Submersible Pumps
Worldwide Director Procurement / Supply Chain Management (1996 to 2000) Wood Group Pressure Control
District Manager West Texas / New Mexico (1993 to 1996) Wood Group Pressure Control
Project Manager (1992 to 1993) Wood Group Pressure Control
Education & Credentials
Texas Bible College
Professional Development
API Q1 9th Edition Certificate Feb – 2014
DNV ISO9000 Auditor Training DNV ISO14000 HSE Training