David A. O’Brien, CPM

Houston, Texas ***** 713-***-**** ad0rlq@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Certified Purchasing/Sourcing Manager and Degreed Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of solid hands-on tactical and strategic execution in support of manufacturing and engineering demands

Materials and Project Management: Procurement and Sourcing of materials and services for existing and new product development with focus on continuous improvement, alternative options and cost reduction

Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, lean manufacturing and communication skills

Experience in MRP, ERP systems including: SAP, ORACLE, MANMAN, JD EDWARDS

Professional Experience

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, L.P., The Woodlands, TX 77380 10/2022 – 09/2023

(contract) Advantage Technical /Staffmark Group

Category Specialist – Plant Materials

Using data and information from a minimum of existing company resources, i.e., Power BI, Ariba, SAP,

Epicor, Avetta, and ISNetworld, execute contract amendments and negotiations for new and existing MSA’s

Contract ownership, working with Contractors on Amendments and Contracts with concentration on risk containment and value-added opportunities while driving ideal business and legal provisions.

Negotiate commercial pricing including equipment rental rates and related on-site and off-site services.

Carry out additional related assignments and duties as requested by the Category Manager.

SRI Energy, Houston, TX 04/2018 – 10/2022

Global Strategic Sourcing Manager/ Contracts Analyst

Add value to the company by managing performance, negotiations, and cost aspects of contracts.

Analyzing data to identify problems and develop solutions, present data in charts, graphs, and Pivot tables.

Maintain the highest level of ethical and professional standards of contact in all aspects IE. Cost savings

Tactical and strategic involvement in sourcing and purchase negotiations relative to materials and services

Search U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Consumer (CPI) and Producer (PPI) price index information

Issue purchase orders in compliance with company policies and procedures to meet demand requirements

Use of time management skills to organize multiple projects, all having time constraints while staying aware of current trends in the industry to identify and present findings, cost savings and / or avoidances, risk containment and mitigation issues combined with alternate value-added sourcing opportunities

Identify and present cost savings, risk containment and alternate sourcing opportunities to management

Document critical issues and involve others as needed to allow effective resolution or mitigation

Monitor inventory levels and order quantities using MRP with focus on prompt NCR resolution and KPI’s

Recommended solutions to design and supply issues focusing on safety, risk containment, quality and price

Sourced pipeline product, wellhead, drilling, raw materials, and various equipment in support of demands from customers of SRI Energy as we worked to standardized business in Houston, India and China

Sunoco Logistics / Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., Houston, TX 09/2007 - 3/2018

Procurement Supervisor / Senior Contracts Analyst

Provided hands-on oversite of the entire procurement process for equipment, materials, and services supporting EPC for multiple facilities within the pipeline industry, LNG terminals, tank farms and gas and oil pipelines all while balancing the needs of several projects simultaneously with safety at the forefront

Developing and driving compliance with Uniform Commercial Codes, Master Service Agreements (MSA’s) and overall project requirements that leverage spend for categories related to MRO, ROW Construction Services and overall project deliverables with consideration of risk containment, KPI’s, Forecasting, Relationship Building and Supplier Relationship Management

Interface with Management teams communicating and resolving issues between engineering, management, clients, vendor or sub-contractors related to document exchange and understanding

Ensured that the sourcing process is ethical and consistent with necessary regulatory and legal requirements for RFP's in addition to company policies and procedures along with customer requirements

Gathered information for Bidding Packages, technical details, client requests, complete analysis of bid tab

Ensured proper specifications are included for the purchase of Pipe, Valves, Fittings, Coating and Inspection

Additional Duties

Issued MRP driven RFQ's, negotiated, managed and improved relationships with suppliers while expanding sources by evaluation and qualification of suppliers to ensure alignment with standards/project demands

Promoted economical procurement methods - set and monitored standard costs – working as a team with other departments to develop strategies, improve processes and reduce costs, our documented efforts for 2009 / 2017 resulted in overall cost savings of $3,647,242.67 related to an average spend of $80,000,000.

Interfacing with remote locations, managed eight Buyers in addition to mentoring less experienced supply chain personnel while developing road maps and monitoring KPI’s supporting EPC operations for pipelines

Directed and prioritized activities relative to quality, cost, risk containment and delivery improvements

With focus on continuous improvement while establishing a clear understanding of procurement KPI’s the company enjoyed additional added value in areas of supplier quality, on time delivery and process changes

Entered PO’s, developed policies/procedures for procurement shipping/receiving and inventory control

Interviewed and hired Buyers, Shipping and Receiving personnel and others, tactical and strategic

Established vendor base for materials and services both domestically and international

Sourced manufacturing operations in Mexico, India, China, Europe, Singapore and Thailand as needed to confirm adherence to API standards and quality requirements for pipe, valves, castings and flanges

Doyles Valves (in conjunction with National Oilwell Varco), Houston, TX 12/2003 – 08/2007

Purchasing / Strategic Sourcing Manager

Planned and executed purchases for all equipment, materials and services, data entry of information

Led shipping/receiving, warehouse, and production initiatives implementing lean manufacturing methodologies - Initiated quote process to evaluate sources and reduce overall costs

Recommended solutions to problems working with suppliers and co-workers in a team-based environment

Evaluated supplier capabilities in relation to engineering needs for new product sourcing

Negotiated PO’s, delivery, logistics, and planning; monitored supplier performance and company AVL

Evaluated planning requirements, prepared bid requests, entered purchase orders

Reported to upper management on problem manufacturing issues, recommended solutions, cost savings

Resolved operational problems – identify complex situations, document topic, establish “Focus Team”

Provided leadership and understanding to project team relative to opportunities for cost reduction and standardization of assigned commodities - focused on quality, cost containment and delivery

Reconciled shipping errors, returns, backorders, discrepant materials and related supply chain matters

Developed strong vendor base in several low-cost countries, India, China, Viet Nam, Taiwan, Mexico

Baker Hughes, Houston TX 12/2001 – 12/2003

Supervisor of Strategic Sourcing

Established priorities and sequences, executed MRP needs in support of R&D and production requirements

Supervised 5 Buyers working with other departments regarding cost containment and reduction

Introduced new technology in manufacturing and fabrication in efforts to improve quality, delivery, standardize product and design review to minimize inventory levels

Managed supplier performance, quality, delivery, cost, and capacity issues - ensure a win/win setting to maximize value and strive for continuous improvement and overall lean manufacturing

Operated in compliance with established company AVL, ISO Quality Systems requirements, policy and procedures, concentrate on and document all cost savings – entering orders and with terms and conditions

Negotiated PO terms and conditions and entered PO’s for machining, fabrication, castings, and services

Education, Training, Military Service

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Central New England College of Technology, Worcester, MA

CPM, Business Management Techniques, Basics of Multiple Tasking, Six Sigma, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SolidWorks, CAD, read and interpret technical drawings

United States Marine Corps Honorable Discharge

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