GEORGE PURVES

** ********** *****, **** ************, AB T8L 4P2

780-***-****

ad26ym@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Accomplished, multi-lingual, Procurement/Project Manager with a strong background in purchasing, inventory, materials coordination and contract negotiations. Skilled in project planning and implementation, developing cross-functional teams within EPCM, construction, commissioning and operations of multi-billion dollar projects. Proven leadership abilities that enable teams to achieve solutions.

Demonstrable track record of managing teams in diverse international and political environments. Responsible to safety, socio-economic and environmental growth in business and community cultures. Resourceful, ethical, adaptable and hard-working, with an aspiration to continually deliver desired results.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Corporate Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

Policies & Procedures

Contract Management

Training & Mentoring

Effective Negotiation

Project Cost Analysis & Controls

Process Improvement/Operational Excellence

Communication skills

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Responsible care and fostering of relationships towards the beneficial growth of myself, peers, and community.

Developed special projects teams for both maintenance materials planning, and procurement and inventory teams, towards self-management; planning and scheduling of shutdowns, day-to-day operations, and engineering process improvements.

Implemented KPIs for both maintenance and supply chain operations, and the tools to achieve operational excellence through LEAN principles.

Developed and implemented inventory and warehouse systems of a $7 billion dollar project of the procurement and warehouse teams, secured timely delivery and logistics of all deliverables from EPCM to owner control, from construction and commissioning through to operations

Achieved on-time and on-budget delivery, of a $980 million dollar joint venture project, by coordinating schedules with (onsite construction) owner’s team and the corporate office. Lead site initiatives of corporate synergies in maintenance materials planning and procurement, preparing for further growth of coal (Luscar), oil & gas Mantanzas (Cuba), Nickel in both Toamasina (Madagascar) and Moa (Cuba).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

McKay Métis Contracting LP • Sept 2016 to October 2023

Logistics Manager – Ft. McMurray, AB

Manage all materials requests and logistics requirements, expediting, and sub-contractor pre-qualifications for all services to our clients in the oilsands.

Evaluate vendor performance and develop preferred supplier agreements.

Employer designate of JHSC.

Drafted procedures for procurement, fleet maintenance and project planning, quality and socio-economic programs.

Monthly cost reporting to director of operations.

Bi-weekly reporting of fleet maintenance schedules and asset utilization.

Sherritt International Corporation • Jan 2010 to October 2015

Senior Planner/Special Projects Supervisor – Toamasina, Madagascar

Special Projects Supervisor – Ambatovy Project – Toamasina, Madagascar (Jan to Oct 2015)

Liaised with all project disciplines to obtain and verify technical bid documents, and ensure that specifications were compatible to commercial requirements, to form a cohesive request for bid document.

Coordinated material requirements for all maintenance and operations areas, scheduled shutdowns, and special projects of engineering and technical services departments.

Expedited materials and service contracts in accordance with contractual and project schedules.

Tracked and reported budget and scheduling issues to both the operating areas and senior managers, per established KPI’s.

Developed national personnel to assume increasingly senior responsibilities, and developed procedures per company objectives.

Special Materials Planner – Ambatoby Project – Toamasina, Madagascar (Aug to Dec 2014)

Supervised Senior Buyers team in preparation of master supply agreements; supported buyers during bid/evaluate/award phases of material agreements and service contracts.

Audited warehoused items by prioritized commodity groups, towards a reduction of inventory holdings, increased warehouse capacity, and expedited resolve of non-conformances and advance payments without receipt.

Developed national personnel and liaison with supply chain management (purchasing, contracts, inventory, logistics, and expediting) within each of the maintenance/operating areas. Developed a progression system within supply chain to focus on project procurement, and shutdowns.

Senior Buyer/Strategic Sourcing – Ambatoby Project – Toamasina, Madagascar (Oct 2010 to Jul 2014)

Implemented and managed transition from third party logistics, to manufacturer or “local” procurement.

Seconded by each of the operating areas, according to turnover schedules from construction to our owner’s operations/maintenance teams. Prioritized tracking of all project construction packages, and close-out of the purchase of tagged, bulk and engineered materials.

Developed contingent procurement strategies for critical path items, and closely monitored expediting processes in accordance with milestone schedules.

Developed national personnel to assume increasing responsibility, and ensured ethical and legal procurement practices.

Spare Parts Coordinator – Ambatoby Project – Carlingview, Toronto (Jun to Sept 2009)

Reported financial and commercial status of owner’s spare parts lists, developed with maintenance coordinators and engineering construction contractor.

Monitored vendor progress including submission of vendor drawings and manuals, placement of material orders, manufacturing, and preparations for delivery.

Maintained computerized systems (i.e. SNC-Lavalin’s PM+) and expedited materials per unplanned changes to project schedule, and update weekly reports to corporate management.

Turnaround Supervisor – Fort Saskatchewan, AB (Jan to May 2009)

Coordinated maintenance and operations planning and scheduling of annual shutdown.

Provided reports and updates to management through regularly scheduled meetings, coordinate planning and scheduling, to operational start-up.

Interfaced with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, HSSE, Contractors and other departments to secure the safe, and cost effective return to operation.

Buyer/Field Procurement – Moa Nickel Expansion Project, Moa, Cuba (Sept 2004 to Dec 2009)

Shared managerial responsibilities, on rotational basis, for the Commercial Department (supply chain).

Developed national personnel for project procurement responsibilities of our expansion project.

Liaised with owner’s team and site procurement team of construction contractors (Hatch Ingenieros y Consultores Limitada – Chile, and our corporate office in Toronto)

Preservation of assets and cost reporting of investment recovery activities, during demobilization.

Chief Storekeeper – Fort Saskatchean, AB (Jul 2003 to Aug 2004)

Managed $ 33.5 million inventory, shipping and receiving, logistics and distribution.

Reduced inventory by $2.3 million, by corporate synergies and process efficiencies.

EDUCATION

University of Alberta • Alberta Project Management

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada),

Certification of 4th Class Power Engineering (NAIT),

TRAINING

Oilsands Safety orientations (Syncrude, Suncor, Husky Sunrise)

Various quality control programs

Stand First Aid & CPR certification

H2S

SDS/TDG

Fall arrest

Permit writing

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft office applications, Baan, Primavera, MMS

Proficient in English, French & Spanish

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