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THOMAS L. DUVAL
MBA, CPSM
PROFILE
Supply Chain professional with diversified experience in contract negotiation, e-sourcing, contract administration and a variety of electronic e-sourcing platforms. Experienced in developing RFP packages, sourcing and qualifying new suppliers, and tracking supplier performance.
KEY SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Budget management and Reduced Costs
Due Diligence
Requisitions and Vendor Contracts
Supply Chain Operations
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving
Strategic Negotiations
Communication
Account Management
Supervisory Skills
Microsoft Office
Problem Solving
Purchasing Manager, Account Specialist
Pratt & Whitney East Hartford, CT 2024 - Present
Responsible for all aspects of supplier relationships
Coordinates on time delivery, quality, cost and inventory
Manages both international and domestic suppliers
Work within all International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Senior Souring Agent
Eversource Energy Newington, CT 2020 – 2024
Work with Engineering and Project Management to develop detailed RFP packages
Negotiate multimillion dollar contracts & multiyear terms and conditions
Track and maintain saving goals and a variety of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Procurement Manager
Aquarion Water Company Bridgeport, CT 2017 – 2020
Implemented the use of electronic procurement software
Implemented purchasing processes and procedure SOPs
Facilitated on-site pre-bid meetings
Administered multiyear contracts
Senior Procurement Specialist
Fuel Cell Energy Torrington, CT 2015 – 2016
Managed capital and MRO procurement
Sourced raw materials, manufactured components, chemicals, and a variety of contracted services
Conducted on-site supplier evaluations to assess facilities and capabilities of potential suppliers
Commodity Manager, United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corporation - Otis Elevator Farmington, CT 2014 – 2015
Managed and negotiated $14 mil contract portfolio
Continually sought, recorded, and validated cost savings
Worked with sales and engineering departments to ensure end customers were fully addressed in a timely manner
Procurement Manager
Gemma Power Systems Glastonbury, CT 2014 (11 months)
Planned and coordinated sourcing strategies for unique project requirements
Worked with both engineering and project management to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget
Supervised administrative personnel departments
Purchasing Agent, Investment Recovery Agent and Contract Administrator
Northeast Utilities (now Eversource Energy) Newington, CT 2007 - 2014
Managed $950 mill, construction service agreement
Worked closely with outside Engineer, Procure & Construct (EPC) consultants
Negotiated and administered multiyear contracts for services, materials, and capital construction projects
Supervised contractors in company Right of Ways (ROW), and substations
Engaged with the public while out in the field performing ROW work
Oversaw the sales of company assets through auctions and on-line sales
EDUCATION
Masters, Business Administration (MBA)
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Science Business Administration (BS)
Central Connecticut State University
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Institute for Supply Management