Clifford B. Alexander

***** *** ***** *** *******, Texas 210-***-**** adfu4k@r.postjobfree.com Accomplished professional with 30 years experience in Supply Chain, Procurement Engineering, Support Services, Process Improvement, Buyer/Purchasing, and Project Management. PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Extensive background supporting power stations, new construction, re-engineering, and operations & maintenance. Recognized for the ability to lead others, implementing direction from management and performing required activities to successfully complete and turn over projects on schedule and under cost restraints. Considerable skill and experience with managing all aspects of the contract/procurement life cycle. Proficient at supporting efforts by utilizing software implementations as required including programs such as SAP, EMPAC, and PASSPORT.

More than 11 years international experience with complex multinational operations, including work in Saudi Arabia. SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Supply Chain

Procurement Engineering

Project Management

Contract Administration

Business Process Improvement

Supplier/Vendor Sourcing

Vendor Audits

Price & Bid Analysis

Request for Proposal

Development

Office Management

Quality Control

Personnel Supervision

Training & Mentoring

Contract Negotiation

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution University of Houston Texas PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contracts Representative Saudi Aramco Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 08/2008 – 02/2019

Led, planned, negotiated and prepare different types of contracts as a technical expert in support of Saudi Aramco business initiatives. Reviewed terms, conditions, and details of a wide variety of contractual agreements in order to assure quality and adequacy, and made adjustments to agreements as needed.

Advised and supported contract proponent, developed contracts from conception through execution, negotiated contracts and change orders, and managed solicitation, IFP, proposal review, and award phases of contract cycle. Procurement Specialist CAPE Inc. San Antonio, Texas 04/2006 – 07/2006 and Baghdad, Iraq 08/2006 – 05/2008

Subcontract Administrator: responsibilities in support of the reconstruction of Iraq included supplier sourcing, developing Request for Proposals, developing Bid Abstracts for price analysis, performing bid analysis, contract negotiation, award process, and post award administration insuring the subcontractor was in compliance with the contract.

Project Coordinator: aided in the coordination of overall cost tracking for all projects, and supported project controls in developing and tracking invoices per client specifications. Tracked invoices through payment, and provided input on client expectations regarding RAC (Responds/Remediation Action Contract) and O & M

(Operations and Maintenance) deficiencies. Supported project management negotiating settlement of Change Orders/Modifications.

Clifford B. Alexander

Office Manager: oversaw the operations of two office villas with a staff of 15-20 Local Nationals including all associated human resource activities as required. Served as the Ethics Compliance supervisor providing all associated training and a confidential source should a concern need to be reported. Independent Contractor - Self Employed San Antonio, Texas 06/2003 – 03/2006

Support local business associates in Business Process Improvement including customer relationships, technical support, qualifying needs, providing logical solutions, and analysis of the final decision (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).

Project Manager GEA Technologies Lakewood, CO 12/2002 – 05/2003

Member of the management team overseeing the construction of an additional cooling tower cell for the Freestone Energy Center (combine cycle) south of Dallas, TX.

Completed scope identification, determined the division of responsibility, addressed budgetary concerns, and delegated responsibility to the appropriate disciplines. Monitored ongoing progress including responding to critical issues, client operational turnover, and follow up on open concerns.

Buyer responsible for vendor sourcing, preparing complex requests for quotes, quote evaluation/bid tabulation, contract negotiation, issuing final award, and performing expediting. Procurement Coordinator H. B. Zachry Construction Corp. San Antonio, TX 01/2000 – 10/2002

Served on management team developing the divisions of responsibility for major ($200 million) Combine Cycle Electric Generating stations, ensuring both inside and outside entities had complete understanding of the required scope of work. Prioritized delivery of material based on project time line and lead time allowing projects to remain on schedule.

Successfully negotiated contracts, including terms and conditions, cost, and fees. Consistently saved 10% from the original budget. Established, tracked and controlled the timely flow of engineering construction specifications and drawings to maximize order processing, meeting critical delivery schedules. Sourced existing and potential vendors, verifying and ensuring specifications, regulatory compliance, liability coverage, and timely delivery for all major multi-million dollar projects.

Solicited quotes from material suppliers, equipment vendors, and service contracts primarily supporting the many facets of construction. Evaluated the returned bids for suitability and specification compliance, and developed bid tabulation to determine vendor acceptability for purchase order/contract award. Part of the team effort in prequalification of new vendors, and performed vendor audits of existing vendors.

Ensured all open purchase orders were current relating to design change notices, pricing, delivery dates, and/or any other maintenance required of an open purchase order until the order was closed. Performed computer entry of RFP’s, RFQ’s, Scope of Work, and any other pertinent information relating to purchase order activities. Procurement Engineer Commonwealth Edison, Quad Cities Nuclear Generating Station Quad Cities Area, IL 08/1999 – 12/1999

Member of the initial team focused on the development of determining what major nuclear safety related components needed complete replacement (not preventative maintenance) based on initial installation and operating life expectancy. Scheduled identified components for replacement based on plant outages, maintenance constraints, operations considerations, and any issues relating to supply chain procedures. Followed standard procedures relating to terms and conditions for the procurement of identified items. Consultant Indus International, Inc. Atlanta, GA (client support worldwide) 07/1997 – 06/1999 Procurement Engineer (Independent Contractor/Staff Augmentation) Various Nuclear Power and Weapons Facilities Locations throughout the contiguous United States 05/1985 – 06/1997 Inventory Analyst Intermat Houston, TX 11/1983 – 05/1985

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