Civil Engineering Sales

MIKE ALFAKHOURI, CPIM

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Houston, Texas 77084 *****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results-driven as a Senior Procurement Specialist offering bachelor’s degree and 20+ years’ experience within global organizations, with significant expertise, including:

Proven track record in strategic planning for end-to-end procurement processes in a manufacturing environment to meet supply, demand, and usage expectations on tight deadlines

Senior-level experience in purchasing/sourcing for multiple product lines, including steel mill run parts, drill collars, tubular steel pipes, fabricated control panels, pipe/valve/fittings (PVF), elastomers, plastics, hydraulics, electronics, MRO items, safety stock, and chemicals for shop use

Excel in establishing win-win relationships with suppliers and developing/auditing approved supplier lists (ASLs) with vendors in U.S., China, Russia, and Italy; manage invoice reconciliations

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups (sales, operations, engineering, R&D, quality, production, logistics, accounting) and third-party entities; supervisory experience; team building

Well-versed in lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Six Sigma); trained as Safety Coach to monitor safety and quality assurance standards in production facilities

Proficient technology skills: Oracle/MRP; Oracle ASCP; BI report, Excel (VLOOKUP/PIVOT TABLES functions); Word; Cyperplan, BI software application and Accenture invoicing processes: quickly learn technology and new systems

PERSONAL STRENGTHS: Attention to detail; bilingual fluency in English/Arabic: disciplined work ethic; exercise sound judgment in decision-making; flexible to change; strong analytical/problem solving skills

CAREER OVERVIEW

WELLBORE INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS HOUSTON, TX 2020 TO 2021

SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST – Drilco Division

Provided leadership and direction in the end-to-end procurement process aligned with corporate strategies to ensure products were received within expected timeframes and met quality specifications.

Sourced and procured materials used in the fabrication of drill parts, including drill collars, Hevi-Wate™ transitional drillpipe, mill run steel, elastomers, plastics, fittings, materials for hydraulic equipment, MRO items, and chemicals for shop use. Primarily dealt with U.S. suppliers but also China, Italy, and Russia.

Monitored the supply, demand, Sales demands, and usage status of the steel mill run parts to establish the appropriate material forecast for production, monitoring life cycle of inventory for each product.

Met weekly with production teams to determine forecasts and the current status of products and with engineering/R&D to stay apprised of any changes in product specifications to avoid obsolete inventory.

Regularly evaluated vendors on approved supplier list (ASL) based on key point indexes (cost analysis, quality, and delivery). Sourced replacement/additional suppliers as needed to meet demands.

Established strong relationships with vendors to achieve win-win situations through effective negotiation and bargaining skills. Compiled data from purchase orders for invoicing processed through Accenture as well as worked with suppliers and accounting to research/reconcile any discrepancies.

Collaborated in a team environment, serving as a resource to colleagues and upper management. Also involved in Safety and Quality Work Group projects including Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, and 6 S.

Provided purchasing with 90% on time delivery for internal customers and reduced existing steel inventory by 10% via material substitution.

Facilitated transition period of phasing out products and introducing new products after merger with Wellbore in collaboration with engineering to ensure right materials were available when needed.

Selected for Safety Coach Training Program to learn manufacturing safety standards and then monitor and coach production team in safety as well as address any areas needing improvement (2017-2019).

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SCHLUMBERGER / SMITH INTERNATIONAL, HOUSTON, TX 2001- 2019

PURCHASING SPECIALIST / PURCHASING LEAD

Coached and supervised a team of four in providing purchasing/receiving for the GeoDiamond division of Smith International with responsibility for purchasing of MRO items, hydraulics, plastics, and fasteners.

Collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, sales, operations, and quality to ensure inventory meet expectations of sales orders and forecasts.

Communicated with engineering to accommodate changes in specifications for products that were modified usually at six months intervals.

Monitored inventory levels and conducted cycle counts, monitoring activities in warehouse and receiving.

Started as Purchasing Specialist and was promoted to management role with additional responsibilities for warehousing and receiving operations.

Successfully maintained the safety stock for one high-priority product, PDC Cutters, to mitigate the risk of any stockouts that would negatively impact production.

WEATHERFORD, HOUSTON, TX 2000 TO 2001

BUYER AGENT

Worked with a product line requiring hydraulics, machined parts, fabricated parts, and electronic components. Position in Houston was dissolved when the product line was moved to California.

EDUCATION

TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY COOKEVILLE, TN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in Civil Engineering / BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in Mechanical Engineering

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CERTIFIED PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (CPIM) – Through APICS – Awarded in 2003 and remain current on CPE requirements (Expires 2023)

APICS WEBINARS / COURSES: Supply Chain Optimization; Managing the Future of Digital Supply Chains; S&OP's Role in Managing Risks; The Impact of Additive Manufacturing on Medical Supply Chain; Certified Supply Chain Professional (course only)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING: Principles of Finance, Schlumberger; H&R Block Income Tax Course 2019 (CPE hours: 66 Federal Income Tax; 6 State Income Tax), H&R Block Academy

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