Lavarone Smith

**** ** **** *** ***-***

Spring, TX 77388

Phone: 832-***-****

Email: adxn93@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

An accomplished individual offering a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, with a Major in Advertising and Marketing, and successful experience as a corporate buyer, inventory manager, contract analyst within the oil and gas, petrochemical plant, pipeline / compression industries. Skilled in all aspects Contract development, Contract negotiations, materials planning, procurement, expediting, and inventory control procurement personnel training. Skilled in EPC contract development and coordination. Experienced in all aspects of vendor and supplier sourcing and qualification, bid letting, contract negotiations and administration, inventory control, and expediting and tracking of materials and capital equipment to the job-site. Career reflects hard work, reliability, competence and confidence underscored by personal commitment and performance.

EXPERIENCE:

October 2018 –

TCS – Assigned to Limetree Bay Refinery

Senior Contract Administrator

Sourced Service Contractors for Refinery Startup

Conducted Vendor Walkthroughs for materials and services

Led effort for Vendor qualifications

Administered Service Agreements including NDA’s, TSA and PSA

Coordinated Contract development with Legal Team

Identified suppliers for services, logistics and inspections

Conducted vendor audits and exceptions

February 2017 – August 2018

GAS Unlimited – Assigned to CVR Energy

Senior Turnaround Contract Administrator

Negotiated Master Service Agreements for Refinery Turnaround

Negotiated Master Service Agreements for Capital Equipment installation

Coordinated Contract development with Legal Team

Administered EPC Contracts and Compliance

Sourced Major Capital Equipment Requirements supplied by Global Engineering for Processing Facilities

Setup Capital Equipment Spares Inventory

Conducted vendor Kickoff meetings

Conducted vendor Walk Through for Plant Services

Negotiated Non Disclosure Agreements for Plant Services

Direct, manage and coordinate international procurement practices and controls for vendor returns and restocking

Identified suppliers for services, logistics and inspections

Conduct vendor audits and material exceptions

Coordinated and implement inventory reduction and advanced best inventory practices

July 2014 – Present

Oxford International – Assigned to Chemtura

Capital Buyer

Negotiated Master Service Agreements for Plant Ground Water Remediation and Leak Detection Repairs

Negotiated Master Service Agreements for Capital Equipment installation

Coordinated Contract development with Legal Team

Administered EPC Contracts and Compliance

Sourced Major Capital Equipment Requirements supplied by Global Engineering for Processing Facilities

Setup Capital Equipment Spares Inventory

Conducted vendor Kickoff meetings

Conducted vendor Walk Through for Plant Services

Negotiated Non Disclosure Agreements for Plant Services

Direct, manage and coordinate international procurement practices and controls for vendor returns and restocking

Expedite all FPS material for Clients

Identified suppliers for services, logistics and inspections

Conduct vendor audits and material exceptions

Coordinated and implement inventory reduction and advanced best inventory practices

Created Purchase Orders in SAP for MRO and Services

Expedited invoice reconciliation for MRO and Services Purchase Orders

Conduct invoice reconciliation within SAP

May 2013 – May 2014

Software Specialist – Assigned to GE Oil and GAS

Buyer/Contract Administrator

Sourced Major Capital Equipment Requirements supplied by Global Engineering for Processing Facilities

Negotiated Master Service Agreements for Capital Equipment installation

Identified suppliers for services, logistics and inspections

Direct, manage and coordinate international procurement practices and controls for vendor returns and restocking

Expedite all FPS material for Clients

Conduct vendor audits and material exceptions

Administered EPC Contracts and Compliance

Coordinated Contract development with Legal Team

Negotiated Terms and Conditions

Created “MSA’s” (Master Services Agreements),”HSE’s”(Health, Safety and Environmental)

Created Purchase Orders in Oracle

Conducted Risk Analysis for Master Services Agreements

Coordinated and implement inventory reduction and advanced best inventory practices

Conducted cost savings analysis, processes and procedures the ensure cost effective practices

April 2011 to April 2013

Robert Half Management Resources - Assigned to Stat Oil

Contract Consultant

Created “MSA’s” (Master Services Agreements),”HSE’s”(Health, Safety and Environmental)

Created Procurement Strategies for US Onshore, Offshore, Down hole and Services.

Developed and negotiated all HSE implementation and quality processes and procedures.

Developed buying tactics for long term strategic sourcing.

Negotiated Terms and Conditions

Conducted MSA Kickoff meetings with Suppliers.

Directed Vendor Prequalification, financial analysis

Negotiated vendor MSA exceptions

Conducted Risk Analysis for Master Services Agreements

Identified suppliers for services, logistics and inspections.

Created Time Line and schedules for MSA approvals and implementations.

Conducted internal Strategy Meetings for MSA implementation

Conducted cost savings analysis, processes and procedures the ensure cost effective practices

Created and updated Supplier contact data, identifying key contacts for MSA and HSE qualifications.

Utilized SAP Purchasing and Inventory Control system

November 2010 to April 2011

Aerotek assigned to Spectra Energy

Contract Buyer/Contract Manager

Sourced Major Capital Equipment Requirements supplied by Global Engineering for Processing Facilities

Implemented Sole – sourcing strategies and tactics

Sourced material including high yield valves, motor operators and fittings

Created “MSA’s” (Master Services Agreements),”HSE’s”(Health, Safety and Environmental)

Sourced suppliers and Contractors for services at company pipeline facilities.

Conducted and coordinated Engineering design meetings with Engineers and valve suppliers for design and specific use valves for Pipeline Operations.

Researched and developed Scope of Work for Subcontractors.

Negotiated Terms and Conditions

Research and negotiated Rate Sheets for T & M Contracts.

Conducted Risk Analysis for Master Services Agreements

Developed Flow Downs applicable to Subcontractors for onsite work activity.

Created Purchase Orders for work to be performed at Pipeline/Processing Plant facilities

Assisted with development of SAP workflow procedures

May 2007 to November 2010

Invensys Process Systems, Inc.

Subcontract Manager

Sourced suppliers and Subcontractors for installation of DCS Control Systems for all company efforts

Developed all commercial terms and conditions for Subcontractors

Conducted cost savings analysis, processes and procedures the ensure cost effective practices

Developed and negotiated Flow Downs for all subcontractor agreements

Coordinated, researched for the development of Scope of Work for Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical subcontractors

Negotiated Time and Materials/Lump Sum Agreements with Subcontractors

Negotiated Terms and Conditions

Developed Mile Stones for all Subcontractors

Created the Project Assignments based on Scope of Work and Contract Requirements

Created, negotiated Master Services Agreements for all Subcontractors

Initiated, conducted Subcontractor qualifications including background screenings

Issued RFQ’s and conducted bid qualifications for Subcontractors

Created all Purchase Orders for construction, installation and material acquisition for DCS systems

Utilized SAP Purchase and inventory control systems

January 2002 to March 2007

PARAGON ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.

Senior Buyer – Deep-water Projects

Coordinated and managed all aspects of International Procurement for the BP Mardis Gras Project for valves, fittings and small stores

Assisted in the development and implementation of Scope of Works for deep-water valves and fittings

Assisted in identifying and development of material requirements

Sourced and vetted suppliers for valves and fittings

Negotiated Terms and Conditions

Created “MSA’s” (Master Services Agreements),”HSE’s”(Health, Safety and Environmental)

Conducted cost savings analysis, processes and procedures the ensure cost effective practices

Developed and issued all RFQ’s for deep-water fittings, valves and small stores

Conducted vendor/supplier Kickoff meetings including interpreters to assist in communications

Created Purchase Orders for all deep-water valves and fittings

Sourced Material inspectors and coordinated inspection activity

Conducted Risk Analysis for Master Services Agreements

Sourced Freight Forwarders and negotiated transportation agreements

Coordinated all Commissioning activities including PHAT test

Utilized SAP Purchase and Inventory Control system

Utilized Oracle Purchase and Inventory Control system

November 1998 to January 2002

CONOCO, INC. - Houston

Corporate Materials Logistics and Services Coordinator

Managed all aspects of Vendor Sourcing, procurement and negotiations of supplier and services agreements

Conducted all Risk Analysis for Compression runtime failures

Developed Blanket orders and contractor services for well-site, pipeline, E&P and Compressor station activates

Negotiated Time and Material/Lump Sum Agreements for Contractors

Negotiated and administrated outside services agreements

Directed Vendor Prequalification, financial analysis

Negotiated Terms and Conditions

Conducted Risk Analysis for Master Services Agreements

Developed and negotiated Master Services Agreements

Performed Vendor, Contractor and Logistics audits

Utilized SAP Purchasing and Inventory Control System

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS - Lawrence, Kansas

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Journalism

Major: Advertising and Marketing

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