S. CRAIG KENNEDY
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Summary
Exceptional leader talented at Procurement, Contract Management, Vendor Assessment, and Agreement Negotiation. Technically-savvy with outstanding relationship building, training and presentation skills. Experience
Sr. Supply Chain Consultant
Resources Global Professionals
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Worked with contracts management efforts for Charles Schwab and Intel including negotiation and documentation
Worked prescribed projects for clients across multiple industry segments including Downstream Oil
& Gas, Upstream Oil & Gas, Chemical, Gas Pipeline Construction, Oilfield Service, Pulp and Paper, Refining, and Alternative Fuel Manufacturing
Developed strategic sourcing agreements
Developed procurement plans for the acquisition of goods and services in support of various projects Exhibited complete understanding of contract language and commercial terms and conditions Employed working knowledge and understanding of contract law and the UCC Effectively negotiated contract conditions with suppliers and/or contractors Purchasing and Contracts Manager
USADebusk, LLC
Sep 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Managed the contracting strategy, preparation, negotiation, execution and performance of all contracts Utilized best practices in benchmarking, tools and methods Managed Key Performance Indicators
Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies Created document organization utilizing MS Access and dissemination procedures Sr. Supply Chain Consultant
Resources Global Professionals
Jan 2018 - Sep 2021
(3 years 9 months)
Worked prescribed contract management and supply chain projects with definitive end dates Purchasing and Contracts Manager
USADebusk, LLC
Jun 2017 - Jan 2018 (8 months)
Managed the contracting strategy, preparation, negotiation, execution and performance of all contracts Sr. Supply Chain Consultant
Resources Global Professionals
Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Worked prescribed contract management and supply chain projects with definitive end dates Purchasing Manager
Amerapex
Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Purchased FSO and associated pipe, meters, valves and buoys Developed FCPA Documentation of Policy and Procedure Performed Capital Strategic Sourcing Projects
Sr. Supply Chain Consultant
Resources Global Professionals
Apr 2012 - Oct 2014 (2 years 7 months)
Worked prescribed contract management and supply chain projects with definitive end dates Purchasing Manager
ABM – Facility Services
Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 (1 year 1 month)
Served as the primary supply chain leader for The Linc Group during the transition to ABM Facility Services
Developed strategic sourcing agreements
Interpreted project scopes, statements of work and project schedules Developed procurement plans for the acquisition of goods and services in support of various projects Prepared the procurement function for takeover by ABM personnel Sr. Supply Chain Consultant
Resources Global Professionals
Apr 2007 - Feb 2011 (3 years 11 months)
Worked prescribed contract management and supply chain projects with definitive end dates Purchasing Manager
Service Corporation International
Apr 1998 - Mar 2007 (9 years)
Participated in the planning and creation of a purchasing department from the ground up Managed and mentored a permanent staff which ranged in size from 4 to 42 Procured goods which were not resold to
customers Created purchase order system utilizing
MS Access Developed a p-card program
Negotiated multiple utility contracts for the unregulated states Managed the purchase of IT hardware, software and
services
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Distribution
minor in Purchasing