Senior Buyer United States
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BRUCE JARVISCPM
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Cypress, TX 77429 United States
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Expert operations manager and team leader with successful record as knowledgeable and effective Supply Chain Management process. Managed operational planning, team safety, and compliance reporting as required. To be an effective support of a High Quality Organization with a Global Energy Markets demanding to help bring new suppliers and business in a dynamic environment utilizing my strong background of Supply Chain Management, Quality, Foundry, raw material, logistics and Manufacturing experience. SKILLS
• Verbal communication • Task prioritization
• Schedule management • Policy development
• Operational oversight • Customer relations
• Problem-solving
• ERP Oracle
• Motivation
EXPERIENCE
Buyer NOV Pressure Control Group July 2021- March 2025 Purchased material for Riser components for Subsea Blow out Preventers Reviewed drawing for required speciation’s for Welding, Machining and Coating of parts per the drawing specification. Submitted quotes to qualified Vendors from the Approved Vendors list to meet the quality and delivery date required. I have been working with Oracle ERP system and updated and verified lead time and pricing information and had cost savings of
$500,000 last year from adding new vendors and utilizing existing vendors. I updated information on adding vendors that were preferred into the data base. I would visit with vendors and review open order reports, Non Conformance parts and late deliveries to eliminate bottle necks in the supply chain. Many of these parts required Internal Test Plan
(ITP) for ABS and DNV approval and ensure the vendors were in compliance per the Agency requirements for on-site approval and review of documentation. When nonconformance required vendor to repair the buyer needed to have the documents submitted for the shipping department to send an email to the vendor where and who to contact and update PO as the line was returned on the PO and shoed the original due date. Worked closely with quality/Engineering to have vendors audited and reviewed, if corrective action was required.
This required extensive understanding of the requirements of the product and being able to discuss with the vendors what is necessary to maintain the threshold of extensive documentation for the extremely high risk of blow our preventers on the ocean floor for off shore rigs.
Senior Buyer, Key Energy Services, Jan 2013 Jan 2021, Houston, TX Started in Supply Chain as Senior Buyer 2 and was responsible for the purchasing, quoting and expediting of equipment to build Workover Rigs for service to the oil field. This included management of inventory of major components including Diesel Engines, Drawworks, Derricks and large fabricated machined components. Enabled the company by vendor management of major components and having inventory to build 50 Complete Rigs in 2016. The company also performed in other line of business to include Fishing and rental, Fluid Management and Coiled Tubing Equipment. I supported all the Line of business with all yard locations I Developed a process of Base Plate renewal as required by Federal laws for Fleet of Trucks and Oilfield equipment to maintain compliance records. Increased response to 100 % compliance for accurate keeping of records for submitting information on an annual base for IRP, IFTA, 2290 Heavy Weight Truck usage and ELD ( Electronic Logging Device). Recorded cost savings of $25,000 per month by not renewing equipment that would not go back to work
• Educated employees on important factors such as optimal safety practices, good customer relations, and vehicle maintenance.
• Managed effective preventive maintenance schedules, keeping vehicles and equipment in good working order to meet daily demands.
• Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management. National Account Manager, Bradken Energy Products, Oct 2011 Dec 2012, Tacoma, WA Position was responsible for managing the sales and margins assigned and in a manner consistent with achieving the Division's vision, mission, values and KIP. This was achieved by the targeted sales and margin levels are attained through effective deployment of resources, prospecting the customer base and seeking new business opportunity.
• Prospect for new business opportunities through the use of trade publication, registers, Saleforce software and networking activities
• Provide management reports, budgets, forecast or data that maybe requested by Senior management
• Co-ordinate the involvement of Bradken's Engineered Product sales and technical teams in providing assistance to maximize opportunities and sales growth, and play an active role in execution of these opportunities.
• Achieved budgeted/ targeted gross margin
• advise senior management of anticipated changes in customer needs or market direction and assist in defining the future needs of these markets.
• Built relationships with new clients, and maintained and nurtured business relationships with existing clients.
• Taught the sales team how to connect with customers and build long-term, productive relationships.
• Reviewed operational records and reports to inform sales strategy. Senior Buyer, CanRig Drilling Technology Ltd., Sep 2010 Oct 2011, Magnolia, TX United States Position is responsible for Sourcing, Negotiation, Procurement, schedules and expedite of machined fabricated weldments for all product lines. Responsible for Quality of services and assigned parts and assemblies procured for inventory. Resolved parts and assembly issues for any Non-conforming components. Procures material per MRP schedule. Identify and Qualifies new vendors capable of converting raw material into finished product. Audits supplier process, capability, capacity and schedules.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with suppliers, resulting in fewer supply chain delays and better operations flow.
• Learned commodities categories in full to best understand optimal purchasing strategies, item options and vendor capabilities.
• Monitored inventory and adjusted strategies to balance levels between need and excess.
• Supported on-time delivery of raw supplies to successfully meet customer delivery timelines in manufacture of [Type] products.
• Maintained positive relationships with co-workers.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials, equipment, and supplies. Strategic Sourcing Specialist, ValvTechnologies, Jul 2009 Sep 2010, Houston, TX Position is responsible for the developing and implementing a strategic procurement strategy for castings, fabrications and other raw steel material. Responsible for obtaining specific critical materials to support operational goals. This position is responsible for coordinating all transfers of patterns and tooling to support the ongoing transitions within the supply chain.
• Used effective negotiation skills to maximize value and cost savings benefits and lower risk.
• Authored contract documents in line with budget control strategies, fair pricing knowledge, and strategic management practices.
• Authored contract documents in line with budget control strategies, fair pricing knowledge, and strategic management practices.
• Established preferred suppliers for categories and implemented programs to develop, improve, and manage supply base performance.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist, SPX Process Equipment, July 2003 Jul 2009, Cypress, TX Position is responsible for the developing and implementing a strategic procurement strategy for all the assigned commodities to include casting fabrications and other raw steel material. Responsible for obtaining specific critical materials to support operational goals. In addition this position is responsible for the coordinating all transfers of patterns and tooling to support the ongoing transitions within the supply chain.
• Responsible for managing the strategic elements of the raw material commodity supply chain, which includes developing and implanting the necessary strategy/plan for the total procurement process including: solicitation, selection, award, transition.
• Developed leads, coordinates and implements global sourcing activities within the business unit. Works closely with the Global Sourcing Team and the Cooperate casting, raw material.
• Perform cost/price analysis, technical evaluations, and capability surveys to facilitate source selection. Develop creative approaches to reducing purchase price variance domestically and low cost countries.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of long term supplier agreements and on-going supply chain management.
Procurement Leader 2003-2005
• Manage the staff of 4 Buyers with an assistant with an annual spend of $35M, with $25M on direct production materials including, Pipe, Castings and Steel weldments skid frames.
• Developed and managed reports for effective material unit production cost activities to ensure material costs are obtained.
• Developed, coordinate and implement global sourcing activities within the business including make vs. buy decisions.
• Responsible for the development of key individuals within the procurement organization at Houston with the intent to lead Prosses Equipment in best class strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Lead and support Inventory management initiatives : Kanban, Lean Manufacturing Vendor managed inventories, and continuous improvements.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of long term agreements
• Negotiate and award new design, pre-production orders. Senior Buyer-Free Markets E sourcing, SPX Valves and Controls, Jan 2000 Jul 2003, Sartell, MN
• Responsible for project management of E-sourcing commodities for multiple manufacturing locations, including offshore supplier in the Far East. Annual spend $100M
• Managed outsourcing the closure of captive foundry to include annual transfer of 4,500 tons of castings to 4 suppliers in a 6-month transition period. The successful implementation of 800 patterns and core boxes for 3,200 part numbers with first article approval, without interruption to production requirements.
• I Participated ini several Kiazen events in which we were able to reduce excess inventory and movement of material, resulting in reduced material costs, enabling the company to compete profitably and secure substantial return on capital investment.
• Coordinated activities with brokers and in-bound trucking of international freight.
• Observed, executed and maintained purchasing ethics and standards during contract negotiations, competitive bidding, while operating within the laws, regulations and procedures applicable to public agency purchasing.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with suppliers, resulting in fewer supply chain delays and better operations flow.
• Attended events, fairs, and exhibitions to remain up-to-date with latest market's trends. Senior Buyer, Waterous Company, Jan 1988 Jul 2000, South St. Paul, MN
• Developed supply chain of materials and fabrications, including evaluation of new sources and supplier audits, resulting in reduction of supplier base and $250k cost savings.
• Implemented weekly audit system reducing inventory, lead-time, stock outs and obsolete material, while avoiding costly interruptions of manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for annual purchases of $18M in castings and pipe commodities representing 42% of purchasing dollar expenditures.
• Completed implementation of Source One Alliance, enabling supplier consolidation, utilizing blanket orders, Kan-Ban re-ordering and summary billing. Annual cost savings
$400k.
• Monitored economic, industrial and political trends in anticipation of market trends relative to diminish material costs and invoke purchasing availability.
• Successfully participated in the implementation of ISO 9001 for the purchasing department, including registration audit.
• Handled special projects requests for the Purchasing Manager, and managed the department in his absence.
• Learned commodities categories in full to best understand optimal purchasing strategies, item options and vendor capabilities. Learned commodities categories in full to best understand optimal purchasing strategies, item options and vendor capabilities.
• Supported on-time delivery of raw supplies to successfully meet customer delivery timelines in manufacture of Casting products.
Purchasing Agent, Schwing America, Jan 1979 Jul 1988, White Bear Lake, MN
• Responsible for sourcing decisions, including evaluation of new suppliers.
• Managed the on time delivery of components from parent company in Germany and several other European suppliers.
• Obtained quotations and negotiate purchases with respect to prices, discounts, quality, quantity and delivery.
• Reduced raw steel material costs and manufacturing lead-time by sourcing European components in the United States.
• Monitored changes affecting supply and demand, tracking price trends and market conditions.
• Supervised timeliness of shipment arrivals and resolved problems relating to undelivered goods.
• Interviewed vendors and visited distributions centers to examine and learn about products, prices, and services.
• Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals, and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
• Located, researched and vetted suppliers based on factors such as their pricing and quality.
Lead Man Wood Foundations, The Big outdoors People, Jul 1977 Jan 1979, Wyoming, MN
• Managed work teams to build components for wood foundations.
• Reported department efficiencies.
• Coordinated material requirements to meet production schedules.
• Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management.
• Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Kept work area organized and clutter-free.
EDUCATION
Jun 1977
Forest Lake High School Forest Lake, MN
• Certified Purchasing manager February 15th 1993 (CPM)
• Member of ISM, Institute for Supply Management
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