Contract Specialist Management
Resume:
Kevin M. Carroll
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SUMMARY
Experienced procurement and contract management professional with a focus on offshore and drilling projects, driving efficient sourcing strategies and vendor negotiations. Expertise in overseeing the full contract lifecycle, including vendor qualification, RFP development, bid evaluations, and contract amendments. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment, regulatory compliance, and timely execution of deliverables. Proven success in implementing cost-saving initiatives, achieving significant reduction in rates and expense charges. Adept at managing complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts and optimizing procurement processes for high-value projects.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Contract Management
Vendor Qualification Analysis
RFP Creation and Evaluation
Cost-saving Initiatives
Master Service Agreement Negotiation
Document Retention and Management
Statement of Work/Scope of Work
Technical Compliance Assessment
Relationship Management
Bid Evaluation Experience
Financial Management
FAR and DFAR Expertise
EXPERIENCE
CenterPoint Energy Houston, TX
Contracts Lead Oct. 2024 – Current
Reviewed contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Scopes of Work as part of Contracts Center of Excellence team.
Worked with Contract specialists & Legal team to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
Supported development of contracts and MSA templates for Procurement.
Saipem Houston, TX
Contracts Manager June 2024 – Oct. 2024
Managed sourcing and procurement operations for offshore and drilling projects, ensuring alignment with project scopes of work and budgetary constraints.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to negotiate and finalize contracts, optimizing terms to meet procurement needs and regulatory requirements.
Lead contract negotiations for complex EPC projects, streamlining the procurement process to secure high-value contracts with key suppliers.
Developed and maintained procurement strategies for offshore projects, including vendor selection, contract award processes, and risk mitigation.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with contract terms, facilitating smooth execution of project deliverables and reducing procurement delays.
Eni Petroleum, Inc. (Gulf of Mexico & Alaska) Houston, TX
Sr. Contracts Administrator June 2014 – May 2024
Responsible for all phases of contracting for company's offshore drilling and completions program, including vendor identification, qualification, creation of RFP's, proposal evaluation, negotiation of pricing and terms, contract award, vendor performance evaluation and contract amendments & renewal.
Services contracted for include vessels, personnel, maintenance services, software licenses, equipment installation, and equipment.
Performed vendor qualification and due diligence analysis.
Implemented cost savings effort resulting in a 10% reduction in rates and a 72% reduction in expenses.
Performed commercial bid evaluation for tenders as well as combination of technical and commercial evaluation to produce final winner.
Negotiated Master Service Agreements including Terms and Conditions with vendors.
Creation and retention of all contract-related documents, including compilation of final contract file.
Marathon Oil Company (Eagle Ford Shale BU) Houston, TX
Contracts Manager May 2013 – May 2014
Responsible for all aspects of procurement for Marathon’s Eagle Ford Shale unconventional drilling program.
Work across categories including wastewater hauling and disposal, directional drilling, equipment rental, wireline, mud logging, pad and site construction, fracturing, safety equipment, cranes and casing running services.
Responsible for renewal and renegotiation of all expiring Job Orders under MSAs in order to gain cost savings and improved terms.
Prepare RFPs and execute contract strategy for all assigned Purchase Requests, including vendor selection and qualification, fielding questions from vendors during the tender process, receipt of vendor submissions, coordination of technical analysis, conducting commercial analysis and negotiation with vendors to ensure the best technical solution at the best price.
Work with Eagle Ford Shale Group’s Drilling and Completions departments to ensure vendor technical compliance with scope of work.
Preparation of award recommendation to management and final contract with vendor.
Manage vendor relationships and post-award contractual activities such as invoicing issues.
Provide ongoing vendor evaluation for management and end-users.
ConocoPhillips (Algeria BU) Houston, TX
Contracts Manager July 2012 – May 2013
Responsible for creation, sourcing, evaluation and award of omnibus contract for 17-well drilling program in Algeria.
Development of turn-key contract for the entire project.
Create 17 SOWs for subcontracts under the overall contract.
Responsible for all procurement activities for non-service-related items for drilling program.
Approximately $75 million annual spend.
National Oilwell Varco (NOV) Houston, TX
Category Manager – Pipe Jan. 2009 – June 2012
Category Manager responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing for steel, OCTG, stainless steel, poly, and fiberglass pipe from mills and distributors.
Developed and implemented vendor alliances that leveraged spend resulting in a 19% increase in revenue and an 18% increase in margin for steel pipe, plus an additional 36% increase in rebate monies.
Track sales, inventory and order levels/status to present to management and operations and recommend actions to meet division and company needs.
Initiate claims process with vendors for issues related to delivery and/or product quality.
Implement vendor qualification process to limit company risk and ensure quality of deliverables.
Coordinate purchases and orders to minimize inventory overhead and timely delivery to project/end user.
Maintain relationships with mills and representatives from domestic and international sources
$55 million annual spend.
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure Houston, TX
Subcontract Administrator 2 May 2008 – Dec. 2008
Award and administer multiple contracts for projects across the country.
Familiar with remediation and construction processes.
Handle all phases of procurement process from market research through award and administration.
Experienced working with federal government (FAR) and commercial contracts.
Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR) Mosul, Iraq
Subcontract Administrator 2006-2008
Responsible for all phases of procurement process from market research through analysis and negotiation to awarding subcontract/purchase orders.
Proficient with SAP purchasing programs.
Experienced handling complicated high dollar, high-visibility subcontracts/purchases.
Possess thorough knowledge of federal (FAR & DFAR) purchasing regulations.
Successful negotiation of multi-million-dollar contracts to obtain cost savings.
Perform inspections of vendor man camps to ensure compliance with contract terms (safety, living conditions, legal, etc.).
Coordinated with end users via regular monthly reports to update order/contract status,
Experienced dealing with vendors from different cultures and backgrounds.
Experienced working long hours in remote, high-stress locations and difficult conditions.
AIM /Van Kampen Investments Houston, TX
Client Services (529/Retirement Plan) Representative 2003 -2006
WebLink Wireless Houston, TX
Regional Manager, Retail Marketing 1994-2001
EDUCATION
MBA, Concentration: Finance Dec. 2002
University of Houston Houston, TX
BA, History; Minor, Marketing August 1993
Texas A&M University College Station, TX
Honors and Awards
Commendation, Meritorious Service, KBR, 2007 & 2008.
Winner – Marketplace International Competition; CFO of winning international team.
Retail Specialist of the Year – WebLink Wireless, 1995.
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