Project Manager Supply Chain

Peter OBrien

Chestertown, *****, MD, +1-410-***-****, ************@*****.***

SUMMARY Dynamic executive with over 30 years of progressive experience in procurement and contract management within the manufacturing sector. Proven ability to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts worth over $2 billion, and enhance EBITDA by $100 million annually. Expertise in optimizing business processes and implementing strategic improvements across highly matrixed organizations. Ready to leverage skills at the intersection of procurement and operational excellence to deliver substantial value and solutions in any business environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

10/2023 – Present Guest Services Representative and Product Sales & Services, Vail Resorts Corporation

Crested Butte, CO

Deliver exceptional guest service while driving product sales and services for both guests and employees.

Focus on creating unforgettable experiences for guests and actively engage Vail employees to enhance their own experiences. 02/2020 – 09/2020 Project Manager (Contract), HALLWAY PLUMBING Cumming, GA Supervised projects for a privately held firm as the project manager. Executed the implementation and development of a new business initiative in multifamily construction.

Championed staff motivation and direction as a hands-on leader. Coordinated resource planning and orchestrated contract negotiations in collaboration with general contractors and other essential trades. Served as an advisor to ownership and the senior leadership team. 04/2019 – 10/2019 Merchandising Execution Team, The Home Depot Alpharetta, GA Supported in-store initiatives for special promotions. Managed on-floor inventory through the MRP system. Configured store layouts according to department-specific planograms. 11/2018 – 12/2019 Vice President, Procurement, OmniMax International Peachtree City, GA Provided consultative advice on strategic sourcing to bolster global business operations.

Acted as a business advisor to the CFO and presidents of various business units.

01/2018 – 08/2018 Director, Procurement & Strategic Design Process Improvement, Waterton

Chicago, IL

Engineered and established a new organizational structure for design and purchasing, supporting operations across 45,000 multifamily units. Oversaw both greenfield and existing units, including acquisitions. Directed labor and material acquisition efforts and supply strategies. Reviewed operations teams' approaches to renegotiating third-party labor contracts.

Fostered collaboration and significantly influenced the Waterton design team.

Consulted for private equity ownership on procurement matters. 02/2010 – 10/2017 Director, Procurement & Risk North America, Boral Ind Roswell, GA Served as a hands-on problem solver and solutions provider to the CEO and CFO.

Led and supported the corporate staff while embedding supply chain functions in field operations.

Demonstrated expertise in renegotiating complex legal contracts, including contingent labor agreements, energy contracts, resale agreements, real property, and HME leases exceeding $700 million annually. Reassessed HR hiring processes, contract management protocols, procurement strategies, and energy management for improved risk assessment.

Directly contributed to an enhanced EBITDA of $100 million annually through resource optimization, model rationalization, and significant process improvements aligned with overall business strategy. 02/2009 – 12/2009 Director, Global Supply Chain-(Contract), Alghanim International Kuwait City Managed the global supply chain operations spanning China, Ukraine, Israel, Kazakhstan, Russia, Australia, India, the Middle East, Egypt, and Western Europe into Alghanim operations in the UAE, Kuwait, India, Vietnam, and Thailand, focusing on ferrous and non-ferrous materials, polyols, organic coatings, and various indirect inputs. Streamlined and supervised global supply chain personnel for optimized inventory management.

Targeted improved free cash flow and enhanced working capital. 01/2008 – 12/2008 Vice President Purchasing, M&A, Due Diligence and Integration, BlueScope Buildings North America

Kansas City, MO

Led M&A efforts for Bluescope Steel integration teams during the acquisition of its largest competitor.

Rationalized engineering, operations, and procurement functions for enhanced efficiency.

Facilitated employee integration into the merged organization. Optimized the newly integrated global supply chain through vertical asset integration.

Renegotiated over $2.0 billion in contract expenditures, achieving synergy savings of $95 million annually.

Served as an advisor to the CEO and CFO on all matters related to supply chain and commercial operations.

02/2007 – 12/2007 Vice President Purchasing, BlueScope Buildings North America

Kansas City, MO

Reconstructed BlueScope North America's procurement organization, emphasizing optimization and standardization across diverse purchases including steel, aluminum, sub-assembly, organic coatings, and plastics, along with direct and indirect responsibility for MRO. Oversaw total annual purchases amounting to $3.5 billion. Implemented a vertical integration strategy in coordination with the Australian parent company.

Directed contract negotiations exceeding $25 million. Contributed significantly to $75 million in EBITDA improvement year-over- year.

Supervised and mentored a corporate staff of 35 with oversight of field operational functions.

01/2001 – 11/2006 Director Global Strategic Metals, USG Corp Chicago, IL Devised and executed USG Corporation's global strategic metals strategy across operations in Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East, and South Africa.

Established and implemented a world-class COE contracting and supply chain organization supporting a $400 million manufacturing business. Demonstrated cross-functional leadership focused on asset optimization, product standardization, and alignment with corporate P&L goals. Achieved sustainable EBITDA improvement of $72 million following the execution of the business strategy.

01/1997 – 01/2001 Materials Manager Metals, USG Corporation Chicago, IL Initiated a comprehensive business review of USG's global metals operations.

Formulated a strategy in alignment with the corporate P&L. Executed the North American business strategy while continuing to enhance business processes.

Renegotiated all supply contracts, achieving annual savings of $15 million from a $250 million spend.

06/1989 – 12/1996 Territory Sales Manager, Ryerson Steel Chicago, IL Served as a General Line Sales Representative in the US Midwest territory. Excelled in delivering superior customer service to clients and engaged team members.

Accountable for annual sales development totaling $75 million. EDUCATION

2007 – 2007 Northwestern University

Non Degreed, Business Management

Evanston, IL

1985 – 1989 University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Champaign, IL

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