Strategic Procurement Leader with Legal Acumen

Peter OBrien, Head of Procurement

Chestertown, **620, MD, +1-410-***-****, ************@*****.***

SUMMARY Dynamic procurement leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization across diverse industries. Expertise includes managing multi-billion dollar contracts, enhancing operational efficiency, and guiding cross-functional teams. Successfully generated $100 million in annual EBITDA improvements and achieved $15 million in cost savings through contract renegotiations. Proven ability to deliver targeted procurement solutions that align with corporate goals, ready to bring exceptional value to any organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE

11/2018 – 12/2019 Vice President, Procurement, OmniMax International Peachtree City Provided consultative advice on strategic sourcing to bolster global business operations.

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

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

Chicago

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 operational 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 Served as a proactive problem solver and solutions provider for the CEO and CFO.

Led and supported corporate staff while embedding supply chain functions within 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 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 improvements in 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

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 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 a $75 million improvement in EBITDA 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 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 post-execution of the business strategy.

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

Formulated a strategy aligned with the corporate P&L. Executed the North American business strategy while enhancing 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 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

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

Champaign

1997 – 1997 Northwestern University

Certificate, Business Excellence

Evanston

SKILLS Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Management

Contract Negotiation M&A

Due Diligence Metals

Process Improvement Supply Chain Strategy

Manufacturing Processes Purchasing/Procurement certification Merchandising Inventory Management

MRP System Procurement

Supply Chain Negotiation

Analytical Skills Program Launches

Market Analysis Business Development

Leadership Communication

Team Leadership Customer Service

Problem Solving Customer Management

Relationship Building Client Management

Persuasion Decision Making

Diversity and Inclusion Flexibility

Sales Vendor Management

Cost Control and Reduction Strategizing

Relationship Management Compliance

LANGUAGES English

CERTIFICATES Management Excellence-Non Degreed in Business Management Northwestern University

2007

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