Strategic sourcing contracts management leader

Charles (Chuck) R. Mills

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STRATEGIC SOURCING CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT LEADER

Petrochemical ●Refining ● Oil & Gas ● Power ● Environmental

Strategic Contracts Management Leader with extensive experience building and leading high-quality, world class procurement and logistics operations. Experienced in all aspects of contract administration, including prime and subcontracting for construction, engineered/capital equipment, and material for production and maintenance. Exceptional performance in the management of highly engineered equipment procurement and outsourcing operations with a consistent record of cost reduction and profit improvement through expertise in:

➢ Strategic Sourcing & Partnering Alliances ➢ Government Contracting (FAR/DAR)

➢ Startup & Turnaround Operations ➢ Teambuilding & Team Leadership

➢ Inventory & Materials Management ➢ Total Quality Management

➢ Risk Management & Mitigation ➢ Quality Assurance & Quality Control

➢ Global Supplier Management ➢ Budgeting & Cost Control

➢ ISO 9001 Quality Requirements ➢ Labor Management & Labor Law

Solid strategic business planning and development qualifications complemented by keen negotiation and supplier operations management skills. Extensive international business and social protocol throughout Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America. Experienced in e-Procurement and e-Sourcing strategy.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES OFFSHORE, LLC., Houston, Texas 2006 – 2009

Leading solutions provider of offshore construction, engineering, project management & support services

Contracts Manager

Recruited by former senior manager at Stolt Offshore to develop, implement and direct a supply chain management model to support new subsea and topside construction projects worldwide. Appointed Chair of the Procurement Group to improve and streamline procurement procedures companywide. Serve as subject matter expert in major contract formulation and negotiation.

• Recruited, trained and empowered a professional team of 15, and assumed leadership for global sourcing strategy, contract analysis, development and negotiations, risk assessment, mitigation, price and payment terms, and performance administration for West Africa operations—Nigeria, Ghana and the Congo.

• Designed and implemented policies and procedures, and facilitated training worldwide on contract management, contract negotiations and claims mitigation to standardize and unify the supply chain management effort.

• Realized a 30% cost savings off allocated construction budgets, and successfully streamlined companywide efficiencies.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

STOLT OFFSHORE, INC., Houston, Texas 2004 – 2006

Global seabed to surface engineering & construction contractor to the offshore oil & gas industry

Manager of Subcontracts

Retained to resolve major issues resulting in liquidated damages and missed milestones on several multiple subsea and topside construction projects each in excess of $600 million.

• Assumed leadership for 3 senior subcontract administrators, 2 senior level buyers, major agreement arbitration, subcontract mitigation, risk avoidance, negotiation strategy, procurement, budgeting, cost proposals, project auditing and accounting.

• Implemented new contract controls and procedures, and ensured regional teams were focused on cost, risk, innovation and profitability.

• Held subcontractors liable for contract compliance, issued subcontractor defaults and mitigated subcontracts at the site level.

AKER KVAERNER, Houston, Texas & San Ramon, California 2001 – 2004

Leading global provider of engineering & construction services, technical products & integrated solutions

Contracts Manager

Promoted to exclusively manage and administer a $900 million prime EPC contract for a new cogeneration plant in the City of Burbank.

• Drafted and negotiated addendums to the prime, managed all project claims, maintained required documentation, and monitored project process.

Lead Contracts Administrator

Recruited to exclusively manage and administer subcontracts for the DuPont Alliance, a $4 billion cost reimbursement project across 25 domestic and international plants.

• Held leadership for a staff of 20 buyers and contract administrators, and all supply chain operations.

• Managed e-procurement and e-sourcing activities utilizing the ARIBA online bidding process.

HONEYWELL, INC., Houston, Texas 1998 – 2001

Diversified technology & manufacturing leader providing aerospace and control systems

Senior Contracts Manager

Handpicked to lead global strategic sourcing initiatives for all prime contracts and subcontracts to support international and domestic projects for Pemex, Amerivan and Conoco.

• Directed a team of buyers and contract administrators performing cradle-to-grave contract management.

• Managed a $500+ million spend, all performance management, global agreements, subcontract negotiations and labor contracts.

• Facilitated supplier audits to ensure safety and quality standards were met.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

STONE & WEBSTER ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Houston, Texas 1995 – 1998

Global full service engineering & construction organization…acquired by Shaw Group in 2000

Manager, Project Subcontracts

Chosen to direct the subcontracting activities for a $900 million plant upgrade for Union Carbide.

• Assumed leadership for a procurement team of 10, all requests for quotation, price negotiations, bid awards and administration.

• Delivered a 10% across-the-board savings on over 60 subcontracts.

• Saved the company $3 million through the successful negotiation of a major telecommunications contract with AT&T.

Manager, In Country Subcontracts—Jakarta

Challenged to build and manage a supply chain operation to support a $1.4 billion refinery expansion project in Tuban, Indonesia.

• Accepted 9-month international assignment with full responsibility for the recruitment and training of a procurement team of 9, all local vendor sourcing and selection, prime contract administration, contract negotiations and changes, and client relationship management.

• Saved over $400,000 through skillful renegotiation of subcontracts.

Earlier experience as a Lead Contract Administrator for DynMcDermott Petroleum Services, New Orleans, Louisiana (1983 – 1995).

• Led a team of 7 contract administrators managing supply chain activities to support a $1.1 billion contract to maintain the US Department of Energy Strategic Petroleum Reserve Project.

• Rewrote policy and procedures, developed negotiation strategies and prepared contractual agreements for plant turnarounds and shutdowns, tank farm construction, and directional drilling for pipeline installation.

• Skillfully negotiated major subcontracts for the design/installation of 40 miles of crude oil pipeline, saving the company over $10 million in material and labor costs.

EDUCATION & CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

State University of New York, Albany, New York, BS, Business Management

Negotiating Strategies • Advanced Contract Administration • Supply Chain Management

Subcontracting—Construction & Federal Government • Cultural Training—Asia

Global Outsourcing • Labor Law & Labor Management • Claims Management

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