Manager Project

BILL J. YOUNGBLOOD, CPSM, C.P.M.

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Tulsa, Ok.74133

918-***-****(C), 918-***-****(H)

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• 30 years progressive procurement experience including 11 years of recent management experience in various industries:

Manufacturing: Pressure vessel tubing, structural tubing, oil field tubular products, machine and fabrication job shop, furniture, aerospace, oil field derricks and masts

Government: Municipal

• Related experience: Administrative Manager, Assistant to the President, Production Control Supervisor, Warehouse(multiple locations) Manager, Construction Project Manager, Cost Estimating Manager, Marketing Representative

• Proven experience in strategic commodity planning

• Value strategy based procurement

• Lean thinking management approach identifying waste and maximizing value

• Measure for success

• Prepared and managed operational and construction budgets

• Considerable experience working with engineering and outsourcing

• Personal and professional traits:

Ethical, loyal, team player, proactive, objective, analytical, problem solver, strategic planner, empathetic listener, lead by example

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CREDENTIALS:

• University of Missouri; Bachelor of Science: Major-Business; Minor-Math

• Certifications earned: CPSM-Certified Professional Supply Manager, CPM-Certified Purchasing Manager, CPPO-Certified Public Procurement Official, CPPB-Certified Public Procurement Buyer

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

CITY OF TULSA

Senior Buyer and Contract Supervisor

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1995-Present

• Perform procurement and other responsibilities consistent with the strategic goals and objectives of the City

• Commodity focused procurement of operational and capital needs including technology, vehicles, heavy construction equipment, water treatment plant chemicals, steel products, power transmission products, motors and pumps, service contracts (solid waste & recycling, tree trimming, temporary personnel services, wrecker services, hardware/software support services, etc.), professional services and consulting (advertising, promotion, branding, software program development, sustainability study, etc).

• Responsible for purchase of all non-construction materials for the new BOK Center and renovation of Convention Center to outfit the inside such as scoreboards, lighting, basketball floors, point of sale equipment, security and communications, furniture, arena seating, etc

• Lead the contract administration group in the processing of new and renewal of 360+ contracts annually. Includes compliance with insurance requirements.

• Led the design and successful implementation of many process improvements including: purchasing website, online supplier registration, electronic supplier notification of requests for quotes and sealed bids, use of proforma contracts, contract tracking

WOOLSLAYER COMPANIES, INC.

Manager of Purchasing/Estimating

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1990-1995

• Coordinated with engineering, field personnel, and suppliers to determine project cost and project time-line for the manufacture of oilfield derricks and masts

• Scheduled and coordinated purchase of raw materials

• Contracted for and coordinated the outsourcing of all fabrications to meet cost and commitments to customers

• Designed and successfully implemented first cost accounting process lowering costs and increasing profits

Other relevant experience:

• Participated in the successful implementation of new financial systems

• Designed and managed inventory processes for raw materials and storeroom facilities

• Managed procurement activities at multiple locations

• Managed cost estimating

• Administrative Manager responsible for procurement, production planning, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit, inventory, and stores

• Assistant to the President during the construction of National Pipe and Tube (NPT) Corporation to manufacture oilfield tubing and casing. Responsibilities included assisting with site selection, personnel, procurement of construction contracts and equipment, managing construction time-line, budget, and reporting to parent corporation, National Steel Corporation. Managed two separate procurement departments in order to complete project.

• Assistant to the President during the construction of Maverick Tube Corporation (privately held) to manufacture structural and furniture tubing.

• As Warehouse Manager, redesigned work flow in existing pressure vessel tubing warehouse and designed the facility layout and work flow of another in Beaumont Texas for Webco. Reorganization efforts decreased costs by 11%, increased safety and increased on-time deliveries by 18%.

• Designed and managed inventory system and storeroom facilities, including NPT (24 hour a day 500,000 sq. ft. facility).

• Marketing representative for structural, furniture, mechanical, and pressure vessel tubing

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