Dear Sir or Madam:

I am contacting you today to discuss future opportunities for employment with your company. As you can see from my attached resume, I have extensive experience within the chemical manufacturing industry as a procurement specialist and field project buyer.

I have recently concluded a project assignment with Austin Maintenance & Construction Company and am eager to continue my work within my chosen field. I am open and actively seeking work in the plant project environment involving purchasing, material buying and expediting. While I prefer jobs primarily in the Houston or Gulf Coast area, I will also consider positions that require temporary relocation to be a part of special projects, short-term turnarounds, or training positions.

My goal is to be a value added team member of your organization with opportunities for growth and mutual success. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss in further detail how my work history and expertise can be of benefit to your company.

Please feel free to contact me at:

Cell phone: 281-***-****

Home phone: 281-***-****

E-mail: t6qk1o@r.postjobfree.com

Sincerely,

James L. Williams

15218 Devin Lane

Crosby, Texas 77532

James Lindon Williams 15218 Devin Lane • Crosby, TX 77532

281-***-**** (home) • 281-***-**** (cell)

PURPOSE

My many years in a corporate structure have led to a common sense approach in handling day-to-day challenges and opportunities alike. I am a creative problem solver who is well organized and detail oriented. My network of contacts within the industry allows me to get the best pricing with dependable service for all projects and job sites.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

02/09 to 12/09

AUSTIN MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION, Austin Industrial Division

 Project Field Buyer, CPS Project, LM6000 Turbine Generated Power Plant -

San Antonio, Texas

 Daily purchasing for new construction materials

 Responsible for extensive rental equipment and services

 Bid and recommended blanket and service contracts

10/75 to 06/08

LYONDELLBASELL (formerly Lyondell Chemical) - Channelview, Texas

 Turnaround/Capital Projects Buyer with successful completion of projects within timelines and budgets

 SPS Enterprise Buyer specializing in commodity material purchasing: rotating equipment, instrumentation, electrical, pipes, valves, fittings, fasteners, gaskets, etc.

 Site Buyer for materials and services at locations in Channelview, Chocolate Bayou, La Porte, and Bayport

 Maintenance Procurement Specialist servicing Project Engineering/Planning

 Warehouse Supervisor

 Procurement Specialist and Maintenance Buyer

 Sales Representative – Investment Recovery

 Material Coordinator – Investment Recovery

 Material Representative – Methanol Project Team, PMDI Project Team

 Stores Keeper – Maintenance Department

05/71 to 09/75

REICHHOLD CHEMICAL COMPANY – Houston, Texas

 Warehouseman

 Operations – B Operator

SKILLS – SAP, MMS, Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook

EDUCATION

 Job related classes in on-line Supervision, Management Training, Sexual Harassment, Purchasing, Safety, SAP, various computer classes

 San Jacinto College North – Associate of Applied Science (Management Development)

 Galena Park High School graduate

References furnished on request.

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