Project manager

James S. Sweeney

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Sandia Park, NM 87047

Res: 505-***-****

Cell: 505-***-****

Email:vilrjz@r.postjobfree.com

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Manage Supplier Operations Contract and Price Negotiations Presentation and Training

Logistic Management Manage Multi-Billion Dollar Contracts Supplier Performance

Budget Management Commercial Contracts Management

Manage 3rd party supplier Services Contracts Project Management

Sales Operations Development of contracts/Scope of Work DOD/Gov. Contracts

Customer Service Supply Chain Management Program MGT.

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL ESPERIENCE

Ten years of management, supplier management and eighteen years of responsible procurement and production planning experience, Supply Chain Management with strong emphasis on negotiations of high value commodities, complex R&D equipment and supplies. Highly skilled in inter-personal relations, with ability to communicate effectively on sensitive and complex issues in a persuasive and effective manner. A self starter, that works effectively with all levels of management in a responsible manner. Recognized as a good strong leader and my managerial skills were used in a broad range of activities, including contracts expertise, negotiations and work on multibillion dollar corporate price agreements, and Project Manager on sensitive and critical projects. As a manger I understand the importance on implementing improvements and efficiencies and meeting tight budget guidelines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hewlett Packard - Rio Rancho, New Mexico August 2010 -Present

Sales Program Manager

• As a Sales Program Manager responsible for delivery of all high value and in-scope contracted services across all involved service delivery organizations, ensuring that performance goals and cost commitments are met. I was responsible working with business partners and vendors to develop, implement and lead a customer centric Account Service Team (AST) operational model driving best-in-class TCE and Quality. As a Sales Program Manager I promoted Customer Satisfaction through efficient, effective delivery of services proactively managing issues that could impact service delivery, identifying and driving optimization while managing scope, resources, cost of delivery and coordination. My role is to understand the client at the local, country, region and WW level to analyze delivery requirements, contribute to client’s strategic business plan, and create incremental revenue opportunities. As the Sales Program Manager actively seek opportunities to drive down the cost of delivery. I am the principal contact for all service operational and tactical issues for the client and HP delivery organizations. My Role is to develop and nurtures an excellent client relationship at the executive level supporting the Client Manager in establishing the customer as a Reference Account and supporting growth opportunities for HP. Manage over $100 million dollars in contracts

INTEL CORPORATION - Rio Rancho, New Mexico 2006- June 2010

Supplier Manager

• Supplier Manager for Logistic supplier in New Mexico supporting Factory requirements which included storage, delivery and shipments of all semiconductor activities in Fab 11X. Responsible for management of 81 service representatives and a $6 Million budget. Responsibilities included budget planning for head count, maintenance, packaging material, and procurement of miscellaneous capital & non-capital items. Monitored contractor’s compliance with the scope of work to ensure contract requirements were being met. Managed data control indicators, collection of volumes for activities & quarterly supplier report card reviews. Represented Materials Services management in audits of supplier performance, and headcount/work flow model management. Managed operational escalations and troubleshooting including stakeholder management, process improvement within M&D, Shipping & Receiving, & New Mexico Stores operations. Directed the development of purchasing contacts for sustaining ramp activities and out of scope requests, etc. Negotiated and managed the SOW agreement for Schenker Logistics supporting logistic services for the New Mexico site.

INTEL CORPORATION - Rio Rancho, New Mexico 2005- 2006

HR Senior Specialist:

• Provided business partnering with department managers on the New Mexico site. Major support was in the area on organizational capability, performance management, manager/leadership development, employee relations and diversity.

INTEL CORPORATION - Rio Rancho, New Mexico Dec: 2000- 2005

Commodity Specialist

• New Mexico site senior contract buyer for Applied Material and Nikon. Managed $80 million Applied Material contract and $40 million Nikon contract. Responsible for the development of numerous scopes of work (SOW) and overseeing 150 supplier service Engineering proficiencies. Managed many commercial issues to effective cost resolution. Negotiated reimbursement warranty reversals with Applied Materials as well as Cymer, resulting in total savings of approximately $3 million.

Responsible for the management of spare part requirements to support semiconductor tools for productions. Also managed inventory levels, production planning, forecasting and monitoring delivery schedules. This included 24 supplier report cards which grades supplier performance in areas of quality, service, technical expertise and delivery performance, covering fourteen factory functional areas. Successfully negotiated DR SEM service spares contract, one-of-a-kind service spared contract with AMAT.

• Corporate Price Agreement (CPA) Team Representative that negotiated a 5 year agreement with AMAT valued at $7 billion, which included the spares section of the contract. In preparation for the AMAT CPA negotiations, a comprehensive negotiation plan was developed. Managed and negotiated the 5 year Nalco water treatment agreement for Intel a $35 Million dollar commercial agreement with savings of over 24 percent from the previous agreement.

• Project Management for the Total Supply Management (TSM) implementation team; developed the Scope of Work for the TSM programs and successfully implemented the first TSM programs in New Mexico. This TSM process was then used as the model throughout Intel worldwide. Negotiated 100% buyback of Intel owned inventory valued at $6.3 million that was obsolete material. Managed contract to ensure supplier met contract requirements and addressed all commercial issues.

• Team Leader. Recognized as a contract expert in New Mexico Intel site, and demonstrated strong negotiating skills that resulted in the timely and successful completion of complex and sensitive high value contract negotiations. Served as co-lead to the Tier II supplier management team, which managed all level II contacts. Served as mentor for new buyers and instructed them on Intel policies and procedures for preparing, managing and negotiating contracts with Tier II suppliers. Assigned as Total Supply Management (TSM) sub-team leader and jointly developed the training manual and the TSM processes/procedures, which were successfully implemented at other Intel sites. Mentored several buyers in the development of negotiation plans and supplier management strategies.

Program Manager

• Served as Program Manager for 804 parts rodeo, technical reviews and qualification of alternate suppliers, which resulted in $2 million cost savings for 804 and $3 million for OEM during, cost reduction negotiations. Leadership role as negotiator in supporting Intel Buyers on numerous commercial matters, supported Applied Materials, Nikon, parts clean SOW, Prax-Air, KLA, Rite Track, Nova, ASML. Pentagon. In addition assisted in the development of Negotiation Plans, writing commercial letters and development of contract language for other Intel buyers. Total value of the contracts was about $100 million. Principal negotiator during the install/qualification (IQ) start dates for Fab 11 X ramp. Negotiated critical RTP SOW, which supported one of a kind Fab process in factory.

• Managed several task forces for various tools sets HDP and Cymer, both critical supply line issues, which were successfully resolved. Created third party agreement (Hot Shot) to support and manage Applied Materials expedite deliveries of after hour’s critical items for fab 11X. Managed multiple service reduction requirements for Fab 11 and 11X, saving approximately $3.5 million. Developed and implemented enhanced escalation procedures in full compliance with current Applied Material corporate price agreement. The escalation process defined the timelines for supplier response supporting warranty tools in New Mexico Intel Fabs and defining escalation process to senior management.

• Team member of cost saving sub team which has been responsible for savings of $97 million over the past two years

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ETHICON Endo-Surgery- Albuquerque, NM March 2000-Dec 2000

Senior Production Planner

• Procurement Planner of production schedule of surgical instruments, and met all production requirements in a timely manner. Worked with R&D on New product developments, and assisted in the preparation of production schedules. Established and negotiated contracts with outside supplier to support all program requirements. Responsible for the inventory planning and control of all assigned commodities. Resolved supply line problems and issues in meeting production requirements. Supply line problems and issues in meeting production requirements. Submitted daily reports to marketing and sales organizations on production activities. Also developed specific indicators to track production output performance and the measurement of production lead times. Planned for $150 million in medical contracts

SUNCHOICE MEDICAL SUPPLY - Albuquerque, NM July 1999-Mar 2000

• Senior Contract Representative for procurement of all medical supplies for hospitals, nursing homes and large distribution centers. Responsible for contract negotiations, daily monitoring of stock levels, and replenishment of safety stock inventory levels. Monitored contract specifications for compliance and resolved discrepancies. Worked closely with warehouse personnel, responsible for all tasks surrounding stock levels, back orders and expediting.

AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK-Albuquerque, NM Dec 1997- Jul 1999

• Served as LCI Sales Representative of long distance and local telecommunications service for residential and commercial customers

HUNTER ASSOCIATES LABORATORY- Reston, VA May 1997-Dec 1997

• Senior Procurement Planner for mechanical components and injected molded parts for engineering and production programs. Reviewed proposals, negotiated price and conducted quality surveys. Monitored contract specifications for compliance and resolved discrepancies. Worked closely with engineering and supplier base to design new product lines using integrated process and product development.

AMTECH CORPORATION-Albuquerque, NM March 1996-Dec 1996

• Senior Procurement Planner of electronic components printed wiring boards, transformers, machine and various commodities for production programs. Negotiated price and deliveries to support program requirements. Monitored contract specification for compliance and resolved discrepancies. Served as capital equipment buyer, exclusive of negotiating and monitoring maintenance agreements/contracts, worked with quality on non-conforming parts, secured corrective action from suppliers, supporting critical defense contract programs.

HONEYWELL DEFENSE AVIONICS DIVISION-Albuquerque, NM January 1986-May 1996

• Procurement planner and buyer for the procurement of electronic and mechanical hardware for the development of complex and sophisticated avionics systems for strategic and tactical aircraft systems. Negotiated price and delivery to support program requirements. Monitored contract specifications for compliance and resolved discrepancies. Served as capital equipment buyer, exclusive of negotiating and monitoring maintenance agreements/ contracts. Worked with quality control on non-conforming parts and secured corrective action from suppliers, and completed site quality audits to ensure suppliers met a MIL-STD requirements. Worked with engineering and R&D on developing and qualifying new suppliers and supporting critical defense contracts. Worked with DOD and commercial government contract and procurement policies and procedures. Over ten years experience on federal contracting regulations.

AWARDS

• Awarded the prestigious Division Recognition Award (DRA) for outstanding performance in maintaining strict budget and performance goals in a timely and effective manner as the Supplier Manager at the New Mexico site.

• Received the prestigious Division Management Award for savings valued at $7 billion for work on the Corporate Price Agreement with AMAT on a 5 year Nalco water treatment agreement.

• Division Management Award for efforts in implementing the first Total Supply Management System at the New Mexico site, which served as the model for all Intel sites worldwide.

• Awarded the Division Management Award for the identification and qualification of alternate suppliers resulting in cost saving for Intel of $5 Million.

EDUCATION

B.A. Management, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM December 1985

LEAN Training Class Certification, Toyota, 2009

Negotiations Training Class, Intel, 2002

Planning and Scheduling Training, Intel, 2001

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