Head of Function at MP Materials. Establishing an integrated Supply Chain Management organization and leading a transformational journey to create value, by optimizing our 3rd party spend and logistics operations, and in alignment with Business goals and strategic priorities.

Head of Supply Chain for the West Region in the Refining Division, with functional leadership/direction over 8 refineries with more than $3.5 Billion annual third party spend and 150+ team members. Managing all aspects of procurement, sourcing, contracting, materials management and warehousing.Andeavor and Marathon Petroleum Corporation entered into a strategic combination to become a Leading Energy Company. We are the largest refiner in the U.S. with 16 refineries in 13 states and more than 3 million bpd throughput capacity. One of the largest in the midstream business with 130 terminals and over 15,000 miles of pipeline. Close to 12,000 retail / branded locations throughout the U.S. and expanding into Mexico.

Functional Manager for the Los Angeles Refinery, including Procurement Operations, Sourcing & Contracting, and Materials Management to support safe, reliable, and cost competitive operations, with annual 3rd party spend of $865 million. Leading a team of 40 dedicated and diverse professionals who contribute to our value delivery, cost control, P2P / warehouse efficiencies, and risk mitigation initiatives.Categories: mechanical services, scaffolding, painting, insulation, civil, construction and demolition services, storage tanks repair/rebuild, electrical and instrumentation services, safety and environmental consulting, water treatment, facilities management, staffing, engineering, industrial cleaning, transportation, chemicals, MRO, PVF (pipe, valves, fitting), rotating equipment, etc.Main activities for the year:- Development of annual and 3-year-out contracting plans.- Development of locally managed category strategies and support of enterprise-wide category management.- Use of metrics and KPIs to manage tactical procurement and warehousing operations.- Value creation in cost reduction, avoidance, and revenue enhancement in excess of $15 million / year as result of negotiations, strategic sourcing / tendering, productivity improvement, and asset recovery.- Risk mitigation emphasis in contracting and purchasing by reviewing: safety records, financial assessment of suppliers, proper levels of insurance limits, indemnifications and liabilities.- Hire, train, and develop succession plans to retain identified key talent.

The Whiting refinery is in the process of becoming the premier refinery in North America, with 3rd party spend of $750M on services, equipment, and materials.As a member of the extended leadership team for the Whiting Business Unit and a Senior Level Leader with BP globally, I currently lead and manage a team of 10. Our objective is to deliver value by providing procurement support with emphasis in sourcing, contracting, and risk mitigating activities for the business unit, the largest BP refinery in the U.S.The services procured support operations, maintenance, and capital projects, with a wide range of categories from construction and maintenance (mechanical, civil, insulation, scaffolding, painting and coating, etc.) to facilities management, specialty and technical services, consulting, environmental, training, contingent labor. In the Materials and Equipment categories, we manage the strategy and sourcing for MRO, safety and mill supplies, engineered equipment, chemical and catalysts, fabricated equipment, and rental equipment.I work closely with stakeholders, leading a cross-functional team to develop the contracting strategy for the refinery, implement Supplier Management programs, RFP for multi-million dollar projects, and proactive management of hundreds of contracts/MSAs to develop annual sourcing and contracting plan.Strong commitment to safety, risk management, and value delivery through cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital, and cash flow improvement.

Newly created position in the company anticipating investment growth of $1.2 Billion over the next fiscal year in this area of the organization. I am the team manager and point of contact for all procure-to-pay (P2P) international exploration and new country entry related activities. I am also a key member of the team defining the strategy for the Procurement department, supporting our internal customer in achieving the Petroleum division scorecard, while accomplishing global corporate Procurement targets.- Participating in negotiations for Countries such as India, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Colombia, Falkland Islands, and the U.S. for procurement activities involving seismic 2D/3D surveys, data processing, drilling campaign mobilization/demobilization, equipment/material purchases, in country third party procurement services, among others.- Assist in the development of business model for new country entry to streamline the procurement process, along with the participation of cross-functional teams including Legal, Tax, and Finance departments. Negotiating complex local and international terms and conditions, as well as details pertaining to FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act).- Resolution to complex international purchasing issues with invoices, currencies, taxes, etc. in conjunction with the with the appropriate department.

Gulf of Mexico | Offshore Production: - Implement, monitor, and improve Key Performance Indicators to drive P2P efficiencies among the Procurement team, such as: purchase order and invoice automation, on contract spend, delivery of goods on time, payment to suppliers on time, etc.- Purchasing/Contracts for goods and services supporting two major production assets in deepwater Gulf of Mexico.- Balance of the Supply Chain & Maintenance planning through the monitoring of exceptions in work orders, materials management, and purchasing modules within SAP.- Manage Materials Contracts and Vendors for spares parts and MRO used by the offshore operations and onshore warehouse.- Strategic sourcing, including development and implementation, of key material contracts to support production operations in the Gulf of Mexico: - Tender development (eRFP) - Master Service Agrement with legal requirements - Commercial Agreement with terms and conditions - Market Analysis - Matrix for vendor selection criteria - Bid evaluation and vendor selection - Negotiation - Implementation in SAP for Purchase Order and Invoice Automation

Member of management team creating a Center-Led procurement organization for a LNG company with capacity of 9.9 bcf of natural gas per day, and its distribution Pipeline• Responsible for all goods/services negotiations for an operational budget of over $150 Million• Introduced Strategic Sourcing methodology concept, with great acceptance from stakeholders, allowing company to enhance significantly the criteria for vendor selection• Developed procure-to-pay policies and procedures to ensure proper processes were in place to run the Procurement organization• Implemented a MRP solution to assure data integrity in the item master, avoiding duplicates and maintaining standardized nomenclature and descriptions in the catalogued SKU’s• Developed negotiations plan, and conducted Sourcing of services and supplies required to operate the LNG receiving terminal and distribution pipeline, selecting our suppliers competitively, transparently, and fairly according to company values

Member of executive team of global enterprise ranked as world’s 3rd largest manufacturer of cement, and largest Ready-Mix and Aggregates producer. In charge of defining the Customer Experience in alignment with Commercial Strategy, Sales, and Logistics functional managers • Increased online portal number of users from 80 to more than 600 Cement customers in less than 1 year, exceeding goals, as well as upper management expectations with a remarkable recognition in the annual employee meeting• In charge of launching an online portal for Ready-Mix Customers, allowing them to monitor their delivery truck via GPS, and reducing significantly the calls to the Customer Care Center. First country of the company to implement• Designed, created and distributed, to more than 1,500 Customers, promotional material to launch new service features and increase self service portal usage, promote customer loyalty, and help build switching cost

Team leader for national and regional negotiations for US operations, 12 cement plants, 48 terminals, 399 ready mix plants, and 58 aggregate quarries, with over $250 million annual spend• Developed and analyzed RFP's in cooperation with key business owners for a variety of professional service agreements• Identified and translated operational requirements into SLA's• Led cross-functional teams on vendor evaluation, development of selection criteria• Researched market trends and benchmarks outside professional service rates to ensure competitiveness• Participated in complex supplier interactions and vendor management to ensure that supplier performance• Based on business requirements, reviewed and evaluated existing supply arrangements and provided alternative sourcing strategies• Negotiated agreements that delivered substantial cost savings, incorporated business requirements, ensured flexibility, and improved service levels over the life of the agreements

Procurement Leader for high level due diligence/post merger integration activities during business transition and integration for new acquisition of large cement/concrete/aggregates company in Europe, managing a group of 19.• Identification of synergies, with over $5 million in savings. • Gap analysis of processes and procedures.• Implementation of control points and identification of quick hits trough best practices.• Developed and implemented new organizational structure according to company standards.

Led procurement function for company’s 2nd largest Cement Plant in the U.S.; purchasing spend over $75 Million/year, inventory, and logistics, to support Operations achieve Plant objectives. Member of cross-functional team negotiating large projects for CAPEX, including EPC projects. Managed a team of 6• Key member and contributor to the team in charge of the implementation of a J.D. Edwards software solution, integrating purchasing with maintenance, production, general accounting, and financial reporting• Reorganized the procurement department, established benchmarks, implemented new business processes, and key performance indicators, achieving company standards• Negotiated delivery of raw materials and equipment, helping the Plant achieve operational budget by reducing transportation costs• Negotiated bid packages for projects, including terms & conditions, warranties and performance guarantees according to technical specs, operational objectives, and legal requirements

• Participated in international expansion projects, supporting the successful execution of the projects• Participated in acquisition process of Nicaragua’s operation, developing successful integration plan• Key member and contributor of the team in charge of the standardization of catalogued spare parts in the inventory system, assuring that all operating units in Venezuela used the same inventory number• Developed and implemented new processes along with account payables to reduce payments mistakes