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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Lead the SCM major projects team supporting Keyera's pipeline projects, overseeing strategy development, sourcing, contract negotiation, and project closeout. Collaborated with various business groups to meet project and corporate requirements.Current Key Achievements Include:• Led SCM major projects team for Keyera pipeline projects, supporting strategy development, sourcing, contract formation and management as well as disputes• Achieved over $2.5 MM in direct savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations in first full year (2024)• Ensured compliance with project and corporate requirements by working closely with all business groups, updating corporate governance documentation to improve process efficiency

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Directed multiple SCM teams supporting the expansion project and current operations. Managed complex construction and support contracts, established indigenous community relationships, and monitored team performance.Key Achievements• Negotiated and managed complex contracts for general construction and associated support services, including construction and operation of camps, major trenchless crossings (including micro-tunnelling) and major materials (such as pipe, bends, valves).• Incorporated indigenous commitments into sourcing events, working with construction team, indigenous supply chain and the communities to ensure sourcing obligations were met. • Resolved contract disputes in collaboration with Construction, Legal and, where required, executives.• Supported implementation of new ERP system (D365) and new Contract Management System (iValua)

Calgary, Canada Area

Managed category managers and contract specialists, delivering annual savings on addressable spend areas. Oversaw sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts across various business units.Key Achievements Include:• Managed, sourced and negotiated over 800 contracts worth over $500 MM in value for multiple business units (Operations & Maintenance, Drilling & Completions, Engineering, Production, Reservoir Management, Corporate Services and Capital Projects) • Delivered cumulative savings exceeding 10% annually on targeted addressable spend areas ($250 MM)• Implemented annual performance targets for long-term contractors, representing 80% of business spend. • Supported implementation of new ERP system (SAP)

Calgary, Canada Area

Brion Energy (now PetroChina Canada Ltd.)Managed category managers and contract specialists, delivering annual savings on addressable spend areas. Oversaw sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts across various business unitsKey Achievements Include:• Delivered cumulative and sustained savings on targeted addressable spend areas of $250 MM • Developed an annual ‘SCM Health Check’ survey which led to implementation of annual improvement plans, leading to a 77% improvement in PO turnaround time and 90% better process compliance (via implementation of SAP processes & workflows)

Calgary, Canada Area

Led a team focused on strategic category management, implementing a Contract Lifecycle Management System and incorporating non-compliant spend into the sourcing process.Key Achievements Include:• Managed, sourced, negotiated contracts worth over $500 MM in value • Avoided $75MM in additional costs through resolution of supplier issues through negotiation or contract mediation, as well as achieving another $35MM in direct savings through targeted sourcing initiatives.• Supported implementation of a new Contract Management System (BravoSolutions), which incorporated 75% of non-compliant spend into the strategic sourcing process.

Calgary, Canada Area

Led SCM process improvement, risk assessment, and cost improvement projects across various companies and countries, including capital project reviews and supply chain process redesign.Key Achievements include:• Managed multiple capital project reviews in various countries• Supported supply chain process redesign during SAP implementation• Focused on SCM process improvement and cost savings initiativesSome notable projects supported included: o Managed and performed multiple Oil Sands (SAGD) capital project reviews in Canada, England and the USA, working with EPCM’s and company to resolve issues (Suncor / Petro-Canada)o Supply chain process redesign to support implementation of SAP, working with office personnel across Canada & USA (CEDA International)o Readiness assessment of supply chain processes, structures and systems associated with the execution of major projects (Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd)o Reviewed operational and project expenditures to identify contractor cost recoveries. Determined root cause and areas for improvement and cost savings opportunities. (Paramount Energy Trust, ConocoPhillips, Total)o 15% cost savings realized through Supply Chain improvements in EPCM and contractor management as the business transitioned from development to production ($600 million annual budget) [BP Azerbaijan]o Developed and implemented new supply chain procedures to support a multi-billion dollar off-shore development project (Australia, Santos Energy)

Melbourne, Australia

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New Product Development - Wireless Division- Supported prototype build and manufacturing ramp up.- Focused on existing product cost reductions to optimize design, sourcing and product costs

Assistant manager in manufacturing plant.- Responsible for sourcing required production material to align with line requirements and customer orders