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Houston, Texas, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Building global compliance framework encompassing internal and external compliance, third party risk monitoring, vendor vetting, invoice and contract audit.

Houston, Texas, Us

Global project lead for the implementation of SMART by GEP sourcing and contracting modules for all ConocoPhillips business units from FEL1 through project execution. Successfully aligned 8 international business units requirements to implement a SaaS solution with zero customization. Accountable for all aspects of change management, data migration, end user training, and ongoing support and optimization. Additional responsibilities with a broad area of focus on global system reductions and process optimization related to all aspects of supply chain; focus areas include P2P optimization, robotics process automation (RPA), dashboard automation, and enterprise supply chain digitization opportunities. Global subject matter expert and solution board lead for 'future' ERP system selection criteria and use cases as they relate to all sourcing and contracting processes.

Houston, Texas, Us

Responsible for strategy development, execution, and vendor management for all operational, drilling, completions, and brownfield capital projects within the Canada business unit. Managed two teams of supply chain specialists (14 headcount) responsible for $600MM/yr in leveraged spend.Key Achievements:Developed and executed the Canadian sourcing strategy to partner with our Lower 48 business unit to jointly approach the market for stimulation services, resulting in the first ever ‘North American’ award; resulting in excess of $40MM. Rationalized preferred vendor lists for both Operations and Drilling & Completions departments by optimizing the supply base and evaluating commercial models through direct engagement with business stakeholders; resulting in a reduction of ~40% of vendor count and $50MM+ in leveraging opportunities. Championed and executed a multi-phased strategic sourcing event with a key sole-source provider through creative partnerships within our existing supply base, resulting in 65% cost reduction (>$40MM) while improving profit margin for the sole-source provider.

Houston, Texas, Us

Responsible for strategy development, execution, and post award contract management for all material and service categories supporting Canadian Operations. Served as the Industry Coalition Liaison for ConocoPhillips on regional collaboration opportunities for shared logistics and accommodation initiatives with other Canadian operating companies. Managed a team of 16 supply chain specialists and 3 buyers responsible to provide support for an annual budget of $800MM/yr.Key Achievements: Consolidated multiple Supply Chain teams into a uniform support mode through the elimination of ‘asset’ focused teams and the reorganization into a ‘One-Canada’ support model to prioritize vendor management in major operational categories and the establishment of a preferred vendor methodology for non-major categories; resulting in increased leveraging opportunities and enterprise bid activities.Outsourced 94% of transactional purchasing activities for the Canadian BU through process standardization and increased utilization of our Shared Services teams in the US and China.Volunteered as the only non- Human Resources employee for a 1-year cross-functional initiative to re-deploy and deliver 'LAUNCH' leadership program to improve and develop front-line leadership skills and competencies.

Houston, Texas, Us

Responsible for compliance, training, process standardization and contract formation within ConocoPhillips Canada Supply Chain. Served as the senior negotiator for the Canada Business Unit for all contracts, project claims and joint operating agreements. Managed a team of 19 staff responsible to provide contracts support and transactional assistance to other Supply Chain functions.Key Achievements: Led transition of 700+ Canadian suppliers from paper invoices to an electronically enabled invoice submission portal, resulting in a 70% increase in enabled suppliers.Leveraged electronic invoicing to improve systematic rate validation by over 230%, decreased spend leakage by 60%, and reduced 2300 suppliers, resulting in reduced transactional costs and increased spend leveraging opportunities. Consolidate 13 transaction analysts embedded within various business functions to a cohesive, aligned team of 7 through implementation of consistent processes, responsibilities and roles. Created and delivered a comprehensive suite of training including pre-award contract formation, post-award contract management, scope-of-work development, P2P policies and procedures, and global supply chain policy and best practices.

Houston, Texas, Us

Provided major contract (>$50MM) review and strategy approval for European and North American operations and capital projects. Approved stage gate review and funding for all major capital projects in the European, North American, and North African business units. Served as Co-Supply Chain Lead, Data Integrity Lead, and global trainer for an IBM sourcing and contract management software implementation; retiring three legacy systems with over 40,000 contracts and 350,000 attachments.

Houston, Texas, Us

Conducted international site audits of ConocoPhillips’ global operations to monitor compliance with export control and sanction laws, and internal policies and procedures. Developed global export compliance processes, procedures, computer-based training, and guidance documentation for use by global business units. Applied for and monitored compliance with, export licenses granted by the US Department of State (ITAR) and the US Department of Commerce (EAR).

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Mason, Oh, Us

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Government