Bud Walker Email and Phone Number

I am Procurement Executive with extensive experience in the energy industry purchasing fuel and transportation.PHILOSOPHYMy goal has always been to exceed “In Search of Good Enough”. As leaders, we must be intolerant of mediocrity and resolve to produce great results. We also need to continue to raise the bar. Standing still isn’t an option. My skills and efforts are focused on continuous improvement, achieving significant results and making a difference. My leadership style starts with my value system of trust, respect and integrity. I am an effective collaborative leader who develops, mentors and retains talent, ‘raising the bar’ for individual, team and organizational excellence. I empower staff to do their jobs, and hold them accountable for results My golden rules for the entire team includes: acting with integrity, trust and respect for others, collaborating effectively, embracing diversity, communicating openly, being a team member, being customer focused and have a can do attitude. By doing this, we have achieved continuous improvement with processes and results. We have made a significant difference including:• Achieved savings during 2013 in excess of $100 million in renegotiated procurement contracts.• Negotiated rail transportation contract savings of $15M/year from initial railroad proposals. • Negotiated several contracts prior to a price spike saving in excess of $300 million. • Negotiated a legacy contract buy-out that achieved a savings of $18.1 million.• Executed a rare fuel sales opportunity of excess inventory and realized a $7.5 million profit. Specialties:Strategy Development and Execution; Strategic Procurement and RFP’s; Fuel and Transportation Procurement; Contract Negotiation; Supply Chain, Logistics and Fleet Management; Vendor Selection and Certification; Supplier Performance; Inventory Management; Key Performance Indicators; Market Dynamics.