Chase Pennington, Cpsm Email & Phone Number

Garyville, Louisiana, United States

- Execute and manage service contracts, supply agreements- Experience with preparing Request for Proposal (RFP), Analyzing Commercial and Technical Bid Tabulations and Summaries, Preparing Bid Award Recommendations and Summaries, preparing Contract Sourcing Strategies, and Creating and Managing Contracting and Sourcing Matrixes.- Experience with Engineering Project Key Performance Indicators and managing Engineering Project Performance to delivering successful projects.- Experience… Show more - Execute and manage service contracts, supply agreements- Experience with preparing Request for Proposal (RFP), Analyzing Commercial and Technical Bid Tabulations and Summaries, Preparing Bid Award Recommendations and Summaries, preparing Contract Sourcing Strategies, and Creating and Managing Contracting and Sourcing Matrixes.- Experience with Engineering Project Key Performance Indicators and managing Engineering Project Performance to delivering successful projects.- Experience with Lump Sum and Cost-Plus Contracting Strategies and associated Supply Chain Responsibilities in supporting these strategies.- Experience with Engineering Services and Construction Contracts- Experience with working with Engineering Equipment Fabricators domestically and globally.- Experience with Construction Resource and execution Planning.- An understanding of contract language as it applies to Limits of Liabilities, Indemnities, Warranties, Insurance Requirements, and general contract provisions.- Experience in preparing and managing Job Orders in support of Engineering Projects and Field Construction.- Conduct commercial negotiations and competitive bids to ensure the company is securing “best value” for required goods and services. Formal competitive bids are conducted in the ARIBA system and will likely include job walks within the facility.- Ensure that contractor’s meet/exceed Marathon’s PSM and safety vetting requirements prior to start of work, including knowledge of ISN, MPC Drug and Alcohol Policies, Background Requirements, and local Safety Council Training requirements.- Have working knowledge of reimbursable (T&M) contracts and how to negotiate contractor markup’s such as: profit, overhead, Small Tools & Consumables, equipment, etc.- Have some working knowledge of supply agreements and MRP automated ordering systems.- Liaison between legal and the contractor to ensure contractual terms and conditions are mutually acceptable prior to contract execution. Show less

Garyville, Louisiana, United States

- Managed and developed all commercial strategies related to the refinery's Turnaround Execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.- Led negotiations, implementation, and management of strategic service contracts and commercial terms and conditions, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings.- Analyzed current agreements and spend across the refining organization to identify opportunities for savings and optimize productivity with service… Show more - Managed and developed all commercial strategies related to the refinery's Turnaround Execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.- Led negotiations, implementation, and management of strategic service contracts and commercial terms and conditions, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings.- Analyzed current agreements and spend across the refining organization to identify opportunities for savings and optimize productivity with service providers.- Cultivated and managed individual, local, and regional key supplier relationships, fostering collaboration and maximizing value for all parties involved.- Collaborated with MPC Category Management to optimize key supplier relationships and drive value initiatives.- Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify market trends, potential risks, and opportunities for strategic sourcing.- Developed bid packages and employed the total cost of ownership methodology to evaluate proposals and select optimal suppliers.- Successfully delivered cost savings while maintaining quality standards and ensuring timely execution of Turnaround projects. Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana

Engineering & Operations Pipeline support for Marathon Pipe Line- Negotiated the acquisition of goods and services, which satisfied all customer specifications (delivery, performance, cost, reliability)- Conduct the bid processes, oversee the preparation of bid packages, prepared bid analysis and lead final contract award decisions.- Prepared and coordinated the execution of contracts and other supply documents.- Maintained a record of contracts, supplier agreements and… Show more Engineering & Operations Pipeline support for Marathon Pipe Line- Negotiated the acquisition of goods and services, which satisfied all customer specifications (delivery, performance, cost, reliability)- Conduct the bid processes, oversee the preparation of bid packages, prepared bid analysis and lead final contract award decisions.- Prepared and coordinated the execution of contracts and other supply documents.- Maintained a record of contracts, supplier agreements and other documents related to the terms and conditions of commercial relationships, supplier/contractor performance measurements, and other records of supplier/contractor qualification and approval.- Analyzed the effectiveness of business unit's goods and services requirements and developed meaningful performance metrics to facilitate bench marking of continuous improvement initiatives.- Maintained a working knowledge of legal requirements (i.e. Uniform Commercial Code – UCC), governmental rules and regulations related to contractual documents, performance of contract work, quality assurance requirements and business relationships. Supported the law department in the examination and litigation of legal matters related to commercial transactions.- Reviewed qualified vendors, contractors and developed preferred suppliers aligned with the strategic objectives of the client organization and Marathon.- Identified and evaluated commercial and financial processes to assess their value and applicability within the pipeline and engineering business units.- Collaborated with the business unit in the development of credible business cases once viable alternative strategies were developed. Lead the process to implement new commercial strategies within business units.- Managed key supplier relationships to optimize value with companies and maximize value of the relationship for all parties in collaboration with MPC Category Management regarding key supplier initiatives. Show less

Catlettsburg, Ky

Routine Maintenance Contracts Representative• Negotiate the ongoing rates for all routine maintenance service contractors (labor, material, equipment).• Prepare, conduct, and analyze bid packages/processes and influences to make final contract award decisions.• Analyze effectiveness and performance of the services procured.• Manage the regional key supplier relationships to optimize the value of the relationship for all parties.• Work with and support the Global Category… Show more Routine Maintenance Contracts Representative• Negotiate the ongoing rates for all routine maintenance service contractors (labor, material, equipment).• Prepare, conduct, and analyze bid packages/processes and influences to make final contract award decisions.• Analyze effectiveness and performance of the services procured.• Manage the regional key supplier relationships to optimize the value of the relationship for all parties.• Work with and support the Global Category Managers regarding key supplier initiatives.• Maintain a strong working knowledge of legal requirements/governmental rules and regulations related to contractual documents.• Support the Law department in the examination and litigation of legal matters related to commercial transactions.• Ensure the proper use of tools and systems provided for effective contract implementation and monitoring (Ariba, SAP, TRACK, etc.).• Continuously seek growth in knowledge of applicable commercial skills and tools.MRO Buyer • Source rotating and safety equipment.• Negotiate and maintain all rental equipment contracts.• Manage an average of $30,000,000 in spend per year.• Negotiate pricing and terms for required materials.• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.• Work efficiently within the SAP software systems. Show less

Garyville, La And Findlay, Oh

Global Procurement- Refining Intern• Thoroughly learned about the different areas of Global Procurement and how they impact the company• Developed a standardized method of negotiating rental equipment rates• Gained experience as an MRO buyer• Developed a new method for analyzing turnaround contractor rates• Gained valuable Commerce One Procurement expertise• Worked in a Team environment throughout my experience• Presented solutions of all projects to the Global… Show more Global Procurement- Refining Intern• Thoroughly learned about the different areas of Global Procurement and how they impact the company• Developed a standardized method of negotiating rental equipment rates• Gained experience as an MRO buyer• Developed a new method for analyzing turnaround contractor rates• Gained valuable Commerce One Procurement expertise• Worked in a Team environment throughout my experience• Presented solutions of all projects to the Global Procurement Manager of each refinery as well as the Global Procurement Director of Marathon Petroleum Show less

Hammond, La

Purchasing/Receiving department• Inbound packages and located correct departments• Managed inventory in PeopleSoft database• Managed work between receiving, property control, and purchasing departments

Plaquemine, La