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• Manage all aspects of contracting for assigned capital projects ranging from $10 million to $500 million Total Installed Cost (TIC), ensuring contract execution aligned with project plans, schedules, and budgets.• Develop comprehensive project contracting strategies and detailed plans to optimize project success.• Cultivate effective relationships with internal clients and external contractors, fostering collaboration and ensuring all parties are aligned with project goals.• Implement and communicate clear metrics for measuring contracting strategy effectiveness and supplier performance and maintain a relentless focus on achieving key milestones, maximizing added value, and minimizing total life cycle costs

• Helping clients identify their values, desires, and aspirations. Working with them to establish clear, achievable goals across various aspects of life (relationships, career, health & personal development) o Relationship Coaching: Helping clients navigate romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendships. o Career Coaching: Guide career exploration, job search strategies, and professional development. o Health and Wellness Coaching: Supporting clients in setting and achieving health goals and developing healthy habits. Weight training.• Developing personalized action plans to help clients move towards their goals. Providing ongoing support, motivation, and accountability to keep clients on track.• Identifying limiting beliefs, negative self-talk, or past experiences that might be hindering progress. • Developing strategies to overcome challenges and build resilience.• Encouraging self-discovery, fostering a positive mindset, and helping clients unlock their full potential.

Houston, Tx, Us

• Spearheaded New Turnaround Excellence Model Implementation by leading a cross-functional team to successfully implement the new TA model across North America (NA), ensuring consistency and stakeholder engagement at all levels.• Built Strategic Partnerships by forging strong relationships between the Global Technical Assistance (TA) team and NA/Global business partners, including senior leadership, to drive successful TA execution.• Leveraged my deep understanding of Technical Service/Material Category Management to develop effective contract strategies crucial for achieving TA excellence.• As the Procurement Champion for Turnarounds, I led the ownership and implementation of strategies, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion of all TAs.• Championed the creation of a standardized platform for North America TAs, streamlining processes and improving efficiency. Additionally, spearheaded the Global Long Lead Materials Risk Mitigation Project, proactively managing material management through the entire supply chain (E2E) in light of current market challenges.• Effectively managed the TA organization to deliver Procurement support for an average of 4-5 turnarounds annually, encompassing sourcing, strategic planning, long lead material management, commercial requirements, and expediting activities.

Houston, Tx, Us

• Effectively managed a diverse team of nine buyers with site procurement experience and three expeditors, optimizing technical materials procurement for North America (NA).• Forged a seamless connection between NA Technical Services, the Corporate Technical Materials team, Site Plant Managers, and their staff, fostering collaborative goal achievement.• Partnered with Manufacturing to support site operations and objectives, driving fixed cost reduction by delivering the lowest total cost and maximum value to the site.• Developed and managed an efficient organization that ensures timely acquisition of materials/services at the lowest total cost, while upholding safety and quality standards.• Coached and developed Field Buyers to achieve efficiency, meet KPI targets, and prioritize stakeholder needs.• Led the team in executing corporate strategies and the LEAP initiative at the site level, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.• Motivated and upskilled reporting personnel through continuous dialogue, skill gap analysis, and training programs. Played a key role in influencing senior site management decisions that impact business direction

Houston, Tx, Us

• Spearheaded the implementation of a new rental strategy across all business units, encompassing innovative processes, supplier management, and clear expectations/goals. This initiative significantly improved efficiency and effectiveness.• Led complex sourcing activities focused on value creation, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and achieving the lowest total life cycle costs for Rental Equipment, Crane Rentals, HVAC, Catalyst Handling Services, and Construction Commodities.• Cultivated excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders, including R&D, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and Operational Procurement teams, fostering a collaborative environment for successful procurement initiatives.• Partnered closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Business teams to develop and implement category strategies and change management plans for technical services, optimizing these crucial areas.• Negotiated and implemented major supplier contracts, effectively managing technical services supplier relationships and ensuring their performance met our standards.• Continuously monitored market conditions, emerging technologies, best practices, and trends in the technical services supply market, enabling proactive adjustments to optimize sourcing strategies.

Findlay, Ohio, Us

• Managed contract compliance for various commodities exceeding $130 million in annual spending, encompassing Rental Equipment, Heavy Equipment, Catalyst Services/Material, Scaffolding, Painting, Insulation, Asbestos, and Abatement.• Spearheaded a National Agreement for Rental Commodities, driving over $17 million in cost savings/avoidance and securing improved terms & conditions for 5 years. This success stemmed from gaining site alignment and leveraging our overall spending power.• Developed and maintained strategic supplier relationships that deliver significant competitive advantages, including top-quality products, exceptional customer service, and optimized total cost of ownership (TCO).• Implemented strategic supplier management programs to monitor supplier performance metrics and service utilization, ensuring maximum value is achieved.• Reduced project costs by 20-30% by fostering increased competition among our alliance partners through strategic bidding practices.• Actively promoted and included MWBE suppliers in our procurement process, fostering a diverse and inclusive supply chain.

London, England, Gb

• Spearheaded Continuous Improvement projects and contracts that generated significant cost savings, exceeding $18 million in SEV for 2011-2012 and $7.8 million in 2010.• Reduced catalyst handling unloading/loading costs by $1.2 million annually through strategic renegotiation of equipment rates and usage terms.• Promoted the use of procurement best practices, including demand planning, strategic sourcing, and supplier management tools, to optimize overall business performance.• Developed and launched RFPs for materials and services, aligning with site goals. Negotiated favorable short- and long-term contracts based on these RFPs.• Supported the Contract Compliance Team in recovering over $1 million in the past two years, ensuring proper contract adherence.• Actively qualified and promoted MWBE diverse suppliers, fostering a more inclusive supply chain.Technology Proficient: Adept in utilizing SAP and Ariba (OneSource) sourcing tools to streamline procurement processes.• Implemented effective Supplier Management Programs across multiple commodities, optimizing supplier relationships and performance.• Contributed to BP Business Improvement Teams, focusing on end-to-end process optimization.• Served as Procurement SharePoint Site Manager, ensuring efficient knowledge sharing and collaboration within the procurement team.

• Successfully increased line efficiencies for 3 consecutive years and maintained those gains for an additional 3 years, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.• Played a key role in helping Austin Coca-Cola achieve the prestigious distinction of becoming the 1st U.S. bottling company certified under the Coca-Cola Quality System (EMS, SMS, & QMS), highlighting your dedication to quality standards.• Collaborated closely with Quality Control Management to analyze results, report on trends, and proactively identify opportunities for quality improvement.• Partnered effectively with Warehouse Management to address challenges related to product staging, inventory, shipping, and receiving, ensuring smooth operations.• Motivated the team to consistently meet and exceed daily productivity, quality, and safety goals, fostering a culture of excellence.• Promoted employee motivation through positive communication and proactive problem-solving, creating a productive and engaged work environment.• Partnered with leadership in implementing quality-controlled documents and work instructions, ensuring standardized and efficient processes.• Authored training materials and facilitated end-user training sessions, empowering employees with the knowledge and skills for success.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Criminal Justice/ Social Behaviors

Bachelor Of Applied Arts & Science (B.A.A.S.), Criminal Justice / Social Behaviors

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, General Studies

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, General Studies

Associate Of General Studies

Certification, Purchasing & Supply Chain Management