Don Shields Email & Phone Number

Clayton, MO, US

• Note Contractor at Olin via KellyOCG: April 2020 - June 2021
• Convert requisitioned requirements of company personnel and generate transactional system POs
• Analyze/review vendor quotes for accuracy, as presented to staff personnel, prior to making/submitting PO commitments to vendors
• Administrate Framework/Outline agreements as relating to augmentation/abatement of existing agreements
• Troubleshoot and resolve outstanding procurement issues with staff and, if necessary, escalate
• Review supply chain functional reports in accordance with procurement operational policy and procedures, including; supplier management system, accounting discrepancy administration, running data and analytical reports.

Houston, TX, US

• Solicited Requests for Price (RFP) and Requests for Quotation (RFQ) for equipment, supplies, and services requirements for international drilling and completion operations, and projects as necessary
• Prepared requisitions and purchase orders within Oracle
• Ensured local purchasing requirements utilized global supplier agreements established by Company
• Prepared, analyzed, and awarded bids in a coordinated effort with Operations and in accordance with Company and country policies. Coordinated purchasing processes within scope of responsibility
• Communicated effectively with all production operations, and projects' personnel on delivery schedule updates.
• Negotiated pricing concessions with suppliers and tracked supplier performance

Houston, TX, US

• Managed services support contracts, requiring solid understanding and interface with end users to develop sound and concise statements of work
• Assisted in contract negotiations, development of request for proposals, and implementation and administration of supplier contracts and agreements
• Ensured continued compliance with all regulatory requirements, procurement guidelines, policies and procedures both internally at MD Anderson

Houston, TX, US

• Implemented category sourcing strategies for key procurement of materials and services, utilizing Oracle Peoplesoft Business Financial Module
• Produced reports, calculating actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories

Houston, TX, US

• Senior Subcontracts / Contracts Administrator (2007 – 2011): Managed the procurement of over 25 varying facilities’ maintenance support contracts- for goods and services, including; building and construction, HVAC.
• Senior Buyer and Subcontracts Administrator (1998 – 2007): Held senior responsibility in drafting and negotiating contracts; including framework agreements, technical development and property-related contracts.
• HP Notable Task Assignment: Led the effort to ascertain and bring to management’s and departmental personnel overall sight level the total number of HP license agreements, and overall OEMs licenses, held in USA’s.
• Buyer (1994 – 1998): Conducted research and price/cost analysis of utility providers, including; electrical, communication- telephone, conference calling, long-distance, etc.

Houston, TX, US

Conducted project oversight in the identification and controlled transitioning processes of inter-company transfer of maintenance support contracts transitioning to USA from other aerospace contracts, setting-up control documents that progressively moved the project along in phases, relative to contract expirations and continuing needs for services.

B.S., Industrial Technology - Distribution

A.A., Management Development