 Lead sourcing of suppliers and execution of complex negotiations while expediting orders for new R&D product lines. Lead sourcing of suppliers and execution of complex negotiations while expediting order in support of Subsea Xmas Tree and Erin Energy Project.  Implement business strategies and development to continually refine supply chain management operations.  Execute global logistic requirements in support of business and project needs.

PROSERV US CORPORATE GROUP Commercial, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager (2013 - 2015) Responsible for the implementation of process and policies for Logistics and Trade Compliance.  Initiated and released Regional Sourcing Strategies as well as creating and implementing new processes to optimize operational efficiency.  Oversaw completion of all Commercial and Compliance Reviews for the sales organization.  Coordinated annual training programs for Trade Compliance and recognized as the Region primary option for FCPA compliance queries. SUBSEA - REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER (2011 - 2013) Managed 2 buyers and created a new buying team to support research and development requirements for a new product line.  Devised a US Domestic Supply Chain aligned with a new O&G product line.  Implemented and executed process improvements and procedural restructuring.  Developed an Expediting Program and oversaw all aspects of sourcing and negotiation.

 Managed Strategic and Tactical Sourcing Teams with 22 buyers across multiple locations in US, Canada, and South America.  Spearheaded centralization of procurement and an Inventory Distribution HUB into one location to support all 16 North American locations. Reduced Region Inventory from $12m to $2m.  Realized $5M in cost savings through the implementation of Bullet Train concept and contract renegotiations.  Negotiated and implemented 24 MSA’s across Indirect and Direct Supply Chain.  Developed risk categories for suppliers and introduced Supplier Due Diligence within region.

 Led implementation of company strategy, policies, processes and procedures across 38 service locations and four manufacturing facilities within the Americas.  Developed and supervised 32 Tactical buyers across all sites and responsible for solving complex supplier issues, implementation and maintenance of supplier and internal metrics to meet strategic objectives and fulfillment targets totaling $100M spend.  Consolidated global procedures and created regional synergies.  Achieved significant cost savings and increased output by 50%, despite reduction in team size.  Directly managed over $50M in spend annually and led strategic sourcing initiatives in Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia Colombia and Brazil.

 Led 7 buyers over two business streams and oversaw an annual spend of over $22M.  Improved supplier deliveries by 60% within first three months, leading to promotion to increase scope of responsibilities and lead a second buying team.  Delivered successfully and on time the very first Riser Tensioning System for Shell and the Perdido project in 2009. Implemented bid process team (ITO) with Six Sigma support to enhance the department’s evaluation and costing for received invitations to tender. Participated in Global Commodity Teams (Proprietary and Fabrication), leading weekly conference calls with colleagues around the globe to identify synergies and discuss strategies. Collaborated with Supplier Quality and Compliance Teams during approval process.

 Created and implemented Six Sigma team to strategize and focus on key issues effecting both internal and external supply chain operations, reducing base costs by 15%. Successfully mitigated and removed $2M in cost associated to poor quality of subsea control pod electronics using Rag Analysis and Six Sigma techniques.  Led 4 Buyers and all supply agreement negotiation and was primary contact for all key suppliers.

• Managed 4 Buyers globally and was responsible for a $25M in annual spend• Centralized procurement, assembly builds, QC Inspection and Materials Management into a single supply chain unit and reduced overheads and supplier costs by 50% and lead times by 30%• Evaluated and managed vendors using key performance indicators against predefined benchmarksSENIOR BUYER EXPRO GROUP INTERNATIONAL, ABERDEEN Jan 1999 – Dec 2002 Supervised 1 buyer Managed a $10m annual spend and led all vendor negotiations and relationships. Awarded a three month transfer to Expro facility in Broussard, Louisiana where I was tasked to audit the procurement department and supporting SC functions recently acquired Tripoint business.