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Supply Chain Manager and Commercial Lead for the Roehm Lima Project (Bay City, TX) $90 million Modules Package. Evaluation of Bids, Unit Pricing, Cost Plus, Lump Sum contract variables analysis. Logistics and Transportation analysis. Recommendation for Award, Contract language and terms and conditions negotiation, negotiation strategies recommendation.

Strategic Sourcing Manager – Capital Projects – Automation Integration - Industry 4.0 Technologies1. Capital Projects Strategic Sourcing Manager assigned to a portfolio of large capital projects valuedof $350 million+ each and medium capital projects in a $2 to $25 million range. Lead Negotiator for Engineering and Construction Master Agreements.2. Lead contracting activities including negotiations and contract creation in company’s ERP systems(Ariba, Scout, Box, BIM 360); Sourcing of Capital Equipment and Smart Technologies.3. Served as a Procurement Process expert ensuring compliance with all relevant Amgen global sourcing policies and procedures. Accountable for developing and managing the overall sourcing strategy and supplier management processes in collaboration with key business stakeholders within the Biotechnical Operations organization.4. Lead project team workshops to establish procurement strategy and tactics in the development ofthe Project Procurement (Sourcing) Plans, including identification of purchases to competitivelybid or single sourced, requirements for new contracts, and financial risk assessments. Identifiedopportunities for value savings considering multiple procurement levers.

At Fluor Corporation, as a Senior Supply Chain Lead or Procurement Manager, I lead, direct, and manage overall supply chain activities in projects to maximize efficiency and productivity. Effective management of capital buying projects; RFP/RFQ, supplier selection, project execution, cost and timing management, project close activities, establishing and reporting out KPIs. Strong understanding of the financial aspects of capital expenditures, cash flow, the total cost of ownership. Key Projects:CKPC – P5DH ProjectProject Procurement Manager • Jan 2020 to Present • Alberta, Canada☛ Determined areas that required improvement, defined process, and aligned strategy by executing a pre-project analysis, the results helped to reduce the procurement cycle time by 25%. ☛ Oversee and adeptly manage electrical, control systems packages and frame agreements ranging between $2M and $10M.Formosa Sunshine ProjectSupply Chain Manager • Aug 2019 to Jan 2020 • Saint James Parish, Louisiana☛ Devise pre-feed phase project strategy and execute detailed analysis to confirm effective management of overall supply chain operations, chopping overrun costs by 40%.South Louisiana Methanol ProjectSupply Chain Manager • July 2018 to Aug 2019 • Saint James Parish, Louisiana☛ Determined areas that required improvement, defined process, and aligned strategy by executing a pre-project analysis, the results helped to reduce the procurement cycle time by 25%. ☛ Secured 20% Project Negotiated Savings against budget. Sasol Chemicals ProjectLead Buyer and Supply Chain Manager • June 2013 to June 2018 • Lake Charles, LA☛ Rendered excellent performance, which resulted in promoted to home office project manager. Held accountable for leading and finalizing the negotiations effort for the site supplier technical services agreements.☛ Oversaw overall management, sourcing, costing, and procurement functions of 60+ packages with a total value of $400M.

As a Supply Chain and Project Procurement Manager, I supervised and managed all supply chain and logistics operations of the project to improve efficiency and increase productivity. During this tenure, I planned and simplified processes and procedures to confirm the seamless execution of operations and timely completion of the project. I collaborated and worked closely with external partners to procure the required materials needed for the project. Utilizing my skills and knowledge, I expertly developed and implemented project strategies and conducted a detailed analysis to determine and overcome issues that hinder project operations. I provided training and coaching to project team members of different areas as well as purchased orders/contracts placed by the company.Key ProjectsRio Tinto Kennecott Cornerstone ProjectProject Procurement Manager • December 2012 to June 2013 • Salt Lake City, UT☛ Acted as a project procurement manager and maintained proper check and balance to ensure compliance with global sourcing and procurement standards.☛ Headed and managed the purchase orders/contracts placed by KUC and supervised the purchase orders and service agreements issued by Fluor.☛ Facilitated teams in the Fluor office in Dublin, CA, and Southern California and delivered coaching and training to supply chain individuals.☛ Contributed efforts in the development of three new buyers and expeditors.Baja Mining ProjectLead Buyer and Procurement Manager • June 2010 to Nov 2012 • Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico☛ Rendered expert services as a lead buyer for mechanical and control systems equipment.☛ Led, directed and managed overall procurement activities in the San Francisco office.

Key ProjectsMarathon Detroit Refinery Expansion Project Position: Project Procurement Manager • March 2008 to June 2010 • Detroit, MI, United States☛ Acted as a senior buyer and project procurement manager and maintained proper check and balance to ensure compliance with global sourcing and procurement standards.☛ Led, directed and managed overall the export-import activities of all materials/equipment going to the Mod Yard yard in Altamira, Tamaulipas, through customs in Laredo, TX reducing border crossing times from 3+ weeks to 1 day.☛ Recipient of project bonus award in recognition of the effort and support of critical project goals, objectives, milestones, and cash flow savings.