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Sugar Land, Tx, Us

Sugar Land, Tx, Us

Oslo, No

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for the supply lines including Power Cables, Cable Protection System, Marshalling Yard Services, Fabrication• Support Tendering activities of the Category until award of the Subcontract to relevant Suppliers. Monitor the execution of the Subcontract, capitalize the experience and lessons learnt from Projects and drive the continuous improvement. • Build and Maintain an efficient and effective network of Suppliers

London, Gb

• Developed and Executed strategy for key commodities including Linepipe, Umbilical, Fabrication, and Linepipe Coating • Worked with internal stake holders and established collaborative goals with key Supplier pool • Compiled Supplier Key Performance Indicators and provided periodic updates to Suppliers• Initiated and Completed various types of Frame Agreements including preferred, volume based, price based, and collaboration based

London, Gb

• Manage team of highly skilled buyers that procured for subsea structures including Line pipe, Umbilicals, Flexible pipe, PLETs, Jumpers and services including pre-commissioning and survey• Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support and work within the global SCM aims and to contribute to a highly efficient, cost driven Supply Chain function in Gulf of Mexico• Ensure the appropriate selection, management and monitoring of vendors• Assist and coordinate the implementation of the Project Procurement Plan, together with project management, Engineering (and/or others as appropriate and applicable)• Carried out cost/expenditure analyses, reviewed and negotiated contracts resulting in cost savings of $240,000 for 2014 and $360,000 for 2015• Built strong relationship with internal customers, developed detailed understanding of their commercial and technical requirements• Provided accurate pricing and lead time to Commercial group in charge of submitting bids to clients so that company’s chances for winning increases

Houston, Tx, Us

• Managed project procurement group that sourced for materials and services of more than $50 million each for years 2010, 2011, and 2012. Projects were in Gulf of Mexico involving subsea installation of pipe, umbilical, and PLETs (Pipe Line End Terminal) • Managed a team of 6 buyers and developed key performance indicators that included purchase order cycle time, savings, and invoices on hold• Performed spend analysis, identified cost drivers for raw materials and equipment rentals. Used Oracle ERP system to evaluate vendors on their delivery time, quality, and prices• Developed rental tracking program that reduced the cost by $100,000 in 2011 compare to 2010, as items were returned after its usage in a timely manner• Cost savings initiatives saved $1.5milllion in 2010 and $0.8million in 2011 for the company.• Managed spool base related sourcing that was in charge of pipe welding, stalking, and loading

Houston, Tx, Us

• Negotiated and procured pipe installation related items in a timely and cost efficient manner. Saved company $300,000 in already budgeted items for year 2008-2009 • Developed supplier management control systems to provide aid in financial planning and cost analysis• Crafted and evaluated proposals to get bids for survey, pre-commissioning, fabrication, and engineering services for pipe laying vessels• Designed rigging related certification program where rigging items can be re-used

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

• Supplied concrete ties to new track construction and old track maintenance projects in timely, and cost efficient manner. • Inspected quality of concrete ties to meet company standard. Reviewed daily production report, and maintained adequate inventory. Became certified ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade 1.• Designed production planning and control systems to coordinate activities and ensure product quality.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

• Help plan and direct the maintenance, and repair of railroad tracks to ensure the best use of personnel and material for a safe and cost-efficient operation at maximum production. • Lead a team of 6 to complete maintenance programs to ensure roadway is properly maintained and in safe operating condition.

Mba, Management

B.S., Industrial Engineering