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Irving, Texas, Us

* Develop and execute cross-site sourcing strategies for critical spend areas.* Identify, establish & manage key supplier relationships. * Negotiate & manage master supply & support agreeements.* Coordinate cross-functional teams in development and execution of supply initiatives.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

* Develop & execute global sourcing strategy, realigning supply base from China to India & Mexico.* Negotiate and implement supply agreements for critical production (direct) goods and services.* Implement standard procurement processes, practices and tools.* Drive total cost of ownership improvements.* Enhance key supplier performance and relationships.

* Provide subject-matter expertise on Strategic Sourcing, Category / Supplier Management, Contracts, Compliance and Logistics.* Lead niche transport start-up through triple-digit growth (strategy, operations execution, sales, negotiation).* Developed strategy & executed sourcing / contracting in electric operations, automation, IT & Telecomm for integrated Northern California utility PG&E.* Supported VP Supply Chain Management of global EPCI McDermott on strategic transformation of function, including negotiation of Master Supply & Service Agreements with key suppliers and Category Management across global manufacturing / fabrication operations.* Advised foreign regional government on procurement / contracting best practices, including code of conduct compliance.* Managed Contracts and sub-contracts of major subsea and offshore capital projects at Technip for the engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and start-up of production fields by one of the world's largest national oil companies.* Led Strategic Sourcing / Contract negotiations across multiple plants of Texas PetroChemical, for technical production and indirect / corporate categories (production: engineering, construction, environmental / waste, leak detection/repair, MRO and laboratory goods and services; indirect: legal, IT, HR and business consulting services).* Translate and interpret technical, commercial, legal and industrial documents to/from Spanish.

Glasgow, Scotland, Gb

* Influenced Group and operating companies' business plans, projects and budgets from a Supply Chain perspective.* Drove procurement transformation / strategy and led delivery teams (20+ staff) / function (including audits, category / supplier / contract management) on > $1.2 Billion spend in The Americas region.* Established and led regional best- / low-cost sourcing solution, for critical product categories used by multiple sites.* Sourced and negotiated / managed key contracts for critical Indirect (MRO, telecommunications, IT, chemicals, fleet, energy, labor) and Production categories (castings, machining, fabrication and forgings).* Developed and managed relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders (companies' and Group management / cross-functional resources).* Coordinated activity and development of procurement personnel / functional capability.* Provided subject-matter expertise on Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Contracts, Compliance and Transportation / Logistics.

London, England, Gb

* Led Global Logistics Category with approximately $2.4 Billion annual spend across 14 Regions' operations and projects ("high-consequence / high-risk" aviation, marine vessels, freight forwarding, customs, land transport, supply / shore base and other logistics services): - gather and analyze internal requirements / usage; - incorporate relevant Market Intelligence; - develop Category Plans and Market Sector Strategies; - execute Strategic Sourcing initiatives; - negotiate and manage key / critical Contracts; - manage Supplier performance and relationships; - ensure Compliance with contracts, applicable laws / regulations and other company requirements.* Drove consistent Supply Chain (Category & Logistics) Management strategies, processes and tools globally: - Safety / Risk Management; - Value Creation; - Compliance (with applicable regulations and company requirements/guidelines); - Stakeholder Influencing; - Total Cost / Spend Management; - Strategic Sourcing; - Category Planning; - Master Contracts / Agreements with standard terms & conditions; - Supplier Rationalization, Qualification (AVL), Classification, Development, Relationship, Compliance and Performance Management; - Negotiation; - Performance Management; - Market Sector Strategies; - Spend Analysis; - Market Intelligence; - Requirements Forecasting - 3PL / 4PL / Control Towers; - Operational Excellence / Efficiency.* Led negotiation, implementation & management of >60 contracts globally, facilitating appropriate functional stakeholder / management inputs, governance & compliance.* Developed functional capability / coached staff in multiple countries.* Coordinated cross-functional team in termination of contracts & transition of services across Regions and projects, for non-compliance with company Code of Conduct.* Drove critical, complex projects to successful delivery.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

* Provided strategic-procurement subject-matter expertise to global Corporate Services departments (IT, Travel, Facilities / Real Estate) and to Midstream / Alternative Energy companies (Pipeline, Energy Technology, Environmental / Waste Management, Oronite chemicals).* Led strategic sourcing / contract negotiations across groups / companies globally.* Ensured consistent application of standard strategic sourcing and contracting process, practices and tools.* Enhanced organizational capability by improving / adapting standard processes and tools for specific categories / geographies and by transferring knowledge / subject matter expertise.* Advised on / ensured compliance with applicable regulations and company requirements / guidelines (trade; ethics / corruption; Contractor Health, Environment and Safety Management [CHESM].

San Ramon, Ca, Us

* Led Cost Management Initiative for all Latin America profit centers / locations and spend categories.* Guided training on, implementation of and adherence to Supply Chain and Logistics best practices across countries / operations: - Category Management planning; - Strategic Sourcing; - Cost Management; - Supplier Qualification, Relationship Management & Integration; - Health / Environment / Safety / Security; - Compliance; - Contract Development, Negotiation & Management; - Master Agreements (standard terms & conditions); - Performance Management / Improvement; - Benchmarking; - e-Procurement; - Spend Analysis; - Market Intelligence and Forces; - Globally-Competitive / Low-Cost-Country Sourcing; - Local & Diversity Content.* Provided functional leadership and mentoring to staff in multiple countries.* Drove development and execution of Contracts and Procurement strategy for all spend categories across all locations (drilling, production operations, projects, wells, logistics, chemicals, equipment, engineering / technical services, IT, infrastructure, corporate services, travel, etc.).* Led strategy, sourcing, negotiation and management of critical and large-spend contracts across profit centers / operations. and projects.* Ensured Contracting and Procurement processes were followed / tools applied consistently.* Led and provided training on enterprise-wide data collection and analysis.* Supported implementation of e-procurement solutions.* Advised on / ensured Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts and company requirements / guidelines (trade; ethics / corruption; Contractor Health, Environment and Safety Management [CHESM]).

San Ramon, Ca, Us

* Provided Strategic Sourcing, Contracts, Negotiation and Compliance subject matter expertise / execution support to Chevron Upstream, Indirect / corporate services, Midstream and alternative energy groups, business units and joint ventures worldwide.* Led Sourcing & Contracting initiatives for global Logistics (aviation / marine / freight / shore bases), Facilities Management, IT, Catering, Real Estate, Travel, Pipeline, Environmental / Waste Management, Courier Services, Print / Office Services, Energy Technology, Renewables, HR, Legal and other indirect Categories.* Supported development and execution of global Category Plans for Logistics, Facilities Management, Catering, IT and Travel, including negotiation and roll-out of Master Agreements and an integrated logistics system.* Continually improved Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contracts, Compliance, Negotiation, Supplier Management and Logistics / Catering / Facilities Management processes, tools and capabilities, driving consistent use of Best Practices globally.* Maximized value creation (savings, cost avoidance, efficiency and material management improvements).* Facilitated Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Negotiations training as subject matter expert.* Improved enterprise-wide effectiveness of e-Sourcing tool and champion its use.* Led development of fit-for-purpose Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Supplier Relationship / Performance Management processes and tools for Logistics services.

London, England, Gb

* Managed Supplier Performance Management (SPM) solutions and Intranet sites for the Drilling & Completions, Chemicals and Aviation sectors (usage, training, deployment and functionality development).* Consolidated Business Units' contracts, strategies and requirements for Aviation and Rotating Equipment.* Facilitated Global Model Contracts (including renewals) and Global Business / Performance Reviews with strategic suppliers.

Houston, Texas, Us

* Supported transition to strategic contracts and procurement, driving best practices in category management, total cost, standard terms & conditions, performance metrics, knowledge database, alternate sourcing and integrated MRO solutions).* Developed global contracting and procurement strategy for turbomachinery equipment (turbines, compressors).* Negotiated supply and support (parts / services) agreements, leveraging requirements and spend from major capital projects (such as China Bohai Bay) with global operations.* Drove Supply Chain / Contracting / Procurement improvement initiatives.

Dfw Airport, Texas, Us

* Developed materials management plan, to transition from a reactive, transactional group to a balanced, strategic materials management and procurement organization (multiple locations).* Laid path to improve supply rate / material availability by 50%, reduce obsolete inventory by 1/3, drive 12 turns on active inventory and increase use of serviceable content by 19% with performance metrics implemented.* Drove 20% performance improvement, mapping process and negotiating agreements with service providers.* Set up integrated supply and support program for standard hardware in a competitive market.* Led materials management team during adoption of new information management system, including launch of materials requirement forecasting module.

Farmers Branch, Tx, Us

* Managed primary revenue-generating business unit: planning, development, launch, benchmark, executive sale, customer engagement, direction, performance and lifecycle management of Cooperative Strategic Sourcing unit.* Consulted for / led multi-cultural procurement teams with cross-functional professionals from over 20 global customers, including FedEx, Lufthansa, KLM Dutch, Scandinavian, Austrian, Northwest, Air Canada, Singapore, Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines.* Sought, sold, planned and executed cooperative, strategic sourcing initiatives with e-Sourcing tools (for various goods and services).

Southlake, Texas, Us

* Drove the business development strategy for electronic distribution services.* Established strategic alliances to grow revenues, increase market reach (20% more e-business associates), enhance the product offering and attain comprehensive / unique content.* Sold distribution solutions globally, negotiating innovative agreements with strategic prospects.POSITION WAS AN SISTER-COMPANY PROMOTION FROM AMERICAN AIRLINES, BEFORE SPIN-OFF OF SABRE.

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us

* Consulted for and led cross-functional product teams to optimize supply / strategic procurement operations.* Developed and implemented commodity / supply chain strategies: management of acquisition and total cost of ownership, material availability / service delivery, inventory reduction, supplier performance / support improvements and supply base optimization.* Negotiated agreements for technical and general equipment purchases and services.* Represented company with and managed 200 goods' and services' suppliers.

México, Distrito Federal, Mx

* Managed global supply / sourcing services unit, negotiating external contracts and establishing process improvements to verify quality / compliance with specifications, of > $70 Million in technical equipment and services purchased globally.* Led user design, testing, implementation and training for new information management system.* Developed and executed innovative business strategies to secure most favorable supply conditions.* Negotiated equipment and support service agreements for major projects and global purchases.

* Translated and interpreted technical, commercial, legal and industrial documents to/from Spanish.

Certificate - Graduate School Of Management, E-Commerce

Ms, Engineering - Control Systems

Bs, Aerospace Engineering