-Advanced negotiation and purchase of various components and commodities including complex commodities such as fabricated parts, structural skids, final assembly, rotating equipment and buyout equipment-Annual Cost Reduction Programs - manage the total spend of specific commodities and drive continual cost reductionImplement pricing agreements/blanket orders that have been negotiated to cover materials/parts/services that are commonly purchased-Support project procurement with the objective of setting cost reduction targets against as sold budgetsProcurement Processes - Develop and comply with SOP's and work instructions.-Value Analysis Programs - Engage other business disciplines and vendors to develop methods of cost reduction through the use of new materials and designs-Supplier Management – Ensure that suppliers are being evaluated on their performance and when required they are committed to and making improvements. -Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories-Maintain Project Procurement Strategies and Project Materials Budgets-Coach and mentor other Buyers within the Purchasing Department as required-Develop RFP's and RFQ's to support engineering specifications and project requirements-Interviews, recommends and selects vendors/suppliers using an established supplier qualification process. -Responsible for ensuring that all suppliers used are able to meet any specified requirements and that they are reputable and financially sound companies-Involvement to ensure that the project proposals are comprised of the correct suppliers and subcontractors.

•Negotiation and procurement of complex commodities such as fabricated parts, pressure vessels, tanks, structural skids, final assembly, rotating equipment and buyout equipment.•Interview, recommend and select Domestic and International vendors, using an established vendor qualification process.•Domestic and International vendor sourcing to obtaining price and delivery. Solicit quotes, perform Bid Analysis, Negotiation of Commercial Terms and Purchase order placement.•Perform yearly Vendor Evaluations for all identified or required vendors.•Support margin enhancement with the objective of setting cost reduction targets against as sold budgets.•Engage other business disciplines and vendors to develop methods of cost reduction through the use of new materials and designs.•Perform E-Auctions (Reverse and Dutch) to create a competitive vendor environment.•Maintain procurement records such as costs, delivery, quality or performance.•Early Involvement to ensure that project proposals are comprised of the correct suppliers and subcontractors.•Project Lead Buyer Responsibility. Create and maintain Procurement Plans, Procurement Strategies and Project Materials Budgets.

Project Management for all assigned projects with emphasis on timely exection, specification compliance and margin enhancement.Ensure assigned projects are completed on time, as per budget while meeting customer specifications.Resolve any ongoing project issues, expedite resolution while maintaining project budgets and goodwill of customers.Prepare Engineering Submittal, Operation and Maintenancemanuals for all assigned projects.Coordinate Equipment start-up, training and warranty expiration as specified.Responsible for Sourcing components from primary and secondary suppliers, supplier qualification, price negotiations, monitoring and expediting of goods and services.

•Developed and Ensured compliance to procurement policies and procedures.•Participated in strategic planning, long range planning and management reviews.•Implemented supplier management programs to ensure quality suppliers were selected, maintained and compliant with price, delivery and service.•Responsible for overseeing and managing the competitive selection of suppliers, supplier assessment, negotiations of supply contracts, project materials budgets and component deliveries.•Investigated new sources of supply for both tactical and strategic purchase requirements.•Negotiated and Managed all requirements for sub-contracted fabrications & equipment assembly.•Being apprised of external markets relating to material costs and play a key role in the establishment of cost standards.•Led and Managed cost savings initiatives and strategies for a total materials spend of $7,000,000.•Built strong relationships with external vendors and with internal functional departments to ensure quality of supplies and services.

•Managed and Controlled all purchasing budgets related to the outsourced water treatment equipment assembly.•Negotiated & Managed yearly contracts for water treatment equipment assembly and outbound freight.•Responsible for assessment and management of external assembly shop capacities.•Championed team responsible for creating an assembly costing tool to be utilized by sales/applications.•Responsible for creating outsourced assembly procedures for external assembly shops•Managed and Directed Senior Assembly Coordinator responsible for assembly associated activities.•Responsible for coordinating shipments of assembled equipment and preparation of all required shipping and customs documentation.

•Responsible for the procurement of pressure vessel fabrication, painting, lining, resins, media and membranes.•Negotiated contracts for major commodities in excess of $15,000,000•Managed the procurement of mechanical and electrical components.•Maintained project budgets for sub-contracted fabrication requirements.•Developed and Maintained new sources of supply.•Ensured deadlines and standards were achieved through assessment of supplier base, delivery, quality capabilities and vendor surveillance.•GE leader for low cost country sourcing of fabricated components.