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Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

Played an integral role in HMH's cutover from BH, demonstrating adaptability and leadership during a critical transition period.Led the Sourcing Track during the ERP cutover from Oracle to SAP, ensuring a smooth and successful migration of procurement processes.Stepped into the role of Interim Global Sourcing Director for 4 months, effectively managing a $260M spend and maintaining operational continuity.Conducted weekly meetings with the Global Sourcing Team, fostering collaboration and alignment to achieve strategic objectives.Developed and implemented metrics to identify and measure business objectives and goals, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making.Established a comprehensive Sourcing Baseline Strategy, laying the foundation for optimized procurement practices and cost management.Implemented a robust process to track inflation and deflation, validating new purchase orders weekly to ensure financial accuracy and control.Successfully mitigated $4.2M in inflation in 2023 and identified $5M in deflation for 2024, demonstrating proactive cost management and risk mitigation.Negotiated and established Strategic Sourcing Agreements (SSA) with key suppliers, securing $27M of 2024 spend under contract and ensuring supply chain stability. Identified strategic material items for inclusion in the Purchase Order Auto-Source program with SSA suppliers, streamlining procurement processes and optimizing supplier relationships.

Houston, Texas

Directed and managed a team of 5 buyers across 3 BH sites encompassing both manufacturing and services, demonstrating leadership and coordination in a multi-site environment.Oversaw the management of C-Class, Valves, and Single/Sole Source Commodities, achieving significant cost savings: 2019 - $23.9M ($448.9K savings), 2020 - $27.1M ($88K savings), showcasing consistent cost management and procurement efficiency.Collaborated with a cross-functional team to identify similar-to-parts without a baseline, resulting in a remarkable $227K in savings in 2020 through strategic procurement initiatives.Negotiated improved payment terms with a key proprietary supplier with a $684K spend, optimizing financial arrangements and contributing to cost reduction. Contributed to a substantial decrease in Overdue Backlog across Manufacturing sites ($1.36M to $.12M) and Services sites ($6.1M to $.7M), demonstrating effective supply chain management and operational improvement.Exceeded spares volume with the UK team by $1M, showcasing effective collaboration and supply chain optimization on an international scale. Achieved an impressive 84% supplier engagement in the ERP supplier portal, demonstrating effective supplier relationship management and utilization of digital procurement platforms.Consolidated C-class single-sourced suppliers, achieving maximum cost reduction and operational efficiency through strategic supplier management.Executed 3 supplier API 20E qualifications, including one Best cost-country option resulting in 32% savings, showcasing strategic sourcing and cost optimization expertise. Met and exceeded established business goals, including On-Time Delivery (96% on time) and Quality Review closure (53% improvement), demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.Obtained Baker Hughes - Expert Buyer Certification, showcasing a commitment to professional development and expertise in procurement and supply chain management.

Houston, Texas, United States

Achieved effective management of a $18.1M spend, resulting in $800K in savings and maintaining an impressive On-Time-Delivery rate of 90%, demonstrating a strong focus on cost management and operational efficiency.Led successful Vendor Billback recovery efforts, resulting in a significant recovery of $33.6K, showcasing expertise in financial recovery and supplier management. Played an instrumental role in the reduction of On Hold Invoices by $27M (4% past due), demonstrating effective accounts payable management and financial control.Consolidated Machine Commodity suppliers to achieve favorable cost-out opportunities, resulting in $155K in savings and optimized procurement practices.Regularly assessed supply base capabilities, recognized risks, and made recommendations on capacity levels based on current business needs, showcasing a proactive approach to supply chain risk management and strategic capacity planning.Engaged in aggressive negotiations utilizing Should Cost analysis for optimal pricing, demonstrating expertise in strategic sourcing and cost optimization. Implemented Auto Sourcing to increase sourcing efficiency, streamlining procurement processes, and optimizing supplier relationships.Improved Services invoice holds count by 83% and implemented an e-invoicing program to suppliers, showcasing a commitment to process improvement and digital transformation in procurement operations. Obtained BH Lead Buyer Certification, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and expertise in procurement and supply chain management.

Houston, Texas

Successfully managed a $8M spend, achieving $128K in savings and maintaining an On-Time Delivery rate of 90%, demonstrating a strong focus on cost management and operational efficiency.Assessed supplier capabilities and made recommendations on their capacity levels and accountability to the Sourcing Team, showcasing a proactive approach to supply chain risk management and strategic capacity planning. Evaluated current and anticipated forecasts against supplier capabilities and capacities to ensure On-Time Delivery, demonstrating a commitment to supply chain reliability and operational continuity.Conducted monthly/quarterly reviews with key suppliers, fostering strong supplier relationships and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Monitored low-performing suppliers and developed working sessions to make key improvements, showcasing a commitment to supplier development and performance improvement. Identified root causes of work stoppages, implemented corrective actions, and conducted risk mitigation, ensuring operational continuity and supply chain resilience. Trained and onboarded suppliers on the current ERP and E-Invoicing system, demonstrating a commitment to digital transformation and process improvement in procurement operations. Supported Commodity Leaders with the development of strategic suppliers into like product family bases and identified cost-out opportunities, showcasing strategic supplier relationship management and cost optimization expertise. Led Vendor Billback (Cost of Quality) recovery for the JFK/HTC team, demonstrating expertise in financial recovery and supplier management.

Rosharon, Texas

• Interface with Product Line Planning Manager to plan and prioritize purchasing activities to support Product Line.• Interacted with AP personnel to ensure procurement to pay (P2P) process was implemented fully and seamlessly at the local level.• Prepared and communicated shortage and backlog reports, providing visibility of other potential interruptions to internal and external customers.• Ensure Adherence to Schlumberger approved Supplier agreements/contracts through price negotiations with suppliers.• Identify opportunities and implements actions to continually reduce redundancy and resources for assigned tasks.• Work with all relevant parties in the consolidation, reduction, and rationalization of the local supplier base.

Ensure global supply chain goals for Affinity and Engage Value Centers are in alignment with the Dow Elastomers' Business and Dow's strategy. Maintain lowest operational inventory levels for production trains which make up Affinity - A & B trains in Freeport, Texas and Engage train in Plaquemine, Louisiana, while maintaining low cost to serve.Led Six Sigma Greenbelt project to reduce aged inventory for imported material. Implemented new work process and improved shelf life. As a result, company saved $500,000 on storage cost a quarter.Analyzed Logility Scheduling Tool used to monitor demand, forecast and inventory levels within SAP. Created weekly production schedules for operational trains.Executed MRP exception messages creating production orders. Conduct weekly meetings with production engineers.Procurement of raw material to support the product line. Generated EXCEL reports for upper management. Logistics Coordinator for Packaging Facilities to ensure work process is flowing smoothly between the facility and terminal/outplants receivers. Support monthly S&OP meetings by identifying key performance metrics and performance data through PowerPoint presentation. Maintain Operational Plan for key personnel within the Business. Quarterly updates of the Opt Cycle for operational trains. Maintained Tactical Capacities on each production train.

Executed MRP exception plans within SAP creating production orders and maintaining Material Masters. Created import purchase orders within SAP.Appropriate dialogue with the BSCP to address any needs or concerns with the terminal and warehouses to ensure accurate inventory levels balance out supply and demand over a daily/weekly/monthly planning schedule. Implemented new Business Model work process, Demand Driven Business Operations (DDBO), creating a new work process for inventory management. Maintained and re-modeled as necessary and/or once a quarter ensure excessive inventory is eliminated with aged inventory being kept at a minimum. Allowing the Business to increase profitability by the reduction of cash tied up in inventory.Initiated a training session to reduce redundant work efforts between the Detail Planning Group and the Returns Team. Established a new cross-functional work process. This effort improved the integrity and efficiency between the two groups which led to 100% accuracy in customer returns.Logistics Coordinator between Outplant Terminals and Producing Plants for railcars and trucks.Optimize container space with imported material by working with the appropriate Global Supply Chain and Shared Services.Participate in Business S&OP team meetings to inform of terminal activity.

Quality Coordinator of the Corrective Action Management Process system in SAP. Improved the average day to close by forwarding of the Immediate Measure to proper personnel. Ensure the accuracy of input into the Quality Message from the appropriate persons within a timely manner to bring the Quality Message to completion within the target date. Act as a team member in the Root Cause Investigation. Close Quality Message once all variables have been completed. Developed Business Objects reports containing QM data.Engaged with Customer Service Center to maintain good working relationship. Facilitated training sessions and refresher courses for Customer Service Team. Sub-Team Leader for the CAMP Re-Engineering Team Project.

International Customer Service Team handling Pacific export orders and logistics. Created export purchase orders within SAP.Relationship with supplying terminals and Shared Services Group. Maintained communication with international CSR to ensure the arrival quantity was accurate based on customer demand.Low Pressure 2 Lab AnalystAnalyzed unit samples to ensure plant process was stable and formulations were accurate, inputting data into LIMS systemOperated analytical equipment. Assisted Chemist with specialty projects, setting up experiments.Certified Outside Operator Semicon UnitMaintained the Semicon unit