• Led site-level sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and awarding of contracts, resulting in significant cost savings and efficiency improvements through strategic contract and category management aligned with business demands.• Spearheaded contract rollout and compliance efforts by establishing KPIs, providing training sessions, and supporting site users, enhancing procurement processes and adherence to company standards.• Optimized supplier performance through continuous monitoring, implementing improvement initiatives, and leveraging SAP S4, Ariba, and Fieldglass for streamlined procurement activities and data maintenance.• Advised cross-functional teams and leadership on contract strategies, fostering stronger supplier relationships and decision-making processes while driving contract work plans aligned with 1-3 year organizational objectives.

• Manages a team of 20 VMI professionals at Foxconn Technology Group located in Guadalajara, Mexico. Focuses on strategically managing the supply chain operations, encompassing supplier scorecard assessment, importing and exporting of direct and indirect materials, including precious metals, lumber, corrugate, plastics, and packaging. Also, administered the management of inventory usage to support national and international distribution. • Spearheaded the design and implementation of comprehensive supplier proposal scorecards, incorporating qualitative and quantitative metrics to evaluate proposals objectively. Established standardized scoring criteria, resulting in increased transparency and consistency in supplier evaluations, driving improvement in performance metrics. • Member of the Global Packaging & Engineering Team utilizing Windchill Product Lifecycle Management software, JIRA, and Oracle/SAP ERP Software to qualify new and existing Seagate manufacturers and engineered part numbers. • Executed audit criteria, initiates cost savings and comparisons, and negotiations by leveraging data analytics; Responsibilities include RF(x), Purchase Price Variance approvals (PPV), approval or rejection of Production Part Approval Process documentation (PPAP), and verification of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR). Presents findings to Seagate executives through PPT presentations, company meetings, trainings, internal audits, and quarterly reviews. • Functioned as Global American Express P-Card Program Manager for 150 employees.

• Achieved a remarkable 99% fill rate through proactive problem-solving and strategic planning. • Managed over 200 complex purchase orders annually, ensuring meticulous adherence to procurement guidelines and policies. • Collaborated on fast-paced RFQs, contributing to the success of 15+ global infrastructure projects. • Spearheaded dynamic sourcing strategies, onboarding 10+ new suppliers, fueling cost reduction. • Optimized Min/Max levels, reducing costs by 15% through rigorous inventory analysis. • Developed and maintained supplier scorecards, driving a $18,000 price reduction in contract negotiation and performance metrics. • Functioned as a crucial interface between 50+ suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication. • Led and implemented cost reduction activities, supplier selection, contributing to a decrease in annual cost.

• Directly reports to the Supply Chain Director, proving proficiency across diverse business areas/modules/systems including Accounting or ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Vendor Management, Maintenance, Material Transfers, and Operations. • Promptly executes purchasing agreements, MSAs, NDAs, and LOAs and oversees seamless vendor onboarding, ensuring strict compliance with company policies and legal requirements. • Implements process improvements by utilizing Whiting reporting tools such as BOLO Queries, Power BI, ISNetworld, Open Invoice, Verian, OpenTicket, Engage Mobilize, and SharePoint data. Excels in creating, presenting, and cross-analyzing data to enhance operational efficiency. • Facilitates group meetings with Department Managers, Senior Project Managers, Field Superintendents, and Whiting vendors, keeping a positive, service-oriented attitude. Leverages system capabilities to find and implement solutions to existing challenges.

• Collaborated with the IT Director, Department Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Marathon vendors across various disciplines to initiate and streamline the IT procurement process. • Executed purchase order expediting, facilitated change orders, and ensured correct coding to the Marathon Chart of Accounts and project AFE numbers, contributing to prompt delivery and precise PO receiving. • Utilized Citrix, Oracle ERP, Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, OLAP Reports, Open Invoice, Open Ticket, and other proprietary software systems daily to complete tasks efficiently.

• Specialized in full-service project development and the execution of Midstream Oil Projects, OTF’s (Oil Transfer Facilities), SWD (Saltwater Disposal) wells, and Drilling & Completions OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods). • Initiated RF(x), contract negotiation, requisitions and POs for capital equipment, via Verian and OpenInvoice ERP. • Tracking project plan and material via Microsoft Excel, keeping supplier fabrication schedules and logistics, collected VDDR (Vendor Documents and Drawing Requirements), and P&ID’s (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) via Aconex software. • Attended weekly engineering meetings for design review, plot plan, start-up, and commissioning of multiple facilities and projects at one time. • Arranged KPI’s, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), and QC (Quality Control) procedures with Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Superintendents, and Construction Inspectors. • Initiated contracts: MSA, NDA, SOW, EPC, LOA, Boker-Shipper Agreements, RF(x), and Verification of Contractor Compliance.

• Successfully organized and managed the OCTG division to meet the dynamic demands of the Mountain West Region with a focus on drilling and completions, and Authorization for Expenditures (AFE’s). • Spearheaded a strategic initiative resulting in an impressive $17M reduction in OCTG material inventory costs. • Utilized in-house systems to analyze well cost data, streamlining inventory and ensured accurate and timely reporting of storage yards and inspection facilities. • Established and supported excellent B2B communication channels to proactively fit all future D&C projects throughout the Bakken, DJ, and Permian Basins. • Aided with administrative functions as needed, ensuring the smooth flow of operations and supporting the overall success of the OCTG division by identifying, reviewing, verifying, reconciling, and coding invoices from OCTG contributors.

•Managed and coordinated all vendor meetings, emails, and contacts to ensure the general support of the company. •Managed and trained employees in property management in areas such as leasing, construction, and sanitation. •Set up appointments with clients, assisted with secretarial duties, and was an important part in finding prospective tenants. •Delivered payroll documents to and from several partnered affiliations, rental properties, and clients.•Experienced in construction, renovation, and remodeling to improve the interior and exterior of residential and commercial properties.

•Organized tournaments and events for MSP in several sporting facilities across the country.•I directed tournaments and was in charge of a large number of personnel at each tournament location.•I created the weekly newsletter detailing upcoming events, and promotions that was sent to over 1,000 recipients.•On a daily basis I sent and received 150+ emails, phone calls, and followed up with clients questions and feedback.•The day prior to each tournament, I oversaw the setting up of the sport complex and made sure the facility was ready.