El Morro Project, Santiago ChileCoordinates the project purchasing operations inclusive of buying, expediting, supplier quality, traffic & logistics. Early project set-up requires the direction and guidance in development of purchasing master pro-forma documents, execution plans, staffing and training of personnel in accordance with established policies and procurement procedures.Maintains working relationships with project Procurement personnel and other project discipline supervisors in order to be cognizant of project operations and to implement appropriate actions on behalf of the Purchasing function.Monitors personnel to ensure they receive appropriate training and development to satisfy job performance criteria and company personnel development objectives.Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders through the several steps of bidder prequalification, compilation of bid requests, receipt of bids, bid evaluation, award, monitoring the performance of suppliers and buyers, backcharge procedures, resolution of claims and disputes, and other such related steps.Prepared and developed purchasing strategies and recommended methods for global projects for review and presentation to senior project management. Presented strategy to execute self-performance activities for the project supplier quality program. Goal is to eliminate rework, double efforts and costs.Introduced and realized a partnership program with primary vendors for the supply and maintenance of major equipment through the execution of Framework AgreementsIntroduced a two-step procurement program to the project for the purchase of equipment in stages, first for vendor data as a means to supply engineering with data for the execution of their scope, second for the equipment manufacturing release

Supervisor of assigned personnel in the orderly performance and completion of project procurement commitments through the several steps of bidding, evaluation, and award, in accordance with established policies and procurement procedures. This scope was performed in conjunction with functional departments such as engineering, project controls, contracts and prime contracts according to terms and conditions specified by project requirements.Supervised preparation and maintenance of project bidder lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups.Reviewed bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approved selection of suppliers. Ensured all commitments made by subordinate personnel were accurately presented.Worked with all engineering disciplines to plan and establish the plan for processing material requisitions. Developed project purchases operating procedures for review by designated supervisor and inclusion into the project procurement procedures.Developed and maintained project master purchasing pro-forma documents, including legal comments to commercial terms and conditions.Developed a guide called a “skyline” for monitoring and meeting purchasing milestones. The “skyline” is a tool which highlights expected activities by requisition.

Managed equipment contracts sold within the Minerals industry valued from USD$5,000,000 to USD$45,000,000. Scope of duties commenced from receipt of sale to turnover and final acceptance by customer. Lead project team, including engineering (mechanical and electrical), scheduling, purchasing, quality and traffic, to meet all milestones required to deliver purchased unit. Operational duties included internal monthly financial reporting and progress reporting to customer. Client relations commenced with contract kick-off, grew with contract execution and strengthened with fair and balanced cost negotiations and achieved milestone deliverables.• Increased final sales margin on equipment contracts by 10%• Met all document and equipment milestone deliverables, assuring zero impact on customers schedule• Designed ‘Customer Payment Schedule’ (cash flow) defining expected payments and received payments by milestone. Customer adopted this Customer Payment Schedule as a part of their documentation.• Designed ‘Invoice Notification’ proforma for use within operations.• Developed and presented a cost savings initiative in QA/QC of manufactured proprietary equipment where duplication of inspections performed by manufacturer and client could be removed. Projected results would reduce costs for the end user nearing USD$2,000,000• Within the corporate department of Project Management, lead a team and developed a new ‘Mission Statement’ which was accepted and adopted by Operations

Performed all tasks involved in the formation and award of construction contracts. Communicated with bidders and personnel within Bechtel to establish a clear definition of requirements and assure performance to the stated project and client requirements.Developed and issued a USD$80,000,000 Mass Earthworks contract on the Los Bronces project

Performed as an authorized agent with responsibility for managing all supplier related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements. Developed requests for quotations and proposals, analyzed supplier submittals, negotiated and awarded contracts and managed post award supplier activities.

Administered complex contracts ranging from USD$500,000 to USD$20,000,000. Administration of contract included progress reviews with contract team players, preparing change orders, issuing status reports, and negotiation and settlement with contractors on performance, cost and schedule issues. Through expediting activities, met project requirements with timely delivery of materials and equipment. Mitigated risks and schedule impact with review of vendor schedules.Performed a review and re-write of existing ‘Backcharge Program’ which was utilized on the project as part of the Six Sigma initiative

Assigned as lead piping and electrical expeditor meeting project delivery schedule. Coordinated and lead weekly backcharge meetings to ensure backcharges were properly issued and executed.Developed a critical piping and electrical material tracking system to ensure timely deliveriesExecuted a recovery program of USD$10,000,000 via the backcharge program and through vendor negotiations recovered 82% to 87% of the original value for the project

Analysis of cost reports and reporting to Project Managers

Responsible for controlling, maintenance and publication of activities in the Management Information Department to provide executive management with operating control reports. Maintained Bechtel Canada operating status with government registrations. Maintained corporate books.Developed and designed Bechtel Canada web-site for activation on the Bechtel Intranet

Responsible for mobilization of expatriates on all Former Soviet Union (FSU) jobs which included visa and travel issues. Reviewed and organized contracts and assisted in the development of Canadian Proforma Contracts against contracts executed in the United States.Managed and organized schedules for 150 expatriates