Thomas Dever Email & Phone Number

Katy, Tx, Us

 SENIOR BUYER & EXPEDITOR, TC ENERGY, HOUSTON, TX 2016-2020 BUYER consisted of processing purchase orders for materials and equipment. Interfacing internally with project management and engineering to correct discrepancies prior to finalizing purchase orders. Analyzing bids when necessary or placing purchase orders with pre-qualified vendors. Maintained contact with suppliers, construction personnel, and project management regarding status of purchased materials to eliminate problems in advance.  EXPEDITOR consisted of remaining in contact with suppliers, internally with scheduling department, project management and construction personnel regarding delivery of procured materials. Issue timely status reports to the appropriate management regarding delivery issues effecting overall project schedule. Participated in project status meetings

Jun 2013 - Mar 2016Dow ChemicalSr. Buyer, Houston, TXSenior Expeditor, Houston TX Expedite materials and services including heat exchangers, pressure vessels, power generation, electrical control rooms, construction equipment, water tanks, skid mounted pumps and general bulk construction supplies including piping, electrical and instrumentation equipment.• Expedite supplier documentation in accordance with the company SDL / SDRL procedures from the suppliers • Assist with closing purchase orders and submitting supplier invoices• Reconcile invoice discrepancies up to and including utilizing vendor management of SAP• Interact with buyers, engineers and project managers to ensure accurate documentation prior to executing purchase orders• Review company purchase orders for possible correction after PO has been distributed to the supplier • Establish and maintain proper communication protocol between the buyer and seller is being used throughout the utilization of the purchase of equipment or materials• Interact with project controls to ensure costs are reported accurately • Maintained communication between the home office and project site to ensure materials are properly received and recorded in company’s ERP system • Interact with buyers and engineers to ensure documentation was accurate prior to executing purchase orders

Houston, Texas, Us

Ensure all project service, material and timeline objectives are met by expediting delivery of raw materials, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, power generation, electrical control rooms, construction equipment, water tanks, skid mounted pumps and general bulk construction suppliesacross multiple project sites and remote locations. Key Accomplishments & Contributions Process and expedite supplier documentation and confirm correct buyer information in accordance with the company SDL/SDRL specifications from the suppliers.  Validate supplier timely and accurate delivery through periodic onsite shop and received materials inspection.  Assisted with closing purchase ordersandreconciling supplier invoices.  Liaised with buyers and engineers to ensure accurate documentation prior to executing purchase orders.

Houston, Texas, Us

Directed efficient and cost-effective operations, administered overall inventory control, and ensured that customer requirements are met. Ensured best value obtained including 100% quality and delivery.•Purchase materials and services including raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies to deliver project objectives; review requisitions•Mentor a team of 20 buyers•Interview and collaborate with vendors to obtain product or service information•Determine method of procurement; direct purchase or bid•Prepare purchase orders or bid requests•Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority•Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action•Evaluates quotes•Review buyers files for corrections•Prepare file for Sarbanes Oxly auditsAccomplishmentsInstrumental in initiating and implementing solutions to affect cost savings and schedule improvements

Houston, Texas, Us

ADDITIONAL ROLES WITH KELLOGG BROWN & ROOTExpediting Supervisor, 2005 – 2006Supervised expediting team to drive productive and efficient balancing of workload. Maintained expediting reports. Assisted buyers with blue-print and mechanical drawing interpretations to confirm proper receipt of equipment and materials. Senior Expeditor, 2004 – 2005Streamlined purchasing and inventory with development and implementation of job and warehouse department specific expediting procedures. Maintained expeditor logs and reports, vendor performance reports, delivery coordination to multiple locations and assisted buyers with equipment and material technical evaluations. Warehouse Receiving Department Specialist, 2003 – 2004Responsible inventory and material control of construction supplies, equipment, materials and power generation equipment for large warehouse operations. Drove accurate accounting and control of inventory in collaboration with warehouse personnel, expeditors, buyers and subcontract administrators.

Houston, Texas, Us

Developed job specific expediting procedures for assigned warehouse location. Performed various expediting and support duties including: maintaining logs and reports; compiling vendor performance reports•Scheduled and coordinated deliveries to multiple remote locations•Assisted buyers with technical evaluations of equipment and materials

Houston, Texas, Us

KuwaitServed as inventory control and material control specialist in large warehouse operation. Responsible for managing and accounting for large quantities of construction supplies, equipment, materials, and power generation equipment and accessoriesCoordinated with warehousing personnel and expeditors, buyers, and subcontracts administrators to ensure proper accounting and control of warehouse contents

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Served as primary purchasing agent for purchase of tools and supplies for equipment maintenance section.

Warehouse Lead, JE Merit, Houston, TX, 1998 – 1999Responsible for successful execution of all warehouse operations including materials management, inventory control, material receipt, distribution and delivery.

Responsible for operating and maintaining punch press including tool and supply inventory to expedite raw materials for fabrication of oil field service equipment.

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