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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.

• 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.
• 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

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 &.

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

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.

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.

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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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