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Currently leading a regional diverse, and high-performing team of 30 supply chain and warehouse management professionals while applying best practices to spend management for a portfolio of $1B annual spend and a $68M annual operating budget.- Digital Transformation: Led the vision and co-development of inaugural Power BI dashboards for spend data digitalization and real-time data.- Policy & Process Improvement: Led the cross-functional development of a new 21-century robust and responsive procure-to-pay policy that incorporates readiness, flexibility, and risk. - Warehouse Rationalization: Oversaw strategy development for enhancing warehouse technology with a simplified locator approach and barcode scanning technology. - Strategic Transformation: Elevated tactical operations to strategic levels, focusing on supply chain process improvements.- ERP Implementation: Executive member of ERP Implementation Steering Committee.- Procurement & Sourcing: Led procurement transformation and strategic sourcing initiatives.- Risk Management: Enhanced supplier relationship and risk management frameworks.- Integration: Conducted comprehensive end-to-end supply chain assessments and integration.- Develop and implement streamlined procurement strategies, optimizing collaboration with other departments to ensure seamless operations.- Lead procurement initiatives for all equipment, ensuring compliance with project contracts, and engineering specifications, and meeting high standards of quality, technical, and commercial requirements.- Oversee and enhance the use of procurement software tools, driving efficiency and accuracy in all procurement activities.- Foster and manage strategic relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring long-term partnership and mutual growth.- Direct major purchase orders, ensuring all technical and commercial complexities are clearly defined and resolved within contract terms, proactively mitigating risks and addressing challenges.

Dublin, Ie

- Directed a global category management team in South America, China, and North America responsible for a $560M Capital Equipment and Services Category to achieve 10% cost savings through aggressive competitive RFQ and price negotiations. - Led comprehensive initiatives to overhaul procurement processes, resulting in a 20% cost reduction across key categories.- Directed high-impact sourcing strategies, securing $50M in annual savings through competitive supplier negotiations and innovative sourcing solutions.- Established robust supplier partnerships and advanced risk management protocols, enhancing supplier performance and mitigating supply chain disruptions.- Optimized logistics and distribution networks, achieving a 15% improvement in delivery efficiency and reducing operational costs by 10%.- Integrated advanced sales, inventory, and supply planning methodologies, ensuring alignment with market demand and achieving a 25% increase in forecast accuracy.- Spearheaded manufacturing and operations excellence programs, driving productivity gains and ensuring lean manufacturing principles were embedded, resulting in a 30% reduction in production lead times.- Conducted holistic supply chain assessments and seamless integration projects, enhancing end-to-end supply chain visibility and driving a 40% improvement in overall efficiency.- Managed global category portfolios, delivering strategic insights and leading category optimization initiatives that yielded a 35% cost avoidance.- Pioneered low-cost country sourcing strategies, leveraging global market opportunities to achieve a 45% reduction in procurement spend.- Implemented strategic inventory reduction programs, reducing excess inventory by 50% and improving working capital utilization.

San Antonio, Tx, Us

- Strategic Leadership: Directed a 24-person regional procurement team across multiple states, successfully managing an annual spend of $1 billion and overseeing $540 million in managed spend through strategic sourcing and category management strategies.- Project Expertise: Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the SAP S4 HANA Purchasing Vertical Project Team, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency.- Transformational Procurement: Led the Category Procurement Transformation, driving significant procurement process and strategy improvements.- Contract Administration: Spearheaded contract administration and implementation, enhancing contract compliance and operational efficiency.- Sourcing Strategy Development: Developed and executed innovative sourcing strategies, resulting in cost savings and procurement optimization.- Supply Chain Management: Established comprehensive supply chain policies, processes, and procedures to streamline operations and reduce costs.- Process Improvement: Implemented process improvement initiatives utilizing lean Six Sigma practices that increased efficiency and reduced procurement waste.- Waste Reduction Strategy: Devised and executed a procurement waste reduction strategy, contributing to substantial cost savings and operational sustainability.

Stavanger, Rogaland, No

Led a high-performing 3-person team managing $340M direct category. Strategically prepared, negotiated, and authored Master Service Agreements (MSA) for PRE FEED and FEED, and other field development services for onshore projects. Developed innovative strategies for Engineering services, Survey services, Fabrication, Construction, Windfarms, MRO, OCTG, Coring, Surge Reduction, Vessels, and Rigs in collaboration with operations and cross-functional teams, enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.- Established robust contracting/procurement strategies for onshore assets, driving cost savings and quality improvements.- Spearheaded the preparation of large, complex tender packages and ensured timely issuance.- Developed and maintained long-term contracts/agreements, overseeing subsequent amendments within assigned categories.- Led contract administration and performance management initiatives, ensuring adherence to terms and optimal contractor performance.- Conducted comprehensive market analysis in relevant procurement areas, identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing.- Fostered and maintained strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contractors/vendors, enhancing collaboration and procurement outcomes.- Sourced and qualified domestic and international/off-shore vendors, focusing on quality and cost-effectiveness.Leadership and Strategic Impact:- Proactively identifying and implementing procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals, resulting in significant cost savings and efficiency gains.- Pioneered market analysis techniques that informed procurement decisions, ensuring alignment with industry trends and best practices.- Championed cross-functional collaboration, driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the procurement team.

Houston, Texas, Us

7-person team| $28.5B annual spend | $620M managed spendGlobal Category ManagementBest-Cost SourcingGlobal Supplier RelationshipLowest Total Cost of OwnershipVA/VE SCM Collaborative PartnerSpend AnalyticsCost Reduction Mastermind

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Executive Management- Supply Chain Focus

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management

Bachelors, Business Administration