- Coordinate with IT to implement and manage the SRM platform, and oversee supplier onboarding, agreements, and compliance.- Work with category managers to strategize pricing, assess supplier performance, and monitor metrics such as SIFOT, lead time, and quality. Conduct thorough vetting of suppliers, including financial stability.- Negotiate pricing agreements and explore alternative suppliers to optimize costs while maintaining quality. Monitor commodity index pricing and market trends to adjust strategies.- Directly manage a diverse team of sourcing agents, ensure supplier diversity to mitigate risks, and oversee the reporting and tracking of Modern Slavery and ESG survey outcomes with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.

- Manage the commercial aspects of the Purchase orders and/or subcontracts from inquiry through award, execution, and closeout in accordance with the pursuant established procedures.- Act as the liaison with Legal regarding Purchase Orders and /or Subcontract Terms and Conditions, Project Controls regarding progress and cost forecast, - Negotiated any change orders and other commercial oriented matters through closeout.- Prepare all required project reports in accordance with established procedures.

- Negotiate favourable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services and supplies.- Drive cost reduction initiatives in a specific Category group.

In my role as Category Lead Buyer for Supply Chain Shared Services:I oversee materials/equipment purchasing to expedite internationalprocurements projects with associated RFQ execution and bid processmanagement through PO award.To develop robust purchasing solutions, I collaborate with PPM, projectmanager, and engineers.I also ensure optimum utilization of allocated budget worth $30M perpackage.Play a key role as category lead buyer guiding team members and establishingnew protocols/procedures to replace/improve underperforming vendors, whilegrading vendor performance for upcoming PO awards.My key projects include TOTAL, Woodfibre (FEED), Borstar Bay3, and Sunshine.My key accomplishments include:- Negotiated and secured cost saving of up to 30% for all issued PO awards.- Delivered mentorship and leadership to buyers within the commoditycategory.

In my role as Purchasing Specialist:I directed full lifecycle of international procurement projects, managingRFQ execution, bid process administration, and accomplishing projectrequisites through collaboration with internal/external stakeholders.My key projects include:- EPC BP Galeota Project (Concurrent with Driftwood Feed Project) | 9/2016 –11/2016): Delivered initial support to purchasing team for evaluation ofvendor bid tenders on multiple material packages. Negotiated and securedcommercial contract terms involving T&Cs for development of CBR and finalreview by the clients.- Senior Buyer / Inventory Specialist | Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 NuclearProject | 11/2017 – 4/2019): Facilitated the client in procuring nuclearconstruction project valued at $25B, coordinating material shipment andallocating to field construction. Supported in forecasting construction planby reporting critical material orders.- Angola LNG Project | 2017: Coordinated preparation of export documentationpackages to expedite demobilization of equipment / surplus materials bydelivering support to project traffic and logistics team. Supported localpurchasing initiatives as part of projects 2017 FAC.- FEED Driftwood LNG Project | 9/2016 – 4/2017 and FEED Mississippi RiverLNG Project | 9/2015 – 9/2016: Supervised material procurement activities toconstruct multiple LNG production and export terminals. On-boardedprocurement personnel and facilitated training and onboarding of procurementpersonnel.My key contributions include:- Saved 10% cost of construction material for the project throughnegotiation.- Streamlined receiving process of Bechtel order material and boostedissuing process to field construction by 30%.- Guided union labor workforce to locate needed items in the warehousewithout losing valuable time.- Negotiated terms of PO contract and saved up to 15% cost through reduceddelivery cost, scheduled improvements, and alternate material sourcing.

In my role as Senior Buyer (EPC):I delivered procurement project support to one of the largest natural gasgatherers/processors in US.I also accelerated the project on behalf of client by collaborating withcross-functional teams.My key project includes:- Phillips 66 Sweeney Midstream Pipeline Project: Headed commercial bidprocess as well as contract awards to pipeline contractors, whilesupervising and providing purchase order-status reports on projectmaterials.My key accomplishments include:- Delivered training to the procurement team while supporting Newformasoftware integration.- Provided leadership and training to other buyers within the procurementteam.

In my role as Buyer (EPC):I executed winning negotiations for purchase commitments, including followup review and approval of proposed negotiating plans with the designatedstakeholders.My key projects include:- Chevron Angola Project: Maintained delivery of materials to freightforwarders from the vendor to accelerate packing and export process. Ensuredproper scheduling of materials inspection for shipment. Communicatedcustomers regarding statuses of orders/shipped materials.- ExxonMobil MWCS Project: Played a key role as member of offshore disastermobile response unit to support marine well containment system (MWCS) valuedat $90B, enhancing containment response capabilities in Gulf of Mexico.Provided ExxonMobil with procurement support for components/equipment toconstruct modular process equipment. Tracked milestones regarding equipmentsourcing, shipping, and delivery within time and budget by managing jointproject plans.My key accomplishments include:- Coordinated MWCS project and expedited the delivery of critical materialsfor construction team.- Selected to close out Angola LNG project, ensuring completion, delivery,and issuance of all orders to field construction, while closing out all POand verifying payments of invoices.

In my role as Procurement Coordinator:I developed and steered cost reduction initiatives, mitigated risks, andmaintained compliance with logistics requirement via collaboration withcross-functional teams.I accelerated speed of materials receipt and handling by implementing astreamlined requisition process.I also facilitated project procurement teams to resolve potential issues,involving high monetary expenditure/risk, engineered technicalspecifications, and supplemental commercial conditions.I optimised critical material management/distribution processes at facilitywarehouse as per construction schedule.My key accomplishments include:- Upskilled purchasing team through best practices in formation andadministration of purchasing procedures.- Travelled extensively to Kansas, coordinating purchasing, logistics, andmaterials receiving at the refinery to maintain turnaround projects,focusing on time and budgetary constraints.