Manage all subcontracting activities including RFQ/RFI process (developing and execution) from start to finish, commercial evaluations of bidders proposals, review of clarifications, contract negotiation and award, post contracts management including compliance and conformance to disputes and variation claims for various EPC project in the United States. Manage ad-hoc procurement (Purchase Order development, negotiations, and issuance) and accounting activities (account payable reconciliation and processing of payments) via Oracle and engage various internal compliance groups as needed.

Highly qualified Supply Chain Professional with expertise in contract management, procurement, and category management.

Manage all strategic sourcing, contract negotiations (sourcing, contract creation, pre-award and post award activities), and procurement activities for all company divisions (annual spend of $2.5MM).Manage all Professional Services Contractors and Supplier National Accounts (performance). Process included quarterly and annual reviews and use of Key Performance Indicators.*Authored and implemented contracting and procurement procedures ensuring compliance with company policies and delegation of authorities.

-Management of the Sourcing, Procurement, Contract Negotiations (sourcing, contract creation, pre-award and post award activities) and Logistics for all activities of the Business Unit, including its branch offices, jobsites and projects (Canada, United States, and Mexico). Annual spend of activities was $3.7 MM.-Identify and provide solutions to Supply Chain related risks, opportunities, bottle necks, and to define strategies to increase chances of contract award (projects). -Developing supplier and subcontractor network based on the highest industry standards and performance criteria, vendor qualification and audits. -Formalizing all contractual obligations with vendors and subcontracts, based on the internal rules of engagement, the best interests of the Business Unit and a flow-down (back-to-back) of the contracts between Boccard and its customers.

Managed and administered all aspects of contract pre-award activities (formulation, RFQ, and negotiations) and post-award contract management for contracts associated with pipeline major projects. Total value of RFQs was $55MM.

Manage all strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and procurement activities for 40 glass recycling plants across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Highly qualified Supply Chain Professional with expertise in contract management, procurement, and category management. Seeking Lead opportunities in contracting or procurement activities.

-Lead Contract Advisor responsible for the management of all aspects of the project’s Staff Augmentation (Manpower) and Professional Services Contracts (portfolio value of $12MM).** (Negotiated and instituted Market Reductions to wage bands and service rates yielding a 35% reduction in costs).-Ariba Power User responsible for creation and administration of project contract workspaces in Ariba and acting as an intermediary between vendors and the project to expedite Ariba invoicing and contract/service order related issues.-Facilitate integration of South African Strategic Business Unit (SASBU) SMEs into project planning (project close out) and execution as needed and supports execution of touch points between SCM Luanda and the project.-Lead liaison between project management and SASBU Partners (in Angola) on funding requests, initiatives, and strategic contract planning for 2016.**Initiative led to a 15% reduction in contracts by the project.**

-Lead Contracts Advisor responsible for providing guidance in the development of contracting strategies and plans for new and existing SASBU MCPs ($8 Billion), ensuring compliance with enterprise contracting policies and procedures, eliminating potential Partner/Concessionaire rejections of contract awards, eliminating gaps in SASBU MCPs contracts transitioning from PRC to SASBU Base Business.**Improved Partner Engagement and Approval process – ratio of rejections from Partners by 70%.**-Liaison between SASBU Base Business Category and Contracting teams, facilitating discussions around contracting and identifying solutions.**Reduced level of contracts being overspend and contracts on exception by 55%.**-Ariba Power User responsible for the creating and administration project contract workspaces in Ariba and acting as an intermediary between vendors and the project to expedite Ariba invoicing and contract/service order related issues.-Facilitate integration of SASBU SMEs into project planning and execution as needed and supports execution of touch points between SCM Luanda and the SASBU MCPs.-Facilitate monthly SASBU contracting training sessions for new and experienced SASBU MCP contract professionals where all aspects of contracting in SASBU are discussed (JOA, 48-06, Ariba, Bid Announcements, Letter writing, Ketera, etc.).-Technical SME for various online databases and support SharePoint sites for MCP Contracts & Compliance (SAC - Sonangol, PAS - CABGOC, and Team SharePoint Site).-Development and implementation of new process for SASBU MCPs (Partner Letter Approval System - PAS Tool, Annual Contract Planning [ACPP], Purchase Requisitions for Manpower contractors).**Developed procedure and initial Phase 5 ACPP for SASBU MCPs contracts transitioning to Base Business, created engagement plan and implementation plans. Identified $49,066,469 in total contract spend that could have negatively impact Base Business without the institution of the ACPP.**

-Managed all aspects of contract formulation and post-award contract management for over 300 contracts (portfolio value of $1.2 billion) for Production Operations (for Chevron South African Strategic Business Unit). Further responsibilities included development of compensation structures, award bases, and work scopes, in addition to working with various subject matter experts ensures compliance and alignment with Chevron policy/standards, resolution of contracts on exceptions.-Supervisor of local (Angolan) Contract Analyst staff of 5 (five). Mentored staff in various aspects of contract development and contract management. Additional responsibilities included guidance and mentoring in career development for each staff member.-Develop contracting strategies and category plan for Production Operations Category ensuring compliance with Chevron category planning process, contracting policies and procedures, in addition to implementation of said contracting strategies and category plan. -Bid document preparation, issuing of bids, managing of supplier qualification process, assisting in evaluation and negotiation activities, and preparation and coordination of contract documentation for award. **Developed and implemented plan for the recycle of Mooring Services and Rig Moves RFP, awarded contract value of $65MM.****Developed and educated stakeholders on revised Bid Evaluation Matrix for Process Automation RFP, awarded contract value of $28MM.****Developed bid strategy for BLK14 Scale Squeeze RFP and educated Subsea team stakeholders, awarded contract value of $49.5MM.**-Ariba Power User responsible for the reviewing and auditing Production Operations contract workspaces in Ariba and acting as an intermediary between vendors and Contract Analysts to expedite Ariba invoicing and contract/service order related issues.-Liaison between Contract Sponsors, Category Management, Contractor Representatives, and Sonangol (Angolan National Oil Company) Representatives.

Created, managed, and executed contracts, service orders and amendments for Chevron business units with no dedicated contracting resource. Developed contract audit strategy and procedure.

-Responsible for coordinating the establishment and management of Chevron enterprise level relationships with Chevron’s strategic engineering, procurement and construction contractors (EPC). Further responsibilities included the developing of initial category plan for the newly formed Strategic Contractor Relations Group - EPC Category.-Administrating International Master Agreements with strategic engineering, procurement and construction contractors (amendments, service orders, rates, certificates of insurance, etc.).-Conducting market studies / monitoring ongoing market intelligence and communicating / disseminating data to Strategic Contractor Relations team.-Site Administrator of Strategic Contractor Relations’ SharePoint sites (internal Chevron sites for the EPC and Major Fabrication Category teams). Additional responsibilities included managing all data on site, maintenance of content and training new team members on how to use the SharePoint sites.-Facilitated SME engagements for several initiatives (Cost Engineering, Craft Labor, and Bidder Feedback) that have helped Chevron improve it operational excellence on projects by understand industry trends, contractor protocols and how they relate to Chevron processes.

-Responsible for coordinating the internal contract governance process for LNG Market & Trading contracts for Chevron's new developed LNG Trading group while actively engaging with cross-functional Global Gas business units to ensure alignment throughout the LNG value chain.-Work with LNG Marketing & Trading commercial groups as well as other Global Gas business units (e.g. CNG, Regas Ventures, Business Development and Commercial, Shipping, Tax, Legal, Finance and Treasury) to develop a thorough understanding and consensus on proposed LNG contracts including the impact on the LNG value chain of the underlying transactions.-Worked with Commercial Coordinators to manage internal approval and governance process for transaction success including snaking with subject matter experts and assisting in DRB packages and peer reviews. Assist originators in presenting proposals to Market & Trading management and customers.-Assisted the Marketing & Trading Commercial teams to test and vet Treasury, Tax and credit constraints associated with structured transactions (e.g. Third party LNG cargoes).-Work closely with Global Gas Finance to ensure appropriate accounting and compliance protocols (e.g. DOA, TOCA) are followed.-Manage contract administration of executed contracts including the contract management software system for LNG Market & Trading group.

-Responsible for pursuing, evaluating, and executing services agreements for Chevron's Nigeria / Mid-Africa business unit.-Lead Contract professional in regards to managing the finalization of contract negotiations, contract award, contract administration, control and audit functions, claim negotiations, avoidance, mitigation and defense as well as final contract close-out.

-Contract Coordinator for all offshore, onshore and international service agreements. Liaison between the contracts department to the entire company (in regards to active service agreements).-Insurance Advisor for all offshore, onshore and international operations.-Buyer - Process confirming purchase / blanket orders for materials purchased for Gulf of Mexico.-Reviewed and evaluated bid submittals for oilfield services (offshore and onshore)-Responsibilities included managing / administrating company fleet vehicles (138 vehicles).-Assisting Material Manager with day-to-day operations.-Company Uniform Administrator

-Liaison between the field and the manufacturing facilities (Houston and Singapore).-Responsibilities included placing all drill bit orders and oilfield supplies for the field.-Tracking of all drill bits in the field for durability and performance issues.-Allocating completed drill bits from Singapore to desired destinations (Geo Markets).-Further responsibilities included tracking all firm order sales for all Geo Markets. Backup Contact for all other Geo Markets (U.S., Canada, Europe/Africa & Asia).

-Responsibilities included quoting projects, purchasing material and logistical support for ExxonMobil.-Chief Contact for Fluor Daniel and Kellogg Brown & Root.Responsibilities included serving customers at counter, will call, and receiving of stock.-Further responsibilities included responding to telephone inquiries from customers and random auditing of stock.