Lead Project Buyer

A challenging purchasing position in a growth-oriented organization that offers diverse job responsibilities.

October 2005 to Present Dolphin Energy Limited.
Project Buyer
Purchasing onshore equipment for the Dolphin Gas Plant Project.
Work extensively with operation engineers to develop scopes of supply, tendering documents, bidders list and strategies for purchase requisitions and material contracts.
Submit the above documents to Tender Committees for approval before soliciting for tender.
Pre-Qualify vendors and evaluate same.

January 2005 to September 2005 Willbros USA Inc.
Lead Project Buyer
Purchase onshore equipment for the West Africa Gas Pipeline Project (WAGP).
Work extensively with design engineers, drafters and quality assurance on special fabricated projects.
Assisted in developing a procurement plan for client approval.

November 2004 to January 2005 Contractor for Modec Int’l through MacGregor Energy Services
Project Buyer
Procured TLP topside equipment for Amerada Hess’s Equatorial Guinea Project.

January 2000 to March 2004 Contractor for ChevronTexaco Overseas through E & P Consultants
Senior Buyer
International travel to teach and aide locals in negotiating and purchasing material along with establishing
BPA’s.
Ordered and shipped equipment, material, supplies, and chemicals from BPA’s and non-contract sources
for countries such as Nigeria, China, Colombia, Australia, and Venezuela.
Reviewed, updated, established and reissued BPA’s; Solicited bids, prepared bids and made recommendations
for material. (i.e. Bare vessels, Skidded packages, PLC Control systems and Buildings)

April 1999 to January 2000 Star Engineering Services
Purchasing Manager
Prepared and Solicited bids; recommended material for the Cawthorne Channel Nigeria Project.
Ordered equipment, material, and supplies; Coordinated local and international transportation for supplies
Worked extensively with Design Engineers and Quality Assurance to insure quality work.

Education
High School – Shaw – Marrero, Louisiana - Diploma
University of Southwestern Louisiana – Lafayette, Louisiana – Studied Business Administration
University of New Orleans – New Orleans, Louisiana –Studied Business Administration

Special Training
Chevron Corporate Purchasing Program
HazMat Program

Skills
Computer
JD Edwards & JD Edwards One World; Walker; GIL; Outlook E-Mail; Internet; EDI; WinWord; Excel; McCrady; Project Tools, Delcom.