Procurement Professional

Procurement position utilizing my skills to: Direct,the preparation of bid packages Evaluates,analyzes proposals & operational performance Coordinate,economical award costs Provide,procurement team leadership to achieve organizational goals

HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
•Implemented material, planning and logistics program that achieved $1M cost saving.
•Implemented value analysis and life cycling program reducing cash flow ($500K) by standardizing parts.
•Implemented a consolidated purchasing program that increased cash flow ($200K) and eliminated 100 suppliers.
•Implemented, tracked key operating metrics for supplier performance (scorecard) and effectiveness of supply.
•Reduced Client cash flow by $5M through Supplier Negotiation involving, labor, construction, materials and services.
•Reduced purchasing 20%, inventory 15% ($350K), by coordinating carriers and suppliers to tighter delivery schedules.
•Redesigned network to minimize freight, material handling and inventory and achieved 20% ($400K) cost savings.
•Established alternate vendors and used this leverage to renegotiated contracts with prime vendors (saving $1M).
•Lead the department process development efforts to identify key deliverables/metrics (Supplier Score Card).
MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
•Managed $100M in project acquisitions / contracts for materials, equipment, and construction and labor services.
•Managed $1M in disposals, and $12M in MRO supply contracts.
•Managed procurement operations, provided oversight to ensure economical award and performance metrics are met.
•Plans objectives and strategies for conducting effective negotiation activities.
•Issues Requests for Proposals (RFP) Quotations (RFQ), and Scope ‘s of Work (SOW)
•Evaluate supplier bid, proposals and prepared cost, price and risk analysis summaries for vendor selection and award.
•Negotiates and coordinated additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and or contracts.
•Operational studies analyzing performance, cost structures, spend analysis, life cycling and material purchasing patterns.
•Maintained KPI (key performance indicators) reports for Project Management for evaluation performance, budget and goals.
•Providing procurement t management and support, resolved accounting billing issues, all problems / conflicts and developed successful programs for proactive problem avoidance.

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING and AFFILIATIONS
University of Houston Downtown
B.B.A. Degree Supply Chain Management, candidate 2010
A. A. Degree in Purchasing and Material Management
Business / Continuing -Training Seminars: Inventory Control Management, Kaizen Management, Value Analysis, Negotiations, Budgeting and Forecasting, Contracting and Administration, Project Management and Total Cost of Ownership.

Professional Affiliations and Certifications
Certification- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Institute Supply Management (ISM)
Certification - Transportation and Logistics,
University of Houston – Downtown
Certification- Sr. Professional Supply Management (SPSM), Next Level Purchasing (5 of 6 - completed finalized by 02/10)

With today’s economic environment and continued pressure on debt, cash flow and profitability, companies need people who can make a difference. Now, I would like to put my drive, energy and experience to work for your organization. The skills and experience I can offer:

•Effective Contract and Purchase Order formation, negotiation and administration.
•Analyze and provide cost-effective evaluation of contractual costs and recommend vendor awards.
•Cost Containment Analysis and Strategies.
•Value Engineering, Reengineering Analysis.
•Inventory Management and Supply Chain Analysis
•Strategic Procurement Planning and Analysis.

I understand the importance of the position is to efficiently administer the daily functions of the contractual arrangements through:

•Minimizing investment cost by means of efficient controls for administrating performance and cost analysis of the contracts and purchase orders.
•Ensuring the continuity and supply of consistent quality materials / service to the project at the right price and delivered on time.
•Ensuring the project procurement function is completed on time and within budget.
•Developing and maintaining good Supplier Relationships Management (SRM) practices and relationships.
•Resolve claims and disputes promptly though negotiations or arbitration and not litigation.