Objective
To obtain a position where I can utilize my procurement abilities and management background with potential for further advancement in management.
Experience
ConocoPhillips Marine Houston, TX 2003-2007
Technical Spare Parts Buyer
· Accountable for tactical material procurement activities for an assigned group of vessels (IMO) in a timely, cost effective and value adding manner.
· Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and vendors.
· Meet ConocoPhillips ethical standards and procurement policies.
· Work closely with business partners to identify material needs and offer creative solutions for everyday issues and problems. Handle returns of material and minimize uncontrollable material.
· Use of Procurement systems — SAP MM module and Safe-net
Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Ltd. Houston, TX 1992-2002
Purchasing Agent
· Provide primary purchasing, expediting, and tracking services for assigned group of vessels.
· Compile requested cost estimates, cost comparisons, and any other information of purchasing nature.
· Assist with contract negotiations and administration.
· Maintain excellent communications with SMT’s and FMT’s.
· Facilitate common practices to ensure “one fleet” concept.
· Participate in the development of metrics to support the department business plan and fleet strategies for cost management.
· Assigned to Stolt Rotterdam, Netherlands office as a consultant for training purposes of the new purchasing staff during transition of the ship management re-location from Houston, Texas.
Dole Fresh Fruit Company Boca Raton, FL 1976-1991 Purchasing Agent
· Analyzed major commodity and develop contracts for purchasing agreements to provide standardization and optimize cost savings.
· Participated in the investigation, negotiation, and administration of capital projects.
· Established and approved sources of material and supplies of a fleet of seventeen container and reefer vessels.
· Negotiated and administered major contracts with domestic and foreign suppliers for marine equipment
· Developed new strategies for acquiring materials at a reduced cost to ensure timely and accurate delivery to worldwide ports.
· Interfaced with accounts payable and general ledger department to ensure proper processing of purchase orders.
· Resolved discrepancies with deliveries and invoicing, acting as a liaison between vendors, vessels and technical superintendents.
MRQ Buyer
· Negotiated and placed purchasing contracts involving complex and often highly technical material and equipment.
· Provided liaison between production and outside vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree, Industrial Technology - 1976
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana
Certification
Skils
· 23 years of procurement and 18 years of those are in the marine industry-related experience with consistently increasing responsibilities in purchasing, expediting, and tracking services for assigned group of vessels.
· Team leader in a project/spreadsheet that researches and identifies solutions to resolve Invoice/PO difference problems in the most cost effective manner.
· Introduced buyer/ship interaction system, which results in significant reduction of ship to shore issues.
· Team member of AP/FLEET/PURCHASING team.
· Proficient in bid and cost analysis, price negotiations, computerized MRP ship(s) in the most cost effective manner.
· Managed the total cost of products and services by balancing the unit cost and freight cost.
· Excellent inter-personal communication and people skills.
· Bilingual, full domain in English/Spanish