Darren Oliver
St. John's,NL
Summary
Purchasing Lead with extensive experience in major construction projects , specializing in supplier negotiation and vendor management. Proven track record in cost analysis and contract administration, ensuring project milestones are met while maintaining compliance. Adept at fostering strong supplier relationships and leading teams to optimize procurement processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Lead
SDP - West White Rose Project
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Facilitate the end-to-end process of purchase requisitions from submission to delivery in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Negotiate and develop purchase orders on behalf of the project for third-party goods and services.
- Develop and issue PO revisions, with adherence to Change Management policies and procedures.
- Track orders for required on-site dates and for committed delivery dates from suppliers, and expedite as required.
- Manage project frame agreements, including cost tracking.
- Maintain records and filing systems to ensure a complete record, and to ensure compliance with project policies and procedures, and with best practices in procurement and finance.
- Work with suppliers and with AP to ensure accounts are in good standing.
- Responsible for vendor management on-site consumables, and other services to ensure project milestones are met, and committed costs are not exceeded.
- Monthly Progress and Accrual Reporting.
- Formal closeout of packages and agreements.
- Provide leadership and guidance to site buyers and procurement coordinators.
Procurement Analyst
NES - Voisey's Bay Underground Expansion
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Execute the procurement of materials, equipment, and services for operations, aiming to assure the supply of items for business continuity, at the lowest total cost of ownership
- Assure availability of goods and services through the adherence to existing agreements and, when necessary, contract amendments or renewal
- Prepare RFP packages and carry out sourcing in accordance with industry best practices
- Coordinate and manage all activities during the sourcing cycle, including clarification questions and issuance of addenda.
- Review and evaluate proposals, negotiate prices and terms and conditions
Buyer
SDP - West White Rose Project
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Obtain materials from suppliers at the best value, consistent with considerations of safety, budget, quality, reliability of source, and urgency of needs.
- Preparation of RFQs, Purchase Orders, Supply Agreements, and/or other agreement forms.
- Analyze quotations received, select or recommend suppliers, and schedule deliveries.
- Prepare bid evaluations and recommendations
- Follow up on orders to expedite delivery and shipment
- Assist with invoicing issues
Lead Buyer
RothLochston
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Handle all procurement activities related to site projects and services, including capital projects and purchases.
- Assist with bids and tendering.
- Ensure all personnel are following purchasing procedures regarding ordering, coding, and creating requisitions.
- Provide input into the development of procurement documents.
- Ongoing interaction with suppliers relating to quotes, purchase orders, and delivery schedules.
- Establishing and maintaining good supplier relationships
- New vendor set up and supplier evaluations
- Implementation and training of new purchasing system (JD Edwards)
- Supervise procurement, asset management, fleet management, accounts payables and shipper receivers
Buyer
NE-AL - Hebron Living Quarters Project
11.2013 - 03.2016
- Package Responsible Buyer, responsible for the execution and coordination of commercial procurement activities of assigned procurement packages.
- Prepare and issue RFQs, EOIs and Purchase Orders
- Prepare commercial bid evaluations and recommendations. Submit for technical evaluation.
- Arrange and attend kick-off meetings with suppliers and the Package Responsible Engineer to confirm that all technical and commercial requirements will be met.
- Provide post-order management that facilitates on-time delivery of goods.
- Check that the suppliers' documentation specified in the purchase order is received on schedule.
- Expedite POs as required
Intermediate Buyer
Fluor - Long Harbour Processing Plant Project
09.2012 - 10.2013
- Plan and execute the procurement of engineered equipment, systems and construction materials in support of project operations within established material management plans, policies and procedures
- Interface with project teams to develop procurement strategies, plans and schedules
- Manage the RFQ bidding process, including the receipt of bids, bid clarification, evaluation and recommendation
- Procurement and post award administration of PO's including management of change
- Coordinate necessary project review and approvals
- Complete bid proposals for blanket PO's, commitment deviation and procedure deviation requests
- Approve vendor invoices
- Purchase order close outs
Education
Diploma - Information Technology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
01.1999
Bachelor of Arts -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
01.1998
Certificate - Criminology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier negotiation
- Vendor management
- Risk assessment
- Contract administration
- Cost analysis
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Outstanding performance recognition 2023
- Exceptional performance rating 2024
Timeline
Purchasing Lead
SDP - West White Rose Project
04.2022 - 12.2024
Procurement Analyst
NES - Voisey's Bay Underground Expansion
05.2021 - 04.2022
Buyer
SDP - West White Rose Project
11.2018 - 06.2020
Lead Buyer
RothLochston
03.2016 - 02.2018
Buyer
NE-AL - Hebron Living Quarters Project
11.2013 - 03.2016
Intermediate Buyer
Fluor - Long Harbour Processing Plant Project
09.2012 - 10.2013
Diploma - Information Technology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Arts -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Certificate - Criminology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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