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Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented supply chain/procurement specialist with 17+ years of experience in supply chain management, vendor negotiations, strategic sourcing, and document and data management. Demonstrated expertise in cost reduction, contract management, and optimizing procurement processes. Consistently achieves successful outcomes through collaboration in cross-functional teams, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to support organizational goals. Skilled at leveraging global supply chain sourcing to drive cost-effective purchasing decisions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist IV
SO Decommissioning Solutions (AECOM Joint Venture)
03.2021 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: $4.5 billion decommissioning of the San Onofre nuclear power plant in San Clemente, CA
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities for managing annual spend of $2 million
- Negotiate and manage purchase orders with key suppliers, resulting in improved service delivery, and cost savings
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals, reducing procurement cycle time, and increasing efficiency
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Construction, Finance) to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints, quality standards, and company policies
- Maintain up-to-date records of all purchasing transactions, ensuring accurate reporting and audit compliance
- Site warehouse management (entering and receiving materials into the purchasing system, verifying those materials are correct, storing of materials, and then issuing them to the field
- Renting Equipment
- $4.5 billion decommissioning of the San Onofre nuclear power plant in San Clemente, CA
Lead Buyer
Jacobs / Worley
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Multi-project execution for Marathon Petroleum refinery locations in Los Angeles, CA and Salt Lake City, UT
- Managed procurement for key operational functions in capital projects, overseeing a budget of $3 million and a supplier base of dozens of vendors with several hundred purchase orders
- Coordinated with project management and engineering teams to ensure that procurement activities supported accelerated schedules while meeting company quality standards
- Supported contract negotiations and managed relationships with top-tier suppliers to ensure optimal pricing and terms
- Monitored and tracked purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery, and resolving discrepancies with suppliers
- Developed and maintained procurement databases, ensuring accurate tracking of orders, contracts, and inventory levels
- Multi-project execution for Marathon Petroleum refinery locations in Los Angeles, CA and Salt Lake City, UT
Material Management Specialist
Fluor
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Various projects ranging from $100 to $500 million for Chevron in Bakersfield, CA and Marathon Petroleum in Los Angeles, CA and Anacortes, WA
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including request for quotes, bid summaries, global material sourcing, and logistics for almost 40 purchase orders, managing annual spend of $2 million
- Supported contract negotiations and managed relationships with top-tier suppliers to ensure optimal pricing and terms, saving over $500k
- Operated as the sole material receiver for a project’s site inventory, tracking thousands of components of steel, piping, electrical material, and pressure vessels
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clients to reduce schedule and ensure key material deliveries
- Analyze market trends and supplier performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction
- Various projects ranging from $100 to $500 million for Chevron in Bakersfield, CA and Marathon Petroleum in Los Angeles, CA and Anacortes, WA
Project Document and Data Management Specialist and Lead
Fluor
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Various multi billion-dollar oil and gas, polysilicon, and power projects for TOTAL, Port Arthur, TX, Marathon Petroleum, Detroit, OH, REC Silicon, Moses Lake, WA and AVSE, Arizona
- Manage the documentation lifecycle for various projects, from creation to archiving, ensuring that all documents meet compliance, quality, and regulatory standards
- Oversee the document control process, including versioning, tracking, and approval workflows for project-related documents
- Implement and manage document management systems (DMS), including user access, permissions, and file structures to ensure smooth data retrieval and audit trails
- Collaborate with project managers and teams to ensure accurate data entry and management in project management tools
- Oversee a small team of document specialists, providing training, mentorship, and performance evaluations
- Conduct regular data integrity checks, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to maintain the accuracy of project documentation and data
- Developed and maintained filing systems, ensuring that all project documentation, including contracts, specifications, and reports, was organized and easy to access
- Coordinated the distribution of controlled documents across teams, ensuring all stakeholders had access to the most current information
- Ensured project documentation complied with internal policies and external regulations
- Tracked and reported document revisions, ensuring version control was adhered to across all departments
- Various multi billion-dollar oil and gas, polysilicon, and power projects for TOTAL, Port Arthur, TX, Marathon Petroleum, Detroit, OH, REC Silicon, Moses Lake, WA and AVSE, Arizona
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Southern California
01.2005
Skills
- Supplier Strategy Development
- Management of Blanket Purchase Orders
- Professional and General Service Agreements
- Budgeting & Cost Reduction
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Procurement Efficiency Improvement
- Inventory Management
- ERP & Procurement Software (Smart Plant, ACONEX, SAP)
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Effective communication
- Procurement Procedures
- Strategic Negotiation Skills
Interests
Timeline
Procurement Specialist IV
SO Decommissioning Solutions (AECOM Joint Venture)
03.2021 - 02.2025
Lead Buyer
Jacobs / Worley
06.2018 - 11.2020
Material Management Specialist
Fluor
12.2014 - 02.2018
Project Document and Data Management Specialist and Lead
Fluor
01.2007 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Southern California
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