SAMUEL ROMERO
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Highly motivated, results oriented Operations & Supply Chain Professional with thorough knowledge in plant operations, strategic sourcing, procurement, contract negotiations, quality management and process improvement that strategically align to help increase overall awareness of business’ value proposition. Achieves corporate goals and objectives on time and within budget. Able to strike a balance between risk, management and production goals. Well versed in SAP, Microsoft Office and strategic plan development and implementation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sourcing Manager
TechnipFMC
Edmonton, Alberta
02.2023 - Current
- Joined the Global Sourcing & Procurement Team (GSP) with responsibilities in the Western Region (US, Canada, and Latin America)
- Manage suppliers’ qualification under pressure pumping and drilling & completions category to the Global Qualified Supplier List (GQSL) and Special Processes Supplier List (SPSL)
- Monitor key performance indicators as part of the Compliance side within TechnipFMC
- Support the operations teams to locate and develop suppliers in the western region to accompany business strategies, including capacity determination
- Establishes contractual agreements with key suppliers and partners to create material deflation
- Liaise with Legal all contractual aspects, including contract management and T&C’s
- Manage risk assessment to ensure a smooth supply of goods and service for the WR operations and to create customer success
- Manage the procurement activities for the drilling and completion business with five buyers in the US. Lead to ensure management of talent
- Developed and executed global sourcing strategies for optimal cost savings and value creation.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring ethical business practices throughout the supply chain.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Led contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions, reducing overall expenses.
Procurement Manager
TechnipFMC
Saudi Arabia, Alberta
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Added responsibilities for the procurement of the Surface Wellhead Saudi business, MMR and REMS
- Supervise a staff of eight (8) planning, procurement and SQ professionals for the Surface International business.
- Managed the Material Master planning, procurement and sourcing activities. Responsible for the Saudi supply strategy.
- Collaborated with overseas teams on product sourcing and procurement, both Direct and Indirect Global Procurement and Sourcing (GPS)Teams to ensure that global synergies are brought to the Saudi Operations.
- Oversaw suppliers’ relationship and vendor management, including capacity management at suppliers for manufacturing processes
- Led the standard cost exercise aimed at keeping procurement variances at minimum.
- Established Objectives and Key Performance Indicators to track performance. Assessed risk on a regular bases and liaise with Quality, Operations and the GPS to close the gaps.
- Managed the Supplier Quality team (SQ) in the process to develop suppliers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to increase local content – aligned to the IKTVA initiative (In Kingdom Total Value Added)
- Developed the talent in the department under his responsibility to adapt to the changing environment. Recruited the necessary staff for the business needs. Coached and mentored the staff in preparation to train his replacement.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
Materials Manager
TechnipFMC
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Added responsibilities for the planning, procurement and logistics, and expediting of the Surface Wellhead Canadian business.
- Supervised a direct staff of eight (8) planning and procurement professionals for the surface wellhead business with annual purchases of $200 million.
- Managed planning, procurement, logistics and expediting operations. Responsible for the Canadian Sourcing strategy.
- Collaborated with overseas teams on product manufacturing operations and managed the supply to North America.
- Oversaw suppliers’ relationship and vendor management, including capacity management at suppliers for manufacturing processes
- Led weekly production meetings to establish priorities for the Canadian Operations.
- Le the monthly S&OP Supply Deck for the effective management of finished goods inventories and order backlog to support customer service.
- Edmonton, AB
Supply Chain Manager
FMC Technologies
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Added responsibilities within FMC for all the Canadian supply operations for SIS – Surface Integrated Services (Surface Wellhead and Flow back and Wireline systems).
- Managed materials planning and scheduling, procurement/sourcing, and logistics as the areas under responsibility.
- Responsible to lead the implementation of a price rollback initiative in 2014 and 2015 with reported hard savings of $1.2M average per annum.
- Led the weekly production meeting with senior management for the review and update of projects under planning and manufacturing.
- Managed monthly S&OP Supply Deck with Senior Management
- Established a local supply plan to leverage and balance local purchasing with low-cost country procurement. Reduced number of suppliers by 56% in 2016.
- Responsible for the evaluation of qualification of suppliers; liaison with the global manufacturing & sourcing team.
- Edmonton, AB
Supply Chain Manager/Quality Manager
FMC Technologies Canada
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Developed the vision of the purchasing Canadian organization growing from $18M sales in 2006 to $100M sales in 2013.
- Successfully transitioned the production of wellhead bodies, and other wellhead components program for FMC to manufacturers in China resulting in FOB savings of approximately $650K in 2009, $1.2M in 2010, $4.5M in 2011 and $5.0M in 2012.
- Consistently achieved on-time delivery from suppliers at min. 95%.
- Achieved reduction in cost of goods sold from 36.6% to 30% yielding $1.4M in incremental gross profit from 2009 to 2010, and to 27% yielding $2.2M in 2011.
- Managed the logistics strategy and procedures for the Canadian operations
- Managed the supply chain from global suppliers, including low-cost countries (China, India, and Mexico).
- Developed strategic suppliers and negotiated contract agreements to reduce the number of vendors to a group of core partners resulting in significant cost savings.
- Leveraged Canada and FMC global sister plants to reduce costs and optimize logistics.
- Led the production meetings on a weekly basis with the FMC top senior management, of simultaneous projects for Oil & Gas clients.
- Managed the quality management system, including internal audits. Maintained the ISO, API and Alberta Boilers safety Association, ABSA, quality certifications, including yearly audits.
- Planned and conducted the suppliers’ qualification and evaluation for critical processes within the surface wellhead Canadian operation.
- Edmonton, AB
Operations Manager
FMC Technologies Venezuela
Venezuela
2002 - 01.2006
- Managed and led a team of 15 staff (Managers, Supervisors, Administrative), and 45 operators (indirect).
- Increased production by 15% by reducing waste and increasing line efficiency, from 2003-2006.
- Improved inventory turns from 3.2 in 2002 to 4.6 in 2006. Cycle counts reported 99.8% accuracy average in the same period.
- Supervised the plant operations including manufacturing processes and materials management.
- Managed the capital expense process for new equipment for the site and incremented machining capacity by developing 6 new shops in Venezuela.
- Represented FMC Latin America North in the Worldwide Sourcing Meetings, from 1999 to 2006.
- Led the cross-functional team responsible for the substitution of imported materials to increase the local content strongly regulated in Venezuela.
- Actively developed and implemented the supply chain strategy within Andean countries.
- Implemented procedures that reduced operating cost, improved quality, productivity and increased profitability.
- Directed and maintained the quality management system, including the renewal of international accreditations from API Q1 and ISO 9000 series.
- Mentored progression of junior management staff through one-on-one training. Coached and mentored the supply chain team for optimal results and future development.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Materials Manager
FMC Technologies Venezuela
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Oversaw the entirety of materials planning and production planning, procurement, warehousing and distribution/logistics.
- Managed the processes that translated raw sales forecasts into meaningful demand forecast for use in capacity planning, production planning and inventory planning.
- Consistently improved the inventory turns from 1.7 in 1998 to 3.2 in 2002.
- Reduced excess inventory 15% per year, totaling $1.8M in working capital avoidance.
- Reduced safety stocks by 50% and improved schedule execution to 95% resulting in the elimination 1 satellite warehouse and $50,000 expenses, in 1999.
- Forecasted strategic equipment to the Worldwide Sourcing Team for Gate Valves and Heads.
- Led effort to explore and develop new, acceptable avenues of financing during a Venezuelan economic crisis in 2000 to keep sales activity functioning and avoid payment defaults by customers and agents.
- Venezuela
Materials Manager
Dow Chemical
Venezuela
01.1992 - 01.1998
- Established supply management in new The Dow Chemical Co. emulsion polymers facility in Venezuela.
- Led all aspects of materials management from master schedule, procurement, supply chain, inventory control, logistics production planning.
- Negotiated main raw materials and packaging with annual purchased value of US $10M.
- Developed source agreements for raw materials and packaging that contributed to increased profits by standardizing contracts and improving purchasing programs.
- Led the Dow Latin America North Supply Chain for Exports and Logistics to penetrate new markets in the Caribbean and Andean countries, in 1994.
- Established the Temporary Admission/Draw Back process strategy that conveyed in savings up to US $ 200K per year, from 1994 - 1998.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
Education
Master in Business Administration -
Universidad Rafael Belloso
Venezuela01.2001
Management for Engineers Certificate - undefined
IESA
Venezuela01.1997
Bachelors of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Rafael Urdaneta
Venezuela01.1983
Skills
Site Operations
Procurement Management
Strategic Sourcing
Suppliers’ Management
Logistics Management
Team Training & Motivation
Process Development
Leadership
Quality Management, API & ISO
Suppliers’ Inspections
Workflow Management
Cross-Functional Teams
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Purchasing PMAC Certificate in Purchasing, Edmonton, AB (2009)
Awards and Accomplishments
Received a DOW Colombia-Venezuela Quality Award by co-developing an application of special bactericide for emulsion polymers. (1995).
Nominated to the FMC Eagle Award for Sourcing accomplishments that accounted material deflation of US $400K (2000).
Successful passing of Saudi Aramco audits to obtain 9-COMMS licenses to manufacture TechnipFMC product in Saudi Arabia. The sourcing and procurement department achieved excellent results with no findings.
Celebrated 25th anniversary with TechnipFMC in 2023
Timeline
Sourcing Manager
TechnipFMC
02.2023 - Current
Procurement Manager
TechnipFMC
03.2021 - 01.2023
Materials Manager
TechnipFMC
01.2017 - 01.2021
Supply Chain Manager
FMC Technologies
01.2013 - 01.2017
Supply Chain Manager/Quality Manager
FMC Technologies Canada
01.2006 - 01.2013
Materials Manager
FMC Technologies Venezuela
01.1998 - 01.2002
Materials Manager
Dow Chemical
01.1992 - 01.1998
Management for Engineers Certificate - undefined
IESA
Bachelors of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Rafael Urdaneta
Operations Manager
FMC Technologies Venezuela
2002 - 01.2006
Master in Business Administration -
Universidad Rafael Belloso