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Professional:
Certified Professional in Supply Management, CPSM, ISM, 2008
Certified Purchasing Manager, CPM, ISM, 2004
Certified Production & Inventory Manager, CPIM, Apics, 2001
Certified ISO Internal Auditor, 2005
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Florida Intl. University, 1991.
Federal Acquisitions Institute—FAR training 2001
Effective Negotiating Seminar, Chester Karrass, June 2005
Center for Creative Leadership, La Jolla, CA, October 2005
Computer: Oracle Purchasing Module, SAP MM Material Management, Great Plains Purchasing Module, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ACCPAC, etc.
Languages: English and Spanish with complete fluency.
Training: Trained Six Sigma/Lean Philosophy-BYU, October 2006.
Professional
Purchasing Manager, Vestas Wind Systems, Colorado Aug 08 – May 09
(Wind Turbine Manufacturer)
Responsible for the Procurement functions for assigned commodities, including sourcing, contract bid process, and negotiations with Suppliers. Provided support to the project team in the provision of capital assets as far as mobile equipment and specialty building fixtures. Responsibilities included the customs clearance function, and compliance of 10+2 provisions, as well as the negotiation of transportation contracts, and the management of operation personnel doing the domestic bookings. I also coordinated strategy with Category Business Managers located in Denmark, and provided input to sourcing and building Projects. Approximate spend of $100M per year.
The biggest accomplishment at Vestas was the research and preparation of Executive Summary outlining the benefits of establishing a Foreign Trade Zone in Colorado, where the differential between incoming materials duties vs. finished goods duties were estimated at $4.5M savings per year.
National Purchasing Manager, Eldorado Stone Jan 06 – Mar 08
(Building Products Company)
Analyzed purchases and provided strategic direction for raw material and indirect purchases. Acted as the fleet and leasing manager, coordinating the lease and disposal of vehicles and equipment with GE Capital and other lessors. Developed the Procurement Card program with JP Morgan Chase, and acted as P-Card Administrator. Negotiated national contracts, and coordinated with legal and Finance for approvals. Arranged rail and truck logistics with Suppliers, Transporters, Transloaders, and receiving personnel. Provided leadership and training to Plant Buyers in Multi-plant and multi-country environment. Created item catalog assigning default account codes, and developed Fastenal as a consumables vendor. Ensured procurement compliance with SOX requirements.
1 Oversaw Raw material and indirect purchasing of $70M.
2 Negotiated nationwide contract for MRO's with Fastenal.
3 Negotiated nationwide contract for Iron Oxides.
4 Negotiated nationwide contract for Chemical Additives.
5 Documented savings for 2006 exceeding $1.5M.
6 Negotiated claims against vendors, obtaining credits exceeding $100K.
7 Focused on reducing open PO's, and resolving accrued purchases balances.
Plant Purchasing Manager, Holcim Cement Mar 04 – Dec 05
(Cement Manufacturer 2M tpa Plant)
Provided Procurement leadership to the plant by supporting the Production, Maintenance, and Quarry departments. Assured uninterrupted supply of raw materials and fuels, critical parts, and consumables at lowest TCO. Managed the large dollar commodities, consolidated purchases, and reduced suppliers. Supervised the Procurement Specialist, Warehouse Supervisor, and the accounting clerk. Negotiated and executed purchases for fuel and raw materials such as gypsum, limestone, Mill Scale, etc. Sourced and purchased quarry and plant fixed and mobile equipment. Coordinated with Project Managers to negotiate and purchase Capital expenditures and Services. Produced the Procurement portion of the 5-year Plant improvement plan. Estimated level of purchases $50 Million. Led the Procurement Department during ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 audits.
1 Negotiated fixed price diesel contract at well below market for 2005. Worked on leveraging consumption to extend benefits to other plants.
2 Obtained alternative raw material and fuel sources to guarantee supplies and better costs, considering ownership, strategic partnerships, and other schemes to assure supply of services and materials.
3 Implemented partnerships with other company divisions to lower logistic costs for European suppliers, and located US sources for foreign products equivalents.
4 Implemented pre-receipt procedures for Ariba consumables, solving timing issues * with Account payable problems.
5 In addition to improving plant costs, improved other KPI's such as inventory accuracy, requisition processing time, ATFPO, open purchase orders, service receipts, etc.
Corporate Purchasing Manager, Del Monte Aug 99 - Feb 04
(Agricultural and Food Processing & Distribution)
Purchasing retail packaging and supplies for wholesale fruit distribution and vegetable and fruit processing. Annual budget $40Million. Purchased capital equipment such as buildings, refrigeration rooms, heavy equipment, etc. Implemented annual Purchase Orders for high volume, high cost consumables. Worked with overseas Divisions in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brasil, Cameroon, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, and North American Divisions (Distribution Centers, Fresh Cut Operations, and Hawaii Ops) to define specifications and evaluate bids. Travel to Central and South America to provide local support.
1 Guided newly acquired companies into compliance with corporate purchasing standards.
2 Purchased $40MM per year in Construction, machinery, and high cost-high volume consumables.
3 Achieved 15% TCO reduction in assigned commodities by adjusting requested quantities to match economic shipping quantities and inventory needs.
4 Consolidated yearly requirements into bid packages for vendors, resulting in additional savings of 8%.
5 Led item master database clean-up of duplicate items and vendors.
6 Trained new buyers in Oracle and Purchasing/Negotiation techniques.
7 Coordinated TCO analysis with in-country personnel to shift purchases globally according to lowest TCO, obtaining benefits exceeding 25% in assigned commodities.
Purchasing Agent, TIC-The Industrial Company May 97- Jul 99
(Industrial Contractor)
Performed all purchasing functions for a $56 million project in Miami, building a new cement plant for CSR Rinker Corp. In conjunction with discipline coordinators and superintendents established contract requirements to specs, scheduling, and logistics.
1 Coded for job cost and coordinated with warehouse and accounting.
2 Analyzed local industry and selected qualified local, national, and international vendors.
3 Provided data input to Critical Path for Project Engineer.
4 Performed purchase/lease analysis on capital equipment.
5 Negotiated and contracted with qualified Sub-contractors for various scopes of work.
6 Contracted all support agreements for facility maintenance.
Purchasing Manager Greenstone/Triton Mining, Nicaragua Dec 94 - Mar 97
(Mining Companies)
Set up purchasing system to fulfill requirements for two mines at remote locations. Improved systems between purchasing, accounting, and warehouse. Executed about US$750K/mth. worth of purchase orders between capital equipment, maintenance items, and consumables. Arranged for international and local shipping, customs clearance, local transportation, etc. The Purchasing Dept. gave support to the country exploration team. Managed a team of nine people, and assisted in the purchasing and logistics of installing a 4000 tpd ore mill at Mina Limon, and a heap leach operation at La Libertad.
1 Led Purchasing Department of 9 people in contracting local and international purchases.
2 Contracted and supervised all customs support personnel.
3 Supervised the shipment of project materials, charter shipment of 60 containers ocean freight and overland transportation.
4 Audited Purchase Orders for compliance with corporate policies and ethics.
5 Automated inventory system for 15000 line items.
Country Administration Mgr. Canarc Resources, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela
(A Canadian resource exploration company) Dec 93 - Dec 94
Consolidated financial statements for central and remote office.
1 Reconciled Balance Sheets to Bank statements. Entered into ACCPAC, and forwarded to Canadian corporate headquarters.
2 Purchased support services such as vehicles, repairs, travel, gas, tools, and rentals of equipment.
3 Audited and approved expense reports in accordance with corporate policies.
General Manager for U.S. Embassy Coop, Managua Sep 91- Dec 93
Ran a commissary and lodging facility for U.S. Embassy employees, along with eateries and recreational services.
1 Implemented operational and administrative plan developed by Price/Waterhouse as result of audit.
2 Automated accounting system onto ACCPAC software.
3 Dismissed excess management and operations personnel.
4 Dismantled losing operations. Liquidated unused assets.
Office Manager Active Drywall, P.L.T. Inc, and Welleby Partners Oct 86 - Jul 91 (Related companies drywall, paint, shell contractors, and builders.)
1 Performed A/P, A/R, and risk management for residential builder.
2 Provided Cost accounting and work-in-progress reports.
3 Requested and provided releases of liens in accordance with contracts and draw requirements.
4 Ran payroll for employees and contractors. Prepared 941s, 940s, UCT6s, W-2s, and 1099s.
5 Entered data into ACCPAC accounting software.
U.S. Navy, Storekeeper First Class, (E-6) Jun 78 - Oct 86.
Material handling, warehousing, forklift and crane operation, material receipts and issuance, requisitions, purchase orders, foreign purchasing, procurement and contracts, etc.
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