Netherlands
I am an engineer by education with a passion for supply chain & contracts. My desire has always been to work within the commercial field but I understood the benefit a strong technical background brings and hence I pursued a degree in mechanical engineering. I receive joy from seeing how my work impacts and contributes to the project success. I have extensive experience in contracts and supply chain management of complex engineered equipment sourced from a global supplier network. Demonstrated success in managing procurement personnel, negotiating with suppliers, and controlling stocks to achieve organisational targets. Proven interpersonal and communication skills with track record in training staff to carry forward improvements in business operations. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams ranging between 100 to 150 people, multi-million supply chain budgets, and large operational environment. Articulate communicator with strong interpersonal, problem solving, and hard-hitting negotiation skills. Ability to foster constructive and collaborative relationships at all levels within organisation. Proven expertise in: • Supply Chain Management • Inventory & Stock Control • Process & Performance Improvement • Cost Control & Reduction • Project Management • Procurement Administration • Resource & Vendor Management • Team Building & Re-Structuring • Contract Negotiations • Profit Optimisation • Pipeline, Structural & Welding Engineering • Offshore Installation • Offshore Platform & Drilling Rig Construction • Vendor Package Management • Onshore Pipeline Installation
Recruited to lead and manage all Brownfield project procurement and service activities for SBM Guyana Deepwater Operations. Develop supply chain strategies for rapid sourcing while complying to local content regulations. Modify and streamline Brownfield execution process for working with ExxonMobil under the Brownfield Project Enabling Agreement and Operation & Maintenance Enabling Agreement Contracts. Manage staff globally and streamline resource to maximize cost efficiency. Engage with Guyanese supplier base to better understand capabilities and develop local sourcing options. Execute & negotiate procurement, labor & service agreements for the project. Key Contributions: • Designed, grew and implemented SCM HVEC transition plan to India execution center • Successfully executed the first back-to-back shutdowns for FPSO Unity & Destiny • Increase vendor base withing India to facilitate competitive procurement • Developed structure and training to successfully manage and execute projects under multiple contracting structures and systems
Promoted to expanded role to manage all project procurement and subcontract operations of a large EPCI project for Qatargas Initiate project setup, recruit, and manage supply chain activities for McDermott’s first ever Qatar EPCI project executed in Qatar. Align purchase order term and conditions in compliance with Qatargas and McDermott policies. Evaluate risks, develop methodology and successfully take over novated purchase orders of Qatargas. Key Contributions: • Simultaneously build-up staffing levels, develop project procedures and direct supply chain activities • Manage onerous contractual requirements and develop win-win work around strategies • Recommend and work with client to qualify technically capable suppliers to meet project specifications
Modify old contract terms to negotiate and implement novation terms of agreement and other financing requirements in accordance with global best practices. Align purchase order term and conditions in compliance with Qatargas and McDermott policies. Discuss and streamline engineering, quality, and delivery objectives by conducting kick off and expediting meetings with suppliers. Improve delivery process by identifying and resolving delivery impacts in collaboration with vendors and their sub-suppliers. Build and foster strong working relations with key European vendors to ensure on time delivery of material, including valves, flanges, and line pipes. Key Contributions: • Increased client satisfaction through delivery of project within budgetary and time constraints. • Directed over all supply chain activates by effectively managing supply chain spends • Recognised for providing exceptional services while working and selected to work on EPCI project.
Performed various duties during project, such as supply chain management and effective negotiation to meet budgetary requirements and ensure material deliveries. In consecutive roles, aligned purchase order terms and conditions as per corporate policies and prime contract. Collaborated with key suppliers to expedite the overall procurement process by developing and implementing new procurement strategies. Met and fulfilled Saudi Aramco In Kingdom Total Value Added requirements by organising and directing procurement sourcing process. Achieved project objectives by ensuring delivery of material and documents as per project schedule. Spearheaded a fast paced pipeline project with a focus on delivering gas production of 1.7B cubic feet a day of pure natural gas. Key Contributions: • Utilised supply chain knowledge to effectively control and maintain a supply chain budget • Established a new record of structural tubular delivery to enable early fabrication start. • Mitigated risk of any loss during project by accomplishing aggressive procurement target on time. • Safeguarded company from paying contractual penalties through implementation of new strategies. • Negotiated with suppliers to assure prompt delivery of material required for repair of pipelines.
Improved procurement process efficiency by implementing new procurement tools, such as procurement plans. Ensured delivery of project within allocated budget through successful negotiations with key suppliers. Built strong working relations with large oil field service equipment suppliers across USA. Key Contributions: • Secured more than 5% savings in addition to pre-bid agreement prices. • Managed large oilfield equipment suppliers to accomplish material and project delivery on time. • Increased revenue for the financial year by boosting material delivery process.
Developed robust strategies and procurement execution procedures to accelerate procurement process. Increased staff efficiency by performing training and professional development sessions. Implemented corrective actions after identifying weak areas within commercial bid process and vendor sourcing schedules. Key Contributions: • Promoted to Procurement Manager position within 6 months of joining procurement bidding group • Commended by seniors for delivering outstanding services and appointed to manage Middle East, Caspian, North Sea & America’s locations. • Ensured cost effectiveness of company by streamlining overall working process of employees and preventing employees overtime working.
Selected for permanent position as Mechanical Equipment Package Manager after global graduate development program to ensure timely delivery and execution on a mega size Saudi Aramco Project. Resolved commercial & manufacturing bottlenecks to achieve project objectives. Key Contributions: • Commended by mangers for delivering outstanding work and recommended for a procurement management position • Covered responsibilities of two package managers by managing mechanical rotating & static packages
Recruited for a high potential global graduate development program to provide exposure to all facets within Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Installation (EPCI) organisation. Commercial and project management experience gained through working as a buyer and mechanical equipment package manager. Engineering & technical experience gained through working as a welding, structural, pipeline engineer. Installation experience gained through working on offshore and onshore sites. Key Contributions: • Lead onshore pipeline installation engineer for beachpull activities within one and half years of joining the oil & gas industry