JOHN SAUNDERS – Procurement & Contracts Executive specializing in contract management, contract development and administration.

e-mail jtsaund@ telus.net tele. 403 452 9144cell. 403 389 6117

Open to permanent or consulting / contract opportunities

Summary: Twenty + years total experience in the oil and gas onshore and offshore industries, working with and for several major engineering companies and client end user organizations at various levels of responsibility. Fields of expertise includes home office and field experience in all procurement activity disciplines including contract management and administration, procurement coordination, purchasing, material control, T&L, etc. Preparation and maintenance of contract and purchasing procedures/work practices. Competent in the use of most computer system applications.

Work experience:

Procurement & Contracts Manager – 2011 - 2016Williams Energy Canada ULC

Manager for all contracts and procurement activities, including management of the preparation, formation and execution of all contracts and purchase orders. Regularly review and, where appropriate, recommend changes to existing procedures. Maintain a close, cooperative, working relationship with all departmental disciplines; provide a level of professional service, within the procurement and contracts group, which is in compliance with both the requirements of the client and company policies and procedures. Lead for all contracts and procurement matters.

Achievements: Built a dynamic and exclusive team of procurement & contract specialists from individuals

with certified quantity surveying backgrounds and experience. This proved to be most successful in the areas of contract formation, change management and administration.

Award of a significant line pipe order that was to be placed, on the recommendation of the project manager, with a company that had not satisfactorily completed a previous order. That company offered a reduction of some 15% of the price of the new commitment (if single sourced). Not convinced that this was competitive I sourced the market and eventually committed the order to an alternative company at a saving of some $800,000.00 CDN.

Excellent relationship management and leadership skills. Proven to be a strong and effective communicator. Gained significant respect from all

internal and external stakeholders regarding the acceptance and adherence to all procurement procedures and processes.

Closure of numerous claims through excellent negotiation skills. Consistent department and project budget under spend. Personal mentoring of graduates that have since been promoted to marketing and

distribution positions in the company. Excellent negotiator with regard to the acceptance or rejection of alternative contract

terms and conditions. Over time exceptions from contractors became fewer due to consistent and knowledgeable approach regarding what can and cannot be accepted.

Exhibited strong risk management and mitigation skills

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Contracts Manager – 04/2010 – 12/2010Suncor Energy

Responsible for the management and administration of direct and indirect contracts including preparation, formation and execution. Regularly review and, where appropriate, recommend changes to existing procedures, contracting templates, etc., (continuous improvement philosophy). Maintain a close, cooperative, working relationship with all departmental disciplines; provide a level of professional service, within the contracts group, that is in compliance with both the requirements of the client and company policies and procedures.

Construction Risk Advisor (contract position) – 2009 - 2010TransCanada Pipeline

Conducting construction contract audits supporting end user requirements by providing strategic direction throughout the process. Audit engagements consist of evaluating significant EPC subcontracts, with a view to identifying potential cost recovery opportunities, articulating and detailing precise recommendations and follow up in support of back charges and/or claims.

Achievements:

Assigned to audit a major engineering contractor in Houston, Texas. Recovered $350,000 USD (contractor executives claiming overtime when not permitted under the contract).

Recovered $250,000 USD (duplicate expenses and expenses not permitted).

Senior Subcontracts Administration Manager – 2007 - 2009Bechtel OG&C Houston, Texas

Responsible for the management of all aspects of field contract administration on the Motiva Crude Expansion Project, valued at $7B. The Subcontracts Administration team at site would have consisted of 35+ administrators and support staff. Project was later moth balled.

Achievements:

Transferred from the corporate role I held in the Canadian subsidiary of Bechtel (Bantrel) to manage the field contract administration team in Houston on a major project.

Built a strong team of field administrators and played a major role in providing the project execution plan for the project.

Corporate Manager of Contracts – 2004 - 2007Bantrel Co.

Corporate Manager of Contracts for all Bantrel projects (2005 to 2007)

Responsible for the recruitment of all contract formation specialists and administrators (contracts group consisting of 56). Preparation of proposals for our many and varied clients. Process owner for all Bantrel contracts procedures and instructions. Presentations at numerous contract seminars both in Canada and the United States. Training Manager for all contract related courses.

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Achievements:

Initially joined Bantrel as a contracts lead and was quickly promoted to the position of supervisor and then corporate manager of contracts.

Responsible for the management of 28 contract administrators (both home office and field).

Training lead for all Bantrel / Bechtel entities (Calgary, Toronto and Houston). Successfully managed two significant projects for Petro Canada. Managed change and

risk to the client’s satisfaction. Both projects were completed on time and within the projects budgets.

Senior Contracts Manager – 2004 - 2005Bantrel Co.Petro-Canada, Refinery Conversion Project (RCP1.1)Strathcona Refinery, Edmonton, Alberta

Senior Contracts Manager, responsible for the management and administration of direct and indirect contracts including preparation, formation and execution. Regularly review and, where appropriate, recommend changes to existing procedures, contracting templates, etc., (continuous improvement philosophy). Maintain a close, cooperative, working relationship with all departmental disciplines; provide a level of professional service, within the contracts group, that is in compliance with both the requirements of the client and company policies and procedures.

Contracts ManagerFluor Canada2000 - 2004

Shell Canada LimitedUltra Low Sulphur Diesel ProjectsScotford, Alberta and Montreal East Refineries

Contracts Manager, responsible for verifying the completeness and accuracy of the contract execution plan and project contracting plan. Ensured that all relevant contracting and project procedures were in place and being observed. Worked effectively and harmoniously with all disciplines/departments. Ensured, whilst recognizing budgetary requirements of the contract schedule/contract strategy and revisions thereof. Effectively managed and/or mitigated any potential risks. Provided accurate and timely input into the monthly reports. Maintained the highest standard of quality. Provided a level of professional service that was in compliance with both the requirements of the client and company policies and procedures.

Education:

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Business Development and Management Courses, Business Management School, London, EnglandHenley Grammar School, England. Performance Based Leadership Training, Supervisor Development Training, Bechtel ACES.

Training:

Performance Based Leadership Training, Supervisor Development Training, Bechtel ACES. CSTS training. Offshore Safety Training.

Professional Associations:

Previous Committee member of the Construction Association of Alberta

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