1. A highly motivated professional with over 10 years of international experience in supply
chain and operational responsibilities, including sourcing, purchasing, materials,
contracts negotiation, new business development, suppliers prequalification, and
relationship management.
Well- developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, and with the ability
to perform effectively across multidiscipline, cultures, and geographies.
International work experience includes:
• Developing and managing procurement and supply contracts
• Contracts Negotiation and Monitoring for oil and gas facilities
• External and Internal Customer Relationship Management
• Team Building and Mentoring to achieve strategic supply chain
management solutions
• New Business Development
• Project& Suppliers Management including monitoring and measuring
effectiveness and closure of deficiency gap through benchmarking and
TQM
• Leadership and Influencing skills to achieve work processes towards
Operational Excellence and positive outcomes
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
To join an international world class organization providing specialist skills in
Supplier Relationship Management and Business Development to enhance operational
excellence through the deployment of best in class industrial practices and solutions.
Provide leading edge thinking and professionalism.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT May 2014 till present
Bandariyah International Services Company
Houston, Texas
- Engage with North American suppliers and manufacturers to see if they have
potential to provide new materials and manufacturing via distributorship or joint
venture with our parent company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
CURRICULUM VITAE
JERRY LANE SILMON
JerrySilmonBusinessMaster@hotmail.com
409-209 0149
15700 Lexington Blvd. Apt. 1422
Sugar Land, Texas 77074
Home Phone 409-209-0149

2. - Conduct plant visits and work with potential suppliers and manufacturers to see
if they can meet any of the noted requirements on the Aramco Services
Company North America sourcing list or requirements for SABIC, Saudi
Electricity and/or Saudi governmental agencies.
- Work with US suppliers to resolve issues with delivery, logistics and accounts
payable.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Prepare presentations explaining
the benefits of doing business in Saudi Arabia with BIC Services.
- Prepare weekly reports, executive summaries, and other correspondence as
required to keep our top management informed on new developments and
progress.
- Oversee domestic operations of the company acting as Company Financial
Secretary and review Accounting and Logistics daily operations.
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER Dec. 2005 till April 2014
Saudi Aramco Oil Company
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
- Liaison between potential suppliers worldwide and the appropriate Saudi Aramco
organization to development new sources and promote business and job creation
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Conduct plant and warehouse visits and help suppliers develop action plans to
correct discrepancies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Coordinated the updating of the
Saudi Aramco Materials Supply guide on “How to do Business” and also worked
to have MS website translated into Arabic to reach a wider audience.
- Prepare weekly reports, executive summaries, press releases, and other
correspondence as required.
- Lead some aspects of Saudi Aramco safety, corporate values, and
environmental efforts. Formulated a “Safety Road Map” presentation for
Materials Supply to promote safety to our suppliers throughout the Kingdom.
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- Embedded sustainability within the organization so as to achieve high supplier
performance: monitor the suppliers that perform well, to ensure that they
continue to excel.
- Set protocols to inform the suppliers of their performance and maintain a positive
reinforcement environment to encourage optimum performance.
- Coordinate and participate in process improvement initiatives.
- Conduct counseling sessions and periodic meetings with suppliers in
coordination with other stakeholders to encourage collaborative performance
management
- Worked closely with RT Refinery Operations and Aviation Dept. Materials to
create fit-for-purpose contracts and supply relationships.
- Improved the performance of the Aviation Receiving Unit by enacting new SAP
reporting features that captured receiving data more timely so that parts and
other materials could be distributed efficiently to the proper work areas.
- Complete procurement/contract processing through Saudi Aramco SAP system
from cradle to grave.

3. - Special assignment for the start-up of the Materials Supply “Supply Chain Center
for Excellence” (a new training facility for the development and growth of supply
chain professionals).
- Workshop facilitator/presenter for the establishment and management of the
Operations Excellence Talent Development Program to support strategic supply
chain management including procurement.
- Mentor and support of young Saudi professionals and students on educational
choices and career growth related to the oil and gas industry as a whole.
- Has a global mindset; sees the best of all people and cultures and with a unique
ability to build positive working relationships within multinational organizations
that is based on trust and personal integrity to achieve improved team
performance.
FIELD BUYER/EXPEDITOR January 2004 – December 2005
Baghdad, Iraq
KBR/Halliburton
- Worked on a dynamic and diverse procurement team in support of all
procurement, sub-contracts administration, and logistics for the daily operations
of a military base complex which entailed being versatile managing risk and a
complex supply chain in sometimes hostile environment. Maintained motivation
and focus with a “Can Do Attitude”.
- Administered all aspects of assigned requisition order processing including, but
not limited to, accuracy of order information, proper funding, warranties,
terms/conditions, delivery schedules, receipts and quality control.
- Purchased wide range of construction materials, supplies and equipment such as
plumbing materials, electrical materials, auto parts, HVAC units, heavy duty
cranes, vehicles, generators backhoes, rollers, tractors, and etc.
- Coordinated technical reviews and evaluations of bids, conducted commercial
evaluation and tabulation of bids; assisted with special and complex material
requirements for the project.
- Analyzed product market trends and helped bring new suppliers up to quality
standards; actively participated in continuous improvement events internally with
the procurement team and externally with strategic suppliers.
- Evaluated regional suppliers and vendors based upon pricing, quality, service
support, availability and reliability; maintained appropriate performance records
into the KBR database software systems.
- Cultivated and improved ethical relationships with strategic and prime suppliers
to ensure the availability of materials to the required quality, competitive price
and timely delivery for LOGCAP Project.
- Coordinated the material inspections, and expedited the delivery and receipt of
the shipments at site with the help of the Inspection, Expediting & Logistics team
and Site Material Controller.
- On board training of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Sarbanes Oxley for
newly hired procurement personnel

4. FINANCIAL PLANNER/ADVISOR March 2000 – January 2004
Silmon Financial Planning
USA – Texas & Louisiana
- Contact clients and setting up meetings, either within an office environment or in
clients’ homes or business premises.
- Conducted in-depth reviews of clients’ financial circumstances, current provision,
and future aims.
- Analyzed information and prepared plans best suited to individual clients’
requirements.
- Assist clients to make informed decisions, researching information from various
sources, including providers of financial products.
- Reviewing and responding to clients changing needs and financial
circumstances.
- Liaison with other financial services providers.
- Contacted clients with news of new financial products or changes to legislation
that may affect their savings and investments.
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- Met the regulatory aspects of the role, e.g. requirements for disclosure, cost of
services provided and also the advised products.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse population
- Earned Series 7, 66, and Group 1 Insurance licenses on first attempt.
SOURCING SPECIALIST
/PROJECT PURCHASING AGENT April 1990 – March 2000
Mobil Specialty Chemicals/Oil Corporation
Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast Region
- Negotiated and administered purchase agreements and contracts for chemicals
(i.e.: MEK) and services (i.e.: Hydro Jetting) for the specialty chemical plants and
refineries in the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast region.
- Supervised Engineering procurement staff in two EPC firms to be sure Mobil
Chemical procurement rules and guidelines were enforced and implemented.
- Ensured supplier performance was in compliance with the established policies.
Initiated and reviewed purchase orders and blanket purchase order requisitions.
- Coordinated the procurement for Capital Project equipment, Chemicals, and
MRO stocks for the Mobil Chemical Specialties Division.
- Maintained relevant purchasing data elements including lead time, order policy,
safety stock and all order modifiers.
- Led negotiations for Capex projects that generated higher plant productions and
increased cash flow and a substantial ROI for the Chemical Specialties Division.
- Strong organizational and detail skills in preparing clear and concise contract
documents.
- Drove further value through managing and developing supplier relationships.
- Expedited high profile Specialties Chemical plant expansion projects.
- Demonstrated savings due to negotiation and expediting efforts.
- Heavy concentration on chemicals, electrical, high pressure vessels, pipe, fittings
& flanges, seamless pipe, valves, automation, instrumentation, and pumps.

5. - Cultivated and improved ethical relationships with strategic and prime suppliers
to ensure the availability of materials to the required quality, competitive price
and timely delivery Mobil Chemical Projects.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
University of Louisiana
Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Certification in Human Resource Development Fall 2013
Texas A&M University
TRAINING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Overview of Project Management
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
The Master Negotiator
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Introduction to Value Engineering
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Dale Carnegie Human Relations/Public Speaking
Mobil Specialty Chemical
Software: MS Word & Excel, MS Project (basic), MS Outlook, SAP R/3, Purchasing
Plus
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