Chi V. Duong has over 15 years of experience in procurement and project management, specializing in purchasing for oil and gas projects. As a buyer and expeditor at Technip USA, she managed the procurement of multi-million dollar equipment and materials, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery. Her background also includes sales and customer service management. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology.

1. CHI V. DUONG
Houston, TX 77025
cvduong@gmail.com 832.643.1379
RESULTS-ORIENTED PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Purchasing | Distribution| Project Scope
Strategic and analytical Buyer with extensive procurement experience including purchasing and
expediting in Oil and Gas and project management as Procurement Lead. Managed multi-million dollar
purchases for Onshore, Offshore and Subsea projects under high-pressure deadlines. Established track
record of successfully achieving cost-effective measures to deliver on time within budget parameters on
fast-paced projects.
Areas of expertise include:
 Vendor Management  Cost Effectiveness
 Proposal Analysis
 Supply Negotiations
 Process Improvement
 Procurement Strategy and Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TECHNIP USA, INC., Houston, TX 2007 to 2015
Buyer 2011 to 2015
Purchased equipment/services as required per project requirement and in accordance with Project
Procurement Plan.
 Created Commercial Bid Tabs (CBT), Purchase Orders (PO) and Change Orders
 Negotiated commercial terms with suppliers to preserve project budgets and terms and conditions to
be issued with Purchase Orders.
 Created RFQ packages for engineered equipment through EPC Business.
 Held bid openings and performed commercial evaluations on submitted suppliers’ bids.
 Held weekly Procurement meetings with the client PPM to review project status and progress.
 Created and maintained Inquiry Status Report (ISR) for all project packages to be procured.
 Assisted in creation of Project Procurement Plan to define overall Procurement scope within the
project.
 Provided Procurement status during weekly internal and client PMT meetings.
 Facilitated Kick-Off Meetings with suppliers in-house or at supplier’s facility to review PO scope.
 Performed Expediting visits to supplier facilities as needed.
 Reviewed and approve invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payment to suppliers per PO terms.
 Assisted in Supplier Qualification process to qualify suppliers to be used in RFQ packages.
 Maintained PO files with supplier communications, inspection reports, monthly reports, release notes
and invoices.

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TECHNIP USA, INC. (Continued)
Expeditor 2007 to 2011
Ensured timely delivery of purchased equipment to prevent delays in planned project completion.
 Performed Buyer functions including creation of RFQ packages for engineered equipment, held bid
openings, and performed commercial evaluations.
 Maintained Expediting Report detailing status and location of all project materials ordered.
 Coordinated with site team on delivery of equipment/materials to ensure receipt of all goods.
 Provided status updates on all packages during weekly client meetings.
 Held weekly meetings with Suppliers for progress updates on critical equipment.
 Performed Expediting visits to supplier facilities as needed to prevent delays in delivery schedule.
 Maintained expediting folders with supplier communications, inspection reports, monthly reports,
release notes and invoices.
 Facilitate Kick-Off Meetings with suppliers in-house or at supplier’s facility to review PO scope.
 Issued Shipping Release Notes for equipment/materials ready to ship for transport to project site.
 Worked closely with Engineering and Suppliers to ensure timely delivery of document deliverables.
 Performed supplier evaluations as part of project closeout.
 Reviewed and approve invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payment to suppliers per PO terms.
POPULAR LINK CORPORATION, Stafford, TX 1998 to 2007
Sales & Customer Service Manager
 Managed and trained 4-person customer service team in customer relations and procedures.
 Maintained warehouse inventory to ensure product availability and prompt shipping.
 Coordinated unloading of inbound containers to ensure proper placement within warehouse.
 Planned delivery routes for local shipment of products.
 Assisted website developments to increase web traffic and enhance product visibility.
 Created and organized product descriptions for company website.
 Monitored sales volume and identify buying trends through market research.
 Maintained computer systems with software updates and hardware repair/replacement as needed.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude), Logistics and Supply Chain Technology
University of Houston, 2007
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office, EPC – Business Procurement system, Oracle, Smart Plant Materials, Janus