1. DEBBIE SILVEY
(925) 286-9917 debbsil@sbcglobal.net
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a career position in Procurement Services, Administrative Support and Project
Management
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
A Competent Procurement Professional with more than 17 years’ experience in
Biopharmaceutical/Oil & Gas (Currently working in Downstream Oil Industry) Proficient
in managing Capital Projects and providing quality procurement support. Excellent
communicator with negotiation and leadership skills. Highly organized and attentive to
detail. A dedicated team player skilled in multi-tasking, prioritizing and delegating to
achieve results.
Computer skills include: Ariba9r1, SAP, Maximo, Mincom Prizm, Purchasing Plus,
Point Purchasing, People Soft Purchasing v.8.8, MDL Logistics, Microsoft
Office, MAS90 accounting software, and Internet Research.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011-2014 Connexsys Engineering/Chevron Richmond Refinery, 1340 Marin
Way South, Richmond CA 94804
Procurement Lead/Senior Purchasing Agent-Capital Projects
Responsibilities
 Responsible for implementation of contracting strategies and
contracts for construction and professional services in support of
capital projects.
 Lead team of Buyers/Expediters.
 Solicit competitive bids through RFP’s. RFQ’s, and RFI’s
 Organizes and directs bid meetings, bid clarification and project kick
off meetings.
 Prepares bid forms and handles bidding process for equipment and
services utilizing Ariba eSourcing.
 Ensure bids are received, opened, recorded and distributed in
accordance with the project procedures.
 Prepare Commercial Bid Analysis and makes recommendation for
award of Service Contracts.
 Review and approve each bid analysis, ensuring lowest evaluated
bidder is recommended to Project Team.
 Write and place Service Order Contracts ensuring accuracy.
 Verifies available funds and budget codes
 Issue purchase order revisions (change orders) as required.
 Monitoring the progress of service order/equipment purchase orders
from order placement to delivery.
 Identify problem areas and initiates or recommends corrective action
plans to Project Managers.
 Pursue all action necessary to detect and avoid late schedules and
delivery of equipment and services.
 Close out of Service Orders and Purchase Orders

2.  Provides quarterly report- Value Chain Benefits (VCB)
2008-2011 Eichleay Engineers of Ca. 1390 Willow Pass Road, Suite 600,
Concord, CA 94520
Senior Purchasing Agent
 Responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities on
assigned projects
 Responsible for inquiry preparation, purchasing, expediting,
commercial bid analysis, and invoice auditing for manufactured
equipment and bulk materials.
 Prepares standard purchasing forms, including bid requests,
material requisitions, purchase orders, logs, reports, and trending.
 Supports engineers and estimators in preparation of estimates by
contacting vendors for “budgetary pricing” of equipment and
materials.
 Responsible for implementation of contracting strategies and
contracts for construction and professional services, and other
services in support of capital projects.
 Responsible for support and guidance to engineering personnel,
Project Managers, and Construction Managers on formation,
implementation, and administration of contract/subcontract
procedures.
 Ensures that all contract administration procedures are followed
and executed in a professional manner. Responsible for assisting
and advising Project Managers with ongoing administration of our
contracts with Clients and for ensuring adherence to established
contract and procedures and requirements.
2008 Cytokinetics, Inc, 280 East Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA
Senior Buyer
 Manage administrative, lab supply, services & equipment,
 Process regular, capitol equipment, blanket and standing
purchase orders for supplies, services & equipment.
 Obtain quotes and negotiate pricing and terms with vendors.
 Implement & monitor vendor on-site stocking programs of
scientific materials.
 Generate purchasing reports for open orders, resolve accounting
and or receiving discrepancies.
 Maintain successful working relationships with key suppliers in
negotiating contracts.
 Update purchasing department policies and procedures.
 Participate in cost control analyses and projects.
2006-2007. Theravance, Inc., 901 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
Senior Buyer

3.  Responsible for purchasing capital equipment, scientific materials,
chemicals, operating supplies and services for all aspects of
Theravance, Inc.
 Analyze requisitions, obtain quotes and review bids.
 Source and recommend alternative suppliers for products to meet
the needs of the company.
 Participate in vendor qualification process to approve new vendors
 Review order placement trends, set up blanket/standing orders as
needed.
 Coordinate vendor deliveries with in house resources,
(warehouse, receiving) to ensure timely release of materials to
meet production schedules. Resolve material problems, receiving,
purchasing, and invoice discrepancies.
1997-2006. SANGAMO BIOSCIENCES, INC., Richmond, CA
Purchasing Manager
 Managed purchasing of all capital equipment and laboratory
stock.
 Established and managed strong relationships with new and
used equipment suppliers, acting as primary point of contact with
prospects and existing accounts.
 Researched and secured highly sophisticated equipment at the
best possible quality and price, resulting in significant cost
savings.
 Developed purchasing guidelines and a desk reference
procedure manual for two facilities, updating as the company
increased in size and purchasing needs.
 Hired, trained and supervised purchasing team.
 Maintained capital equipment and warranty logs.
Human Resources Manager
 Managed company employment and office management policies
and procedures.
 Responsible for the recruitment of staff including advertising, resume
sorting, phone screening and coordinating interviews.
 Managed new employee orientations to ensure employees are
properly oriented on company health benefits.
 Maintained Human Resources filing system.
 Provided Support to executive management team on employee
relation issues.
 Served as a point of contact and liaison for Immigration issues.
 Coordinated all company events.
Administrative Support & Project Management
 Worked closely with Sr. Director of Finance to develop
administrative procedures that enhanced productivity.
 Coordinated relocation of equipment from Colorado to California
facility: Negotiated vendor contract, created comprehensive

4. inventory list and monitored the move.
Accounts Payable
 Performed all Accounts Payable activities, including data input of
invoices, check preparation and quarterly reporting.
1994-97 ROSS GORDON & ASSOCIATES, Walnut Creek, CA
Office Administrator
Managed all office Administration including purchasing of office supplies,
expense tracking, and providing administrative support to seven financial
planners.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AA Degree
Ongoing training through the American Management Association includes:
Bargaining with Vendors & Suppliers, Fundamentals of Purchasing for the New Buyer
The Course in Purchasing Management
Member of Institute for Supply Management
Member of Biotechnology Purchasing Association
Office Career Training, Contra Costa Technology Center, Pleasant Hill, CA