1. James M. Cibock
2007 Appaloosa Ct W.
Wheaton, IL. 60189
Phone (630)690-3125
Cell (630)363-1623
Email: jimcibock@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned Procurement Professional with excellent communication and analytical skills
and ability to establish and build positive, solid relationships with customers. Clientele
have included Upstream, Downstream, Chemical and Power operations with experience
in procurement of a wide variety of commodities and services. Proven proficiency in
contract negotiations and development, safety & risk management, and 3rd Party spend
management. Computer experience includes Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Outlook,
Project, PowerPoint, and Explorer; Lotus Notes, DMS, PDIS, xPLADES, SAP, MMS,
COMPETE, COMPASS, CTS, POPREF, MAPPS, Ariba, Aconex, and other web based
applications.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Contract Negotiations and Development
Contract Administration
Commodity/Materials Procurement
Safety & Risk Management
Expediting
Materials Management
Logistics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 – 2016 Staffing Technical Services/CITGO Petroleum – Lemont, IL
Procurement Specialist
Provided Procurement support for CITGO Lemont Refinery Capital Projects and
FCC/Flares/Alky Turnaround.
Developed RFQs, prepared bid evaluations, PO/Contract Execution, and
administration activities through material receipt/services completion and Invoice
process.
Ensured correct Terms & Conditions and Contract in place for various services,
dependent upon level of risk and scope of work. Reviewed with Legal Dept. for
any modifications of corporate documents.
2. 2013 - KBR – Chicago, IL
Subcontracts Manager
Support EPC Proposal efforts to Clients in Power & Mining Industry for turnkey
multi-million dollar projects.
Develop bidders list with client input for all subcontract services.
Issue RFP’s utilizing web based Supplier System including Pre-Qualification of
bidders, Financial Reviews, and job capabilities.
Review bids for Commercial Terms; develop recommendations for supplier
selection with Engineering Department input on Technical qualifications.
Feed all information to Estimating Group for development of KBR Proposal
including contract terms and conditions and flow-downs from client.
2011 – 2012 - Sargent & Lundy – NIPSCO Merrillville, IN.
Contract Specialist
Supported $510MM Capital Project for supply & installation of Flue Gas
Desulfurization Unit for Northern Indiana Public Service Co. Wheatfield, IN Power
Plant.
Reviewed specifications for Engineered Equipment and Contract Services for
comments and developed commercial terms & conditions for RFPs.
Prepared RFPs, issued, reviewed, evaluated commercial terms and developed
recommendation to Client Project Team for purchase.
Negotiated Contract Terms & Conditions, issued agreement and purchase
order/contract with Legal Department and Business Unit input.
Administer Contract after execution including drawing approvals, invoice issues,
schedule, and payments.
2008 –2010 - CITGO Petroleum Lemont, IL.
Procurement Specialist – Capital Projects
Prepared, issued, and evaluated bid packages for contract services to support
large capital projects for Lemont Refinery, a 240M bbl/day sour crude processing
plant.
Negotiated commercial terms and conditions and executed multi-year $20MM
Outline Agreements in line with Company contracting strategies and business
plans in support of Maintenance, Turnarounds, and Construction.
Issued one-off contracts for services ensuring correct contract in place to
manage risk and meet commercial, safety, and environmental requirements.
Supported Company initiatives in Minority Supplier Programs, Safety, and Risk
Management.
Interface with project coordinators at major alliance engineering companies to
support company contracting strategies.
Resolved backcharge issues related to assigned Capital Projects.
Utilize SAP system as ERP including financial processing and reporting.
3. 2007 Sargent & Lundy L.L.C. Chicago, IL.
Contract Specialist
Prepared and issued bid packages for large capital projects in the power industry
in accordance with engineering specifications for purchases of engineered
equipment and construction services.
Analyzed, documented, and evaluated quotations, and issued letters of
recommendation for purchase to clients.
Negotiated commercial terms and conditions, and executed contracts with
suppliers for major equipment packages and construction services.
Expedited submittal items and deliveries for major equipment purchases.
Developed and issued procurement reports, including cost, cash flow, status,
project action list, and expediting for clients.
2001-2005 BP Pipelines (North America), Warrenville, IL.
Procurement Specialist
Developed and implemented web based Contractor Selection Tool to support
Preferred Contractors ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental
and Regulatory requirements.
Reviewed and negotiated contractor rates for Union and non-Union firms.
Developed updated contract templates on intranet for use by all district locations.
Established Master Service Agreements with release mechanism for Preferred
Contractors on web based CST.
Implemented web based procurement tools for material purchases utilizing
Global/National agreements with alliance suppliers including Procurement Card
rollout and administration.
1999-2000 BP Products North America, Whiting, IN.
Procurement Associate
Supported development and implementation of procurement strategies and tactics
for contract services, especially for major turnarounds.
Procured fuel additives, base oil blends, and refinery chemicals
Utilized continuing service agreements to reduce number of one-time contracts.
Assisted Chemical plant with contractor rationalization to reduce supplier base
and achieve cost savings by leveraging Refinery contractors across business
units.
Ensured appropriate contracts were in place for all on-site work.
4. 1995-1998 Amoco Corporation, Chicago, IL.
Purchasing Representative
Identify, analyze, negotiate, and execute cost effective contracts for goods and
services to meet client requirements at Midwest Region locations.
Rationalized service contracts and established blanket contracts with alliance
suppliers covering all Midwest Region locations.
Purchased vehicles for Amoco Pipeline and developed standardized
specifications and ordering process.
Supported Naperville Research Center and Joliet Chemical Plant Procurement
during their transition to regional organization.
1990-1994 Amoco Corporation, Chicago, IL.
Material Procurement Coordinator
Expedited engineered equipment purchases to ensure on-time delivery to
International freight forwarders and U.S. locations.
Expedited critical project purchases for engineered equipment at vendor plants
and issued detailed reports to project teams.
Developed and implemented supplier on-time performance tracking system.
1982-1989 Amoco Production Company, Houston, TX.
Staff Assistant
Procured Wellhead Equipment and Downhole supplies, including drilling fluids &
chemicals, for International operations
Expedited materials to ensure on-time delivery to freight forwarders.
Purchased Tubulars, Pipe, & Steel for worldwide operations.
Audited major U.S. mill contract for compliance to financial terms.
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University Major: Engineering
Carbondale, IL.
College of DuPage General Studies
LaGrange, IL.
St. Ignatius H.S. College Prep
Chicago, IL.
References available upon request.