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Anthonia Warren

@anthoniawarren

Senior procurement & strategic sourcing leader delivering multimillion-dollar savings and risk-reducing supplier performance for complex capital projects.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead enterprise strategic sourcing and procurement transformation—driving cost savings, supplier performance, governance, and digital procurement execution across complex capital projects with cross-functional teams.

I’m a Senior Procurement & Strategic Sourcing leader with 15+ years of experience driving enterprise procurement, category management, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and supply chain optimization across Oil & Gas, Energy, EPC, Manufacturing, and Government sectors.

In my current role as a Procurement Manager, I lead strategic sourcing and procurement for upstream and midstream oil & gas projects with annual spend exceeding $75M, managing high-value RFP/RFQ/ITT and award processes while ensuring alignment to schedules, commercial objectives, and regulatory requirements. I also negotiated vendor contracts generating over $8.5M in annual cost savings through supplier consolidation and sourcing optimization, while implementing digital procurement and eSourcing initiatives that reduced procurement cycle times by 30%.

Across prior leadership roles, I managed teams (16 procurement professionals), delivered $10M in equipment procurement savings while reducing overall procurement costs by 25%, and improved operational outcomes by implementing Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery models—reducing inventory carrying costs by 20% and improving order fulfillment by 15%. I focus on procurement governance, audit readiness, ethical/ESG procurement, and supplier performance management, including achieving 98% on-time delivery across strategic supplier portfolios. My background includes an MBA and a Ph.D. in Urban Planning & Environmental Policy, and I bring a transformation mindset to Source-to-Pay/Procure-to-Pay execution using tools such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Coupa, and Maximo.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Procurement Manager

Current

Petro-Drill Global Concepts

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for upstream and midstream oil & gas capital projects with annual spend exceeding $75M. Manage complex RFP/RFQ/ITT and contract award processes, negotiate global supplier contracts, and implement digital procurement initiatives to reduce cycle times.

Strategic Sourcing Procurement Strategy Category Management RFP Contract Negotiation Digital Procurement Spend Analytics Market Intelligence Contract Compliance Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement Supervisor

Petro-Drill Global Concepts

Jun 2015 - Mar 2023 (7 years 9 months)

Supervised a team of 16 procurement professionals supporting EPC and energy infrastructure projects. Directed sourcing, supplier qualification, contract administration, and process improvements to reduce procurement cycle times and operating expenses.

Contract Administration Procurement Supplier Relationship Management Supplier Performance Management Process Improvement SAP Contract Management

Procurement Supervisor

Air Liquide

Jan 2015 - May 2015 (4 months)

Managed sourcing and procurement for capital projects supporting industrial gas operations and infrastructure expansion. Negotiated equipment, construction, and technical services contracts, led bid evaluations and supplier selection, and improved procurement cycle times through sourcing strategies.

Sourcing And Procurement Contract Negotiation Sourcing Strategy Procurement

Procurement & Materials Specialist

DynCorp International (LOGCAP IV)

Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 10 months)

Managed procurement and materials control supporting U.S. government logistics and infrastructure programs exceeding $10M annually. Directed inventory control, supplier management, and contract administration while implementing JIT strategies and strengthening audit-ready procurement documentation.

Contract Administration Inventory Control Supplier Management High Risk Operational Procurement Inventory Optimization

Procurement Lead

EEP Petroleum Projects

Feb 2009 - Jan 2012 (2 years 11 months)

Led sourcing and procurement for oil & gas capital equipment, construction services, and operational materials. Delivered procurement savings through strategic sourcing, led high-spend contract negotiations, and implemented supplier evaluation and procurement governance frameworks to improve transparency and accountability.

Strategic Sourcing Procurement Contract Negotiation Spend Management

Buyer / Expeditor

Fluor Corporation (OG&C)

Feb 2007 - Jan 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Managed procurement activities for refinery, petrochemical, and renewable energy projects valued over $100M. Coordinated supplier negotiations, procurement planning, expediting, and logistics, and supported market analysis and contract administration to meet project execution requirements.

Procurement Expediting Logistics Coordination Market Analysis Contract Administration Procurement Compliance

Procurement System Support Specialist

Bechtel Corporation (OG&C)

Feb 2006 - Jan 2007 (11 months)

Supported procurement operations for major EPC projects involving equipment purchases exceeding $80M. Developed sourcing and supplier evaluation approaches, supported bid evaluations and negotiations, and contributed to procurement systems implementation and process standardization.

Procurement Support Procurement Standardization Sourcing Negotiation Spend Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Texas Southern University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Urban Planning & Environmental Policy

Earned a Ph.D. in Urban Planning & Environmental Policy from Texas Southern University.

Texas Southern University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration

Earned an MBA from Texas Southern University.

Texas Southern University

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Texas Southern University.

University of Florida

Post-Doctoral Bridge to Business, Business Analytics

Completed a Post-Doctoral Bridge to Business program through the University of Florida Business Analytics Program, associated with Harvard Business School, AACSB accredited.