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Work History
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IAN MONTALEGRE

IAN MONTALEGRE

Dubai

Summary

Supply Chain Management, Contracts, Procurement, Category & Logistics Management.

Global supply chain professional with extensive experience in optimizing procurement, contracts and vendor management processes. Recognized for strong team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Highly reliable, adaptable to changing needs, and proficient in strategic planning in cross-functional international organizations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Supply Chain Manager

TGT Oilfield Diagnostics
09.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Upstream Oil & Gas, downhole tool manufacturer with in-house R&D and manufacturing.
  • Achieved 2.5% savings on a CAPEX spend of USD 15M
  • Tied down several legacy vendors with Long Term Agreements
  • Develop and Oversee Corporate HQ and global operation Supply Chain functions ensuring efficient sourcing, purchasing and logistics operations are followed
  • Develop and implement Supply chain process and strategies focusing on cost reduction, risk mitigation, operational efficiency and lean management
  • Oversee the establishment of UAE manufacturing facility
  • Project managing the construction in accordance with LEED GOLD standard incl
  • Overall CAPEX spend for machinery, equipment, raw materials and consumables whilst supporting global operations and a central R&D team
  • Manage a team of procurement and SCM professionals, providing guidance and training, performance evaluation to align with TGT’s sustainability goals
  • Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, legal and finance teams, to ensure timely procurement of materials and services, while maintaining compliance policies and industry regulations
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key legacy suppliers, negotiating LTA contracts to ensure the best value for the company with minimal risk exposure
  • Monitor market trends, supplier performance and industry development to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Oversee the procurement process from requisition to delivery, ensuring accurate documentation, timely execution, and effective communication with internal teams and external vendors
  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize inventory levels, minimize lead times, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

Supply Chain Project Manager

WOOD PLC
05.2014 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: PMC/EP&C Contractor for Oil & Gas ONSHORE AND OFSHORE
  • Led a team of Contract Specialists, Buyers and Expeditors for an avg
  • Overall spend of ~USD100 Million/year; that include handling multiple long-term services contracts including Principal Contracts, PMC’s, EPC’s, O&M, procurement of capital equipment/packages, individual category spends and entire project logistics for onshore/offshore, green & brownfield projects
  • Key Projects handled: Basrah Gas Company / Shell – Flare Gas capture and processing, South of Iraq
  • ExxonMobil - West Qurna 1, Iraq - PMC3, PMC4 and Sys Com contracts
  • Provide support for WOOD UK: Shutdown O&M and MRO support (on offshore jack up rigs, FSU’s & FPSO’s)
  • TAQA – PMC & EP Greenfield CPF for Atrush block, Erbil Iraq
  • Banagas - Sitra Storage expansion and pipelines FEED, Bahrain
  • NCOC – Atyrau Upgrades Project in Kazakhstan

Lead Procurement and Sub-Contracts

PUNJ LLOYD
03.2010 - 04.2014
  • Company Overview: PMC/EP&C Contractor for Oil & Gas
  • Led a team of specialist engineers through several international PMC & EPC projects in Iraq, UAE, East Africa, Mexico and Kazakhstan for key IOC’s & NOC’s
  • PMC of Frontera >$2 Billion – Aguascalientes NG Transportation system, Mexico
  • EPC of Oil Gathering System >$800 Million, CPF & Water supply system at West Qurna 2, Iraq
  • Songas Gas Infrastructure Expansion Project >$650 million, Tanzania
  • Kurdistan Iraq Crude Export Pipeline Project >$900 Million, Iraq

Manager Proposals & Project Procurement

Afras Ltd
12.2002 - 02.2010
  • Company Overview: Oil & Gas / Relief agencies
  • Started as a Sales Engineer; following consistent delivery over a 3-year period was then promoted to lead the Procurement and Proposals department
  • Successfully lead a team in tendering, procurement, managing & execution of several Projects from tendering process to closeout
  • Contracts developed using FIDIC/NEC contracts for O&G companies and FAR/DFAR for US Govt
  • Related relief agencies
  • Mangala Bhagyam FFD for Cairn Energy India
  • Angola LNG project – Bechtel
  • QG project – WGI
  • Cameron LNG & Adriatic LNG projects - Aker Kvaerner
  • LOGCAP-IV KBR, Fluor US Army CoE, and Parsons for Iraq and Afghanistan
  • Likewise; delivered project equipment for several ADNOC onshore and offshore projects through Bechtel (GASCO OGD3), NPCC and Technip (ZADCO-UZ)
  • Catalytic in a team effort in increasing the overall turnover of company from $300k to $85 million in 8 yrs.

Sales and Service Engineer

Binotto ME LLC
08.2001 - 11.2002

Sales and Service of Hydraulic equipment for heavy industries.

Service Engineer

Alchem Laboratories
12.1999 - 07.2001

Trainee Engineer

AIR INDIA
06.1998 - 03.1999

Education

MCIPS - Supply Chain Management

CIPS UK
UK
05-2026

Lean Six Sigma Green -

Intertek
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
06-2025

PMP -

PMI
USA
01.2014

Certified Professional Procurement Manager -

American Purchasing Society
USA
07-2013

Bachelor of Science - Instrumentation Engineering

Mumbai University
Mumbai
11-1999

High School Diploma -

Mumbai University
Mumbai
01.1996

Skills

  • Project and Contract Oversight
  • Effective Stakeholder Engagement
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Conflict Management Proficiency
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Skilled Problem Solver
  • Demonstrated Leadership
  • Meticulous Quality Review
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Effective Under Pressure
  • Effective Time Management

Skills Highlights

  • Strong interpersonal & communication skills
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Adept problem solver
  • Proven Leadership with an ability to deliver in overly demanding environments
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent Organizational skills
  • Composed under pressure

Timeline

Global Supply Chain Manager

TGT Oilfield Diagnostics
09.2022 - Current

Supply Chain Project Manager

WOOD PLC
05.2014 - 07.2022

Lead Procurement and Sub-Contracts

PUNJ LLOYD
03.2010 - 04.2014

Manager Proposals & Project Procurement

Afras Ltd
12.2002 - 02.2010

Sales and Service Engineer

Binotto ME LLC
08.2001 - 11.2002

Service Engineer

Alchem Laboratories
12.1999 - 07.2001

Trainee Engineer

AIR INDIA
06.1998 - 03.1999

MCIPS - Supply Chain Management

CIPS UK

Lean Six Sigma Green -

Intertek

PMP -

PMI

Certified Professional Procurement Manager -

American Purchasing Society

Bachelor of Science - Instrumentation Engineering

Mumbai University

High School Diploma -

Mumbai University
IAN MONTALEGRE