L ARRY C.

D INGER
New Hope, PA 18938
lcdinger@comcast.net 215-275-0341 LinkedIn

SENIOR PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE

Strategic Sourcing Leadership / Global Reach / Supply Chain / Profit Optimization
Process Improvement / Established Organizations / Stakeholder Relations
Sought-after, ambitious procurement executive with impressive record of achievement developing and
directing procurement operations in ever-changing, dynamic environments. Intuitive leader with acute
business acumen and expertise in procurement transformation, program/systems management and
continuous improvement initiatives. Excel at aligning core business, revenue, and growth goals to enhance
ROI.
Solid history of success in building producer teams; able to influence decision making in a cross-matrixed
environment across stakeholder groups.
Areas of Expertise:

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Sourcing & Procurement
Contract Negotiations / Optimization
Cost Savings and Avoidance
Stakeholder Relations

Procurement Transformation
Internal Systems and Controls
Risk Mitigation
Staff Development Programs
Team Building and Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AECOM Los Angeles, CA, 1999 Present
A $20B global provider of integrated engineering, construction and management solutions for the Oil & Gas,
Power, Infrastructure and Mining and Commercial Construction sectors; 100,000 employees in 150
countries.
Sr. Director of Procurement and Materials Management (Functional Lead) (2007-Present)
Orchestrate vision and long-range strategic planning for Construction Services Group including global
sourcing, procurement, logistics, subcontracting material control. Lead negotiator on all significant contracts.
Drive understanding and adherence to procurement strategy as competitive advantage. Champion
optimization efforts on direct procurement spend and activities. Lead the development of a Center of
Excellence encompassing MSs, spend taxonomy, supplier portals and standardized systems and
procedures. Oversee team of 400; accountable for $6B in annual spend.
Selected Contributions:

Successfully realigned department into a center-led organization, establishing executive understanding

of Supply Chain as a total cost of ownership.

Transformed functional Supply Chain organization into competitive advantage for the business by
expanding category management, centralizing shared services and creating procurement as a service
capability.

Realized 2.5 to 5% sourcing savings and operational efficiencies for select categories.

Effectively tailored and scaled processes to individual business lines.

Director of Global Procurement (1999 - 2007)

Spearheaded vision, strategy, and execution of procurement. Devised novel procurement processes, policies
and procedures, and gained buy-in for enhancements among key stakeholders. Established outsourced
execution opportunities and global operations, provided expanded career path and staff development
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support through individual coaching programs, and implemented a more efficient source to pay process.
Oversaw team of 500; accountable for $3M annual budget.
Selected Contributions:

Moved supply chain organization from a transaction-based reactive function to a proactive, strategic
driver of business performance, evidenced by annualized savings of up to 2.5 5% of select spend.
Negotiated strategic alliances with key suppliers in mechanical, electrical and civil/structural areas,
enabling consistent delivery and expanded spend leverage results.
Implemented technology platforms for procurement, materials management and supplier qualification,
which streamlined and upgraded information sharing, management and workflow.
Enhanced standard processes to support greater centralization of procurement functions, benefiting the
business with the ability to channel and work share to pooled resources.
Established a new low cost center in Romania; expanding procurement team reach and performance in
key European markets.

FOSTER W HEELER INTERNATIONAL Multiple locations, 1983 1999

A $4B global provider of diversified engineering, procurement, construction and aftermarket services, serving
Oil & Gas, clean energy, environment and specialized power equipment industries.
Director of Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Clinton, NJ (1999)
Promoted to lead enterprise-wide procurement to support international sourcing, procurement and
manufacturing facilities in U.S., Europe and Asia geographies. Managed team of 200, plus $2M annual
budget.
Selected Contributions:

Delivered savings between 3 - 5 % through expert negotiation of all direct categories; slashed expenses
by implementing video conferencing in lieu of travel.

Optimized procurement operations through successful roll out of global agreements and consolidation of
global supplier relationships.

Regional Vice President Sourcing &Procurement Singapore, (1995-1999)

Led operational functions to support power and process proposal and projects totaling $900M within
Southeast Asia, China and India. Grew client relationships resulting in new business with procurement as a
key component.
Selected Contributions:
Negotiated complex multi-year agreements with local suppliers, delivering annual cost savings up to 40%
on planned budget.
Performed a multitude of supplier assessments and value engineering to improve overall quality and
capabilities.
Recruited and trained core team of multinational procurement staff.
Manager/Director, Global Production and Procurement San Diego, CA, (1983-1995)
Responsible for procurement and manufacturing activities for the US, Finland, Poland, Spain and China. Key
member of the integration team for a new facility acquisition in Poland. Enabled cost reductions across
worldwide manufacturing facilities through lean concepts.
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Additional procurement tenures with Smith Energy Services and Westinghouse Nuclear.

EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS

Bachelor of Business Administration Ambassador University, Pasadena, CA
Associate Degree in Business Penn State University, University Park, PA
Six Sigma Lean Leadership
International Supply Chain Managers (Member) Procurement Executive Group (Executive Director)