Detrick Grimes
Regional Director Procurement and Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, Cost Control & Reduction, Sourcing & Purchasing, Supplier & Vendor Management
- Role
- Head of Procurement, Gulf of America at bp
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Detrick Grimes
As a dedicated professional, throughout my career, I have built track record in supply chain, procurement, and logistics management in the energy industry and US Military. Moreover, it is my passion to share my knowledge and leadership expertise and success in the military and two Fortune 500 corporations. I add value and contribute to the sustained success of the organizations by reducing cost/budget, and leading organizations in developing and maintaining global and strategic supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers. My strength lies in enhancing employees’ capabilities to exceed business goals and maximize benefit. I have a remarkable success history of leading bottom line results by increasing organizational performance & ensuring quality, productivity, and efficiency of operations at all levels. I am a trusted professional who prioritizes strategic goals while delivering to clients and the business by empowering high-performing teams and managing talent strategy, workforce capability evolution, diversity, inclusiveness, and workplace wellbeing. I am a goal-oriented champion with in-depth knowledge of integrating/implementing new processes to transform business is demonstrated in my resume. During my initial career, I was recognized by employers for the following achievements:• Devised and executed comprehensive strategy contributing to four 1st quartile turnarounds on time and at/under budget along with AIP recognized “best in industry” capital projects four times. • Acted as a safety leader embedding global safety program to site warehouse in 2021. • Led Warehousing team to earn Safety Leadership Award from Chief Finance Officer and Head of Procurement.• Experienced crisis manager leads 10 person team in oil spill response operations in logistical support.• Site Procurement Manager led full PSCM team for 5+ years with highest rate of managing team members to promotions.• Trained Contract Accountable Managers (CAMs) for all phases of contractor management from supplier qualification, contract enablement, onboarding/offboarding and supplier performance management (SPM). • Developed PSCM professionals into new roles and expanding capabilities in both site facing/market sector roles while consistently delivering value by managing close interaction between teams. • Heavily involved in local business and state government relations representing the largest employer in the county. If you want to know more about me, please feel free to connect.
Experience
Head of Procurement, Gulf of America
Nov 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Education
United States Air Force Academy
Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering Core - English Major
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business
Masters of Business Administration, Marketing
2009 — 2011
Skills
- Procurement
- Dod
- Leadership
- Management
- Military Logistics
- Program Management
- Air Force
- Strategy
- Logistics
- Crisis Management
- U.s. Department of Defense
- Sourcing
- Operational Planning
- Business Process Improvement
- Contract Management
- Strategic Planning
- Logistics Management
- Military
- Contract Negotiation
- Account Management
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