Ernest L. Burnley

About Ernest L. Burnley

Supply chain professional with 18 years of material procurement, contract development, and compliance adherence for internal and external customers. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills and superior ability to establish long-term relationships with customers for value added services. Has an in-depth understanding of supply chain practices as it related to the procurement of materials, contract development and negotiations. Superior decision-making as well as strong management, multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Experience

1. Scm Transaction Manager Procurement

   Southern Nuclear

   Aug 2022 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Responsible for leading a team of team leaders and procurement professionals that support the procurement of goods and services for Southern Company Business Partners requirements. Position is responsible for working with Category Management to develop procurement strategies for sourced services and materials for designated Southern Company business units across multiple states or sites. This position will also develop and implement procure to pay strategies and solutions. This position will be responsible for supervise direct reports to ensure day to day process of procurement requests are completed in a timely manner including Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), review of offers upon receipt from bidders, cost & price analysis, negotiations in accordance with company policies and procedures, risk assessment, and issuance of purchase orders. Successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing direct report\'s work to ensure that all terms and conditions are met, and any problems are identified or resolved/mitigated in a timely manner.* Managing the activities of direct reports in support of their assigned categories.* Ensure risk mitigation for all companies * Prepare, deliver, and present all forms of related support by project or staff to all levels of management.* Ensure the integrity of the Sourcing Process through strict adherence to SoCo Contract Manual and Supply Chain Policies and Procedures.* Work with all customers to establish and manage procurement transactions across the system to support value proposition initiatives.* Engage staff to identify performance expectations to meet job expectations, demonstrate Southern Style, and in meeting career and job specific skills, knowledge through effective development behaviors and performance.* Actively supports the career development of employees by seeking new challenges to strengthen their professional abilities.

Education

• Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

  B.S., Marketing

  1995 — 1999

• Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Logistics Management

  1999 — 2003