Bassel Riche Procurement / Supply Chain Professional

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Purchasing Manager and Deputy Supply Chain Manager

Orascom E& C USA

Apr 2016 - May 2018 (2 years 2 months)

NatGasoline Methanol Plant: 1.5-billion-dollar flagship project constructing the largest methanol plant in North America. The plant is estimated to produce a total of 5,000 metric tons per day. •Created strategic supplier alliances to offer just in time delivery of critical material at extremely discounted rates. •Mediated damaged supplier relationships to secure shipment of critical material that would have put the company at risk for multimillion-dollar claims if they did not arrive on time. •Trained procurement team on strategic negotiations and empowered them to negotiate directly with suppliers resulting in a negotiated savings of just under quarter million dollars in 4 months. •Worked closely with construction and engineering grou

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Co-Founder/ Board Chair

Forrca Group, LLC

May 2011 - Mar 2023 (11 years 11 months)

Online e-commerce establishment with over a million dollars in gross sales. Developed from ideation to implementation and growth stage providing products recognized and featured nationally. Market penetration in the United States, Canada and Europe with over 100,000 units sold. Procurement Lead For OG&C Projects Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemical Inc., Beaumont, Texas 05/2004 -08/2014 One of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies in the world. I Began my career with Bechtel as a college summer intern and continued into a full-time position. Starting off as a Traffic & Logistics associate, I was quickly offered a field position working on the Motiva crude expansion project, the largest crude oil refine

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Project Developer and Coordinator

Amel Association International, NGO

A Lebanese non-profit, non-governmental organization focusing on the support of underprivileged citizens as well as extensive refugee support. •Founded and managed a program centered around providing valuable life and health skills for at risk children by providing them access to sports. •Created project schedule plan as well as hired/managed staff to successfully implement the program across different regions of the country. •Worked with local suppliers to provide competitive pricing for program supplies.

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Co-Founder

Masterlinxx Solutions

Fully integrated supply chain technology start-up specifically designed for the construction industry. Providing an all-in-one cloud-based solution to manage construction projects from engineering/design, procurement and supplier management, to warehouse receiving and sub-contractor management.

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