JAMES BERLANGERO
Fayetteville,USA
Summary
Goal-oriented Certified Purchasing Manager with extensive cross-industry experience, driving impactful procurement initiatives, operating multi-million budgets, cost saving, and managing teams in local, regional, national, and global operations. Experience with PeopleSoft, SAP, Power Advocate, P2P, Source to Pay and cloud related contracts resulting in procurement process , efficiency and cost savings. Experience with EPC and EPCM contracts and projects
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Manager
Creative Stone, LLC
05.2024 - Current
- Managed the end-to-end procurement process including generating SOW, RFP’s, terms and conditions, insurance requirements, pricing forms, etc. to minimize risk to the Company.
- Prepared bid evaluations for internal members’ review
- Conducted proposal review meeting with Subcontractors to ensure proposals met project requirements:
- Collaborated with various departments to implement project procurement plans and schedules.
- Reviewed, negotiated and documented subcontractor and supplier change order agreements including facilitating discussions with all stakeholders.
- Worked independently on large complex projects/assignments.
- Set Department objectives to meet and exceed the goals of projects and corporate objectives.
- Developed, reviewed and facilitated the prequalification process of all subcontractors.
- Responsible for making adjustments or recommended enhancements in procurement systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within the organization.
- Communicated with all departments on matters involving the Procurement and Contract processes and obtained or provided information requiring explanation or interpretation of proposals or contracts.
- Mentor and provide guidance to Team members as appropriate.
Senior Contract Manager (Consultant)
AIG-Open Systems Technology
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Senior level Technology Sourcing contractor managed complex contract negotiation efforts with Technology supplier.
- Review/Analyzed contracts in order to make strategic recommendations driving the greatest value and optimal result for Client.
- Provided key negotiation and pricing advice for contracts.
- Ensured compliance with the Client’s policies, procedures, and contracting principles.
- Partnered closely with legal and key business stakeholders toward the successful completion of negotiations and contract execution.
- Maintained necessary system data and metrics in support of reporting requirements using SAP.
- Ensured consistency in supplier engagements and ensured all supplier due diligence as required by key stakeholders.
- Managed end-to-end contract execution for AIG’s new entity.
Senior Contract Manager (Consultant)
Infogini
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed the end-to-end contract management process for contracts within the NYCHA portfolio.
- Developed scope development, registration, monthly review and payment on requisitions.
- Ensure timely communication and coordination of events and training.
- Maintained files on all contracts and keep records using SAP.
- Developed appropriate scope(s) of work and metrics for contracts in coordination with User’s requirements.
- Compiled progress reports for senior staff
- Reviewed submitted financial and performance reports for compliance.
- Facilitated contractor interviews, workshops and meetings with various Agencies.
- Negotiated contract terms with internal and external business partners.
- Reviewed and updated existing contracts.
- Ensured internal stakeholders understood and complied with agency contracts.
- Analyzed/mitigated potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
- Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met.
Senior Contract Manager (Consultant)
AEROTEK ENGINEERING
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Drafted IFB’s, RFP’s, RFQ’s and RFX’s for various construction, personnel services, and engineering procurements with an estimated individual value of $5 million to $30 million.
- Reviewed proposed specifications, coordinated review of specifications by appropriate departments, and recommended corrections, changes, and improvements.
- Developed contract terms and conditions and bid and proposal documents.
- Established bid and proposal policies and procedures processes.
- Established and maintains procurement schedules including performing prequalification of prospective vendors.
- Coordinated technical evaluation committees and distributed bid and proposal packages in accordance with Agency’s policies and procedures.
- Tabulated bids and proposals and prepared Procurement fact sheets for Board Liaison, contract approval and execution process.
- Negotiated scopes of service, direct and indirect costs, fees, and terms and conditions.
- Prepared Cost Analysis and Negotiation documentation and recommended contract award.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and negotiated contract changes, disputes, and claims. Assembled and prepared justification documentation, and recommended execution of contract amendments.
- Performed closeout of contracts.
Senior Sourcing Manager
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Implemented programs and contract initiatives to achieve goals and KPIs, minimizing risk to the client and company.
- Oversaw negotiation / transition of 150 contracts from Principle to Client, allowing more favorable terms and conditions and cost reductions.
- Developed procurement schedules, worked with Facilities and Project Managers to ensure schedules were met.
- Managed supplier relationships ensuring continuity of supply/availability and cost optimization.
- Worked with engineering to prepare request for information / proposals / quotes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), evaluated proposals and worked with the stakeholders to select the qualified supplier.
- Negotiated master construction/service/supply agreements, licenses and drafted award letters for Board approval.
Category Acquisition Manager, Capital, Non-Operations Procurement
METRO-NORTH RAILROAD
12.2014 - 02.2019
- Managed RFP, IFB and RFQ processes for all types of high-profile multi-million-dollar procurements (value to $200MM) including but not limited to construction, professional services, IT, lump sum, unit price and time & material contracts critical to the operation to the Railroad.
- Served as team lead for negotiating complex terms and conditions for contracts which included procurement and cost principle with emphasis on mitigating risk to the Railroad.
- Engaged, supervised, supported, and trained staff of 6 in all aspects of procurement: i.e., preparation, solicitation, and overall administration of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and competitive bids. Mentored staff and guided development in conducting market research and cost price analysis.
- Coordinated DBE, SDVOB and MWBE compliance activities with staff, ensuring goals were achieved.
- Led negotiation of contracts and change orders and supplemental agreements for construction, hardware, software and cloud related contracts. Interfaced with legal and maintained contracts.
Senior Contracting Manager - Various Projects to $900MM Northern, NJ
PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS
07.2007 - 12.2014
- Managed development, negotiation, implementation, and execution of transmission, construction and equipment contracts with $550MM+ value, leveraging spend and company’s contract exposure.
- Worked with construction, design, and engineering firms to ensure adherence to agreements.
- Ensured application of appropriate contract structures, performance indicators, and cost models.
- Spearheaded complex projects and commercial negotiations and full cycle RFP process from inception through execution.
- Managed change orders, vendor / contractor claims, and back charges, resulting in effective negotiation, significant risk mitigation, and cost savings of $35M.
- Managed RFPs and change orders with construction contractors, material suppliers, and engineering firms with regional, national, and global suppliers.
- Effectively managed critical SOWs and milestone award dates to ensure Company’s rate of return and improvement of infrastructure.
- Additional Roles:
- CITIGROUP- 2005-2007-Assistant Vice President, Global Hardware.
- OGILVY PUBLIC Relations, 2000-2005-NATIONAL Procurement Manager-
- KEYSPAN ENERGY, 1985-2000 - Senior Buyer.
Education
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New York Institute of Technology
Greenvale, NYSkills
- Achieved substantial cost savings by implementing effective project management and strategic sourcing Delivered successful construction and engineering projects through enhanced contract management and design optimization Drove process improvements that significantly increased operational efficiency and procurement capabilities
Certification
Certified Purchasing Manager, National Institute of Supply Management
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Creative Stone, LLC
05.2024 - Current
Senior Contract Manager (Consultant)
AIG-Open Systems Technology
05.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Contract Manager (Consultant)
Infogini
10.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Contract Manager (Consultant)
AEROTEK ENGINEERING
04.2020 - 10.2021
Senior Sourcing Manager
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
02.2019 - 04.2020
Category Acquisition Manager, Capital, Non-Operations Procurement
METRO-NORTH RAILROAD
12.2014 - 02.2019
Senior Contracting Manager - Various Projects to $900MM Northern, NJ
PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS
07.2007 - 12.2014
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New York Institute of Technology