Brian Ferrier, Nigp-Cpp, Cppo Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Florida, United States

•Authorize issuances and signs purchase orders for products, services, and projects.•Test and implement the startup and upgrades to Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software used by Procurement and other divisions throughout the City.•Develop plans for accomplishment of assigned functions to meet priorities, deadlines and implementation goals.•Supervise buyer group responsible for construction projects, professional services, transportation, medical, uniforms, police & fire supplies, human resources, benefits, risk management, insurance, security, accounting, consulting, planning, and financial services.•Conduct annual employee appraisals, mentor, motivate, train, and inspire assigned staff.

Orlando, Florida, United States

•Develop and maintain computerized database for monitoring and tracking of commodity, services, and construction contracts.•Develop procurement policies and procedures for contract administration and procurement.•Prepare complex Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes packages involving contractual services, consultants, equipment, supplies, capital improvements, and federal grants.•Work in the Emergency Operations Center to support critical City operations during emergencies.•Meet with internal customers to maintain strong working relationships and assist with developing complex Scopes of Work.•Research other agency bids and contracts, market conditions, and other resources to work on special projects and assignments.•Conduct pre-bid/proposal conferences, facilitate procurement Committee meetings and oral presentations; conduct bid and proposal openings; and hold contract kick off meetings with Suppliers, Accounts Payable, and internal contract users.•Evaluates bids and proposals to determine most responsive and responsible submittal; evaluates responses, pricing data, scope of services and contract terms.•Chair meetings with Departments and Contractors for the purpose of resolving problems and managing supplier relations.•Knowledge of cost and price analysis techniques sufficient to compare proposals and bids against previous history, actual expenditures, and established rates to determine an award and/or negotiation position.•Knowledge of business and industry practices to identify factors affecting contractor's cost, and to conduct on-site surveys to assess contractor's ability to perform.•Knowledge of writing techniques to enable facts to be presented clearly in memoranda, minutes of meetings, contract modifications, City Council agenda items, and supporting documentations.•Broad knowledge of government procurement regulations, contract law and all facets of government contracting.

Orlando, Florida Area

•Responsible for technical and administrative work in planning, directing, supervising and coordinating all procurement activities for the Central and South Florida Region •Knowledgeable of all federal, state and departmental laws, policies, rules and regulations governing procurement operations. •Interpret all DC purchasing policies and procedures, rules and regulations, statutes and internal guidelines, providing guidance and direction to agency personnel and vendors.•Evaluate awards of procurements for commodities and ensure that appropriate documentation is prepared to demonstrate compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. •Review all requests for exceptional purchase authorizations, including single bid awards, emergencies, contract exceptions and single source purchases. •Analyze all Invitations to Bid for accuracy. Supervise the review, update and maintenance of commodity term contracts. Determine the need for any new contracts and provides instruction to procurement officers for preparation of any new agency term bids.•Act as the My Florida Market Place (e-procurement system) Coordinator for the Region, providing technical support to procurement and accounting staff. •Interact with the Circuit Administrators, Wardens, Department Heads and other supervisory personnel on a frequent basis to effectively meet the needs for various types of materials and services for all locations within the region’s jurisdiction.•Direct and coordinate the Minority Procurement Program for the Region and prepares annual Minority Utilization Plan. Represent the Region office at area trade fairs, minority workshops and local community meetings.

•Field verify material takeoffs for accuracy and misuse of materials.•Report cost per square foot reductions to corporate purchasing.•Estimate materials from blueprints and maintain budgets.•Facilitate plan specification changes with architects & engineers.•Negotiate the lowest possible cost while maintaining quality. •Recruit, interview candidates and make hiring decisions.•Prepare material takeoffs, solicit bids & create budgets for homes.•Build relationships with building officials to expedite the permitting process.•Coordinate efforts of construction, purchasing and sales to schedule home starts.•Monitor architects, engineers, land developers and surveyors to ensure timely starts of new communities.

•Coach, train and motivate 180 associates to perform at a high level.•Increase profits through report analysis to define problems and control cost.•Maximize sales by identifying trends and developing appropriate responses.•Recruit, interview candidates and make hiring decisions.•Ensure sufficient scheduling to provide outstanding customer service.

•Accountable for sales, profits and cost control.•Direct merchandise presentation, inventory control and customer service.•Increased annual net sales by 22%.•Oversaw project to remodel and remerchandise the entire store.•Schedule, supervise and train staff.

B.B.A., Finance, Management, Economics

Major: Business Administration Minor: Economics

Diploma, Drafting, Physics, Economics, English, Math, Science