Richard "Rich" L. Broussard Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Collierville, Tennessee, United States

As a procurement professional at ICAST, I specialize in negotiating multiple annual fixed price contracts and created an innovative purchasing compliance policy utilizing the CFR and FAR resulting in over 150 million dollars in Department of Energy grant awards and $80 million in Environmental Protection Agency grant awards. My role involves collaborating with technical and legal teams to create detailed measure descriptions that align with government requirements/standards ensuring full compliance of awarded contracts. I oversee the entire procurement process from sealed bid proposals to hosting public bid openings.Additionally, I implement best practices within the purchasing department, design workflows to enhance efficiency, and mentor newer team members. My responsibilities extend to market research and strengthening our subcontractor network to support successful projects. My focus is always on compliance and strategic procurement practices while discovering/delivering value and maintaining high standards in every aspect of the procurement process.

Collierville, Tennessee, United States

At ICAST, I wrote ICAST's complex regulatory compliant Purchasing Policy. I identify, manage, escalate, and mitigate supply-based risks throughout the procurement life cycle in support of prime contract requirements to meet operational goals, and business strategy. I effectively partner with other functional groups, such as Engineering, Program Management, Construction Management, Legal, Contracts, Compliance, Risk Management, Finance, and Grant Managers. I create, issue, solicit and peer review requests for proposals and purchase orders. Evaluate supplier proposals and host public bid openings. I conduct pricing analysis and bill of materials. Negotiate non-disclosure agreements, terms and conditions. I spearheaded small business subcontracting plans, flowing down appropriate prime contracts and agency, CFR, and FAR regulations. I administer subcontracts, modifications, task orders, and change orders while ensuring compliance with Programmatic Monitoring Assessments and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements. I represent the Purchasing department during Programmatic Monitoring Assessments, Contractor Purchasing System Reviews, and audits. I train and provide leadership guidance to new teammates and peers. I interpret and translate corrective action plan feedback. I manage more than 20 million dollars of annual spending affecting more than 13,000 households and 35,000 people across the country.

United States

• Oversaw vendor relationships and purchases of more than $7M of technology products• Used SAP to process and track purchase orders• Ensured timeliness and delivery accuracy for more than 15,000 items• Utilized SAP for Win Shuttle communication and Goods Receipt transactions • Followed up and communicated with vendors for back ordered items• Worked remotely and utilized Microsoft teams to communicate with a remote team and vendors

La Maison

Taking care of my family and enjoying every minute!

Georgia

I worked at GEICO a company focused to provide affordable and dependable direct auto insurance to drivers across the United States, while also representing our customers in their time of need following an accident.• Managed procurement for all parts needed for more than 1500 vehicle repairs annually• Through cost-effective decision making I controlled and monitored an annual repair budget of more than $3M• Utilized sprint project management techniques to manage more than 1500 repair projects annually• Ranked in the top 25% of Auto Damage Adjusters for four consecutive years• Applied best purchasing practices, sourcing methodologies and, negotiations to rank #1 two years in a row for most lucrative procurement and cost control• Listening and understanding customers achieved 90% excellent customer service surveys• By way of my peers and dedication to my team, I was nominated for Adjuster of the Year in 2019

Palm Beach

I was a Buyer for the Town of Palm Beach a town delivers the highest quality service by continuously improving and always striving to be the standard by which all others are measured.• Developed excess and obsolete inventory rationalization program resulting in 8% inventory reduction• Rebuilt cross-functional team relationships to be able to successfully manage cross-functional projects to determine best purchasing practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness• Compiled RFPs and RFQs to ensure both firm fixed price and cost reimbursable contracts and purchasing were complying with government procurement regulation• Created multi-facility cost avoidance initiative, streamlining city-wide diesel exhaust fluid dispensing program• Audited sole source request for validation to ensure compliance• Warehouse management replenished and distributed inventory items to more than 500 town employees

Hollywood, Fl

I was a Purchasing agent for Southeast Mechanical Contractors a LEED Contractor with a focus to insure quality, service, and value in all areas of mechanical construction. Our goal was to provide service should exceed industry standards and be of the best value we can provide.• Negotiated rail cars of pipe to ensure it was purchased at most competitive price, a cost savings of more than 10% cost savings• Coordinated 8 job sites remotely• Successfully organized a difficult roof top delivery to limit closure of ER at a hospital that included hospital, police, DOT personnel, vendor delivery, crane delivery and operation• Devised a new logistics plan for materials delivery reducing drivers overtime hours• Established timelines for supplier delivery to reduce daily purchase orders• Evaluated invoices to ensure financials matched

Boca Raton, Fl

I worked at Palm Beach Generator a company focused on protecting and empowering homeowners and businesses through the design, installation, and service of standby power solutions.• Quoted and purchased materials material necessary for projects• Coordinated and led operations for a federal grant project valued at >$1M• Formulated and proposed plans for alternative underground construction solutions returning 18% of funding to the grant• Delivered consistent early project completions via planning, scheduling, coordination, and collaboration• Decreased remote project costs utilizing locally recruited resources, decreasing paid travel times to/from job sites• Directed employees and contract labor to ensure project milestones were attained• Recognized as “Up and Coming” employee earning promotion to Project Manager in under two years

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

At Skytech I was an aviation bench mechanic and worked cross functionally as the shipper receiver and parts distributor. We specialized in the repair/overhaul in many types of accessories, including, but not limited to, Starters, Generators, Hydraulic Pumps, C.S.D.’s, Valves, Actuators, Lights, Fuel Pumps, Fuel Nozzles, Coffee Makers, Ovens, Etc.1. Arranged shipping of completed and tested assemblies. 2. Organized the receiving of parts and components and tracked receivables per purchase order. 3. Conducted FAA required bench testing for electrical and hydraulic components. 4. Worked cross functionally with machinist to provide specification for component manufacturing requirements.

Uss Underwood Ffg 36

I served in the worlds finest Navy! The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.Here I advanced from Engineman Fireman (E1) to Engineman Second Class.

B.A.S., Business Management And Supervision

A.A, General Education Business Focus

Career Resiliency

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Bas, Business Management And Supervision

Aa, General Studies And Electrical Mechanical Technology

Warrior Week

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Six Sigma

Education record

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