James Balaguer

• Evaluated, researched, and analyzed contract submissions to ensure all appropriate documents and supporting documentation is included.
• Facilitated processing of contracts for assigned area of responsibility and ensured departmental leadership understands the terms they agree to.
• Initiated and managed the preparation of documents necessary to fulfill contract requirements.
• In accordance with approved business strategies, and in alignment with Contracting Policy, reviewed/prepared contractual documents and liaise between internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Worked with organization to establish goals and ensure each contract meets these objectives and conforms to business requirements.
• Maintained continuous surveillance of status and progress of the contract request and potential areas of difficulty.
• Accurately logged required metrics data to ensure timely submission of executed contracts.
• Ensured end-user and/or Vendor satisfaction with the contracting process.
• Liaised frequently with vendors, internal customers and stakeholders including the Operations, and Legal teams.
• Served as contract liaison for vendors as needed for questions, contract changes, and obtaining signatures and approvals.
• Coordinated with FBO PO team to submit completed contract documentation to facilitate the issuance of a PO and distribution to vendor.
• Leveraged completed contract documentation, submit PO Requests on behalf of Budget Manager ensuring all required corporate policies/procedures are followed.
• Assisted in directed implementation of enhancements to existing policies and practices to address changing internal and external contracting requirements.
• Proactively updated desktop procedures in alignment with process/system enhancements and deployments.

- Participated in ad-hoc projects in partnership with FPA, Outsourcing, AP, and Vendor Maintenance.

• Negotiated procurement of commodities and/or services by properly balancing considerations of price, quality, service, delivery, payment terms, and commercial situations.
• Investigated and proposed supplier solutions based on requirements from divisions within the company.
• Sourced materials and maintain information in the MRP system regarding lead time, pricing, ordering policy, and vendor material numbers.
• Placed orders based on scheduled requirements and monitor quality and delivery.
• Maintained a general knowledge of technical requirements involved with assignments/commodities including UL requirements related to product.
• Supported management objectives by running KPI's and supplier scorecards.
• Managed MRP exception reports.
• Managed follow-up resolution with other departments and/or suppliers to correct Accounts Payable invoice issues.
• Coordinated engineering change order (ECO) information with the Procurement and Engineering teams to support any updates during the product lifecycle.
• Analyzed performance metrics to identify efficiency and savings opportunities.

• Prepared RFPs to potential Subcontractors, receive their proposals, and prepare price matrix for analysis.
• Facilitated negotiations/contract formation activities and actively facilitate the discussions with potential services providers.
• Managed all aspects of subcontract administration for the project, from bidding to prequalified bidders, negotiation/execution of subcontracts, submitting change orders and closing out contracts after the substantial completion of projects.
• Oversaw and managed the various general conditions services required for EPC projects.
• Reviewed, negotiated and documented commercial aspects of form of subcontract agreements, consulting agreements, and other agreements as assigned and document modifications as well as internal approvals.
• Reported the contract status and schedule with project teams and management on a weekly basis.
• Advised on any deviations from standard Terms and Conditions to Legal Counsel and VP, Operations & Planning
• Maintained well documented files to accurately present a clear trail with regards to contract templates, approvals, executed contracts, and pending contracts.
• Developed and implemented a streamlined processes for issuing various agreements.
• Constructed detailed meeting minutes to accurately outline topics discussed, conclusions reached and action items.
• Traced and reported monthly contracts completion metrics and status of pending contracts.
• Ensure that Subcontractor and Service Provider insurances are valid and current

• Managed the aftermarket sales by prioritizing, scheduling and delegating work assignments to ensure completion of all work and projects.
• Oversaw the service office to ensure customer satisfaction through customer machinery/equipment support.
• Improved sales and service internal and external programs/procedures.
• Followed-up parts quotations and format/presentation of quote materials for Preferred Service and Maintenance Contracts.
• Followed-up regarding service support and lists of recommended spare parts required to support the continued operation of a machine.
• Developed and oversaw the implementation of Parts and Service marketing and sales objectives, policies, and programs.
• Continued to improve and developed the Service Department's programs to maximize customer satisfaction/support.
• Developed an annual strategic Parts/Service sales and marketing plan.
• Developed positive relationships with customers in order to effectively analyze customer requirements and promote company parts/service products to meet those requirements.
• Oversaw all activities of the purchasing department.
• Prepared plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Generated and reviewed RFP from suppliers and contractors.
• Managed inventories and maintain accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintained good supplier relations and negotiate contracts.
• Researched and evaluated prospective suppliers.
• Developed processes for streamlining purchasing and procurement.
• Reported the status of open RFP with the service team and upper management.

• Inside sales and customer quoting.
• Purchasing new and replenishment stock.
• Forecasting and sales reporting.
• Customer account management.
• Assisted in marketing of new and existing products.
• Managed 40 million dollars worth of inventory in the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Canada.
• Established consignment 3pl warehouses in Mexico, Argentina, and the USA.
• Negotiated with vendors for quality and pricing to maximize profit margins.
• Controlled various customs clearance documents such as commercial invoices, proforma invoices, bill of ladings, import licenses, letters of credit, airway bills, and NAFTA certificates.
• Led and executed bi-yearly physical inventory counts and weekly inventory cycle counts.
• Controlled inventory adjustments, transfers, and other inventory movements.
• Generated and maintained various inventory reports for management review.
• Managed consignment, rental, and evaluation inventory.
• Issued and processed RMA and warranty claims.
• Maintained inventory documents for audits.
• Purchased machines and spare parts.