Assistant Deputy Chief Procurement Officer - METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(2023-01 - 2025-10)
Directed MTA Procurement Operations Division for all Metro-North's Operations, Services, Infrastructure, Rolling Stock, Continuous Improvement objectives and all aspects of Commercial, Budget, Contract Management and Design-Build Initiatives.
- Led cross-functional Procurement team to steer operational, service/infrastructure efficiency improvements that resulted in exceeding corporate key performance indicator goals.
- Collaborated with MTA HQ senior management on amending procurement policies and successfully streamlined processes across the MTA Procurement Agencies.
- As a key liaison with the Metro-North President, formed and maintained strong relationships with the various key Metro-North division heads, resulting in meeting their operational requirements to ensure the Railroads' continued overall on-time service performance and supported their "Metro-North One" strategic vision.
Senior Director, Metro-North Railroad Procurement - MTA - METRO-NORTH COMMUTER RAILROAD
(2017-01 - 2023-12)
- Directed Metro-North Railroad Rolling Stock Procurement Capital Procurements and all aspects of Contract Management and Design – Build Initiatives.
- Directed staff of Procurement Managers for the sole purpose of actively support the contract management of Metro-North's operating and capital programs which includes the acquisition of Rolling Stock, Positive Train Control initiatives, the program overhaul of Rolling Stock (i.e. GP35 Switchers and BL20 Locomotives), and other high-profile capital initiatives.
- Provided procurement support for the various Metro-North Divisions (i.e. Maintenance of Equipment / Way, GCT, Structures) in meeting their daily and critical operational needs and services.
- Provided key oversight and direct support to staff members to ensure effective and efficient procurement while upholding the company's goals and design build procurement initiatives.
- Directed managerial staff to proper implementation of Metro-North's RFP Process for the acquisition of new railcars, professional and architectural services in conjunction with obtaining required funding and upholding the company's solicitation and award process and procedures.
- Actively negotiated all commercial impacts for new procurement awards and existing procurements on both contractual and technical matters and obtain resolutions to the benefit of Metro-North.
- Reported all pertinent procurement activities, tasks and policy issues concerning the team to the Assistant Deputy Chief Procurement Officer.
Assistant Director, Procurement and Material Management - MTA – METRO-NORTH RAILROAD
(2014-01 - 2017-12)
- Assisted the Director of Metro-North Operations Procurement - Railroad Rolling Stock Procurement Capital, Standard and Non-Standard Stock business segment.
- Supported the staff of Procurement Managers and Specialists for the sole purpose to actively support the daily operations of Metro-North's extensive rail fleet of commuter railcars, locomotives and 5 maintenance facilities.
- Provided key oversight and direct support to staff members to ensure effective and efficient procurement while upholding the company's goals and strategic procurement initiatives.
- Directed managerial staff to proper implementation of Metro-North's Bid Process for the acquisition of new railcars, goods and services in conjunction with obtaining required funding and upholding the company's solicitation and award process and procedures.
- Actively negotiate all commercial impacts for existing procurements on both contractual and technical matters and obtain resolutions to the benefit of Metro-North.
- Reported all activities, tasks and related responsibilities to the Director of Operations Procurement and Senior Director to Procurement.
Manager, Procurement and Material Management - MTA – METRO-NORTH RAILROAD
(2009-01 - 2014-12)
- Assisted the Deputy Director of Metro-North Operations Procurement on daily Railroad Rolling Stock Procurements, Capital Acquisitions, and Standard and Non-Standard Stock business segment
- Directed staff of Procurement Managers and Specialists for the sole purpose to actively support the daily operations of Metro-North's extensive rail fleet more than 1100 cars, locomotives and 5 maintenance facilities.
- Directed procurement staff to proper implementation of Metro-North's Bid Process for the acquisition of new railcars, goods and services in conjunction with obtaining required funding and upholding the company's solicitation and award process and procedures.
- Provided contract administrative of the Comet II Overhaul (West of Hudson, East of Hudson and CDOT) Trailer Car Capital Program and achieved completion and financial closeout.
- Reported all activities, tasks and related responsibilities to the Deputy Director of Operations Procurement.
Manager, Contract Administration & Marketing - KAWASAKI RAIL CAR, INC.
(2005-01 - 2009-12)
Managed Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. (North America) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (Global) overall marketing and strategic procurement, planning programs, and communications in the division of Rolling Stock. Facilitated client development through ethical marketing and client services programs and practices. Reported all marketing activities, tasks and related responsibilities to the Executive Vice President. Duties and responsibilities included, but are not limited to:
- Designed, implemented, and facilitated annual marketing plan for the firm. Supported and facilitated development and implementation of section business/marketing plans.
- Planned and administered the firm's Marketing Operations budget; supported development of regional marketing budgets.
- Supervised Kawasaki's Request-For-Proposal (RFP) protocol process including soliciting RFPs from desirable perspective clients and writing proposals for new business; participated in planning and presentation sessions, when assigned.
- Took commercial lead in negotiating the 12797 procurement which lead to the award of the Metro-North/CTDOT M8 contract estimated at $884M.
- Assisted with and supported Kawasaki's involvement in various legal networks including coordinating business development and marketing activities via these relationships.
- Assisted with and supported Kawasaki's involvement in various federal, state and local governmental and congressional networks including coordinating business development and marketing activities via these relationships such as APTA, UITP and UL.
Principal Transit Management Analyst - MTA-NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT
(2002-01 - 2005-12)
- Managed and administered the R142A and R143 capital contracts for Car Equipment Engineering and Technical Support.
- Interfaced with division heads and project managers in relation to R142A and R143 program and other current projects.
- Partnered strategically with Procurement in all relative contractual and technical changes with Contractors to reach equitable pricing and resolution.
- Provided monthly project management financial updates for CPOC and PMOC reporting to senior NYCT staff.
Senior Quality Control Specialist - MTA-NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT
(2001-01 - 2002-12)
- Analyzed and audited contractors' and consultants' contractual obligations to ensure terms and conditions are fulfilled.
- Analyzed, prepared, and audited contractors' and consultants' capital payment estimates.
- Represented Contract Administration in negotiations of contractual and technical issues on the R142A contract.
- Trained and supervised professional and technical employees in the preparation of car builder invoices and change orders.
- Interfaced with management and contractor managers in relation to R142/A program and other current projects.
Associate Staff Analyst - MTA-NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT
(1998-01 - 2001-12)
- Analyzed, prepared, reviewed and monitored the division's operating and capital budgets. Prepare variance reports.
- Analyzed and audited contractors' and consultants' contractual obligations to ensure terms and conditions are fulfilled.
- Developed and prepared payment history and change order status reports. Reviewed capital/operating contracts.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for senior management.
