Steven M. Berger, MBA

Merrick, NY *****

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Senior Manager of Corporate Services

Strategic Adviser to Senior Management in Procurement Areas of

Healthcare, Transportation, Financial Institutions and Not-for-Profit Businesses

Team leader with broad-based background and excellent problem-solving skills; has interfaced with all levels of staff and management. Proven track record of analyzing and evaluating procedures on a company-wide basis; has negotiated major cost savings which improved operations. Reputation for achieving solid customer liaison relationships through research / due diligence and win-win negotiations. Helping companies translate their business goals to reality.

Procurement Sourcing Negotiating Contract Management and Vendor Management Budgeting Operations

Facilities Management Real Estate and Construction Record Retention Audits Mail Services

Professional Experience

PREMIER INC. /GREATER NEW YORK HEALTH ASSOCIATION, New York, NY (Premier Inc. acquired Greater New York Health Association)

To improve the health of communities while improving patient care. Leading the transformation to high-quality and cost effective healthcare. Premier translates the purchasing power of a healthcare alliance into significant cost savings.

Contract Administrator for St. Barnabas Hospital 2019 to Present

In charge of negotiating with vendors and reviewing contracts for business terms to reduce the hospital’s monetary exposure and liability.

Negotiated savings for St. Barnabas Hospital in excess of $780K. Exceeded first year savings goal of $200K.

Performed detail review of all hospital contracts for business terms to ensure reduced monetary exposure and liability for hospital with regards to business relationships with vendors.

Ensured continuity of service agreements with no lapse of coverage.

FEDEX / TNT USA, New York, NY (TNT USA was acquired by FedEx)

Provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation and business services. FedEx acquired TNT in 2016 to create dominance in overnight deliveries in both the US and Europe.

Procurement Advisor, FedEx 2016 to 2018

Managed utility vendor for FedEx and enabled consolidation of FedEx and TNT vendors to FedEx during transition.

Saved over $188K annually by redirecting and overseeing outside vendor responsible for all utility payments for all FedEx operating companies for utility purchases. This company processed more than 187K utility invoices in FY17 with a total spend of $203M.

Oversaw the transferring of all TNT vendors to FedEx during the acquisition.

Procurement Manager, TNT USA 2015 to 2016

Implemented compliance monitoring of global procurement strategies concerning all supply of goods and services from external suppliers and subcontractors. Developed and deployed local policies and procedures to enhance operating efficiencies. Managed and organized activities and efforts concerning purchasing of goods and services to obtain best total costs and improved competitive sourcing of goods and services.

Initiated and drove cost reduction opportunities.

Created procurement policy. Strengthened controls by ensuring segregation of duties and establishing procedures not previously in effect.

Slashed expenses by $850K exceeding a target of $550K (55% in excess of target).

Created enhancement of services to ensure business continuity.

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FEDERATION OF PROTESTANT WELFARE AGENCIES (FPWA), New York, NY

Not-for-profit membership organization, working to build capacity of 300 human services agencies / churches to advocate for policies, legislation and budgets which support social and economic justice on behalf of those served.

Group Purchasing Service Manager (GPS) 2011 to 2015

Created GPS Department from start-up and served as liaison between GPS’s purchasing partners and vendors. Led all aspects of GPS transition to an online service.

Saved FPWA substantial money in areas of purchasing, facilities and general expenses by negotiating with GPS vendors for best prices.

Established panel of approved vendors, serving all non-profit organizations based on needs. Reduced costs by a minimum of 10% which allowed many not-for-profits to remain in business to serve their communities.

Created new marketing and sales programs to increase FPWA’s membership.

Combination of new marketing and sales programs and significant cost reductions resulted in increased revenue to FPWA.

HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION (HHC), New York, NY

$5.4B public benefit corporation that provides 1.3M New Yorkers with medical, mental health, and substance abuse services through its 15-hospital network.

Senior Management Consultant / Director of Contracts, Material Management 2008 to 2011

Directed and coordinated procurement and interfaced with other departments, as well as product value analysis and vendor selection. Prepared contracts with vendors directly and worked with group purchase organizations.

Oversaw and administered corporate-wide contracts, ensuring vendor compliance, regulatory issues, budgets and contract terms and conditions.

Created RFPs, conducted bid meetings and analyzed / leveled proposals, identifying creative reductions in pricing models.

Directed dietary initiative that oversaw all food servicing encompassing 15 hospitals and was responsible for $93M annual budget, ensuring all regulatory requirements were met and patient satisfaction was surpassed.

Reduced expenses by reviewing monthly actual expenditures versus budget. Monitoring of controls ensured budgets were not exceeded.

Audited monthly invoices and ensured timely payment of invoices. This enabled HHC to claim 7% prompt payment discounts and resulted in savings of more than $150K annually.

Oversaw facilities at cook-chill plant and achieved savings in excess of $200K annually by negotiating with vendors.

Supported initiatives for data integrity and normalization.

MORTGAGEIT, New York, NY

Publicly held mortgage real estate investment trust, over $12B originated in wholesale and retail loans.

Director Purchasing & Office Services 2004 to 2008

Directed 7-person department, responsible for all administrative services, including purchasing, facilities, record retention, office services, real estate, construction, etc. Oversaw all service-related functions for U. S. operations, encompassing 48 locations, as well as all NY office internal moves for approximately 100 employees over 4 floors. Evaluated all leases, including real estate and office equipment, third-party contracts, and vendor negotiations.

Oversaw vendor performance, ensuring service reliability, performance, quality, and pricing.

Slashed costs over 20%, with savings over $200K, using online technology for all offices. This enabled savings by automating the purchasing function for all office supplies.

Reduced overall expenditures between 24% and 30%, saving more than $250K annually by negotiating with several overnight delivery companies.

Oversaw set-up and construction of Trade Room, selecting trade desks and coordinating with all professionals to accomplish task within contract timeline.

Initiated and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for company by preparing new policies and procedures manual for all aspects of purchasing and facilities and establishing standards for furniture, including office set-ups, workstations, and training rooms.

Ensured adherence to contract specifications and industry standards by monitoring all contracts for compliance and performing quality control inspections.

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BANK JULIUS BAER, New York, NY

250-person foreign-held bank with headquarters in Zurich, having a niche for high wealth individuals.

Vice President – Head of Service 1999 to 2004

Managed 8 people for all service-related functions for U.S. operations, including areas of procurement, facilities management, capital projects, real estate, construction, mail services, record retention, and insurance requirements. Oversaw $8M annual budget and prepared analyses for senior management review.

Surpassed expectations for quality and service levels as well as negotiated price reductions and terms which exceeded six figures in annual savings.

Maximized efficiency to reduce cost of goods and services and improve overall effectiveness of function. This minimized cycle time in approving all payments and enhanced satisfaction by eliminating paperwork. Created and implemented new policies and procedures manual.

Ensured compliance with corporate goals and objectives through oversight of internal controls.

Eliminated paperwork by establishing an automatic procurement function for all office supplies and equipment using online technology.

Developed an approved vendor network, supporting organization’s purchasing needs with objective being lower costs and improved service levels. The objective was achieved.

Implemented forms management program that ensured adequate supplies and maximized quantity runs. This resulted in reduced costs and fewer products onsite, thus creating space for use by operations.

Improved employee morale and productivity and reduced backlog by redesigning job functions and instituting effective cross-training sessions.

Managed the renovation of an existing facility, coordinated with all professionals to more efficiently use existing space. This included a build-out process from planning to completion and with minimal disruption to occupied spaces. Identified alternative uses of space, developed plans and renegotiated with vendors; the cost of renovations totaled $1.7M.

Negotiated 10-year lease renewal in existing space, achieving savings exceeding management’s expectations.

Additional Experience

ROBERT PLAN, New York, NY

Vice President-Purchasing and Facilities

Achieved a $1.7M savings by negotiating a 7-year utility co-generation agreement.

Negotiated $1.3M reimbursement of costs from the State of New Jersey for a start-up operation.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance,

Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, Graduated with Distinction

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting,

George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

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