Carlos Cortes, MBA
Contracts & Procurement Consultant - Metrolinx GO Expansion Project at Comtech Group- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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Comtech Group
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Contracts & Procurement Consultant - Metrolinx GO Expansion Project
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Aug 2022 - Present
Senior Consultant in Procurement and Contract Management within the Commercial Department at the Metrolinx GO Expansion PDT Project. Senior Consultant in Procurement and Contract Management within the Commercial Department at the Metrolinx GO Expansion PDT Project.
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Dewar Industrial Services Inc.
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Canada
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Procurement Specialist
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Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
Providing Procurement, Sourcing & Purchasing support to all Dewar Infrastructure Projects for clients such as Hydro One, BGIS, CNL, OPG Providing Procurement, Sourcing & Purchasing support to all Dewar Infrastructure Projects for clients such as Hydro One, BGIS, CNL, OPG
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Colas Rail
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France
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Rail Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Procurement Officer
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Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
Lead Procurement Officer for Colas Rail Canada. Project currently assigned : Construction of the Maintenance Facility and Railway Infrastructure (11Km) for the LRT Project (North York). Responsible for all local and overseas Procurement & Contract Management and Logistics (imports from Europe & Americas). Lead Procurement Officer for Colas Rail Canada. Project currently assigned : Construction of the Maintenance Facility and Railway Infrastructure (11Km) for the LRT Project (North York). Responsible for all local and overseas Procurement & Contract Management and Logistics (imports from Europe & Americas).
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Amico Affiliates
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Canada
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Subcontracts Manager
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2020
Subcontracts Manager assigned @ Hwy 401 Expansion Project (Mississauga). The project valuation is CAD$639 million. It comprehends 18 KM improvement works along from Credit River in Mississauga to Regional Road 25 in Milton. JV Project partners are AECON, PARSONS & AMICO (West Corridor Constructors - WCC) Subcontracts Manager assigned @ Hwy 401 Expansion Project (Mississauga). The project valuation is CAD$639 million. It comprehends 18 KM improvement works along from Credit River in Mississauga to Regional Road 25 in Milton. JV Project partners are AECON, PARSONS & AMICO (West Corridor Constructors - WCC)
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Ferrovial
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Netherlands
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Contracts Administrator
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2018
•Contract Administrator role at Blackbird 407 GP team, for the Ontario Hwy 407 East Extension Phase 2 Project, which is a Joint Venture between Ferrovial Agroman & CRH Canada (Project Value CAD$ 1.2 Blln) •Responsible to organize the commercial part of RFQ tender processes (proposal, planning & administration), its formal issuance and documents related (P/O's C/O & S/O) •Accountable to act as the point of contact between suppliers and the construction team for any commercial issues that arise. Monitors and answers all the RFI’s for technical and commercial tender clarifications. •In charge to prepare and execute project contract orders, purchase and service orders , amendments, close out and Hold back in subcontracts documents . *Responsible for the formation, administration and close out of any contractual document
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COSAPI
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Peru
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Site Administrator
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Apr 2013 - Jul 2014
Managing, planning and organizing all administrative job site resources (HR, Supply Chain, Accounting & Finance resources). Worked in Mining and Infrastructure projects at site. * Alpamarca Mining Project for Client : Volcan Mining Company (Project valuated in USD$ 120mlln). * Callao Public Macro Project of system sewerage connections & water supply (Project valuated in USD$ 120mlln). * Administered construction work force in projects of more than 800 people. * Strong Contract Management experience, with focus on Procurement of construction materials and its liaison with contractors, consultants, architects and or vendors, subcontracts. * Solid knowledge of business data analysis in order to detect cost overruns and underruns complying with the scope of the project. Always focused on business needs analysis and with experience on implementing effective KPI controls, manuals and policies for administrative staff. * Led, managed and supervised procurement contracts of up to US$ 120 million (formation, administration and close out) on behalf of the client, including construction, service maintenance, site premises, engineering and EPC mining contracts. * Implemented and led strategic sourcing procedures and procurement strategies. * Reduced construction vehicles fleet cost by 15% by establishing preferred vendors, improving tracking and scheduling processes, and implementing a maintenance log. * Achieved 15% savings on on-site warehouse stock management by reengineering its traceability and associated supply chain transactions, including shipping, receiving, stocking, putaway and picking materials. * Reduced by 10% deficiencies in purchase and sourcing process after implementing new procurement scheme.
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Mota-Engil
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Portugal
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Site Administrators Supervisor
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Oct 2010 - Feb 2013
* Supervise and Control Mota Engil Job Site Administrators. * Direct liaison w/Mota-Engil Peru CFO & GM @ Co.HeadQuarters in Lima providing weekly financial and accounting monthly reports. * Led resources from Lima HQ to support job site camps with logistics, machinery supply, construction materials and associated shipping costs. Managed contracts and led accounting & finance support for infrastructure and mining projects valuated between US$25 – US$ 100 million dollars. * Developed strategic suppliers and negotiated contract agreements to reduce the number of vendors from 150+ to a group of 65 core partners resulting in cost savings due to reduced administrative costs as well as volume price discounts. * Dealt at the executive level with leading mining clients such as Barrick, Rio Tinto, Fluor and Xstrata. Furthermore, worked with local communities impacted by the mining projects to enhance and promote tangible benefits for the community. * Led up a team which successfully implemented SAP Logistics & Accounting platforms at project site facilities (2011). The project output provided a 20% reduction on data deficiencies on procurement, warehousing, accounting and financial information. * Business data analysis and re-engineering related internal process in order to detect cost overruns and underruns within the scope of the project. Focused on business needs analysis and with experience on implementing effective KPI controls
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n/a freelance
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Lima, Peru
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Private Logistic Consultant
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Mar 2009 - Oct 2010
Consultancies for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lima, Peru regarding supply chain procedures on global logistics, local purchases, government e-commerce, imports, exports and its expediting procedures. •Consulted to Grupo Campo Sur SAC. Provided support and guidance to fairly and successfully compete in Peruvian Government public bids (e-commerce government platforms). Consultancies for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lima, Peru regarding supply chain procedures on global logistics, local purchases, government e-commerce, imports, exports and its expediting procedures. •Consulted to Grupo Campo Sur SAC. Provided support and guidance to fairly and successfully compete in Peruvian Government public bids (e-commerce government platforms).
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Haworth Australia Pty Ltd.
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http://ap.haworth.com/
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Logistics Specialist
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Oct 2007 - Feb 2009
* Coordinated efficiently cargos with freight forwarder partners and timely delivery for Haworth’s project managers. Focused on import and export forecasting and to efficient paperwork process for inbound and outbound overseas freights concerning Haworth’s projects. * Generated about 20% cost and time savings by implementing new logistics product delivery process for Haworth’s Australian and New Zealand projects. * Responsible for logistics co-ordination and ensuring all paperwork for inbound and outbound freights concerning Haworth’s Australian and New Zealand projects. * In charge to keep up to date the local import and export forecasts for Haworth’s projects. * Responsible for local procurements for Sydney Office Head Quarters and Melbourne offices. Valuable experience as the person responsible for Haworth’s Warehouse (Sydney) in November & December 2008.
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Procurement Senior Specialist
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Mar 2004 - Jan 2006
* Responsible for the acquisition of goods and online purchases process for MTC projects . * In charge of annual procurement contracts, such as furniture, computers, and office supply divisions. * Supervisor of local market trend assessment. * Reduced by 15% deficiencies in purchase process, by developing and improving the acquisitions. * Achieved savings of 19% on annual supplier’s contracts. * Led the implementation of an E-Procurement government platform for the Ministry of Transport.
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Administrative Coordinator
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Mar 2003 - Aug 2003
* Supervisor for INFES Unit Piura, responsible for supply of material requirements to rural schools. Achieved savings of 20% on maintenance and operation monthly expenses * Responsible for Piura’s public rural school basic requirements and managed INFES annual construction contracts related development. * Contributed to the Administrative area’s reorganization plan. Analyzed and defined duties of area members. * Achieved savings for 20% on maintenance and operation monthly expenses at INFES Unit Piura.
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Junior Logistic Planner
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Sep 1998 - Jan 2001
* Responsible for the procurements of construction materials, purchase of heavy duty equipment and the associated shipping costs for construction projects of hydroelectric dams in Cusco and Junin. * Responsible for the procurements of construction materials, purchase of heavy duty equipment and the associated shipping costs for construction projects of hydroelectric dams in Cusco and Junin.
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Education
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University of Technology, Sydney
MBA, Professional Accounting -
University of Toronto
Certificate in Project Management, Project Management -
Universidad Ricardo Palma
Licentiate in Business Administration, Business Administration -
Peruano Britanico
Undergraduate Bachelorate, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs