Brings wide-ranging experience in dealing
with functional procurement and contracting issues and systems to his
engagements. Dr. Harris has served as director of procurement of materials
to support 13 plants. As senior manager, corporate procurement, at Prime
Computer, Inc., he managed the procurement of peripherals,
electromechanical devices, and operational maintenance contracts. As
senior manager of contracts and procurement for Arthur D. Little, Inc., he
negotiated and managed all contractual requirements with federal, state,
and local government customers.
Conducted procurement audits of companies in
various product and service fields using standardized methods and
techniques. Dr. Harris has assessed the procurement practices of Raytheon,
OHM Remediation Services, Honeywell, Kronos Corporation, Wyman-Gordon, and
Lau Technologies. He has prepared action plans for improvement and has
personally implemented those plans to customer requirements and
satisfaction.
Over the past fourteen years, Dr. Harris has
produced and facilitated many training programs, including
Train-the-Trainer. See
Training for available
programs. He has also consulted in the area of procurement, manufacturing,
and quality.
