James Pierce

James Pierce, MBA, currently serves as Senior Manager and Department Head of Study Vendor Contracting at Fortrea, where responsibilities include leading competitive bid events, negotiating contracts globally, and setting negotiation strategies for business and legal terms. Prior roles include Subcontract Administrator III at Amentum, where strategic support for procurement processes was provided, and Purchasing Manager at Cerdia, focusing on sourcing and procurement. James brings extensive experience in procurement and contract management from positions at Nuclear Fuel Services and BAE Systems, where significant cost savings and compliance with government regulations were achieved. James holds an MBA with a Leadership Concentration and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Milligan College.