Ian Handler

About Ian Handler

I am a results-driven Procurement Specialist with a background in Contracts Administration and change management. MBA candidate with experience managing the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts. Proven success in negotiations, pricing analysis, and supplier management across 60+ contracts concurrently, with a track record of improving processes and leading company-wide system overhauls. Strong foundations in accounting, auditing, and business development with exceptional communication and analytical skills to drive operational efficiency and compliance. Currently pursuing my MBA with a specialization in Supply Chain Management at Southern New Hampshire University. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors from the Florida Institute of Technology with my undergraduate degree. I hold a BA in Pre-Law Humanities with a specialization in Business Law. I minored in Accounting.

Experience

1. Procurement Specialist Ii

   Embraer

   Nov 2025 — Present · Melbourne, FL, US

   Support information-based decision-making activities, including goal setting, performance management, and analytics- Perform P2P purchasing activities- Provide data and recommendations to ensure informed selection decisions and develop and administer agreements and statements of work in collaboration with the business and legal departments- Conduct data gathering, spend analytics, and market research- Identify and deploy process improvements- Develop and manage key peer relationships to support knowledge sharing and work optimization- Assist with the maintenance of the contracts database and special terms documents- Develop and manage vendor relationships, including commercial negotiations, managing on-time deliveries and assisting in Quarterly Business Reviews and other assessments. Interface with other areas/units within the company and/or with customers, discussing commercial and technical conditions involved- Assist in special projects, including large RFPs, process improvement projects, and cross-departmental initiatives- Assist in training new employees on general procurement processes

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Florida Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Humanities Pre-Law, Minor in Accounting.

  2018

• Indian River State College

  Transient Student , Mathematics

  2018 — 2019