Leon Peart
Kingston
Summary
Strategic Facilities Management leader with 8+ years of experience driving operational excellence across complex, multi-site corporate environments. Recognized for building resilient, high-performing operations that consistently deliver under pressure while aligning facilities strategy with broader business objectives.
Proven ability to lead large teams, manage multimillion-dollar budgets, and optimize vendor ecosystems to enhance service delivery, strengthen governance, and improve cost efficiency. Brings a strong track record in risk management, business continuity planning, and regulatory compliance within high-demand, high-availability environments.
A results-oriented leader who combines operational discipline with continuous improvement, leveraging data, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable value and scalable infrastructure support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8089
8089
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Facilities Management Manager
Hinduja Global Solutions
Kingston
08.2022 - 01.2026
- Spearhead daily operations across two corporate locations, supporting 1000+ employees and ensuring safe, efficient environments.
- Supervise 20+ facilities and administrative staff, coaching and setting KPIs to achieve 86% improvement in service delivery.
- Lead infrastructure projects, completing all on or under budget, including electrical, HVAC, and structural upgrades.
- Optimize vendor management, negotiating contracts that reduce maintenance costs while upholding quality standards.
- Ensured 100% compliance with ISO and PCI standards through standardized documentation and routine audits.
- Maintained 100% operational uptime of all facilities during major disruptions, including hurricanes and earthquake events, ensuring zero downtime and uninterrupted business continuity.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and operational efficiencies, delivering annual cost savings between $10M–$17M.
Procurement Lead
Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler, KPMG
Kingston
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed full procurement lifecycle for diverse goods and services under multimillion-dollar budget.
- Led procurement team to achieve 100% catalog accuracy and streamlined supplier onboarding.
- Designed user training modules for transition from Ariba to Coupa, enhancing system usability.
- Enforced procurement policies, improving vendor compliance and budget adherence.
- Collaborated with finance and operations to align procurement with company objectives.
Vendor Manager / Facilities & Admin Sr. Officer
Hinduja Global Solutions
Kingston
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversaw centralized purchasing for five corporate locations, supporting operations for over 1,000 employees across multiple departments.
- Streamlined vendor operations through implementation of Ariba system, reducing procurement processing time.
- Established long-term supplier partnerships, resulting in annual cost savings on office supplies and essential services.
- Partnered with Operations Managers to execute procurement plans and enhance reporting systems, boosting procurement forecasts.
- Developed and improved office policies and procedures to optimize operational efficiency.
Facilities and Admin Officer
Hinduja Global Solutions
Kingston
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Delivered comprehensive administrative and logistical support for daily operations across multiple departments, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Maintained and updated security databases, ensuring effective access control and timely incident response across the property.
- Coordinated procurement activities and vendor management, streamlining supply chain logistics during peak periods.
- Established and nurtured long-term supplier partnerships, achieving significant annual cost savings on essential services.
- Provided exceptional front office service as primary administrative contact, achieving a 98% satisfaction rate in service delivery surveys.
Education
Data Protection Certification -
HEART Trust
Lean Six Sigma Certification - Green Belt
Continual Improvement
04.2023 - 12.2023
Master Course - Strategic Facility Management
Facility Management International Business & Economic Forum
Supervisory Management -
Heart Trust N S TA - N C T V E T
Bachelor's Degree - Technical and Vocational Education
University of Technology Jamaica
KingstonSkills
- Facilities & Operations Management
- Project Management & Execution
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- ISO 9001 Compliance
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Strategic Policy Implementation
- Risk Management
- Microsoft Office & Excel
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Contract Management
Hobbies and Interests
- Distance Running
- Powerlifting
- Content Creation
- Singing
Languages
English, Native
Personal Information
Title: Facilities and Administrative Management professional
Timeline
Lean Six Sigma Certification - Green Belt
Continual Improvement
04.2023 - 12.2023
Facilities Management Manager
Hinduja Global Solutions
08.2022 - 01.2026
Procurement Lead
Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler, KPMG
01.2020 - 07.2022
Vendor Manager / Facilities & Admin Sr. Officer
Hinduja Global Solutions
09.2019 - 12.2019
Facilities and Admin Officer
Hinduja Global Solutions
10.2015 - 09.2019
Data Protection Certification -
HEART Trust
Master Course - Strategic Facility Management
Facility Management International Business & Economic Forum
Supervisory Management -
Heart Trust N S TA - N C T V E T
Bachelor's Degree - Technical and Vocational Education
University of Technology Jamaica