James Burt

James Burt is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in procurement and business operations, currently serving as a Portfolio Manager and Procurement Operations Manager at Sandia National Laboratories since April 2007. Responsible for managing a $100M annual spend, Burt leads a team of subcontract managers while executing strategies to enhance university collaborations and support multi-Lab initiatives. Additionally, Burt has held numerous roles within Sandia, including managing the Streamlined Acquisitions Department and providing oversight as the Division Business Operations Manager. Prior to Sandia, Burt was an Account Executive at Squires & Company, where responsibilities included client account management and media purchasing. Burt holds an MBA and an undergraduate degree in Communication & Journalism from The University of New Mexico.