Experienced Strategic Leader with 20+ years of experience in progressive managerial roles with a focus on supply chain management and purchasing. Experienced in designing and implementing innovative operational processes, identifying cost saving opportunities, and negotiating large-scale contracts. Equipped with a significant ability to supervise cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and oversee financial operations.

Proficient in: Pilot/FMIQ, Oracle, Market Connection, Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Visio, and Saleslogix

Supply Chain Management Change Management Training/Development Financial Management

GPO Navigation Contract Negotiation Trend Analysis Product/Supply Delivery

Program Implementation Strategic Planning Program Implementation Revenue Management

  Direct day to day supply chain/procurement operations within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing productivity and efficiency levels

  Design and implement innovative standard operating procedures, monitor regulatory standards compliance, identify operational weaknesses, and create process improvements

  Instrumental in the standardization of a vendor database which resulted in an increase in PUR growth of 18% and VUR growth by 14%

  Led the opening of the University Hospital Health System in January 2016 which achieved budget goals of $97 million within 1 year

  Saved the organization over $290 thousand annually through the successful negotiation of contracts valued at up to $2.5 million

  Achieved $4.5 million in savings through the successful conversion of 9M Digital Cable/Patient Interface Software

  Member of a steering committee for the Workforce Development Program which centered on supporting the organization s capital asset plan

  Coordinated account management functions within the organization which included supporting over 260 clients throughout Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia

  Reviewed and improved current business processes within several segments; including food, environmental science, and facility solutions

  Consistently achieved a score of over 92% in compliance along with exceeding target revenue and encouraging positive client loyalty

  Developed a comprehensive process for new account openings which was rolled out to all United States locations

  Recognized as the North Central Regions Subject Matter Expert in regard to internal purchasing systems along with acting as Project Coordinator for the Right Start Team

  Served on the Category Review Council (2011-2012), sat on the Sales model Task Force (2013), and oversaw the Med Assets/Broadlane project

  Selected to serve on the TMC Advisory Board (2014-2016)

  Supported client implementation projects which required identifying client goals and developing strategies focused on achieving goals

  Member of the Market Basket Analysis Team which centered on improving contract utilization and analyzing new business accounts

  Successfully secured over 41 new accounts in a span of 1 year which resulted in approximately $11 million in new revenue