Business Professional seeking to utilize long-term, in-depth Healthcare Segment experience in
Materials Management, Inventory Control, Contract Management and Employee Development
in a challenging environment
CORE COMPETENCIES
Contract Negotiation ~ GPO Contract Management ~ Supply Chain ~ Healthcare ~ Inventory Control ~ Strategic Sourcing ~ Shipping & Receiving ~ Purchasing ~ Personnel Management ~ Equipment Procurement and Installation Oversight ~ Project Management Assistance
PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 36 years of career background in Healthcare Industry; proven success in contract negotiations and cost reduction; continually develop and implement programs/policies designed to reduce inventory waste and control inventory procurement costs
Exceptional Continuous Process Improvement champion, with leadership in driving change in such areas as process mapping and establishing policies/matrices/monitoring systems to support achievement of all prevailing Quality Standards
Problem and issue resolution capabilities with outstanding strengths in conceptualizing solutions to complex situations while employing practical and cost-effective strategies
Highly knowledgeable in NFPA, JCAHO, HFAP and Charge Master Compliance requirements; also proficient in use of MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, Meditech, CPSI and Omnicell
Member, Association of Healthcare Resource and Materials Management; Member, American Society for Healthcare Central Service Professionals
Former Board Member, Oxford Community Choice Pantry
United States Army Veteran
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital/TriHealth, Oxford, OH 2008 – 2015
Materials Management
• Effectively met multiple, comprehensive responsibilities for purchasing, shipping/receiving, central supply, central sterile processing and linen services in support of main facility as well as six off-site locations of this 60-bed acute hospital; managed work performance of seven personnel and recorded 82% GPO purchase compliance.
• Successfully reduced OR inventory by 25.2% and Central Supply inventory by 12.2%, directed change to new vendor for linen/laundry services and oversaw conversion to new infusion pumps within nursing areas.
• Was strong contributing member of team tasked with converting facility systems to CPSI computer system in 2010.
• Skillfully negotiated equipment and services purchasing as well as all capital purchases, including assessing purchase contracts. Developed/reviewed all RFPs for equipment purchases and service contracts.
• Collaborated with Products Committee in reviewing current/future product conversion for organization, proficiently directing conversions as needed.
Sturgis Hospital, Sturgis, MI 2002 – 2008
Materials Management/Environmental Services Manager
• For this 84-bed acute care hospital that also offers seven physician clinics, off-site physical therapy and home health/hospice care, effectively managed courier service, mailroom activities, shipping/receiving and purchasing responsibilities, including environmental and laundry services; oversaw work performance of 14 staff employees and reported directly to organization Chief Financial Officer.
• Worked closely with Products Evaluation Committee in converting clinical non-contract items to contract items; diligently assessed products/vendors/distribution sources and increased group purchasing contract compliance from 29.3% to 80.29%.
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• Held key role in directing purchase/installation of equipment for $15M addition/renovation project, interfacing with architect and engineers to assure achievement of project timelines.
• Designated to serve as Chair of hospital Products/Value/Analysis Committee and tasked with developing supply cost reduction plan for organization; also compiled notes from Products Committee meetings and developed recommendations for Administrative staff review.
• Expertly performed official inventory review that covered usage, unit of issue, unit of purchase, lead times, outdates, price and source; increased inventory turn rate from 6.7 to 8.9 on annualized basis and decreased overall inventory by 14%.
• Facilitated inventory education program that clearly identified for staff personnel the importance of inventory turn rates and their effect on reducing inventory costs.
Keokuk Area Hospital, Keokuk, IA 2000 – 2002
Surgical Scrub Technician
• Provided assistance during surgical procedures at this 105-bed acute care hospital; held crucial responsibilities in preparing instru...
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