BORCE MAKSIMOVSKI

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Sterling •

Heights, MI 48312 Cell: 586-***-**** acc4rv@r.postjobfree.com

A proactive Purchasing Professional with experience using exceptional communication and leadership skill to coach, manage and motivate diverse professionals in challenging environments. Experienced professional in both traditional and non-traditional purchasing arenas with a focus on total cost ownership and process management. Possessing a track record of achievements along with proven abilities to manage vendor/supplier base to maximize efficiencies and reduce to lead times. Result driven and able to use initiative to develop effective solutions for supply chain problems while having an active and dynamic approach to achieving optimum efficiencies.

Materials Management

INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC Southfield, MI Director, Purchasing

Managed and optimized supply chain network for 15 locations across the Metro Detroit Area.

Supplier Development

Strategic Sourcing

Inventory Implementation

Contract Negotiation

Process Review

Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Utilization

Responsible for creating and developing a purchasing department from inception.

Instantly reduced supply chain expenditures by 35% by partnering with several Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO).

Created uniformity by implementing Inventory Optimization Solution (IOS) for an organization with 50 plus facilities nationwide. Impact of inventory solutions equated to an immediate 20% reduction in supplies.

Established, developed and standardized process and procedures in the arena's of supply chain and operations.

Regularly conduct departmental and one-on-one meetings to discuss performance, project progress and future plans.

Analyze and interpret results to identify potential issues and develop appropriate course of action.

Key commodity leader and supply chain subject matter.

Evaluated distribution projects including productivity, inventory, manpower and workflows.

Fast pace, high energy, roll-up-the-sleeves environment.

Facilitated all aspects of purchasing, supplier qualification and vendor management.

Help developed and managed information systems that drive analysis and reporting of business performance metrics.

Direct and analyze all elements of supply chain to provide decisions and recommendations.

Created and implemented supply strategies that deliver cost efficiently without compromising product quality.

Maintained, updated and trained best management practices to ensure strong execution in field operations.

Established and executed logistic corporate policies.

Regularly maintained supply chain budgets for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.

Communicated effectively through the use of presentations.

Developed and executed strategies to optimize use of fixed assets.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LIFESTYLE LIFT Troy, MI

Performance/Productivity Improvement

Value Stream Management

Systems Analysis

People Development

Complex Problem Solving

Operational Adviser

General Management

06/2013 to 01/2014

10/2007 to 06/2013 Director, Purchasing

Managed long term strategic supply chain activities within the business.

TRINITY HEALTH SYSTEM Farmington Hills, MI Consultant, Supply Chain Management Business Process

Work with member organizations to assess and document current state business processes related to Supply Chain Management.

TRINITY HEALTH SYSTEM Farmington Hills, MI Buyer, Non-Clinical

Responsible for procuring all types of non-medical supplies, services, and capital equipment.

HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM Farmington Hills Buyer/Customer Support Specialist

Responsible for procuring all types of medical and non medical supplies, including capital equipment in excess of $15 million annually.

EDUCATION BBA: GENERAL BUSINESS Walsh College, Troy, MI, United States

AFFILIATIONS Supply Chain Advisory Committee Member for Essensa/Innovatix Group Purchasing Organization (GPO),

Implemented Inventory Optimization System/Application (IOS) equating to immediate 20% savings on medical consumables alone.

Provided supply chain support to 50 plus facilities nationwide that was comprised of surgery centers, consult offices, innovation center and corporate headquarters.

Regularly maintained supply chain budgets for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.

Supervised staff of 5; trained, scheduled, evaluated and delegated responsibilities.

Monitored daily work and provided executive approvals.

Developed and created a formal purchasing department.

Consolidated vendor base with national footprints that ultimately created standardization and efficiency.

Worked Closely with suppliers to develop online tools that streamlined order process' that included EDI and Punchout capabilities.

Implemented employee discount program with dozens of nationally recognized suppliers.

Communicated effectively through the use of presentations.

Intimate knowledge and utilization of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO).

Using knowledge of Lawson software Functionality TIS best practice designs, Develop member organization gap analysis reports to be used by member organization and corporate office in implementation: Supply Chain Information System, Consolidated Purchasing Service Center, Inventory Management Optimization efforts.

Provide formal communication of Non-Gap observations that influence member organizations implementation of said programs.

Identified gaps between current member service organization business processes and the those best practices identified for the Supply Chain Information System environment.

Produce electronic and or hard copy documents that record suggestions and action plans within specific calendar.

Trained, scheduled, evaluated and motivated six purchasing assistants that reported directly to me.

Actively seek alternative avenues to ensure best pricing and services.

Prepare purchase orders in compliance with best business practices.

Responsible for procuring all facility related material that included a greater concentration on services and capital equipment.

Consistently maintain significant cost savings through research and negotiations equating to 18% in savings on an annual basis.

Prepare purchase orders in compliance with best business practices in system standardization initiatives.

Provided opportunities for many companies classified as minority of secondary suppliers.

03/2006 to 10/2007

05/2005 to 03/2006

04/2000 to 05/2005

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