RICHARD M CLARK

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303-***-**** acqxpp@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Provided management and leadership to the Centura Capital Program team for equipment purchases and assessments. Successfully negotiated large volume/dollar medical equipment acquisitions with very favorable results to the organization both financially and clinically.

Provided detailed financial comparative analysis, which included a technical assessment, to determine the best purchase opportunity. Managed multi-million dollar medical equipment and furniture project budgets with great success of bringing the projects in under budget. Led efforts to implement an asset management program to determine the replacement or upgrade of equipment and to also explore possibilities to extending the life of equipment nearing its useful life conclusion

Developed a vendor performance program that measures a vendors overall performance from date of acquisition through 18 months post installation. Negotiated purchased service agreements. Managed and negotiated numerous supply and equipment contracts, securing favorable terms and conditions and with price protection on equipment and consumables ranging in lengths of 2 -3 years respectively.

I constantly look for ways to improve job performance techniques for my team and improve workflow processes. I believe in inspiring and challenging my associates with new projects and provide opportunities for associates to expand their knowledge and experience levels. I am a proponent of automation of all aspects of supply chain and asset management. I am proud of my reputation for building trusting and respectful relationships with my associates, customers as well as vendors.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Some experience in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint and Project software.

13 years of experience in the use of the Lawson Procurement and Payment system.

7 years of experience in the use of the Attainia Medical Equipment Planning system.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hospital Shared Services

Medical Equipment Contract Manager December 2014 – May 2015

Manage, negotiate and implement service contracts for biomedical equipment at Children’s Hospital of Colorado (CHC).

Provide monthly updates of contract spend against budget to senior leadership of CHC Biomedical/Facilities Management.

Provide annual service contract spend targets to CHC for fiscal budgeting.

Centura Health (June 2003 – Nov. 2013)

Capital Improvements Projects Manager Dec. 2007 – Nov. 2013

Manager of capital team consisting of 6 associates. 3 capital analysts, 2 capital buyers and 1 clinical engineering specialist.

Developed and designed automated capital requisitioning and approval process utilizing Sharepoint software program.

Provided leadership and guidance to capital team associates involved with the new Castle Rock Adventist Hospital in Castle Rock, CO and OR Expansions at Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker, CO

Implemented the Attainia Medical Equipment Planning software used for planning smaller scale expansion projects and reducing the organizations dependence on outside planning agencies.

Negotiated pricing for all medical and diagnostic equipment purchases for new St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO resulting in a savings of approximately $5 million dollars against the medical equipment budget of $55 million dollars.

Negotiated pricing for all medical and diagnostic equipment purchases for new OrthoColorado Hospital in Lakewood, CO resulting in a savings of approximately $1.5 million dollars against the medical equipment budget of $10 million dollars.

Negotiated a comprehensive 5 year agreement for the purchase of up to 6 Linear Accelerators for Centura Cancer Care Program.

Negotiate and process of lease agreements for clinical laboratory equipment for Centura Laboratory Services.

Negotiate and implement service agreements.

Centura Health

Capital Equipment Analyst June 2003 – Nov. 2007

Procured capital equipment for specific areas of responsibility for all Centura Health hospitals and clinics in Colorado.

Negotiated acquisitions costs for capital equipment for Centura Health.

Provide side by side financial analysis of competing bids for specific medical equipment and purchased services.

Coordinated clinical evaluations and assessments of medical equipment

Littleton Adventist Hospital

Purchasing Agent April 2003 – June 2003

Procurement of all medical supplies and minor equipment for Littleton Adventist Hospital (LAH) and satellite clinics.

Coordinate and implement contract conversions.

Develop, implement and manage a consignment program for intraocular lens implants.

Coordinate repairs of medical equipment not serviced by facility clinical engineering department.

Resolve all accounts payable issues related to supply and minor equipment purchases for LAH.

Coordinate all return for credit of medical supplies and minor equipment for LAH.

Porter Adventist Hospital

Purchasing Agent March 2001 – March 2003

Procurement of all medical supplies and minor equipment for Porter Adventist Hospital (PAH) and satellite clinics.

Coordinate and implement contract conversions.

Develop, implement and manage consignment programs for intraocular lens and orthopedic implants.

Coordinate repairs of medical equipment not serviced by facility clinical engineering department.

Resolve all accounts payable issues related to supply and minor equipment purchases for PAH.

Coordinate all return for credit of medical supplies and minor equipment for PAH.

Healthone

Senior Purchasing Agent April 1989 – Feb. 2001

Procurement of all medical supplies and minor equipment for designated areas of responsibility for HealthOne network of hospitals and satellite clinics.

Coordinate and implement contract conversions.

Database item file manager for all Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory. Resolve any pricing, unit of measure and backorder issues for JIT program.

Develop, implement and manage consignment programs for intraocular lens and orthopedic implants.

Coordinate repairs of medical equipment not serviced by facility clinical engineering department.

Resolve all accounts payable issues related to supply and minor equipment purchases for my designated areas of responsibility.

Coordinate all return for credit of medical supplies and minor equipment for my designated areas of responsibility.

EDUCATION

Criss College-Anaheim, CA

Computer Science, 1984-1986 (Incomplete)

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