Bret A. Frigon

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Phoenix, AZ 85022 E-mail: acx3xh@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER GOAL

To work in a leadership role that utilizes my talents to make a positive difference in relationships and achieving organizational goals. In addition, use my strengths to drive the transition of a company’s culture to a profitable, strong environment.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

*Bachelor of Science Degree-Management

*25 Years Procurement / Supply Chain Experience

*10+ Years Safety and Emergency Preparedness

*5 Years Managerial Experience

* Proficient in Microsoft WindowsXP, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

*Proficient in AS400, and Great Plains Systems

*Proficient in Orbits Inventory Management / EDI System

* Project Management and Planning Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Purchasing Manger, Mountain Park Health Center 03/16-09/16

Phoenix, AZ

*Establish and Maintain a Purchasing department within 8 Not-For Profit Clinics

* Establish Products Standardization throughout all Clinics

*Review Novation / Amerinet GPO contracts

*Manage all Vendor negotiation

*Develop Policy and Procedures for streamline work-flow

Purchasing Manager, Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center 02/14-03/16

Phoenix, AZ

*Establish and Maintain a Purchasing department within 31 surgery centers and Physician offices

*Implement a new inventory management system (Mckesson-Orbits) throughout the organization

*Review Premier / Med Assets GPO contracts

*Assist in Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable transactions

*Manage all Vendor negotiation

*Manage Physician and Director Level Leased Vehicles

*Develop Policy and Procedures for streamline work-flow

Purchasing Manager, Hospice of the Valley 11/10-09/13

Phoenix, AZ

*Implemented, and maintained McKesson Orbits Inventory Management System

*Managed purchasing coordinators

*Reviewed Premier GPO contracts

*Monitored store room stock inventory

*Monitored vendor performance

*Managed a team of three (non-exempt)

*Responsible for employee development and employee performance reviews

*Performed root cause analysis for non-compliant actions

*Developed streamline process for inventory management

*Reviewed incoming department order requests

*Assisted in contract negotiation process

*Obtained and review pricing bids for capital purchase equipment

Family Services Counselor, West Resthaven Cemetery 07/10-11/10

Glendale, AZ

*Assisted families in need with burial arrangements

Sales Representative, SafeTec Security Services 01/10-07/10

Scottsdale, AZ

*Commercial/Residential Electronic Security Systems Sales

Independent Insurance Sales 06/09-01/10

Scottsdale, AZ

*Health and Life Insurance Sales

Supply Chain Operations Procurement Agent, Billings Clinic 12/89-06/09

Billings, MT

*Developed and maintained relationships with external suppliers

*Verified departmental requisitions

*Assisted Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable with Purchasing transactions

*Processed purchase orders with external suppliers

*Specialty parts buyer for Facility Maintenance and Bio-Med departments

*Processed capital equipment purchase orders

*Negotiated and monitored terms and conditions for supply contracts

*Assisted with policies and procedures for Safety and Emergency Preparedness

*Performed root cause analysis for non-compliant actions

*Processed product returns

*Implemented and maintained service agreement database

*Implemented and maintained vehicle fleet database (20 Vehicles)

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix

*Bachelor of Science in Management (3.61gpa)

*Associates Degree-Psychology (3.4gpa)

ACHIEVEMENTS

Member-American Purchasing Society

Member-Montana High School Officials Association

CPR Instructor

Member, Safety Board, Ergonomics, and Employee Recognition Committee

Member, Hazmat Response Team

Supervisor/Head of Security (Volunteer)

Knowledge-Lean Six Sigma

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