DENISE TURLISH

**** ***** ******, *********, ** *8722

732-***-**** acysw2@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Experienced manager with a successful track record of leading and motivating professional staff to deliver cost effective and timely solutions to customers and internal partners. Strong people and project manager with the ability to develop and implement automated solutions to support efforts to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with extensive experience interacting successfully with all levels of management. Demonstrated expertise:

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION, Edison, NJ 2000-2016 Manager of Purchasing

Reported to Director of Supply Chain Management and was responsible for planning and directing the daily activities of a team of five Buyers who sourced and purchased medical products and services and office supplies.

• Developed and managed an annual Purchasing Department budget of $1.2 million and optimized spend to ensure consistent delivery of products and services in a cost effective and timely manner.

• Implemented and managed a new purchase software package “IP Purchase” which resulted in a 45% decrease in manual input required.

• Negotiated competitive product pricing and sales terms with vendors to achieve optimal terms and conditions.

• Worked with current suppliers as well as potential new suppliers to help reduce costs while maintaining the highest level of quality.

• Researched and recommended product and service alternatives providing decision makers with three competitive options.

• Managed product inventory process to ensure availability of stock.

• Led efforts to automate office supply ordering for MTF through a web based program.

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures for the Purchasing Department.

• Coached and mentored staff and conducted performance reviews and participated in hiring of all new team members.

• Review all invoices for any discrepancies and resolve with supplier in order to obtain a discount for early payment.

• Contract Negotiations • Budget Management

• Vendor Management • Coaching & Mentoring Staff

• Project Management • RFP Process Management

• Negotiated and managed MTF’s Federal Express Account. Also negotiated a three contract to save $2.5 million over three years and a 3% cap on annual increases.

• Advised internal departments of any changes with products, delivery issues and stock levels.

• Ensures inventory levels were maintained and three months of inventory was kept at the suppliers warehouse.

EDUCATION

Associate Degree, Business Management, Ocean County Community College, Toms River, NJ

Courses completed include: Improving Negotiation, Purchasing Law, Warehouse Management, Vendor & Contract Supplier Qualification, AMA Improving Managerial Effectiveness, Writing and Conducting Performance Appraisal and OSHA Training Seminar for Blood borne Pathogens & Hazard Communication.

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