JENNIFER A. JONES
Jersey City, New Jersey 07304
Email: acz383@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Ambitious professional with key accomplishments in my career and the ability to easily adapt to growing changes within work environment.
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Great attention to detail.
Proven leadership ability.
Always open to learning new skills.
Exceptional communicator and negotiation abilities.
Cooperative and enthusiastic to work.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Aptitude to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Assertive individual capable to complete projects in a timely and proficiently manner.
EDUCATION
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, New Jersey
Major: Business
Principles of Accounting I and II
Principles of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
Management
Saint Peter’s University
Jersey City, New Jersey
Major: Business Administration/Healthcare Management
Advanced Concepts in Healthcare Management
Corporate Finance
Budgeting/Financing in Healthcare Management
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hudson County Community College
May 2014 Associates Degree- Business
Saint Peter’s University
Currently Enrolled – Bachelor’s in Business Administration/
Healthcare Management Concentration
Pending Completion May 2017
Hudson County Community College/LINCS Supply Chain Management Program
Supply Chain Management Certification
Pending Completion May 2017
EXPERIENCE
CarePoint Health System
Hoboken, New Jersey
Buyer, Supply Chain/Materials Management September 2012 to Present
Built and maintained vendor relationships.
Generated database reports to perform usage, forecasting and variance studies using pivot tables.
Worked to exceed annual savings goals of $100,000 and above.
Warranted operating procedures were followed when ordering for each department.
Researched and sourced products using ECRI (Economic Cycle Research Institute) system.
Obtained quote/bids to conduct for cost savings analysis and benchmarking.
Assured item pricing is updated in system based on vendor contracts and price changes.
Cross-trained newly hired buyers and served as back-up to supervisor, Materials Manager.
Collaborated with Director of Supply Chain and CFO on special projects and other issues as needed.
Negotiated contract terms for supplies, construction, preventative maintenance and other services.
Investigated and resolved invoice discrepancies between Accounts Payable and Purchasing departments.
Acquired capital equipment for facility’s Transitional Care Unit, Cardiology, Operating Room and others.
Requested samples to guarantee facility receives quality product, capital purchases, as furniture and equipment.
Utilized Group Purchasing Organizations’ e-commerce sites from GHX and MedAssets to analyze purchasing data.
Purchased materials via EDI for hospital’s departments such as Nursing Units, Laboratories, Rehabilitation, Pharmacy, Information Technology, Engineering and all offsite clinics.
Accountemps
Kearny, New Jersey
Buyer/Planner July 2011 to August 2012
Compiled reports of open purchase orders on daily basis.
Ensured that all resources were received by vendors to complete the manufacturing process.
Ordered packing materials and arranged for them to be shipped to Chinese jewelry manufacturers.
Monitored inventory to make certain stock levels were replenished for in house rush orders received.
Communicated with jewelry manufacturers regarding finished products and reviewed them for approval.
PIC Graphic Products, LTD
Jersey City, New Jersey
Purchasing Assistant April 2007 to April 2011
Organized all purchase order files.
Negotiated pricing with vendors for goods.
Researched company database to review product usages.
Created purchase orders in company's computer database.
Ensured that all orders were correct and delivered promptly.
Exported data from company's computer records to Excel spreadsheets to analyze past purchases.
Communicated /followed up with vendors by email or by telephone regarding orders or discrepancies.
Reported to and assisted both the Director of Administration and President in various other areas such as customer service.
Human Resources Assistant October 2006 to April 2011
Maintained employee personnel files.
Advised employees of the benefits and incentives available.
Informed all new employees of the policies of the company.
Knowledge of COBRA, FMLA and Workers' Compensation.
Helped in facilitating training recently employed office support.
Developed and administered new hire and enrollment procedures.
Escorted and supervised employees during offsite random drug testing.
Processed employee enrollment, disciplinary and incident documentation.
Monitored employee start dates and 90 day evaluation periods ending dates.
Coordinated informative meetings for employees concerning company benefits.
SKILLS
Adobe
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel – Pivot Tables, etc.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
ERP Systems:
Navision
Lawson
Meditech
E-Commerce Systems:
GHX – Global Healthcare Exchange
MedAssets
References Furnished Upon Request