Marc A. Cook

Lebanon, TN

615-***-****

adl4qz@r.postjobfree.com

Skills/Abilities

Highly skilled Materials Manager and Purchaser; Active listener with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; Strong knowledge of medical industry standards and regulatory guidelines; Flexible and adaptable; Strong negotiator who drives profits and protects the bottom line; Pragmatic and process driven; Proven critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; Expert at handling pressure and working within time and budgetary constraints; Proven track-record of teamwork, collaboration, and relationship-building. Experience:

Purchasing Manager – Urology Associates, Lebanon, TN (2017 – 2021)

• Oversaw purchasing for both the clinic and surgery as well as eight (8) satellite offices;

• Accountable for the overall direction, planning, implementation, and administration for the procurement of supplies, equipment, and services;

• Sourced suppliers and built and sustained valuable business relationships;

• Developed enhanced policies, procedures and systems to support a centralized purchasing program;

• Oversaw and led the coordination and negotiation of vendor contracts as needed;

• Maintained knowledge of materials management principles, practices, and information technology;

• Managed the implementation of effective purchasing, invoicing, and collecting processes. Implants Manager – Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (2015-2017)

• Managed $5M in inventory and supervised five (5) employees;

• Researched potential vendors, negotiated prices and purchased supplies and materials;

• Retained and created vendor relationships using best practices;

• Ensured optimum inventory levels and assessed material quality, movement, and expenditure;

• Maintained professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Materials Manager – Cool Springs Surgery Center, Franklin, TN (2013-2015)

• Developed and implemented a cost-saving and accurate inventory management system;

• Maintained an organized order tracking system utilizing inventory management applications;

• Monitored savings opportunities, coordinated product evaluations and performed cost analysis;

• Ensured quality products while focusing on cost-reduction and just-in-time supply chain management. Materials Management Coordinator – University Medical Center, Lebanon, TN (1997-2013)

• Planned, organized and implemented inventory operations and procedures;

• Maintained accurate inventory files, manufacturer and catalog numbers, and material descriptions;

• Provided purchase order authorization for compliant vendors;

• Maintained professional and technical knowledge through professional development activities. Buyer – AmSurg Corporation, Nashville, TN (2006 – 2008)

• Provided purchase order authorization for more than 100 vendors and negotiated best pricing;

• Managed purchasing for more than 40 surgery centers throughout the United States. Education and Training

AA, Business Art – Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Envi, Horizon