DENZIL ADAMS
HERCULES, CA *****
**********@*********.***
PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL
20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PURCHASING
Dedicated procurement professional with years of progressive responsibilities and achievements within the healthcare industry. Diverse comprehension and experience in an ever-changing environment. A proven track record for consolidating products within multiple facilities to reduce overall cost and standardization. Lucid communicator able to interact effectively with diverse groups and customers to achieve aggressive company goals. Versatile communicator known for quickly establishing rapport with cross functional teams and
vendors. Catalyst for exceeding on-time delivery goals. Liaison between vendors, and AP.
SKILLS
Technical Skills: MS Office applications, Mckesson and Lawson software
EXPERIENCE
OWNER/ A JOB WELL DONE JANITORIAL
1995 –August 2022
Provided weekly cleaning of offices and warehouses for
San Francisco Chronicle locations.
BUYER/ VERITY HEALTH (DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY)
2009 – Sept. 14, 2020
Process purchase requisitions, liaison between multiple departments and vendor community, follow through on backorders, work closely with the Finance department to identify and resolve invoice issues, receiving and price issues. Interact with vendors in regards to maintaining on time deliveries and cost reductions. Verify execution of Premier agreement/contracts. Develop and maintain files for capital and service maintenance documents. Develops recommendations to department managers regarding supply and equipment expense requirements and expense reduction opportunities.
ASST. SYSTEM ANALYST (DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY)
2007 - 2009
Reviewed system request for proper requirements and possible duplications. Added items to system database and vendor file. Interactions with vendors for verification of vendor updates.
BUYER (CATHOLIC HEALTCARE WEST)
2000 - 2007
Processed purchase requisitions. Championed all aspects of supply procurement, vendor relations, account management, business development, and contract term negotiations and finalization. Utilized GPO (Premier) for optimal pricing, researched and recommended new supplies, equipment, and service suppliers. Member of the Product Standardization committee. Followed up on open orders, back orders and billing only PO’s. Investigated invoice issues and worked collectively with AP to alleviate delays in vendor payments.
BUYER (MILLS PENINSULA HOSPITALS)
1987- 2000
Processed manual purchase requisitions. Negotiated with vendors, conducted cost saving analysis and followed up on open PO’s.
STOREROOM LEAD (MILLS PENINSULA HOSPITALS)
1982 - 1987
Received consumables and equipment. Delivered supplies to
all departments and surrounding hospital properties. Conducted monthly storeroom cycle counts and yearly inventory.