Supply Chain Management

MICHELLE VAUGHN

Bellmawr, NJ *****

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SURGICAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Purchasing Administration Business and Office Management Reporting Regulatory Compliance Staff Recruitment and Training / Contract Negotiations

Information A1anagement / Project Budget Administration / Client and Vendor Relations

Self-motivated professional with 20+ years of progressive experience in the Healthcare industry

Demonstrated success as a resource and liaison for staff, physicians and vendors regarding purchasing, materials management and troubleshooting inventory problems. Able to effectively manage multiple assignments under extreme pressure while meeting deadlines. Gained reputation as a people-person, a goal-oriented individual, and one who can cultivate positive relationships with all levels of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Possess excellent work ethic, recognized for consistently going the extra mile to exceed expectations. Technically proficient with automated supply systems and techniques to produce letters, spreadsheets and charts as needed for reporting, Lawson and Microsoft Suite.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM, TRENTON, NJ 2014 to Present

Supply Chain Management Buyer I

Responsible for acquiring quotes for materials/ services and issuing purchase orders via Lawson V10 Mingle. Ensuring the timely receipt of materials for multiple internal departments. Reviewing open purchase orders and contacting suppliers to ensure materials are shipped on time. Issuing RFQs, analyzing proposals, negotiating pricing and delivery options, then issuing/ adjusting purchase orders in a timely manner.

Placing orders directly with vendors and confirming cost of items and availability.

Processing requisitions and keeping management informed of order status. Following up on orders verifying deliveries and maintaining records.

Examining purchase requisitions for proper description of items, making sure sufficient documentation is provided to justify procurement request.

Developing relations with suppliers and negotiating the best possible cost with them.

Negotiating prices with vendor sales representative and creating a formal quote/ contract.

Sourcing products through approved vendors, manufactures, and distributors for equipment and supply ordering.

Interviewing and evaluating new vendors. Processing sanction checks, authenticating new vendors and submitting requests for approval.

Addressing invoice issues related to shipment or price directly with customer service or sales representative in an effort to correct problems. Working directly with our Accounts Payable department.

Keeping internal departments apprised of supplier issues which may affect item delivery dates.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES, CAMDEN, NJ 1988 to 2014

Surgical' Supply Coordinator, 2005 to 2014

Project Leader, 1994 to 2004

Cart Attendant,1988 to 1993

Responsible for the complete management of inventory, vendor inquires and pricing agreements. Prepared automated payment schedules, bid packages and oversaw quality control issues. Provided training and guidance to personnel ensuring policy, safety and customer service compliance. Prepared annual audits for compliance and security reports. Skilled in purchasing equipment and repair parts for corporate and procurement systems.

Implemented cost resolution initiatives and efficient supply chain management.

Served as Team leader for the implementation of Cardinal procedure based delivery system, reducing cost supplies by 15% or $170,000 by streamlining our supply chain.

Selected as Team Leader for the conversion from. ESI system to Lawson system and processed data management of procurement information related to operating room.

Developed efficient inventory templates that mirrored physical inventory locations in the Lawson system.

Introduced new products to the organization that improved the quality of patient care while providing 17% cost reductions to the organization.

Acted as project Leader for implementation of Orsos system, reconciling product utilization to charge capturing mechanism, increasing revenue for the operating room P&L.

References available upon request.

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