Sourcing Specialist Supply Chain

KIMBERLY KINYON

***** ****** ****, ***** ****, IN 46614 H: 574-***-**** / ******@*********.***

Contracts/Sourcing Specialist dedicated to continuous process improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and changing markets. Extremely results-oriented and proactive in addressing and resolving problems. Experienced Sourcing Specialist with proven track record in supply chain management, vendor relationships and strategic sourcing. Known for strong analytical skills and ability to negotiate cost-effective contracts that align with business goals. Demonstrated impact on procurement efficiency and bottom-line profitability through innovative sourcing strategies. Skilled at leveraging technology solutions for enhanced productivity in fast-paced environments.

SKILLS

-Verbal and written communication - Customer service oriented

-Staff training and development - Budget administration

-Timeline management - Relationship building

-Project management - Goal attainment

-Organizational skills - Stakeholder relations

-Efficient multi-tasker - Team training

-Contract negotiations - Vendor management

-Cost analysis - Data analysis

-Stakeholder engagement - Compliance monitoring

-Purchasing policies - Time management

-Problem solving - Team collaboration

-Effective comunication

WORK HISTORY

Beacon Health System Inc.

Contract/Sourcing Specialist / South Bend, IN / October 2013 to Present

-Source items from approved vendor master to obtain contract pricing and payment terms

-Negotiate price with vendors to maintain our contract pricing, resulting in savings and cost avoidance

•2019 - $66,434; 2020 - $73,597; 2021 - $5,937; 2022 - $25,750; 2023 - $40,639.47 and a sale of unsupported pumps in the amount of $180,000; 2024 - $99,867; and a sale of $43,775 of unused medical equipment

-Completed RFQ with vendors to sell unused equipment with a profit of $100,000

-Provide cost savings analysis to stakeholders within our system, with MMIS created a query for capital expenditures for all team members

-Attend business reviews with vendors to discuss performance and new opportunities

-Partner with A/P to resolve accounting discrepancies and monitor invoices

-Manage and review contracts for compliance, terminology and terms; present findings to stakeholders and executive team

-Training new team members on the P2P system

-Meet with Project Leaders, Managers, Team Members to discuss needs and provide input/quotes where needed

-Partnered successfully with five Hospitals and 70 physician clinics to produce consistent and standardized purchasing policies to enhance group purchases for best patient outcomes

-Worked directly with various departments within five hospitals, seventy physician clinics, five occupational medicine clinics, and three health and fitness centers, on capital purchases to meet build demands and contract pricing

-Worked with support teams to resolve issues with products, services and accounting areas

-Collaborated with hospital departments to develop scopes and implement project plans for capital expenditures and purchases

-Coordinated orders, deliveries, budgets for large projects including Beacon Granger Hospital, Beacon Goshen, and Beacon Granger ASC, Beacon Tower Project,

-Work with Distribution and Warehouse to receive/track/delivery equipment to appropriate areas, and handle discrepancies/damaged equipment

-Collaborated with Financial Planning to update current Capital Process and Capital Form

-Managed all Capital routing, ordering and our largest medical/surgical supplier Medline at the same time

-Worked with HealthTrust on verification of contracts, tracking spend, negotiations with vendors, NTRACTs

Beacon Health System Inc.

Administrative Assistant / Purchasing Coordinator / South Bend, IN / October 1999 to October 2013

-Wrote professional memorandum, letters and marketing copy

-Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance

-Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements

-Organized new hire, security and temporary paperwork

-Screened visitors and directed them to the correct employee or office

-Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for a team of 6 professional Directors

-Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing and file management

-Opened and properly distributed incoming mail

-Made travel arrangements for management and executive staff

-Reduced overhead by taking on more responsibility with creating and administrative projects

-Coordinated board and committee meetings, including schedules and information preparation and distribution

-Preformed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching chargeback’s, discrepancies and reconciliations

-Prepared meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project punch lists, transmittals and memorandums for organizational support

-Answered telephone inquiries from clients, vendors and public

-Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate management instruction

-Managed executive calendar and coordinated weekly project team meetings

EDUCATION

Associate of Science – Administrative

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana – South Bend, IN

AFFILIATIONS

-Member AAHRM 2013 to Current

-AAHRM Membership Committee 2025

-Indiana Notary Public

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