Experience

Viega LLC

• United States
• Building Construction
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Purchase Specialist

  • May 2022 - Present



InnovAge

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Purchasing/Sourcing Specialist

  • Feb 2015 - May 2022

  Within a diverse end-to-end supply chain and procurement management function, I lead on all aspects of data analysis, strategic planning, and team oversight, to source cost-effective assets and services to meet business needs and project management requirements. I mentor cross-functional team members to share knowledge of purchasing techniques and strategies to source clinical, facilities and supplies for independent living programs for the elderly, such as PACE and LIFE. I conduct in-depth research and onboard new vendors to create a preferred network of vendors with quality, delivery, and cost parameters in place to meet procurement budget. I also carry out detailed due diligence and evaluate feasibility of business plans for mergers & acquisitions (M&A), prior to negotiating contract, setting up invoicing processes and creating a trackable purchase order procedure. I adapt leadership to oversee the bid management process to assess proposals and review documentation to present recommendations and reports to executive leaders for informed decision making. My key achievements include: • Expanded the business through M&As, launching five new sites and up to 18 centers. • Generated c.40% cost savings by negotiating procurement contracts and agreements. • Boosted the efficiency of procurement through employee training on ReqLogic system.



Indian Crest Pediatrics

• United States
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Within a six-person, board-certified pediatric practice, I spearheaded the provision of high-level administrative support in the pursuit of providing expert medical care for minors, children, and newborns. I meticulously controlled office systems, travel arrangements, patient engagement campaigns, scheduling, records maintenance, and reporting. My key achievements included: • Revised operating framework to drive sustained excellence and improve efficiency. • Strengthened the practice by recruiting and training 12 expert medical care professionals. • Negotiated cost-effective procurement agreements with vendors, with optimum terms.



Haliburton

• Brighton, Colorado, United States

• Associate Procurement Specialist

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  In a focal contact role, I assumed all aspects of procurement management and processed associated documentation for energy sector projects. I identified cost-effective vendors to procure sand, chemical and laboratory materials based on the demand of field operations, project management and manufacturing teams. I administered Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) to create a competitive bidding process and boost cost saving initiatives by streamlining procedures and maximizing e-procurement systems through buyer sourcing. My key achievements included: • Integral to preparing reports and management of all high-value procurement contracts. • Optimized the end-to-end supply chain, improved value, and shaped sourcing strategies. • Championed process change and created simplified reporting/procedures in procurement.



Merck

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Buyer

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2013

  As procurement manager, I sourced and procured materials, technologies and services for laboratories and operations, as well as capital projects. I engaged with vendors to build relationships and negotiate optimum terms for pricing, delivery, quality assurance and services, often processing multimillion purchase orders to confirm shipments. I extended reach to cross-functional internal relationships to identify areas for improvement in procurement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reduce risks and minimize wastage in the value stream, as well as resolve quality and inventory issues through regular internal/external audits. My key achievements included: • Strategically administered a portfolio of vendor SLAs and led large capital projects. • Negotiate materials contracts with suppliers to gain significant $multimillion savings. • Transitioned to SAP Concur platform to improve the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.



Focus On Kids Pediatrics

• Littleton, Colorado, United States

• Medical Assistant

  • 1998 - 2000