Experience

Omeros Corporation

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinical Supply Specialist II

  • Nov 2019 - Present



Universal Cells

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant,Purchasing/Receiving

  • May 2019 - Sep 2019

  • Responsible for ordering/purchasing and receiving of all laboratory consumables through SharePoint and the Ariba system. • Coordinated deliveries and distribution of packages to appropriate end users and locations due to temperature sensitive issues for many materials. • Worked closely with Materials management to assure appropriate levels of compliance and oversee inventory of lab supplies for optimal business function. • Point of contact to receive and organize all vendor documentation for deliveries. Tracked shipments, communicated updates to team members and followed up with resolution for any back-order/delivery issues, purchasing issues, re-orders, returns and refunds. Show less



Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inventory Control Coordinator

  • Aug 2013 - May 2019

  •Manage and maintain over 3,000 critical care items totaling $1.5 million. •Assemble advanced Excel inventory reports to analyze usage and optimize proper inventory levels for surgical staff. •Place daily orders in Oracle and train staff who assist with the ordering. •Identify problem items (overstock, shortages, overdue nonstock PO’s, backorders), determine causes and implement solutions to reduce re-occurrence. •Analyze defects in inventory processes and implement improvements using lean practices. •Run backorder reports to increase turnover on purchase orders and correct improper entries. •Work in collaboration with staff and management to identify scope of work and specific tasks needed to support clinical operations in a constantly changing environment. •Work with supplier reps regarding product conversions and subs for critical backordered items. Show less



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Dec 2011 - Aug 2013

  •Independently managed the procurement of South West Zone area: responsible for all orders, inventory, shipping and receiving for over 15 shop workers. •Worked closely with vendors and customers regarding on time delivery which resulted in a 93% increase of materials being delivered in a timely manner within a year. •Communicated RFQ and negotiated pricing with suppliers in-order to receive the best possible pricing. •Worked with the accounting department to resolve billing and pricing issues with vendors to insure timely payment of goods. •Updated purchase orders in SAP database to reduce inventory error occurrences. Show less



Dendreon

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Buyer, Lab Supplies/GMP

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

  •Provided strategic sourcing and procurement for 3 manufacturing sites across the U.S. •Ensured the lowest total cost of purchased materials and services while balancing the objectives of maximum product availability with strategic inventory planning. •Reduced over all product receiving errors and increased on-time delivery up to 75% by utilizing effective supplier communication. •Generated an annual cost savings of over $300,000 across 3 manufacturing sites by negotiating a product cost reduction of 60%. •Prepared and reviewed various departmental reports such as open purchase orders, delivery performance, and supplier spend resulting in an increase in supplier quality and a decrease in shipping costs. •Reviewed and created purchase orders for multi-million dollar service contracts within the 2-3 day turn-around time to insure compliance with current company contract policies and procedures. •Effectively interacted with internal customers and external suppliers providing expertise and support to proactively meet customer needs. Show less



VWR, part of Avantor

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• On-Site Customer Service Representative

  • Jun 2005 - Mar 2011

  •Managed multi-million dollar lab supply accounts throughout the Seattle area. •Acted as a liaison between client and distributor. Coordinated and managed all VWR orders, stock, inventory, shipping and receiving. •Managed inventory and maintained stock rooms for up to 1000 price points for large biotech companies with strict production needs. •Generated an $8,000 cost savings through product price conversions for client over a 2 year period. •Successfully managed vendor relations with key suppliers by ensuring compliance with policies and work flow guidelines related to purchase orders, pricing, quality standards, and performance reviews. •Maintained a consistent quality service level above 95% by successfully managing purchase orders and deliveries for a company of 500 plus people. Show less