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Greater Boston Area

Attending Networking Events Researching Industry LeadersTracking Industry TrendsParticipating in Industry Discussions

Greater Boston Area

Processing high volumes of purchase requisitions with over 95% accuracy.Coordinated supplier base providing end users with communication for back-orders, productdiscontinuation, cost changes and special quotes.Utilizing Oracle in order to process, verify, and execute purchase orders.Managed Procure-to-Pay process by working closely with the Receiving and Accounts Payabledepartments.Processed special non-inventory quotes.Resolved delivery, invoice, and coordinated return of materials.Responsible for a total inventory spend of $50,000,000Managed and maintained supplier data base and vendor relations.

South Weymouth, Massachusetts

Buyer (contract position)April 2015 to June 2015South Shore Hospital - South Weymouth, MAGenerated orders in compliance with existing (GPO) contracts to ensure best possible pricing and terms.Coordinated with hospital personnel on new products evaluations.Purchased goods and services for over 200,000 patients.Resolved daily inquires from hospital personnel in a timely and professional manner.Generated standing and blanket orders for provisions of goods and services based on previous procurementhistoryMonitored and managed the procurement of crucial items for the operating room, laboratory,radiology,etc.BuyerAugust 2002 to June 2004St Elizabeth"s Hospital - Brighton, MA

Malden, Massachusetts

Senior BuyerJune 2004 to January 2015Cambridge Health Alliance - Malden, MAControlled inventories totaling up to a $10,000,000 valuation.Coordinated the purchase of medical supplies and services for nearly a 100,000 patients.Trained and self-taught the Meditech database to a proficient level to train staff.Reviewed and analyzed Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) supplier contracts for cost validation andrenegotiating of tier pricing, resulting in the capitalization of ongoing cost savings.Generated new items into the Meditech database achieving a 95% accuracy rating.Designed and administered Meditech Online ordering system resulting in a 90% reduction in paper requisitions.Coordinated and executed the ordering of all goods and services for new CHA hospital clinics totaling over50,000 square feet.Managed and monitored suppliers daily utilizing Vendormate credentialing software.