Manage supplier relations for critical medical supplies. Develop and implement category strategies, such as for water systems and Dialyzers, utilizing market research and analytics. Lead a team of 3 sourcing managers and contract administrators, overseeing day-to-day activities. Recruit, hire, and mentor teammates at manager level.● Successfully negotiated $500K in cost savings for water systems category.● Played a key role in dialysate standardization initiative, contributing to its success resulting in $10M in cost savings● Optimized delivery frequency for DaVita’s major supplier, impacting 2500+ facilities and achieving $130M annual spend efficiency and Implemented optimization tracker dashboard, resulting in $9M cost avoidance.● Identified $500K in cost savings by optimizing pickup frequency for 2800+ facilities through a stop’s frequency dashboard in Medical Waste category.● Led Medsurg distribution RFP, negotiating over $12M in cost savings Managed supplier private label conversion, potentially saving $2M.Negotiated a primary and secondary medsurg distribution agreement. ● Led blood loss prevention initiative. Partnered with the clinical experts and suppliers to develop multiple new products prototypes to help prevent needle dislodgement and bloodline separation.

Administer diverse portfolio spanning Consulting services, Travel, Legal services, and other areas, totaling over $150M in expenditures. Implement and oversee category strategies to optimize spending efficiency. Conduct negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms and agreements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address procurement needs and challenges. Monitor and analyze market trends to inform strategic decision-making. Facilitate implementation of new programs and solutions to enhance procurement processes. Conduct RFP to assess efficacy of DaVita’s existing CLM solution. Spearhead implementation of a new Preferred hotel program for 2022.● Designed a custom Coupa catalog tailored to supplier MRO spend.● Achieved $100K in savings through engagement with sentiment analysis software.● Secured $115K in savings through negotiations on software agreement.● Oversaw external audit category, identifying over $300K in lost rebates and overcharges.● Negotiated with Airline company to extend COVID-related cancellations by $170K for additional 8 months.● Realized $100K in cost reductions within car rental subcategory and implemented a secondary car rental program to mitigate associated risks.● Developed a comprehensive, long-term category strategy for Travel Category, resolving over $4M in hotel leakage within current program.● Led the CAHPS RFP with 3 major survey supplier partners, delivering more than $500K in cost avoidance● Led a patient experience journey design consulting RFP, resulting in more than 100K in cost avoidance.

Utilized technical proficiency in Tableau, SQL, and Excel to facilitate data collection, analysis, and reporting for development of Apple LOC tracker and sourcing tracker dashboards. Presented findings and insights to diverse business teams, offering insights into respective BU statuses and informing strategic decisions on business matters. Coordinated with strategic Sourcing team to establish a tracker for pipeline and sourcing savings, fostering efficient monitoring and analysis of procurement activities. ● Established a comprehensive Strategic Sourcing Tracker and Dashboard, serving as a centralized hub for all sourcing initiatives and contract records.● Streamlined procurement operations by implementing the Weekly Apple LOC (Line of Credit) Tracker, reducing weekly labor hours by over 5 through automation via Tableau, Excel, and SQL.

Executed activation, maintenance, and management of GPO and local agreements, overseeing over $30M in annual spending. Cultivated strong relationships with upper management, stakeholders, and vendors to bolster support for designated projects. Directed sourcing initiatives delegated by sourcing director, conducting comprehensive spend analyses to pinpoint savings opportunities and devise process enhancement strategies. Oversaw construction, auditing, and uploading of all contracts to Peoplesoft to ensure precise pricing. Spearheaded RFPs and formulated sourcing strategies to maintain vendor competitiveness across designated categories. Offered assistance and guidance to Value Analysis Coordinators and stakeholders through data-driven market analyses, contributing to formulation of overarching category strategies. ● Identified and uploaded over 9000 items to contracts in PeopleSoft.● Acted as primary analyst for lab conversion project, contributing to total savings of $185K.● Led Suture, Endo-Mechanicals & Trocars conversion project, partnering with OR director to achieve total savings of $250K.● Orchestrated negotiations for spinal implants category, collaborating with OR leadership to secure annual savings exceeding $1.2M.● Oversaw management of IT spend category, proposing a solution to IT leadership that resulted in $350K in savings for Children’s Hospital Colorado.● Recognized by leadership and staff for developing six optimization tools for Inventory, Purchasing, and Value Analysis teams, enhancing efficiency and autonomy.

Oversaw and guided inventory supervisors and associates. Supervised a team of over 20 inventory associates during cycle counts. Performed accurate inventory counts using handheld scanning devices to ensure precise stock levels and prevent shortages or overages. ● Achieved 5% reduction in labor costs for Dollar General account. ● Increased Revenue Per Hour (RPH) from $32/hr to $45/hr by conducting continuous review and analysis of service levels.