Bryan Ramey Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

• 4 projects completed over the past year totaling 1.6M square feet and $120M medical equipment budget
• Managed the entire procurement process of medical equipment purchased for new hospital construction projects
• Led procurement kick-off meetings to develop project strategies that best aligned with hospital’s internal purchase process
• Developed and drove procurement schedules with critical project milestones and equipment lead-times to meet deadlines
• Prepared and conducted… Show more
• Prepared and conducted RFP/RFQ requests and bid packages, evaluated vendor proposals, and negotiated final prices

Chicago, IL

• Managed the Adult and Children’s Nursing Value Analysis Team and its efforts to reduce cost, standardize products, optimize utilization, and introduce new products to help the hospital meet patient care goals
• Developed strategies and supplier relationships to effectively execute strategic sourcing projects needed to meet business objectives and annual cost savings goals
• Performed market research and analysis to recognize opportunities to maximize savings and increase… Show more
• Performed market research and analysis to recognize opportunities to maximize savings and increase efficiencies
• Engaged in Lean process initiatives through the use of Kaizen Events, 5S Methodology, and Value Stream Mapping
• Fostered positive team collaboration and communicated meaningful input to senior leadership engaged in strategic projects

Maywood, IL

• Participated in Value Analysis Teams and sourcing initiatives conducting industry and product research
• Secured data from suppliers and internal resources and performed effective analysis of findings to maximize savings
• Prepared, negotiated and executed contracts, renewals, service agreements, and RFPs
• Placed orders with approved suppliers in conformance with policies and regulations
• Managed error and exception reports and provided timely resolution

Chicago, IL

• Executed contracts, amendments, renewals, and statements of work for managers across multiple business units
• Completed blanket purchase orders and requisitions under a $50K threshold
• Managed catalogs for United’s wine and onboard products program
• Maintained files on contracts, proposals, vendor catalogs, pricing, and related purchasing information

Chicago, IL

• Negotiated freight rates with logistics carriers nationwide for hauling various products for contracted customers
• Developed carrier relationships and maintained authority, insurance and contract information
• Monitored the tracking of all domestic and international freight hauls

Atlanta, GA

Mba, Leadership / Change Management & Health Sector Management

Bachelor Of Science, Applied Engineering Sciences

Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Supply Chain Management.