David Westerlund Email & Phone Number

West Branch, Michigan, United States

I have accepted a position as Materials Manager at Mackinaw Surgery Center in Saginaw Michigan. I am extremely excited to be joining this exciting organization.

West Branch, Michigan, United States

West Branch Regional Medical Center

Develop department goals and objectives, establishes and implements policies and procedures, maintains quality assurance and safety standards for departmental operation.Oversee the centralized procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and services including departmental direct purchases. Prepares RFQ’s for capital purchases and ensures GPO contracts are utilized whenever possible. Organizes and oversees receiving and storeroom operations. Establishes PAR levels to facilitate proper materials turnover and ensures that departments are following proper requisitioning procedures. Reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Directs the preparation and maintenance of monthly reports to Department Managers and the CFO. Responsible for the Contract Management System and evaluation of GPO contracts for proper alignment of supply purchases to ensure the best financial outcome possible.

Detroit, Mi

Manage all facets of Materials Management for the Surgical Service, Anesthesia Service and Minor Procedure Clinic. Worked with the OR Nurse Manager, Specialty Service Coordinators and Surgeons in identifying supplies and services for upcoming surgical procedures and assuring their timely procurement.

Vamc Bronx, New York

Performed professional work involving the procurement of supplies and services using procedures outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, VA Acquisition Regulations, Public Laws, and agency policies. Assisted in the requirement of activities in performing market research, reviewing specifications and statements of work and approving acquisition milestone plans.

South Bend, Indiana

Performed all Medical/Surgical purchasing at Clinic, Surgery Center and 11 off-site offices. Executed all purchases of Medical/Surgical supplies and capital equipment. Negotiated contracts, purchases and pricing for equipment and supplies. Implemented, maintained and audited Group Purchasing Organization contracts. Responsible for GPO conversion from MedAssetts to VHA Novation and change of primary distributors from Cardinal to Seneca. Responsible for contract compliance and standardization. Performed analysis to identify savings opportunities and consult with and make recommendations to clinical staff and administration on equipment, supplies, and contracted vendors. Implemented the conversion of MMIS systems (from ProcureIT to Mediclick) providing training and troubleshooting for new Mediclick users.

Flint, Mi

Responsible for all aspects of materials management at the facility. Served as expert resource person to provide training on equipment and supplies to end users. Facilitated and provided clinical support for new technology, new service lines, new procedures, equipment and supplies and in-servicing of staff by vendors. Negotiated contracts, purchases and pricing for equipment and supplies. Responsible for conversion of MMIS system from SIS to Advantx. Served on Operations Committee as well as other ad hoc committees provided all necessary reports. Served on national advisory committee for MedAssetts GPO and Hospital Purchasing Service advisory committee.Supervised buyer and distribution clerk. Performed team building between multi-disciplinary shareholders. Performed as Surgical Technician as requested by OR Supervisor.

Lansing, Michigan

Coordinated acquisition of all equipment and supplies for the successful start-up and accreditation of Center. Responsible for the development and implementation of inventory storage systems and procedures. Identified and analyzed organizational and operational problems and developed practical solutions based on interaction with stakeholders and after evaluation of all pertinent information.