Buyer – Piedmont Healthcare Purchasing December 2015-September 2020 • Processed and monitored bill only purchase orders for accuracy against contract prices and dispatch approval.• Resolved price discrepancies and match exceptions collectively with Sourcing personnel.• Facilitated timely payment of vendors by following specified internal process to resolve invoice discrepancies.• Created overnight and second day purchase orders.• Served as a customer liaison with contracted vendors by following established protocol.• Performed other duties as needed or required.

Strategic Sourcing Analyst– Piedmont Healthcare Purchasing July 2021 - Present• Works closely with Commodity Managers to support small dollar contract/amendment creation.• Possess understanding of contract arrangement and able to review redlines, draft and negotiate language.• Collaborates with Legal personnel for contracts that present issues and require Legal counsel.• Organize and lead discussions with hospital leaders and suppliers to minimize deterrents when applicable.• Demonstrate ability to develop and enhance viable vendor relationships.• Manages Capital Expenditure Request (CER) process: review, verify, and execute each request.

Sr. Buyer – Piedmont Healthcare Purchasing September 2020- July 2021• Facilitated complete processing of high dollar value purchase orders.• Managed and reconciled open purchase orders to ensure capital receiving and prompt payments of invoices.• Eliminated interruption to hospital supply distribution by collaborating with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are remitted in a timely manner.• Demonstrated knowledge of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and local contracts by working closely with the Sourcing team to ensure best pricing, contract compliance, and accuracy of capital orders.• Ensured customers are knowledgeable of Piedmont Healthcare preferred vendors and capital purchasing standards by following established processes and procedures. • Facilitated orders with vendors to ensure that projects are kept on schedule.• Partnered with System Analyst team and vendor during Q-Sight go-live.• Demonstrated expertise in maintaining purchasing, vendor, staff, and leadership relationships through intentional responsiveness and consistency.

Supply Clerk – CVOR and Cardiac Cath Lab October 2013 – December 2015• Provided support to materials management managers in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) and Cath Lab.• Ensured inventory is compliant with Joint Commission standards and regulations.• Procured products via PeopleSoft (strong computer skills).• Maintained positive rapport with physicians, vendors and clinicians through daily effective communication.

Supply Technician – Acute Care January 2012 – October 2013• Maintained and replenished inventory in critical care areas (NICU, CVOR and Medical Surgery).• Provided timely responses to STAT requests.• Maintained productivity by effectively communicating needs to central distribution center.• Established positive rapport with unit managers and unit staff.

Supply Technician – Receiving Dock May 2009 – December 2011• Maintained and replenished inventory in critical care areas (NICU, CVOR and Medical Surgery).• Provided timely responses to STAT requests.• Maintained productivity by effectively communicating needs to central distribution center.• Established positive rapport with unit managers and unit staff.

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Aide January 2002 – May 2009• Assisted therapists with patient treatments.• Acquired and maintained departmental inventory.• Provided clerical support as requested using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.• Trained all new rehabilitation aides.