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Pompano Beach, Fl

Drives the formulation, interpretation, and communication of the Procurement and Manufacturing long range vision, strategy, policy, plans and objective for all goods and services. Develop department heads in logistics, manufacturing operations (production), maintenance and material control. Strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability, production and efficiency throughout the company's operations. Develop and direct the management and supervisory team of the company's manufacturing processes that will ensure efficient order processing, accurate inventory control, proper and timely receipt/stocking of materials, production per schedule, cost-efficient shipping direct to healthcare sites and effective processing of waste and repairs. Manage logistics on outbound shipping processes. Ensure customer satisfaction, improved efficiency, minimize waste, drive revenue growth and improved employee product knowledge. Work with manufacturing management and directors to implement processes and systems that will generate higher productivity and revenues. Manage the department to ensure all operational systems are continuously evaluated for relevance, proper operation, utilization and scheduled maintenance. Maintain infrastructure, production equipment and facilities. Interact regularly with leadership team and individual department heads to ensure that company's operational priorities are aligned with total company direction, Maximize the scheduling of projects in production to maximize schedule effectiveness. Vendor negotiations for highest dollar volume materials and services to avoid production interruptions and maximize cost-efficiency. Participate with leadership team in formulation and administering company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.

Brecksville, Oh

Drives the formulation, interpretation, and communication of the Procurement long range vision, strategy, policy, plans and objective for all goods and services. Leads Procurement in partnering and collaborating with internal business units to achieve key Clinical Specialties strategic and tactical business objectives. Ensures the allocation of resources is consistent with long-term results. Partners with business unit management and other functions to develop and refine long-term strategies to ensure products and services meet changing business and marketplace conditions. Acts as an advisor to multiple senior level managers and ensures their business needs and directions are met. Identifies opportunities to create value and mitigate risk associated with Clinical Specialties’ use of suppliers, mobilizes internal resources against highest priority opportunities. Leads the development, implementation, and alignment of sourcing strategies and supplier network capabilities for all commodities, services and initiatives that complement and support key business objectives to drive savings for the company. Ensures the execution of all procurement strategies; including financial analysis, supplier relationship management, contract management, strategic sourcing, vendor management, purchase order issuance, standardized procurement tools and leading-edge reporting. * Achieved 100% compliance in purchasing via contracts.* Member of the Process Improvement Committee for Quality Assurance to receive our ACHC Accreditation.* Created Purchasing Policies and a new Procurement Process.* Developed process of drug shortages & established drug allocations for fulfillement. * Reported Actual Savings of 1.2 million dollars for 2013.* Reported Actual Savings of 1.75 million dollars for 2014.

Davie, Fl

Management responsibility in PURCHASING and Operations of acute & specialty pharmaceuticals, production, inventory management, cycle counting, accounts payable, fixed assets, packaging, logistics, financial statements, budgeting, standard cost development, streamlining and improving financial reporting, capital expenditures, acquisitions and divestitures. Responsibility also includes setting up macros of a wide selection of therapies working through CPR Plus. Developed a standard cost reporting system for pharmaceuticals, non-inventory and operational expenses. Improved operating decisions through the development of a more timely, comprehensive and informative monthly alalysis reporting. Introduced activity indicators to measure job performance that would reward the branch in measuring success.

Port Washington, Ny

Drive Medical is one of the leaders in Durable Medical Equipment and Respiratory Products in the United States. Responsibilities includes managing the entire global procurement/supply chain process for Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing. Outsourced into China and Taiwan on product manufacturing for Drive Medical USA, Canada, UK and Germany. Managed the entire functions of forecasting, budgeting, manufacturing, inventory management, procurement and logistics. Calculated formulas to set forecasts based on commodity consumption with safety stock to cover the forecasts of finished product. Involved from the initial stage of new product development, finished product, delivered product and managing the QC of all existing commodities. Responsibilities also includes Inventory Management, logistic management and procurement management. Set training programs for our customer service and technical support for product education and consumer support. Supported sales force while working closely with Regional Managers to Vice President of Business Development to make sure we cover consumptions on new product to existing product on existing customers and new customers. Actively compare, document, implement and manage all Procurement Policies and Procedures by best business practices, benchmarking studies and internal control requirements. Negotiationed, set supplier audits, and corrective action programs in an effort to reduce overall costs and meet budgeted expense targets while maintaining vendor scorecard for final supplier selection. Consolidated, maintained and managed the vendors to keep a supplier relationship in order to produce quality product will no delays in finished product. Conducted RFPs on OEM production for vendor selection. Wide selection of Private Labeling products with management of all drop ships direct to customers with the Private Label product. Monitored FDA requirements and guidelines on all incoming products through customs.

New York, Ny

Manage and monitor the procurement/supply chain process from requisitioning through sourcing, order placement, materials management and delivery of goods for a Hospital System that included a 1400 bed Hospital in Manhattan, 250 bed Hospital in Queens, The School of Medicine and varies Physician Groups affiliated with Mount Sinai. Actively compare, document, implement and manage all Procurement Policies and Procedures by best business practices, benchmarking studies and internal control requirements. Manage GPOs as Premier and the Greater New York Health Association. Did GPO analysis in comparing Premier against Novation and many others. Manage RFP supplier selection, negotiations, contracts, supplier audits, and corrective action programs in an effort to reduce overall costs and meet budgeted expense targets while maintaining vendor scorecard for final supplier selection. Demonstrated cost savings through online bidding and reverse auctioning. Consolidation, maintenance and management of supplier relationships. Liaise with senior management to obtain purchase order and receiving status to ensure proper accounting practices are followed during month end processes. Offer guidance and supervision to departmental employees. Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies. Participate in cross-functional and departmental meetings to remain informed, contribute to and bring value to processes of the department and company. Lead Value Analysis meetings.* Achieved 100% compliance in purchasing via contracts.* Lead Value Analysis* Member of the Greater New York Health Association in Facility & Engineering.* Tested the market and our GPOs in better contract negotiations.* Introduced a policy for online bidding for the first time to award large contracts.* Reported Actual Savings of 12 million dollars for 2008.* Reported Actual Savings of 20 million dollars for 2009.

New York, Ny

Management responsibility in PURCHASING of acute & special pharmaceuticals, production, respiratory, oxygen, durable medical equipment, supply chain, contract awarding, inventory management, cycle counting, accounts payable, fixed assets, packaging, logistics, financial statements, budgeting, standard cost development, streamlining and improving financial reporting, capital expenditures, acquisitions and divestitures. Monitored and regulated all operations of the handling of oxygen to assure following guidelines of the CGMP that is monitored by the Federal Drug Administration. Automated the financial and accounting reporting. Developed a standard cost reporting system for pharmaceuticals, non-inventory and operational expenses. Improved operating decisions through the development of a more timely, comprehensive and informative monthly operations reporting package. Introduced Activity Indicators to measure job performance and rewarded appropriately for measured success. Motivated staff to achieve higher levels of performance – enhancing productivity, reducing costs and significantly improving departmental morale. Administrator on call after hours and a member of the safety committee and quality assurance team. Modified and implement company policy & procedures. Responsible for budgetary recommendations, establishing and maintaining business development and improving productivity with the highest customer satisfaction. Monitor FDA regulations, OSHA and DOT guidelines.* Achieved 100% compliance in purchasing via contracts.* Negotiated & accepted procurement contracts for Town Total (8 locations).* Member of the Process Improvement Committee for Quality Assurance.* CHAP Accredited in 2005 with standard of excellence in operations.* Implemented logs to maintain all guidelines for production & operation handling.* Reported Actual Savings that averaged 1.2 million dollars per year (During the 5 years).

New York, Ny

Management responsibility in strategic sourcing, operations & facility management for the NYU Medical Center-Cancer Center that included supply chain, contract awarding, inventory management, cycle counting, accounts payable, fixed asset control, financial statements, budgeting, standard cost development, streamlining and improving financial reporting, capital expenditures, acquisitions and divestitures. Reported financial reports through SAP, implemented buyers to process purchase acquisitions through SAP and authorized accounts payable through SAP. As Salick Healthcare’s representative, met with the NYU Medical Board monthly. Written and implemented new policies and procedures for the new NYU Medical Center-Cancer Center 11 story Building on 34th Street. Written a 35 page Emergency Contingency Plan for the new NYU Medical Center-Cancer Center Building. Primary responsibility in the JCAHO Accredidation for the old NYU Medical Center-Cancer Center and primary responsibility for the new accredidation of the new 11 story building on 34th street. Responsible for the facility planning with the Management team on locating the placement of appropriate departments which included the NYU Medical Center-Cancer Center, Radiology and the Cancer Co-op Center all in the new 11 story building on 34th street. Purchased high volume of capital expenditures to furnish the new 11 story building on 34th street. Lead Value Analysis and met with Vice Presidents in varies departments.*Achieved 100% compliance in purchasing via contracts. *Member & the Salick Representative for the NYU Medical Center, Medical Board. *JCAHO Accredited in 2003 for the old & new NYU Medical, Cancer Center. *Written new Policies for old & new NYU Medical Center, Cancer Center.

Plainview, Ny

Management responsibility in PURCHASING of acute & special pharmaceuticals, production, inventory management, cycle counting, accounts payable, fixed assets, packaging, logistics, financial statements, budgeting, standard cost development, streamlining and improving financial reporting, capital expenditures, acquisitions and divestitures. Automated the financial and accounting reporting. Directed the implementation of an operational training for Rx Home computer software system to staff on pharmacy scripts and responsible for setting up macros of a wide selection of therapies. Developed a standard cost reporting system for pharmaceuticals, non-inventory and operational expenses. Improved operating decisions through the development of a more timely, comprehensive and informative monthly operations reporting package. Introduced Activity Indicators to measure job performance and rewarded appropriately for measured success. Took the leadership role on creating computerized macros for a wide selection of therapies to improve productivity leading the branch in handling the highest volume of compounding of pharmaceuticals across the country. Motivated staff to achieve higher levels of performance – enhancing productivity, reducing costs and significantly improving departmental morale. Administrator on call for security, a member of the safety committee and quality assurance team. Distribution included staff, couriers, UPS, FedEx Ground and FedEx Express with FedEx Power Ship Station.* Member of the Process Improvement Committee for Quality Assurance.* JCAHO Accredited in 2001 with standard of excellence in operations department.* Was offered to lead the company as Corporate Director of Materials Management.

Lake Success, Ny

Responsibilities included the management of 2 High Tech Homecare facilities with facility management, PURCHASING, Accounts Payable, packaging, logistics, analytical inventory management, sales in CPM therapy and chief biomedical technician. Overview of total operations in Infusion, Respiratory, DME, Dialysis and CPM therapy. Implement company policy & procedures. Responsible for budgetary recommendations, establishing and maintaining business development and improving productivity with the highest customer satisfaction. FDA regulations, OSHA and DOT guidelines. Institute and oversee on the job training of personnel in Current Goods Manufacturing Process (CGMP) for Oxygen compliance with the Federal Drug Administration. Certified Biomedical Technician in CPM Devices, Infusion Devices, Respiratory DME Devices and Invacare Beds and Specialized Wheelchairs.* Achieved 95% compliance in purchasing via contracts.* Member of the Process Improvement Committee for Quality Assurance.* JCAHO Accredited in 1995 & 1998 with no recommendations in the 2 facilities.