Managed healthy inventory levels in category program spend exceeding $200M+. Ensured that the desired materials are available in the right place at the right time.• Analyzed daily purchasing reports to determine items and quantities for order. • Oversaw warehouse inventory levels in category programs.• Identified opportunities for stock transfers or changes, reducing backorders by 20%.• Reviewed excess and inactive inventory reports, reducing inventory levels by 35%.• Compared usage data reports for trends and reducing stale inventory by 20%. • Participated in supplier quarterly business reviews.• Resolved barriers through root cause analysis, decreasing open invoice disputes by 30%.• Maintained up-to-date vendor details, parts catalogue, and pricing database.• Recognized opportunities to streamline and improve the procurement process. • Served as the point of contact for 4 regional warehouses. • Improved delivery and receipt satisfaction by 15%. • Assisted with physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy levels 97% and higher.

• Supported the Specialty Care, Pharmacy Systems & Automation, Medical-Surgical, and Pharmacy divisions• Processed daily purchase order requests and issued purchase orders and ensured the distribution of the POs• Submitted invoices when applicable, and assisted with invoice resolutions• Lead the effort to increase compliance to corporate Procurement policies, procedures, and programs • Partnered with corporate Finance, business unit and users, and participated in quarterly CPO business reviews• Coordinated and lead successful implementation and end-user training of new self-service tool• Lead the 'Procurement Processes' group and presented at the 2010 annual Indirect Spend conference

• Managed Network Supplies• Executed the approval of contract agreements and established authorized vendor status for Network Services• Maintained contractor services database and backup records• Served as point of contact for system training, issue resolution, and troubleshooting• Managed non-catalog purchase requisitions, monitoring single source providers, and driving compliance

• Managed national purchasing programs in Dietary, Laundry, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Fleet, and Vending • Supported 60 contracts and 185 facilities• Served as the corporate contact for 120 of the national purchasing programs for multiple states• Successfully introduced and implemented on-line, electronic commerce vendor programs• Developed and implemented product formularies resulting in reduced departmental expenses by 25%• Tracked and reported monthly fuel card discrepancies, resulting in reduced abuse and spending by 33%• Gathered and reported on facility earned refunds and summary invoices• Detailed usage reports by developing and exchanging electronic files, improving refund collections by 70%• Worked directly with vendors on contract negotiations and business reviews• Acted as liaison between facilities, vendors, and on-line ordering system with positive results• Reviewed and served as final approver for Capital Project Approval Requests for 45 facilities within region• Corresponded with facilities and Accounts Payable on all invoices from established EDI vendors• Consistently recognized for being a team player, having attention to detail, and being dependable

• Reviewed and prepared monthly financial statements for 16 long-term care facilities• Recorded capital assets for depreciation by updating electronic reports and schedules• Maintained resident population census reports for 40 facilities

• Managed national purchasing programs in Dietary, Laundry, Maintenance, and Housekeeping • Served as the corporate contact for the national purchasing programs for more than 220 facilities in 23 states • Maintained relationships with facilities and vendors, providing excellent customer service and productive results• Generated and reported monthly resident census data and detailed usage reports• Reviewed and approved Capital Project Approval Requests • Issued purchase orders and followed up with facilities to ensure timely delivery and invoice approval

• Reviewed and prepared monthly financial statements for 24 long-term care facilities• Recorded capital assets for depreciation by updating electronic reports and schedules

Generated and maintained two bi-weekly payroll cycles comprised of 19 facilities and 12 regional offices