Purchasing management; tasked with maintaining supply chain integrity within predetermined KPI’s. Sourcing, order/vendor management, cycle counts, BoM management, and report creation/reconciliation were among the defined responsibilities. Experience ordering to engineering specs based on internal drawings/models, ranging from plastics and sheet metal subassemblies to large-scale enclosures and R&D lab equipment. • Placed all purchase orders and committed throughout their life cycles. • Performed cross-functional project management within a fast-paced environment. • Spearheaded sourcing initiatives and minimized inventory expenditures. • Ensured tight project deadlines were met and all actions were communicated between departments.• Managed all BoM’s alongside engineering, ranging from 10 to 60 parts, to ensure finished machine accuracy. • Created and maintained vendor database, including all terms/negotiations.• Played an integral part in ERP implementation and a successful go-live; supported the purchasing functions with system mastery, troubleshooting, and process creation/improvement.

Temporary consultant contracted to improve existing processes and ensure a smooth transition to a new ERP system, in addition to performing all standard buyer-related duties. • Assisted with the implementation of new ERP software through organization of hospital inventory. • Created and executed SOPs for Operating Room cycle counts and purchasing protocol. • Took ownership of Operating Room inventory and conducted cycle counts as needed. • Assumed a purchasing role when not performing aforementioned duties; became acclimated to and performed all daily tasks of an associate in the buyer role.

Responsible for upstream supply chain in its entirety. Duties included: sourcing raw material domestically and overseas, negotiating contract terms and pricing, forecasting/demand planning, implementing tools and procedures to increase overall company efficiency.• Managed all raw material, solely responsible for ensuring healthy inventory levels while keeping overstock to a minimum.• Reduced supply chain expenses by over 30% while maintaining or improving product quality. • Created and followed through on all purchase orders relating to raw material and mechanical equipment.• Worked daily with extensive formulas, calculations and UoM conversions to ensure orders placed align with our open and projected sales orders. • Established forecasting standards based on company history and projected growth.• Scheduled and performed inventory cycle counts.• Created multiple Excel tools using custom VBA-coded macros to streamline purchasing processes. • Negotiated pricing with all vendors, regularly networked and researched to secure the best possible lead times and minimize company expenses. • Worked closely with all departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. • Applied advanced root-cause problem solving to resolve all discrepancies arising within the supply chain.• Created and maintained records of all inventory in addition to building company-wide SOPs.

Managed supply chain and worked with all entities involved to ensure proper inventory levels. Applied expertise in SAP ERP/MRP systems, EDI order management, and transportation logistics.• Supervised inventory levels of 7,000+ medical products for 9 hospitals, establishing strong policy design for company reports and enhancing service level efficiencies.• Identified and coordinated timely resolution of all disruptions to the supply chain, improving warehouse productivity and inventory team metrics.• Formed and maintained strategic account and third-party vendor relationships.• Assisted on implementation of and QA testing for nation-wide project to increase supply chain efficiency.• Trained newly hired inventory coordinators on all job functions including applications within SAP; ensured intimate knowledge of the supply chain.