Steven Pine Email & Phone Number

Taunton, MA, US

Manage over 200 GPO contracts and ensure appropriate discount tier is applied across the system.Audit contract pricing for all purchase orders. Verify appropriate tier selection. Coordinate price exception resolution with buyers to ensure accurate payment.Represent SHG at Yankee Alliance meetings regarding contract utilization/opportunities.

Managed day to day responsibilities for purchasing, distribution and print shop. Included indirect oversight of central sterilization, linen, mail and couriers. Overall staff of 25 employees.Charged with implementing corporate supply chain initiatives as well as meeting corporate/hospital annual goals. Chaired the Value Analysis Committee used as a.

Developed and managed investment accounts for new and existing clients.Designed financial plans as well as small business plans including insurance strategies and managing investment accounts.

Negotiated pricing contracts and service with vendors as well as group purchasing organizations.Developed pricing agreements and reduced the total number of vendors by 20%.Primary responsibilities were for inventories and the operating room. Coordinated all product/equipment evaluations for the OR. Served on the OR Products Committee as well as the Value.

Managed a staff of 19 including central stores and central sterilization. Coordinated relocation and helped design the physical layout. Increased inventory turns and enhanced an exchange cart system. Restructured staff accordingly.