Henry Jones
Birmingham,AL
Summary
I have experienced in managing procurement processes and vendor relationships. Utilizes effective negotiation strategies to secure beneficial terms. Track record of ensuring timely and cost-efficient purchasing. Purchasing professional prepared for high-impact roles in procurement and supply chain management. Proven ability to optimize purchasing strategies and ensure cost-effective procurement. Highly collaborative with a focus on achieving results and adapting to dynamic needs. I am skilled in vendor negotiations and inventory management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
UAB Callahan
11.2023 - Current
- Review purchase requisitions and analyze complex acquisitions of special equipment
- Negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure quality of service and performance
- Assist with interpreting contract provisions, contract processes, penalties, and compliance with the department
- Assist the Manager with determining the most appropriate method of procurement, competitive bidding or sole source justification, lease, purchase, equipment rentals, etc
- Departments
- Utilizes price tools to negotiate and achieve market best pricing for the hospital
- Work with the Value Analysis Manager for Equipment Trials
- Responsible for resolving Invoice discrepancies and resolving any product recall or back-order issue
- Manager all the Breast, Toric lens and Tissue implant for Surgical Service.
Material Specialist
Children Of Alabama
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed non-stock inventory, and special orders, and helped Emergency Director with ordering equipment
- Discuss inventory concerns with nurses, nurse managers, and other end users
- Work with Central Supply to make sure appropriate products are in the right place at the right time for ED nurses
- An active member of the Value Analysis Committee.
- Controlled stock levels by setting appropriate reorder points and safety stocks, ensuring sufficient materials were available to meet production needs.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
Sales Associates
Home Depot
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Manage building material supply and special orders
- Creating and implementing supply chain strategies with new items
- Maintaining inventory par/ levels
- Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Buyer II
Baptist Health Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Responsible for ordering supplies, capital equipment, and services for Surgery and Cath Lab
- Responsible for resolving Invoice discrepancies and resolving all products that are on back-order
- Generates and issues purchase orders and reviews all EDI for Surgery
- Responsible for determining the best price, quality, and delivery method for Surgery
- Updates and maintains information regarding end-user orders and training
- Process all Bill-only and repairs for Surgery
- Negotiation pricing
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Supply Chain Specialist
UAB Callahan
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Responsible for ordering Implant and Specialty Packs
- Responsible for ordering instruments in Sterile Processing
- Responsible for ensuring pricing is correct in the Inventory System
- Maintaining Inventory level and cost in the hospital.
Material Management Specialist
Brookwood Hospital
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Responsible for ordering supplies in the department
- Responsible for the daily inventory and distribution of supplies
- Maintains areas to ensure sterility and cleanliness
- Maintains inventory control procedures to maintain quality and accuracy
- Familiarity with the location of supplies in the department, and throughout designated units
- Good understanding of sterile handling of supplies and inventory management
- Responsible for unloading and verifying counts and condition of all supplies entering the department
- Must accurately identify products by description, and product code
- Must accurately dispense and receive stock items to ensure inventory counts remain accurate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Troy University
Montgomery, Al08.2025
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Order tracking
- Budget Planning
- Price Analysis
- Pricing strategy
- Strategic Sourcing
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing
- Pricing negotiation
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
UAB Callahan
11.2023 - Current
Material Specialist
Children Of Alabama
12.2022 - 11.2023
Sales Associates
Home Depot
10.2021 - 11.2022
Buyer II
Baptist Health Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2021
Supply Chain Specialist
UAB Callahan
04.2018 - 08.2019
Material Management Specialist
Brookwood Hospital
05.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Management
Troy University
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