Amy Heldenbrand
Strategic Sourcing Manager, RN
Cameron,MO
Summary
Forward-thinking Strategic Sourcing Manager possessing drive and competitive spirit to achieve successful results. Committed to helping companies build dependable supply networks for uninterrupted service. Bringing 18 years of experience sourcing all levels of talent in healthcare and 30 years as a registered nurse. Tech-savvy individual proficient in Microsoft excel, workday, teams, powerpoint and access tools. Dedicated collaborator well-versed in managing teams and targeting sourcing strategies. Eager to work with vendors and negotiate contracts for long-term growth and mutual business support. Monitors ordering processes for inventory accuracy and timely delivery. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Strategic Sourcing Manager
Saint Luke's Hospital
11.2012 - Current
- Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.
- Calculated and reported actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories.
- Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct costs and carrying costs.
- Contract negotiations, red lines, price files and completion of terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Supported recovery activities to prevent supply disruptions caused by business closures and accounting delays.
- Streamlined portfolio, negotiated payment terms and promoted spending transparency to support cross-disciplinary goals.
- Collaborated with strategic partners to develop and manage key performance indicators and quality assurance processes.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.
- Monitored labor markets and conducted market intelligence to optimize savings and run rate.
- Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
- Managed large-scale RFP processes, resulting in selection of top-performing vendors at optimal price points.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through consolidation of spend across multiple categories or regions.
- Improved inventory management by analyzing historical demand patterns and implementing centralized purchasing processes.
- Collaborated closely with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives.
- Established long-term partnerships with suppliers, ensuring a stable and reliable source of materials and services.
- Achieved annual savings by renegotiating contracts with key suppliers, leveraging market intelligence.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, securing advantageous pricing structures while maintaining quality standards.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
Manager, Materials Management and SPD
Saint Luke's Hospital
05.2010 - 11.2012
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
- Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within the industry sector.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Clinical Resource Nurse
Saint Luke's Hospital
04.2007 - 05.2010
- Provided mentorship to new nurses, facilitating their transition into the clinical setting with confidence and competence.
- Managed critical situations calmly under pressure while maintaining high-quality patient-centered care throughout the experience.
- Collaborated with Anesthesia and Physicians to make sure OR cases flowed in an efficient manor.
- Strategically assigned staff to OR rooms based on their specific skill sets.
- Produced a Monthly work schedule for all staff.
- Communicated effectively with pre-op and post op regarding changes in schedule.
- Educated new nurses on OR equipment, sterile technique, how to scrub and circulate procedures.
- Served as a professional resource for staff, physicians and anesthesia.
- Circulated and scrubbed cases when we were short on staff.
- Enforced policies and procedures required to perform standard of care to our patients.
- Coordinated urgent cases that needed to be added on to the daily schedule.
- Responded to all trauma calls.
- Assisted in caring for traumatically injured patients.
Clinical Resource Nurse
Liberty Hospital
05.1999 - 04.2007
- Provided mentorship to new nurses, facilitating their transition into the clinical setting with confidence and competence.
- Managed critical situations calmly under pressure while maintaining high-quality patient-centered care throughout the experience.
- Collaborated with Anesthesia and Physicians to make sure OR cases flowed in an efficient manor.
- Strategically assigned staff to OR rooms based on their specific skill sets.
- Produced a Monthly work schedule for all staff.
- Communicated effectively with pre-op and post op regarding changes in schedule.
- Educated new nurses on OR equipment, sterile technique, how to scrub and circulate procedures.
- Served as a professional resource for staff, physicians and anesthesia.
- Circulated and scrubbed cases when we were short on staff.
- Enforced policies and procedures required to perform standard of care to our patients.
- Coordinated urgent cases that needed to be added on to the daily schedule.
- Responded to all trauma calls.
- Assisted in caring for traumatically injured patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO05.1993
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Business Relationships
- Profit and loss understanding
- Negotiation expertise
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Spend Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Supplier Evaluation
- Procurement expertise
- Forecasting
- Inventory Management Programs
- Materials Management
- Strategic Planning
- Resourcefulness
- Project Management
Timeline
RN, Strategic Sourcing Manager
Saint Luke's Hospital
11.2012 - Current
Manager, Materials Management and SPD
Saint Luke's Hospital
05.2010 - 11.2012
Clinical Resource Nurse
Saint Luke's Hospital
04.2007 - 05.2010
Clinical Resource Nurse
Liberty Hospital
05.1999 - 04.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Missouri College