Andy Santana
Camden,NJ
Summary
Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist with experience in contract management, logistics, and inventory control in healthcare and military settings. Skilled in negotiating cost-effective contracts and improving vendor relationships. Achievements include reducing supply costs and optimizing warehouse operations. Focused on using data to improve efficiency and cost savings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Contractor
05.2022 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Cooper University Health System
Camden, NJ
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Led procurement negotiations, securing contracts that reduced supply costs by 15%, generating savings of over $500,000 annually.
- Optimized vendor management, fostering strong relationships to improve service levels, and ensure seamless supply chain operations.
- Managed the Value Analysis Process, evaluating and implementing product standardization initiatives, and improving procurement efficiency by 20%.
- Directed capital equipment acquisitions, overseeing $5M+ in annual purchases, and ensuring compliance with budgetary and regulatory standards.
- Implemented contract lifecycle management processes, reducing contract renewal delays by 30%, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Warehouse and Safety Manager
United States Air Force, Joint Base Pearl Harbor
Hickam, HI
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Revamped warehouse operations, reducing dock-to-stock delays by 25% through improved receiving procedures.
- Supervised narcotics inventory processes, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance, and zero stock discrepancies.
- Developed and enforced safety programs, leading to a 40% decrease in workplace incidents through comprehensive training and compliance monitoring.
Purchasing Manager
United States Air Force, Joint Base Pearl Harbor
Hickam, HI
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed a $13M annual budget, overseeing the procurement of over 11,000 items valued at $3.3M.
- Optimized supply chain operations, reducing procurement processing time by 20% through digital transformation initiatives.
- Led vendor contract negotiations, achieving cost reductions of $250K annually, while maintaining quality and compliance.
Logistics and Purchasing Coordinator
United States Air Force, Spangdahlem Air Base
Germany
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Directed the Shelf-Life Extension Program, ensuring 100% FDA compliance, and reducing expired product losses by 30%.
- Oversaw the procurement of pharmaceuticals, securing critical medications worth over $48K, ensuring an uninterrupted supply for military medical operations.
- Managed shipping and receiving logistics, streamlining inventory tracking, and documentation processes.
Purchasing Assistant
United States Air Force
Travis Air Force Base, USA
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computing And Informatics
Rowan University
NJ05-2026
Skills
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Control and Optimization
- Warehouse and Distribution Management
- Vendor and stakeholder relations
- FDA Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Budget Management and Cost Reduction
- Risk Management and Safety Compliance
Affiliations
- The Association for Health Care Resources and Materials Management
- Institute for Supply Management
Professional Proficiencies
- Warehouse Management
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Control Processes
- Pharmaceutical
- FDA Compliance
- Hazardous Materials
- Value Analysis
- Safety
- Forklift Operation
- Quality Assurance / Control
- Invoicing and Billing
- Contract Management
Websites
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Private Contractor
05.2022 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Cooper University Health System
12.2019 - 05.2022
Warehouse and Safety Manager
United States Air Force, Joint Base Pearl Harbor
04.2018 - 01.2019
Purchasing Manager
United States Air Force, Joint Base Pearl Harbor
01.2016 - 03.2018
Logistics and Purchasing Coordinator
United States Air Force, Spangdahlem Air Base
12.2013 - 01.2016
Purchasing Assistant
United States Air Force
Bachelor of Arts - Computing And Informatics
Rowan University
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