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BENJAMIN BADGER

Dallas,TX

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Materials Procurement Specialist II

Children's Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Evaluate supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Resolve invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Lead sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
  • Prepare and present reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
  • Oversee inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
  • Established and update approved vendor database, renewing contracts and MSA's
  • Track inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.

Supply Chain Supervisor

Parkland Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Deliver high-quality leadership, training, motivation, and support to 16 diverse staff members to maximize both individual and team performance; prepare and manage staff schedules
  • Evaluate staff member performance to identify strengths and opportunities for additional coaching
  • Coordinate and oversee the delivery and receipt of incoming and outgoing capital assets for the Parkland Distribution Center, including verifying dock compliance with safety, DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards
  • Facilitate and coordinate the transfer of supplies between vendors, departments, and warehouses
  • Navigate complex supply issues by researching new vendors and alternative sources as needed
  • Ensure the successful delivery, testing, and inspection of inbound products in close collaboration with end users and cross-functional departments while maintaining an asset expediting database
  • Maintain responsibility for scheduling and monitoring all asset inventories, including tracking asset usage and preparing utilization and inventory reports to enable data-driven decision-making for budgets
  • Monitor and assess performance by preparing daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reporting; utilize Infor ERP software
  • Address and resolve product damage, shortage, and specification issues through proactive supplier communication and in-depth product assessment
  • Identify and spearhead key opportunities to reduce waste, strengthen customer service, and improve inventory turns by performing inventory management strategy audits
  • Draft and prepare detailed demand forecasts and supply chain management plans based on anticipated demand in close collaboration with analysts
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing innovative solutions
  • Demonstrate a strong ability to execute business-based decisions in complex environments
  • Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and mutually beneficial agreements
  • Submit requests for proposal (RFPs) to suppliers as well as evaluate and compare proposals
  • Guide and lead both small-scale and large-scale projects and initiatives from conception to completion.

Supply Chain Supervisor

Henderson Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2022
  • Performed routine inventory analysis to drive waste reduction and inventory turn improvement
  • Spearheaded the development and integration of streamlined supply chain processes
  • Headed all aspects of strategic and tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, and receiving operations, including inventorying and purchasing supplies
  • Supervised and directed supply technicians, inventory control specialists, and receivers to ensure quality
  • Outreached and communicated with suppliers to efficiently resolve shortages, address missed or late deliveries, and schedule and expedite deliveries as needed
  • Tasked with monitoring the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders
  • Reviewed incoming shipments to verify compliance with purchase orders and quality standards
  • Researched suppliers using catalogs and online sources in order to gather product information
  • Ensured optimal inventory stock levels through continuous monitoring and supply ordering
  • Served as a member of the Value Analysis Committee responsible for developing strategies and opportunities to reduce supply costs
  • Guided and directed staff members in performing annual warehouse inventory counts and verifications
  • Handled annual employee reviews to strengthen team performance.

Inventory Control Specialist - Surgical Services

Spring Valley Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2016
  • Assessed information related to incoming requisitions in order to issue and distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to surgical and sterile processing departments
  • Adhered to established standards and best practices while storing items in the hospital warehouse, medical rooms, OR supply rooms, and other areas
  • Collaborated with surgery personnel and vendors to discuss stock procurement and availability
  • Compared inventory quantities with projected needs and ordered additional supplies as needed
  • Completed reviews of requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.

Supply Technician

Spring Valley Hospital
11.2009 - 04.2015
  • Complied with accuracy and quality expectations while filling stock requests for hospital departments and off-site facilities; replenished specialty carts and ensured correct patient charging
  • Managed proper levels of patient use equipment in assigned areas
  • Carried out routine cycle counts of warehouse stock.

Education

High School Diploma -

Madison West High School
Madison, WI
06.2000

Skills

  • Supply Chain Operation
  • Strategy Development
  • Materials/Cost Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Contract Administration
  • Purchasing Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Reporting & Documentation
  • Team Leadership
  • Vendor Relations
  • Negotiation
  • Scheduling

professional summary

Versatile and motivated professional with career-long record of supply chain operations, supplier/vendor relations, and purchasing management success for leading organizations.


Proven talent for aligning business strategy and objectives with established supply chain and operations management paradigms to achieve maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures. Quality-focused leader with the ability to build and maintain positive vendor relations, execute strategic negotiations, streamline processes to generate cost savings, and ensure that supply chain operations and strategies support business goals. Exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as change management, strategic planning, and resource allocation expertise.

Additional Information

Technical Proficiencies: Windows, Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Infor Erp software, McKesson Materials Management software, Allscripts Supply Chain Solutions software
Interests: Hiking, Kayaking, Biking, Ice Hockey, Travel

Timeline

Materials Procurement Specialist II

Children's Health
01.2023 - Current

Supply Chain Supervisor

Parkland Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2022

Supply Chain Supervisor

Henderson Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2022

Inventory Control Specialist - Surgical Services

Spring Valley Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2016

Supply Technician

Spring Valley Hospital
11.2009 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Madison West High School

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