Carmen Winfield

Accomplished supply chain executive with a proven track record at McLeod Health, adept in ERP systems and supplier negotiation. Spearheaded strategies that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and cost reduction. Renowned for leadership qualities and the ability to foster relationships, driving substantial improvements in supply chain distribution and logistics management.

• McLeod Health Merit Award Winner 2014
• Healthcare Contracting; Women Leaders in Supply Chain 2023

Job responsibilities include those listed in competencies document., Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values., Shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the quality management system by: promoting the use of the process approach and risk-based thinking (b) engaging, directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system requirements (c) promoting improvement, Is a key architect of institution's supply chain vision and strategy to create a sustainable competitive advantage by aligning internal and external stakeholders to improve efficiency, eliminate nonvalue-added variation in supplies and purchased services, and increase value through a disciplined focus on transformation of logistical operations;, Engages in the design, planning, execution, control, and supervision of supply chain activities with the objectives of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging logistics, synchronizing supply with demand, and measuring system-wide performance;, Sets sourcing priorities and scopes for the institution's supply chain that align with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic initiatives;, Responsible for materials and purchased services acquisition and management, including warehousing, distribution, logistics, fleet management, value analysis, vendor management, legal, contract management, print shop, retail services, and vending;, Leads the development of Supply Chain team members through coaching and mentoring;, Requires excellent team building skills, process discipline, and technology skills to deliver superior execution across large scale, complex operations;, Develops and maintains regular contact schedule and communication channels to cultivate relationships across the organization, including physician and clinical leaders, executive leaders, service line leaders, Group Purchasing Organizations, industry, and trading partners., Facilitates change in the work team to meet the dynamic needs of McLeod Health., Requires availability twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week to provide support during planned, or emergency situations or events to include being physically on site if deemed necessary., Requires the ability to work under/handle stressful situations., Must be a quick thinker and able to displays positive emotional behavior, as well as apply positive social skills with co-workers, vendors, customers, and patients.