Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Specialist
Select Medical
09.2017 - Current
Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
Maintained documentation for all purchases.
Coordinated new services
Worked directly with AP to resolve invoicing and payment issues
Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.
Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
Facilitated supplier development programs to create productive partnerships that support production performance and quality objectives.
Improved savings and processes within our corporate travel program
Utilized root cause analysis to address internal and external non-conformance issues and apply corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
Indirect Procurement Buyer
Rite Aid Corp
02.2013 - 09.2017
Worked directly with Project Managers to coordinate capital projects for over 4200 stores and six corporate offices.
Key player in integrating P2P system as new form of placing orders and paying invoices.
Trained corporate associates at technical depots and distribution centers throughout east and west coast to utilize new P2P system.
Worked with P2P developers to create internal catalogs and system rules to support all of Rite Aid's purchasing needs.
Identified process improvement throughout purchasing process.
Worked with multiple departments to help create capital budgets and monitor project progressions.
Monitored contract compliance, changes, and approvals.
Indirect Procurement Analyst
Rite Aid Corp
04.2007 - 02.2013
Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation of all purchases.
Established and maintained professional relationships with over 150 vendors.
Negotiated pricing for hardware and software used in Rite Aid Stores and corporate offices.
Maintained inventory and order reports using Access and Excel applications
Navigated accounting systems
Ensured timely and cost effective deliveries.
Overseen contract renewals, non-disclosure agreements, and warranty procedures.
Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs
Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations
Billing Specialist
Rite Aid Corp
2005 - 2007
Placed purchase orders to support hardware and software need for all Rite Aid Stores and corporate offices.
Recorded receiving information and processed invoices according to internal accounting standards.
Worked with technical depot team and corporate managers to develop monthly orders.
Maintained professional relationships with over 75 vendors.
Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction
Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships.