David Figueroa
Piedmont Health Services
Siler City,NC
2
Languages
6
years of professional experience
Procurement/Supply Chain Manager with experience overseeing strategic sourcing, purchasing, logistics, inventory, and warehouse operations for a multi-site healthcare organization. Skilled in supplier negotiations, cost reduction, procurement process improvement, and maintaining reliable supply across multiple locations. Experienced in managing capital equipment purchases, developing KPIs, improving procurement policies, and coordinating projects across departments. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.
Work History
Procurement Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Lead end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations, overseeing strategic sourcing, purchasing, demand planning, inventory management, supplier performance, and logistics.
- Develop and execute procurement and supply chain strategies focused on reducing costs, improving operational efficiency, strengthening supplier performance, and maintaining continuity of supply.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to improve purchasing value, control costs, and establish favorable long-term agreements.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance, evaluating vendors based on cost, quality, reliability, service levels, and delivery performance.
- Identify cost-saving and sourcing opportunities through market analysis, supplier evaluation, competitive bidding, and consolidation of the supplier base while maintaining secondary sources for critical supplies.
- Establish inventory targets and purchasing strategies aligned with organizational demand, balancing product availability, working capital, lead times, and supply risk.
- Develop and implement procurement policies, standardized workflows, and purchasing controls to improve order accuracy, reduce redundancies, and strengthen operational efficiency.
- Monitor purchase orders, deliveries, supplier performance, and invoicing to ensure purchasing accuracy, contract compliance, and timely fulfillment.
- Partner with Finance, Operations, Facilities, Nursing, Dental, Pharmacy, and other organizational stakeholders to align procurement priorities, execute cross-functional initiatives, and proactively mitigate supply chain disruptions.
Procurement Coordinator
6 Months- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize cost-effectiveness and service quality.
- Monitored inventory levels and analyzed forecasting data to maintain sufficient stock and mitigate potential shortages.
- Collaborated with nursing, dental, pharmacy, and facilities to align purchasing strategies with organizational goals and needs.
- Engaged with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and guarantee on-time delivery of products and services.
- Developed in-depth reports on procurement activities to support strategic planning initiatives for senior management.
- Facilitated clear communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring alignment on expectations and deliverables.
Retail Associate
1 Year 1 Month- Collaborated with local shops to foster loyal client relationships
- Delivered minor mechanical services, establishing trust with customers
- Analyzed and organized inventory to identify areas of gain and loss
Hardware Associate
3 Months- Assisted hardware department by restocking shelves and organizing inventory. in order to meet companies standards
- Ensured customer support was readily available throughout store hours. and help was available to customers at all times necessary
- Managed paint department operations while adhering to codes to satisfy customer requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
- ACCESS Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Relationship Management
Contract & Price negotiation
Cost Analysis
Inventory Management
Demand Forecasting
Logistics Coordination
Operations Management
Process Improvement
Bid management
Team Leadership
Spanish - Fluent
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Directed the end-to-end procurement for an organization-wide ADA medical equipment initiative, ensuring compliance and seamless deployment.
- Orchestrated procurement and logistics for a major corporate and warehouse relocation, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational continuity.
- Developed and and launched supplier KPIs that increased visibility, tracked vendor accountability, and optimized inventory turnover.
- Standardized procurement and inventory workflows across multiple healthcare facilities to eliminate redundancies and reduce overhead costs
- Designed and managed a centralized warehouse distribution model, streamlining fulfillment and reducing lead times across locations.
- Spearheaded high-value vendor evaluations and competitive bidding processes, securing optimal pricing and favorable contract terms.
- Fortified supply chain resilience by introducing supplier diversification and secondary sourcing strategies to mitigate stockout risks.
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Piedmont Health Services
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Procurement Coordinator
Piedmont Health Services
06.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Retail Associate
Advance Auto Parts
11.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Hardware Associate
Walmart
05.2020 - 08.2020Read More
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
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