David Melendez
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Over 20 years of progressive experience in the healthcare industry, demonstrating a proven track record as a leader in vendor relations, operations, logistics, strategic sourcing, contracting, hospital materials management, and customer service. Renowned for outstanding communication skills and an adventurous attitude, consistently maintaining high standards and fostering trust among staff, teams, customers, clients, and vendors. Adept at developing expert-level outcomes through strategic collaboration and innovative problem-solving. Committed to driving efficiency and excellence in all aspects of healthcare operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Procurement Services
UC San Diego Health
12.2022 - Current
- Lead strategic sourcing and procurement operations across the organization, overseeing multimillion-dollar contracts and vendor relationships.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives, process improvements, and compliance with procurement policies and regulations. Realizing savings annually in excess of $20 million.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
- Mentor and manage a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management. Leading the nation in unadjusted fill rates with Medline.
Manager, Purchasing
UC San Diego Health
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Raising levels of interactions with both internal and external customers through leverage of technology and improvement of processes.
- Improving staff performance and development, team building and communications through the challenge of remote work due to the Pandemic.
- Leading continuous improvement and best practice with adherence to purchasing practices and guidelines.
- Leading the way in presentations to internal customers concerning specific procurement activities, initiatives, and policies.
- Focus on supply resiliency, and developing improvements surrounding constrained products through organization-wide communication (i.e. The development of the Hot List on internal website).
Senior Procurement Analyst
UC San Diego Health
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Led procurement projects of critical importance to the organization through collaborative development with departments and emphasis on strategic sourcing.
- Served as subject matter expert to procurement concepts where analysis required an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Led in professional development and training of teammates.
Supervisor of Hospital Materials Operations
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Supervised with success and distinguished performance; a team that included receiving, material specialists, and distribution, as a change agent with a specific focus process improvement to ensure the lean roster of employees were able to complete their operational daily goals.
- Pushed completion of LUM program (Pegasus) in 2015 throughout critical locations at Sharp Chula Vista, resulting in a Team CORE Award for Finance.
- Arranged process improvements in relation to Supply Chain and Central Distribution with procedural departments and nursing units to help Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center achieve HRO status.
Education
B.A. - Applied Arts and Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12.2000
Skills
- Process optimization
- Agile workflow management
- Experienced in supply chain management applications
- Proficient in MS360 business applications
- Expertise in Purchasing and Cost containment initiatives around supplies/services pertaining to the Hospital, Surgery Centers, and Clinics
- High level of knowledge in clinical equipment and technology
Timeline
Director of Procurement Services
UC San Diego Health
12.2022 - Current
Manager, Purchasing
UC San Diego Health
10.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Procurement Analyst
UC San Diego Health
09.2019 - 10.2020
Supervisor of Hospital Materials Operations
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
08.2014 - 08.2019
B.A. - Applied Arts and Sciences
San Diego State University