Resourceful Purchaser efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with sales reps, vendors and departments to address evolving marketplace needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Sterile Supply/Purchasing
Stony Brook Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Assist in ensuring that the operating rooms have their specialty vendor items including implants available for the next day's surgical cases
In addition to calling in orders to vendors, I reconcile the vendor's paperwork from post-surgical cases to allow for proper processing through the Lawson system and Accounts Payable
On site buyer for Central Sterile Supply Department
This includes purchasing routine and emergency supplies, and processing bills for surgeries already completed in a timely manner
Communicating on a routine basis with supervisors, clinicians and Sales reps
Responsible for the quick resolution of Accounts Payable issues and problems
Attends meetings in the Manager's absence
Order daily medical surgical supplies and implants needed for Surgery in the Operating Room
Put on all requisitions, create purchase orders and call in orders in accordance with the State Purchasing Department rules and regulations
Follow up in GHX and expedite the receiving of orders as needed
Trouble shoot and resolve problems that arise with regard to vendor orders
Assist Central Sterile Supply staff and Clinicians in the O.R
With all ordering needs
Reconcile vendor’s paperwork from post-surgical cases in a timely manner
Involves heavy communication with Sales Reps and outside vendors.
Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
Maintained documentation for all purchases.
Procurement/Accounts Payable-Office Assistant 2
Stony Brook University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Independent worker with proficient computer skills, strong communication skills, ability to organize and plan successfully
Accustomed to a fast paced work environment and ability to multitask
Answer, screen and direct all calls to the appropriate areas
Process vender payments
Obtain department approval for incoming Invoices
Reach out to department, buyers and vendors regarding discrepancies on Invoices
Prepare documents to assist vendors and departments with Purchase Orders
Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Billing Department-Office Assistant 1
Stony Book Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2014
Input into RC9C system in order to maintain patient accounts, files and backup material on accounts.
Reconcile or assist in reconciliation of patient accounts.
Follow-up on workstation and interrupts with phone calls to insurance companies to bring claims to conclusion.
Review correspondence from insurance companies for phone calls and appropriate follow-up action.
Prepare letters to patients for correct billing information.
Review and Process refunds to patients and Insurance companies.
Input and post payments from Insurance Companies/Patients.
Review contracts for correct pricing.
Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centereach High School
Centereach, NY
01.2000
Skills
Strong verbal and personal communication skills
Problem analysis, use of judgment and ability to solve problems efficiently
Excel, Microsoft, RC9U Systems, SUNY, WolfMart, SFS, Lawson and GHX