Erin Garrison
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dynamic Senior Procurement Professional at Humana with expertise in vendor management and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in supplier evaluation and data analysis, driving process improvements that align procurement strategies with business goals. Strong leadership and effective communication skills foster long-term supplier relationships, enhancing organizational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Procurement Professional
Humana
Louisville, KY
08.2025 - Current
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely procurement of supplies and fostering reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on sourcing and product selection.
- Partnered with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment between procurement objectives and business goals.
- Developed long-term relationships with key suppliers through effective communication strategies, enhancing collaboration.
- Conducted supplier evaluations to maintain quality standards and compliance.
- Researched potential suppliers to evaluate capabilities in meeting organizational needs, supporting informed sourcing decisions.
- Analyzed historical data and identified areas for process improvement.
- Assist the procurement lead in managing $300 million of logistics spend.
Procurement Intern
Humana
Louisville, KY
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted procurement team with sourcing and purchasing supplies and services.
- Supported launch of pharmacy packaging RFPs, facilitating procurement process.
- Evaluated supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
- Cultivated supplier relationships, aligning service delivery with organizational objectives.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and pricing trends.
- Coordinated logistics for timely delivery of goods and services, enhancing departmental operations.
- Utilized CRM tools to capture savings.
- Utilized BI tools to pull historical spend data.
Emergency Care Sergeant
US Army National Guard
Reisterstown, Maryland
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Managed patient assessments and triage in high-pressure environments.
- Supervised emergency response teams in critical situations, ensuring effective response and readiness during training exercises.
- Conducted training sessions on first aid, CPR, and emergency protocols for personnel.
- Mentored junior soldiers in emergency care techniques, enhancing their skills and confidence in high-pressure scenarios.
- Coordinated logistics for medical supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and readiness in operational settings.
- Provided guidance on proper techniques for responding to medical emergencies.
Lead Medical Assistant
Everside Health
Hanover, Pennsylvania
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed patient intake and scheduling in a busy medical office.
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Procured medical supplies for office operations
- Supervised, trained and coached team of medical assistants.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Administered vaccines and performed basic laboratory tests as needed.
- Trained new medical assistants on office protocols and procedures.
Healthcare Sergeant
US Army
Fort Knox, KY
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated healthcare services and logistics for military personnel.
- Trained soldiers on first aid and emergency medical response procedures.
- Oversaw patient care activities in various medical settings.
- Implemented health education initiatives for troops and dependents.
- Conducted health assessments and screenings for service members.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective treatment plans.
- Oversaw the maintenance of over $100,000 worth of medical equipment.
- Led, trained, and mentored junior soldiers.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY08-2025
Bachelor's of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ09.2023
Skills
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Leadership
- Emergency Response
- Market research
- Supplier evaluation
- Data analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor management
- Effective communication
- Category management
- Spend analysis
- Procurement
- Team building
- Interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Word and Excel proficient
Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Senior Procurement Professional
Humana
08.2025 - Current
Procurement Intern
Humana
08.2024 - 08.2025
Lead Medical Assistant
Everside Health
07.2022 - 07.2024
Emergency Care Sergeant
US Army National Guard
09.2021 - 09.2024
Healthcare Sergeant
US Army
06.2020 - 09.2021
MBA - Business Administration
University of Louisville
Bachelor's of Science - Business
University of Phoenix