FRANK H. LLOYD JR.
Valrico,Florida
Summary
Accomplished Purchasing Specialist with a strong background in procuring medical commodities, equipment, and healthcare support services. Demonstrates extensive experience implementing purchasing strategies, conducting price analysis to select vendors, utilizing best value management techniques, and managing contracts and purchase orders effectively. Proven track record of optimizing procurement processes to drive cost savings and enhance operational efficiency in the healthcare industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracting Officer
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
04.2013 - 04.2024
- Handled medical purchases/contracts for various equipment, supplies, and services with an awarding $10 million signature authority.
- Reviewed proposed equipment purchases to ensure they are in accordance with fiscal year authorization plan; reviewed justifications and recommended actions for required initial baseline procurement documents, reduced purchase request being placed on hold.
- Trained new employees using the ordering purchasing system; coordinated data entry procedures and professional techniques performing pre-to-post five phase contract actions: Planning, Solicitation, Evaluation, Award, and Administration.
- Publicized requirements: issued solicitation documents, received quotes, reviewed bids for responsiveness to the solicitation, determined financial responsibility and performance capability of the low bidder, awarded the contract to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid price.
- Negotiated and awarded eight surgical implants consignment agreements, over 10,000-line items available for surgical treatment: reduced emergency purchase procedures 100 percent.
- Developed a detailed process for Sole Source equipment purchases costing above $100,000; ensured only source justifications meet saline uniqueness and could not be supplied by any other known vendor.
- Vetted vendors for electronic payment procedures, W-9 form reviewed for accuracy prior to entry into the financial processing system towards payment fulfillment.
- Maintained and enforced knowledge of relevant professional and regulatory standards: JCAHO, OSHA, CDC, and FDA.
Purchasing Agent
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
04.2007 - 04.2010
- Executed 300 purchase orders with a $100,000 purchasing authority: Equipment and Supply, Service Procurements, Hotel Agreements, and Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity Lab Reagents.
- Advertised all applicable requirements that promote maximum competition.
- Reviewed bids and determined responsiveness and responsibility of low bidder.
- Stayed informed and adhered to procurement laws and policies to avoid ethical issues, while maintaining excellent vendor relationships without giving any vendor a competitive edge.
- Exercised keen qualitative and analytical pricing on thousands of commodities/services; monitored market indicators, and monthly price trends to avoid overpaying for critical pharmaceuticals and vaccines with market shortages.
- Oversaw capital equipment procurements exceeding $200,000; conducted lease versus buy analysis to evaluate associated installation, training, and maintenance costs.
Education
Business Management
Hillsborough Community College
Certified FAC-C Contract Professional - undefined
04.2023
Certified Materials & Resource Professionals - undefined
CMRP
08.2005
Material Management Supervisor Course - undefined
USAF
01.1994
Material Management Formal Technical Training - undefined
USAF
01.1989
Diploma - undefined
Newark High School
Newark, Delaware06.1984
Skills
- Effective decision-making
- Contract and purchase order oversight
- Purchase order management
- Procurement issue resolution strategies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Detail-oriented data management
- Cross-functional teamwork
Timeline
Contracting Officer
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
04.2013 - 04.2024
Purchasing Agent
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
04.2007 - 04.2010
Certified FAC-C Contract Professional - undefined
Certified Materials & Resource Professionals - undefined
CMRP
Material Management Supervisor Course - undefined
USAF
Material Management Formal Technical Training - undefined
USAF
Diploma - undefined
Newark High School
Business Management
Hillsborough Community College
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