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Kevin Williams

Charleston

Summary

Accomplished Contract and Sourcing Manager at Charleston Area Medical Center, adept in supplier contracts management and critical thinking. Excelled in reducing procurement costs, enhancing supplier performance, and driving cost reduction strategies. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes and efficiencies through strategic vendor negotiations and supply chain optimizations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor Perioperative Supply Chain

WVU Medicine Thomas Health
05.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing supply concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff through consistent communication and excellent service delivery.

Contract and Sourcing Manager

Charleston Area Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Analyzing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies to Director for approval.
  • Negotiating contracts with key suppliers
  • Conducting market research and creating cost estimates and forecasts
  • Working directly with clinical staff in product decisions with respect to costs, quality, and patient outcomes
  • Facilitating and owning product trials to ensure an appropriate evaluation to assist in product decisions
  • Sourcing of products to help resolve backorder issues
  • Work directly with entire Supply Chain and Clinical staff with regards to day to day product issues
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define business requirements and align sourcing initiatives with organizational goals.

Value Analysis Coordinater

Charleston Area Medical Center
06.2019 - 01.2023
  • Performed analysis on new product requests with respect to cost impact on facility
  • Researched and investigated new product requests for clinical evidence and peer reviewed literature
  • Managed product trials and collected product evaluations
  • Managed and led 6 monthly products meeting
  • Collaborated with clinical staff to identify cost reduction strategies
  • Worked directly with inventory locations with regards to new product rollout
  • Systematic review of new product adds to ensure that expected goals are being achieved. Cost savings, improved patient outcomes, improved efficiencies.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Kent State University
Kent, OH
08.2015

Master of Science - Athletic Training

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
05.1999

Skills

  • Tracking Spreadsheets
  • Supplier Contracts Management
  • Supplier Performance
  • Supply Contract Negotiation
  • Contract Development and Management
  • Procurement Proposals
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Bid Process Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication

Accomplishments

CAMC Supply Chain Employee of the Year 2020 and 2021

References

Available upon Request


Timeline

Supervisor Perioperative Supply Chain

WVU Medicine Thomas Health
05.2024 - Current

Contract and Sourcing Manager

Charleston Area Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2024

Value Analysis Coordinater

Charleston Area Medical Center
06.2019 - 01.2023

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Kent State University

Master of Science - Athletic Training

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training

West Virginia Wesleyan College

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