LEBO PILA
Easton,PA
Summary
Healthcare supply chain professional with extensive experience managing $800M in non-labor spending at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Demonstrated ability to apply analytics and strategic sourcing for impactful cost savings and process enhancements. Proficient in vendor management and RFP leadership, fostering collaborations that promote long-term success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager
Montefiore Health System
Tarrytown, New York
01.2024 - Current
- Manage a broad portfolio of surgical categories, including Orthopedics, Endomechanicals/Energy/Trocars, Robotics, GI/Endoscopy, Urology, GYN/Women’s Health, Neurosurgery, ENT, and Plastics.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance with contract terms.
- Negotiated agreements with suppliers to manage inventory, quality and cost.
- Led Value Analysis (VA) calls alongside department chairs, surgeons, and the CMO, serving as the interim lead for St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, following the Director of VA’s departure.
- Served as the sourcing lead for a surgical video RFP, coordinating simultaneous, multi-site trials across four locations with vendor rotations over a four-month period.
Enterprise Client Manager
Vizient Inc.
New York, NY
09.2017 - 08.2023
- Managed $800 million in non-labor expenses via GPO agreements for New York Presbyterian Hospital.
- Led proposal requests, achieving significant cost reductions and a $5 million annual savings target.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team to enhance service line budget modifications, yielding over $5 million in adjustments.
- Created KPI dashboard and improved quarterly business review process for performance tracking.
- Oversaw compilation of sales, benchmarking, and pricing reports to support strategic decisions.
- Executed smoke-evacuation project to ensure compliance with New York State regulations.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior analysts, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Contract Operations Specialist
Olympus America
Center Valley, PA
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Led analytics for MedAssets and VHA merger, integrating group purchasing contracts across nationwide hospitals.
- Monitored contract performance to ensure adherence to SOX compliance standards.
- Analyzed monthly sales data, collaborating with accounts payable on rebate payments exceeding $300 million in sales.
- Executed pricing and contract amendment uploads to ERP system, ensuring operational efficiency.
Education
BSc. - International Business & Trade
Saint Peter's University
06.2011
Skills
- Project management
- Sales and account management
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor relations
- Category strategy
- Financial modeling
- Data analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
Timeline
Category Manager
Montefiore Health System
01.2024 - Current
Enterprise Client Manager
Vizient Inc.
09.2017 - 08.2023
Contract Operations Specialist
Olympus America
01.2015 - 09.2017
BSc. - International Business & Trade
Saint Peter's University