Excited to bring my 35-year background to your growing organization. Highly effective Purchasing Manager offering 19 years of experience in supply chain management. Proven excellence building, negotiating and managing supplier relationships to obtain favorable costs.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
VP surgery center
Auburn, WA
04.2022 - Current
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Surgical Technologist
The Surgery Center at Rainier
Puyallup, WA
03.2004 - Current
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
Materials Manager
The surgery center at Rainier
Puyallup, WA
03.2004 - 02.2022
Supported efficient manufacturing by keeping inventory within optimum levels.
Monitored planning to proactively adjust stock purchasing and management strategies.
Managed inventory levels and related documentation with Amkai and produced regular reports of activities.
Located and vetted vendors to obtain desired stock on regular schedule and with consistent quality.
Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
Negotiated and managed vendor contracts.
Managed purchases, receipts and documentation of finished goods, materials, packaging and ingredients for submission for reports.
Expeditiously and effectively resolved purchasing claim issues.
Assembled and prepared new purchase order contract folder with related documentation.
Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs weekly
Oversaw bidding processes.
Expedited distribution of materials to locations.
Negotiated with suppliers to obtain cheaper shipping rates and faster turnaround on all orders.
Formulated and implemented annual purchasing plans and contracts, covering OEM, import, ingredients, materials and equipment.
Lead Surgical Technologist
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Puyallup, WA
05.1988 - 03.2004
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Trained many staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures.
Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
10.1987
Skills
Preparing for surgeries
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Equipment set up and operation
Reliable and trustworthy
Troubleshot medical equipment and come up with solutions to overcome the problems
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