Matthew King

Vendor performance, and management lead facilitating and driving results within logistics, reverse logistics, and procurement pipelines. Executed and maintained contractual agreements with regular KPI reviews to achieve and maintain exceptional standards of service.

• Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contract terms and service quality standards.
• Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers to enhance cost-effectiveness
• Conducted regular evaluations of vendor performance for compliance and quality assurance
• Collaborated cross-functionally with procurement, operations, outreach/education, and finance teams to ensure smooth supply chain processes and to deliver continuous improvement
• Analyzed market trends to inform strategic planning and drive business growth initiatives.

• Rapidly sourced a specialty IV pump, with foreign compliance certifications, to rescue clinical drug trial in France in danger of being cancelled. Received recognition and thanks from SVPs, Directors of Global Source, and Site Leaders in France
• Implementation of new capital equipment procurement review and budget approval process for Rhode Island
• Appointment to Aligned Research Capabilities Steering Committee as Rhode Island representative
• Manage budgets, operating and capital, totaling $30 million departmental / $45 million organizational annually
• Strengthened vendor relationships by maintaining open communication and promptly addressing any concerns or issues
• Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, resulting in cost savings for the company without sacrificing quality
• Implement, lead, troubleshoot multiple sourcing systems (Coupa, iProcurement, Oracle) and successfully navigated system issues

• Developed multiple client/vendor relationships processing dozens of vendors annually
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings through the implementation of digital tools and automation.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
• Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
• Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
• Organized GXP and non-GXP activities

• Oversaw five stores and $5 million of in-house sales
• Managed multiple stores within the district as control store manager, ensuring consistent adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Enhanced district sales growth by strategizing and executing innovative marketing plans.
• Developed strong relationships with store managers, leading to increased collaboration and goal achievement.
• Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage and protect store assets.
• Boosted team performance by implementing effective coaching and training methods.
• Organized quarterly performance reviews for each store manager within the district.

• Directed daily operations of the print department, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
• Consistently met or exceeded monthly quotas through goal-setting exercises and project planning.
• Established a reputation for expert product knowledge among staff members, becoming the go-to resource for complex inquiries or challenges.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Maintained a clean, organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.