Matthew Krauss
Procurement Specialist
Columbia,TN
Summary
Procurement professional with strong track record in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management. Skilled in optimizing procurement processes, reducing costs, and ensuring supply chain efficiency. Known for effective team collaboration, flexibility in dynamic environments, and steadfast focus on achieving impactful results. Proven ability to analyze market trends, build strategic partnerships, and deliver value-driven outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rx Compound Centre
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained detailed batch records and documentation to meet regulatory standards and internal quality requirements.
- Promoted compliance in daily operations, ensuring procedures were followed in high-volume, regulated environments.
- Supported workflow efficiency by coordinating with staff on supply usage and stock rotation.
Pharmacy Technician/Information Systems/Purchasing
Maury Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2022
- Managed procurement and inventory flow for a high-demand department, aligning purchase orders with budget and usage trends.
- Strengthened supplier relationships to ensure reliable product availability and mitigate stock disruptions.
- Forecasted demand and adjusted purchasing strategies to balance supply continuity with cost targets.
- Standardized procurement processes to streamline ordering, reduce waste, and improve compliance tracking.
- Partnered with IT to upgrade systems, improving accuracy in inventory tracking and purchase reporting.
Pharmacy Technician / Deployed Operations
United States Navy
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Oversaw medical supply inventory for deployed units, ensuring operational readiness.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to meet urgent and routine supply needs under pressure.
- Operated independently during a 6-month Kuwait deployment, running all pharmacy ops and building a full inventory system for mission-critical care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia Christian Academy
01.2002
Some College Coursework Completed - Communication & Writing, Mathematics & Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Physical Education
Multiple Accredited Institutions
01.2009
Skills
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Order placement
- Purchasing processes
- Writing and verbal communication
- New vendor setup
- Process improvements
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved 80% reduced inventory reporting time through effectively helping with process streamlining.
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – PTCB
- Military Medical/Pharmacy Operations Training – United States Navy
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Military Service
- United States Navy – Pharmacy Technician / Hospital Corpsman, 2004-2009
- Honorable Discharge
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rx Compound Centre
01.2022 - 01.2025
Pharmacy Technician/Information Systems/Purchasing
Maury Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2022
Pharmacy Technician / Deployed Operations
United States Navy
01.2004 - 01.2009
Some College Coursework Completed - Communication & Writing, Mathematics & Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Physical Education
Multiple Accredited Institutions
High School Diploma -
Columbia Christian Academy
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