Michael Hasenmueller
Summary
Dynamic purchasing professional with a proven track record at HealthPartners, Inc., leveraging Lean Six Sigma expertise to drive process improvements and cost savings. Skilled in category strategy development and supply chain management, I excel in fostering collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions and strong interpersonal communications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Agent
HealthPartners, Inc
10.2022 - Current
- Led category management for IT, HR, and Marketing.
- Identified new products, vendors, and services that could benefit the organization.
- Optimized existing workflows through continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Six Sigma methodology.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings, and operational efficiency improvements, and achieved them.
- Spearheaded process enhancements in IT, HR, and Marketing procurement.
Senior Buyer
Mid-Continent Engineering
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Five-month contract centered around process improvement of procurement operations.
- Established protocols to enhance efficiency in purchasing activities.
- Optimized supply chain processes through Just-in-Time material management.
- Collaborated with the Controller to allocate funds to pay off vendor debts, and strategically pull in material to clear all WIP.
Senior Purchasing Associate
Pace Analytical Services
05.2017 - 04.2022
- Oversaw operations for Consumable Category.
- Established guidelines for training on the newly implemented ERP system.
- Facilitated successful Kaizen events, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
- Lead a 3P group centered around consumables to drive efficiency and cost savings using the lean principle: Production, Preparation, Process.
- Facilitated training sessions for more than 40 new labs on ordering systems and SOPs.
Education
BSBA - Business Administration
Purdue University
MBA - Business Administration
Purdue University
Skills
- Certified Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma
- Category Strategy Development
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal communications
- Lean Management Practices
References
- Vini Manchanda, VP of Supply Chain Services, HealthPartners, (952) 883-7869, Vini.T.Manchanda@HealthPartners.com
- Karen Knutson, Purchasing Director, HealthPartners, (612) 437-3519, Karen.J.Knutson@HealthPartners.com
- Denise Waters, VP of Revenue Cycle, HealthPartners, (651) 971-5723, Donna.A.Waters@HealthPartners.com
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSC)
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
HealthPartners, Inc
10.2022 - Current
Senior Buyer
Mid-Continent Engineering
04.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Purchasing Associate
Pace Analytical Services
05.2017 - 04.2022
BSBA - Business Administration
Purdue University
MBA - Business Administration
Purdue University
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