NICOLE GROVE

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize sourcing and supplier selection processes.
• Identify potential suppliers, conduct supplier evaluations, and negotiate contracts and pricing terms.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as production, finance, and operations, to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, contracts, and vendor information.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing carrying costs.
• Stay abreast of market trends, industry developments, and regulatory requirements to inform procurement decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the procurement function.

• Ensure reporting, charging, and accounting practices are consistent with site and DOE policies and procedures.

• Work closely with the internal auditors to draft, execute and release audit reports.

• Follow through on Materials Requests by working with the Procurement department in the issuance of a Purchase Orders and coordinate return of items to vendors as required.

• Coordinate department communications and interface with other managers, company organizations, clients, and external organizations to identify issues requiring problem resolution and additional decision-making.

• Experience coordinating and prioritizing multiple assignments/projects and tracking progress to completion.

• Interface and provide status updates to internal and external customers, including Department of Energy.

• Managed the selection, training, coaching, mentoring, development and evaluation of 40+ staff members.

• Had full authority/oversight over daily operations leading to the delivery of exceptional and compassionate care to all patients.

• Ensured that legal and regulatory standards, as well as clinic and department policies and procedures were implemented and

• Prepared budget recommendations and then monitored daily operations to remain within approved budget constraints (routinely $10,000-$15,000 per month).
• Monitored employees’ work levels and reviewed performance.
• Tracked and report issues, challenges, and progress.

• Assisted in meeting and complying with the current standards established by the regulatory organization.

• Provided management and support to residency program personnel (faculty, residents, and staff) and supported the duties of the Program Director.

• Managed and coordinated the recruitment and interview season, including processing and evaluating applications, scheduling interviews, corresponding to applicants and attending recruitment fairs.

• Planned and managed a capital budget ($1M+) and day-to-day activities of the residency, including rotation schedule development, didactic scheduling, resident evaluation process completion, faculty and leadership meetings and other meetings as requested.

• Worked closely with the legal department in the interpretation and administration of labor contracts, including the handling of grievances and/or arbitrations.

• Managed and oversaw the day-to-day administrative support activities for the Director.

• Prepared meeting minutes for various staff, board, and committee meetings.

• Managed the volunteer program, which included coordinating schedules, collecting timecards, tracking and reporting volunteer hours, as well as disciplinary action if necessary for a total of 50+ active volunteers.

• Managed the editing process of the monthly newsletter publication.

• Managed the department budget.