Nigal DuJack
Troy,NY
Summary
Experienced Purchasing Manager of Academic Medical Center, focused on process improvement, time management, coordination and procurement of healthcare supplies across hospital system. Managing a team of 10 buyers and administrative support personnel. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Experienced collaboration with other departments (i.e. Receiving&Distribution, AP, OR, Epidemiology, Finance) Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Albany Medical Center
Albany, NY
02.2019 - Current
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for procurement processes
- Supervise and provide coaching for staff
- Evaluate staff performance against expectations
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review
- Coordinate with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs
- Remain current on Supply Chain trends and advise on potential shortages and solutions
- Work with 3 affiliate hospitals within system to standardize purchases and coordinate bulk buys
- Manage staff of 10 to procure supplies for 766-bed hospital and 60+ off site locations
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
Buyer
Albany Medical Center
Colonie, NY
11.2014 - 02.2019
- Point person for developing supply chain procedures to streamline workflow and gain efficiency
- Document new procedures in department handbook
- Produce data sheets that identify KPIs for analytics
- Communicates with wide variety of customers to identify product availability and substitution options
- Troubleshoots supply-related complaints facilitate problem resolution
- Liaisons with and provide support to AMC client departments in product evaluation, selection, and processing agreements
- Inventory order management process – review released inventory site orders to validate alignment with economic order quantity
- Product standardization and conversion – Input supplier and product information to appropriate contracted suppliers when conversions to new products have been approved by various AMC groups or committees
- Works with clinical department users and supply chain areas to meet all product conversion and usage compliance goals
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
Licensed Insurance Agent
Baker Insurance Agency
Hoosick Falls, NY
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Evaluate clients personal Insurance needs and procure Insurance with most compatible company
- Educate clients on available Insurance products
- Process necessary policy changes and renewals
- Complete all underwriting documentation and requirements in accordance with bank regulations
- Customer service contact
Financial Secretary
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Albany, NY
05.2003 - 01.2007
- Responsible for accounting of church; including donations, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and annual audits
- Monitor inventory, assess needs of church, review and negotiate service contracts, and order supplies
- Research church based software systems, present findings, coordinate successful transition of system change, implement training process for employees
Medical Transcriptionist/Office Receptionist
Dr. Jeff E. Murad
Clifton Park, NY
06.2003 - 01.2006
- Prepared patient files and information for physicians
- Transcribed sensitive documents with complete confidentiality
Education
B.S - Psychology, Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburgh, VA05.2012
Personal Lines Insurance Agent -
Bryant & Stratton
Albany, NY06.2012
Certificate Program: Medical Transcription/Medical Terminology -
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY02.2003
Skills
- Proficient in Lawson Purchasing Module
- Experience with Lawson AP and Inventory Modules
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Inter-Department Collaboration
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Process Improvement
- Time Management
- Computer Skills: GHX, Lawson Suite, Cerner, Workday, Digimax, Blackboard, Microsoft Teams
- Team-building
- Decision-Making
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Affiliations
AHRRM, The Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management member since 2019
Psi Chi, The International Honor Society of Psychology, member ID #1028289 member since 3/11
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Albany Medical Center
02.2019 - Current
Buyer
Albany Medical Center
11.2014 - 02.2019
Licensed Insurance Agent
Baker Insurance Agency
02.2012 - 08.2014
Medical Transcriptionist/Office Receptionist
Dr. Jeff E. Murad
06.2003 - 01.2006
Financial Secretary
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
05.2003 - 01.2007
B.S - Psychology, Counseling
Liberty University
Personal Lines Insurance Agent -
Bryant & Stratton
Certificate Program: Medical Transcription/Medical Terminology -
Hudson Valley Community College
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