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Rachel Sayles

Humble,TX

Summary

Supply chain management professional with over 20 years of expertise in strategic purchasing and cost management, recognized for driving timely, safe, and efficient operations. Proven track record of delivering results on ensuring on-time supply deliveries and seamless logistics for finished goods. Experienced in optimizing vendor relationships, procurement processes, and compliance across health systems. Committed to identifying and enhancing operational efficiency. Seek opportunities at every stage to improve strategies and reduce logistics costs

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Applications Specialist

Medasource Contract - Houston Methodist Hospital
05.2024 - Current
  • Provides purchasing services and source supplies efficiently while ensuring compliance with procurement laws.
  • Communicates to department leadership for solution development on order status and collaborates with internal teams.
  • Coordinates with clinical and non-clinical teams to identify sourcing needs, fostering effective communication and timely resolution of procurement challenges.
  • Provides high-level purchasing services, maintaining transparency and trust with stakeholders throughout the Purchase Order Lifecycle.
  • Streamline procurement processes, achieving timely supply availability and enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable prices that maximized cost savings for the organization.

Purchasing Consultant

Northwell Health Flexstaff
04.2023 - 03.2024

Managed more than 30 vendor relationships for optimal pricing.

  • Facilitated transactions between Supply Chain and Accounts Payable.
  • Negotiated contracts to ensure business alignment.

Senior Purchasing Manager

AccessDx Laboratory
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed $24M budget ensuring resource efficiency, while standardizing vendor channels for improved efficiency.
  • Supervised procurement analysts, fostering collaboration.
  • Reduced costs by $100k via strategic negotiations.
  • Enhanced inventory integrity for effective issue resolution.

Administrative Coordinator

Heights on Valley Ranch
03.2017 - 02.2021
  • Improved administrative efficiency and responsiveness through strong organizational skills.
  • Led Fall Prevention Committee to devise strategies reducing patient falls for approximately 120 residents.
  • Enhanced record accuracy and accessibility for stakeholders.

Supply Chain Manager

Northwell Health
04.2004 - 07.2016
  • Managed $235M procurement budget for 17 hospitals.
  • Standardized vendor channels, streamlined processes.
  • Supervised analysts ensured efficient operations.
  • Achieved $1.3M savings via contract negotiations.
  • Enhanced supplier diversity and boosted local spending.

Education

Master of Health Administration -

Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts -

Fordham University
New York, New York
08.1991

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Purchasing / Procurement
  • Materials Management
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Vendor Relations / Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Cost / Value Analysis
  • Contracts & Negotiations
  • Data Management
  • Benchmarking
  • Customer Service
  • Supplier Diversity
  • Finance

Timeline

Supply Chain Applications Specialist

Medasource Contract - Houston Methodist Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Purchasing Consultant

Northwell Health Flexstaff
04.2023 - 03.2024

Senior Purchasing Manager

AccessDx Laboratory
02.2021 - 11.2022

Administrative Coordinator

Heights on Valley Ranch
03.2017 - 02.2021

Supply Chain Manager

Northwell Health
04.2004 - 07.2016

Master of Health Administration -

Hofstra University

Bachelor of Arts -

Fordham University