Richard Badger
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Dynamic procurement and production leader with a proven track record at Huntsville Memorial Hospital, enhancing procurement efficiency and leading process improvement projects in the United States Air Force. Expert in negotiation and continuous process improvements, achieving significant cost savings and productivity increases. Skilled in materials sourcing and mentoring, driving team competency and effectiveness.
Results-driven Buyer Specialist with proven skills in purchasing, negotiation, and materials sourcing. Enhanced procurement efficiency and implemented cost-saving measures that significantly improved operational performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer Specialist
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Huntsville, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular audits of vendor contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on management direction and customer demand.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Enhanced procurement efficiency by streamlining the purchasing process and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Developed comprehensive reporting tools, providing insight into purchasing performance metrics and highlighting areas for improvement in the procurement process.
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
Little Rock, AR
02.2013 - 08.2020
- Maintained 16 C-130J aircraft valued at 930 million dollars and 250 personnel.
- Led 6 aircraft package to Bagram AB in Afghanistan. Set monthly records for most hours and sorties flown (16 year record).
- Scheduled and coordinated daily with Maintenance Group commanders.
- Provided leadership and assistance to flight line, supply and other outside agencies.
- Taught over 1000 hours of class and flight line instructions.
- Hand picked by squadron commander for RTC program (Regional Training Center Europe). Led Amn/NCO's/SNCO's and CGO's on C-5 aircraft principles.
- Developed and taught basic aircraft instructions class to group and squadron commanders. Still used today at Travis AFB CA.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Mangement
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2008
Skills
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Negotiation expertise
- Sales strategy development
- Marketing proficiency
- Continuous process improvements
- Purchasing strategies
- Purchasing expertise
- Materials sourcing
- Purchasing expertise
- Materials sourcing
Timeline
Buyer Specialist
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
02.2013 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Technical Mangement
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University