Richard Mitchell
Houston,TX
Summary
Hardworking and self-starting individual with strong people and team building skills. Maintaining a can-do attitude, consistently promoting this mindset to others through engaging team building exercises. Over 25 years of experience in Material Management, with various positions held within the field. Results-driven management professional with a proven ability to lead teams to success. Focus on fostering team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Excel in strategic planning, process improvement, and cultivating a culture of accountability and excellence. Adaptability to consistently meet changing organizational needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Material Mgmt.
Post-Acute Medical
11.2019 - Current
- Duties includes the managing the procurement and replenishment of supplies and equipment’s utilizing the WellSky and ENVI system software for a hospital of 46 beds.
- Assisted the CEO in reviewing and formalizing the budgets for all department. This included ensuring that all request for quotes had been completed and that all proposals were accounted for.
- Overseeing all maintenance perform to Par Level Replenishment software.
- Expediting accounts payable and receiving matters, supervising the delivery of supplies throughout the hospital
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
Buyer
24Hr Safety
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Duties include the procurement of all Petro-Chemical safety require equipment (Fall Protection, Fire Fighting and Fire Resistance materials and Air Supply parts.
- Other duties included the sourcing and procurement of uniforms, hardhats and other required item to meet our customer needs.
- Review company’s current contracts to ensure that best interest is being met.
- Request quotes from vendors for company futures needs and review all proposal presented by vendors for upcoming fiscal year.
- Cost savings with negotiation of contracts and good communication.
- Managing inventory levels, and reorder points of all consumables.
- SAP implementation for purchasing needs with SAP, helped design and set up SAP for the purchasing needs of the plant.
- Set up new suppliers, maintained all AP issues.
- My role is value added with proven cost savings.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
Purchasing Agent
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
07.2006 - 05.2016
- Duties included the procurement of a wide variety of technical and non-technical materials, equipment and services required for day to day operations of the facility and its affiliates.
- Commit financial resources for vendors product lines based on value analysis, delivery and cost responses and make financial recommendations.
- Submitted request for quotes to vendors and managed the departmental RFE’s that resulted from those proposals.
- Ownership of buying and sourcing processes leading to success in the key areas of negotiations, account management, vendor management and purchasing lifecycle management.
- Manage the PO lifecycle, demonstrate market intelligence for the indirect procurement categories.
- Assist Engineers in identifying re-quoting/redirecting opportunities as well as identifying supplier diversity sourcing opportunities.
- Manage the order process: requisitions from all departments/business units, handle requests for quotes, process purchase requisitions/purchase orders, provide orders to suppliers, maintain adequate records of purchases, follow up on orders/approvals and resolve issues with invoice/receipt discrepancies
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
Material Manager/Material Mgmt.
Houston Surgery Center
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Duties include the procurement and replenishment of supplies and equipment utilizing the Advantx Inventory system.
- Determine and maintain appropriate material inventory levels to meet the requirements of scheduled procedures.
- Arranged and monitored all maintenance of facility equipment’s. Ensuring all preventative maintenance is performed as schedule.
- Contact and meet with vendors to obtain information regarding equipment or supplies the facility is wants to purchase.
- Perform all inventory adjustment or par level maintenance required to inventory system.
- Developed comprehensive inventory reports for upper management, facilitating informed decision making.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain disruptions and minimize impact on operations.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through diligent oversight of safety protocols in the warehouse environment.
Director/Material Mgmt.
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
12.2002 - 09.2004
- Duties includes the managing the procurement and replenishment of supplies and equipment’s utilizing the Lawson and McKesson system software for a hospital of 256 beds.
- Assisted the CFO in reviewing and formalizing the budgets for all department. This included ensuring that all request for quotes had been completed and that all proposals were accounted for.
- Overseeing all maintenance perform to Par Level Replenishment software.
- Expediting accounts payable and receiving matters, supervising the delivery of supplies throughout the hospital
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Manager/Material Mgmt.
Memorial Hermann Memorial City
06.1999 - 12.2002
- Responsible for supervised a staff of nine.
- Duties included the managed of the procurement and replenishment of supplies and equipment’s for a hospital of 430 beds.
- Oversaw all maintenance performed to Par Level Replenishment software.
- Submitted requests for quotes with vendors.
- Ensure that all the approvals were in place before a purchase order was created for the RFE’s that were issued.
- Expedited accounts payable and receivable matters, supervised the delivery of supplies throughout the hospital.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Buyer/Customer Service Coordinator
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
05.1997 - 06.1999
- Responsible for the procurement of supplies i.e. Medical Equipment, Paper Goods and all ancillary items.
- Purchase supplies for the most critical area such Surgery, E.R. and the Central Supply.
Education
Bachelor - Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12-2026
Management
Memorial Hermann University
Houston, TX03.2001
High School Diploma -
Jesse H. Jones High School
Houston, TX01.1985
Skills
- Proficient in MS Dynamics
- Lawson software proficiency
- Proficient in PeopleSoft
- Experience with Advantx
- Experience with Medhost
- WellSky proficiency
- ENVI
- SAP proficiency
- Proficient in Word
- Expertise in Excel functions
- Data access management
- Visual communication skills
- Client support
Timeline
Manager of Material Mgmt.
Post-Acute Medical
11.2019 - Current
Buyer
24Hr Safety
09.2017 - 11.2019
Purchasing Agent
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
07.2006 - 05.2016
Material Manager/Material Mgmt.
Houston Surgery Center
01.2005 - 12.2005
Director/Material Mgmt.
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
12.2002 - 09.2004
Manager/Material Mgmt.
Memorial Hermann Memorial City
06.1999 - 12.2002
Buyer/Customer Service Coordinator
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
05.1997 - 06.1999
Bachelor - Management
University of Phoenix
Management
Memorial Hermann University
High School Diploma -
Jesse H. Jones High School
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