Robert Daniels
Montclair
Summary
Supply Chain leader with over 15 years of experience in procurement optimization, vendor management, and operational efficiency within regulated environments. Demonstrated success in leading transformational initiatives that drive cost savings and enhance supply chain performance through strategic planning and collaboration. Expertise in risk mitigation, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement to foster business growth and supply chain excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Materials Management
MJHS Health System
New York
11.2021 - Current
- Directed a comprehensive supply chain strategy across categories such as medical supplies, IT, CapEx, and professional services.
- Achieved over $1 million in annual cost savings through GPO expansion and strategic vendor contracts.
- Increased organizational spend under management from 50% to 70% by standardizing sourcing processes and expanding oversight across clinical and administrative categories.
- Managed the full contract lifecycle using CLM software to ensure compliance with regulations and procurement policies.
- Streamlined RFP and sourcing processes, decreasing cycle time by 15%.
- Contributed to internal Risk Committee by selecting and implementing third-party risk management platform.
Director of Procurement
Eschen P&O Labs / Hospital for Special Surgery
New York
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversaw procurement strategy across 20 facilities, ensuring continuity of care, and material readiness.
- Developed KPI frameworks for OTIF, cost percentages, supplier scorecards, and invoice cycle times.
- Led and mentored a regional procurement team; standardized SOPs to align with enterprise objectives.
- Enhanced procure-to-pay performance by automating and integrating the 3-way match process, and implementing metrics for discount capture and payment timing.
Senior Procurement Manager
Eschen P&O Labs / Hospital for Special Surgery
New York
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed strategic sourcing for lab equipment, medical devices, and fabrication materials.
- Reduced procurement spend by 5% through supplier consolidation, renegotiation, and the introduction of supplier rebates.
- Improved inventory turnover from 4.2 to 6.4 turns, year over year.
Procurement Manager
Eschen P&O Labs / Hospital for Special Surgery
New York
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Negotiated supplier agreements and developed preferred vendor programs to lower costs.
- Reduced material costs in newly acquired operations by 6%; authored SOPs for procurement processes.
Distribution Center Supervisor
Topaz Lighting & Electric
New York
03.2012 - 10.2016
- Supported ERP transition to Microsoft Dynamics NAV, enhancing operational visibility.
- Introduced cycle counting program to improve inventory accuracy and fulfillment reliability.
- Achieved 96% on-time order fulfillment across diverse customer base.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Topaz Lighting & Electric
New York
01.2009 - 03.2012
- Coordinated logistics for high-volume production facility, increasing output by 10%.
- Led a 5-person team in shipping/receiving and managed 400+ daily shipments (LTL, FTL, small parcel).
Education
MS - Supply Chain Management
Rutgers University, Rutgers Business School
Mini-MBA - Digital Supply Chain Management
Rutgers University, Rutgers Business School
BA - Communications
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Skills
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 and NAV
- SAP ECC
- ProcessUnity TPRM
- DocuSign CLM
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor management
Timeline
Director of Materials Management
MJHS Health System
11.2021 - Current
Director of Procurement
Eschen P&O Labs / Hospital for Special Surgery
06.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Procurement Manager
Eschen P&O Labs / Hospital for Special Surgery
10.2018 - 06.2020
Procurement Manager
Eschen P&O Labs / Hospital for Special Surgery
10.2016 - 10.2018
Distribution Center Supervisor
Topaz Lighting & Electric
03.2012 - 10.2016
Supply Chain Coordinator
Topaz Lighting & Electric
01.2009 - 03.2012
MS - Supply Chain Management
Rutgers University, Rutgers Business School
Mini-MBA - Digital Supply Chain Management
Rutgers University, Rutgers Business School
BA - Communications
CUNY School of Professional Studies
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