Sherry Ann Norton
New Windsor,NY
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in business and healthcare sectors, focused on driving growth and development. Proven ability to tackle challenges with determination and precision, ensuring exceptional service delivery. Strong adaptability and positive attitude contribute to effective team collaboration and problem-solving. Forward-thinking professional with solid history of accomplishment in settings. Keep operations smooth and consistent to maintain company stability and sustainability. Development skills are proven to build trust and communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Coordinated with board members and C-suite executives to initiate and execute strategic business plans that achieve key objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate VP of Procurement & Contracting
Sun River Health Inc.
Peekskill, NY
10.2015 - 11.2023
- Managed procurement and supply chain operations for vaccines, equipment, and medical supplies.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to maintain adequate stock.
- Directed vendor selection and contract negotiations to secure beneficial terms.
- Oversaw procurement tracking, expense management, and invoice approvals to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Purchase and track all assets.
- Capital project management and project budgeting.
- Facilitated communication between executive leadership and departmental teams to enhance collaboration.
- Established strategic relationships with clients and vendors to support organizational objectives.
- Designed Coupa modules from concept to completion, including programming and rollout training.
- Delegated tasks to staff while setting priorities and establishing goals.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Managed fundraising activities and campaigns, prepared marketing materials, researched investor prospects and arranged and hosted investor meetings.
Senior Purchasing Agent
Montefiore Health System
06.2004 - 06.2012
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to delivery.
- Collaborated with other departments to assess company purchasing needs.
- Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
Surgical Instrument Technician
Montefiore Medical Center/Hospital (Weilder Division)
09.1997 - 06.2004
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Prepared special sets for specific surgeries as requested by surgeons.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Assembled various types of trays containing sterile supplies according to surgeon's request.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Concordia College-New York
Bronxville, NY01.2015
Skills
- Leadership
- Coupa Software certified for managing and programming
- Microsoft Office
- Training
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Finance
- Procurement
- Executive management
- Compliance Management
- Contract negotiation and management
- Clinical Data Management
- Supply chain optimization
- Procurement strategy
- Strategic sourcing
- Bid management
- Regulatory compliance
- Drafting policies and procedures for the organization
- Inventory management
- Management reporting
- Supply planning
- Data analysis
- Financial planning
- Effective leader
- Budget management
Awards
Coupa Software Certificates
References
- Available Upon Request
Timeline
Associate VP of Procurement & Contracting
Sun River Health Inc.
10.2015 - 11.2023
Senior Purchasing Agent
Montefiore Health System
06.2004 - 06.2012
Surgical Instrument Technician
Montefiore Medical Center/Hospital (Weilder Division)
09.1997 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Concordia College-New York