Hi, I’m
Stephanie Fifield
Terrell,Texas
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking Procurement Professional with over 20 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, persuasively buying introducing products, implementing pricing/merchandising models, inventory control and projections, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
VIZIENT/ MEDASSETSIrving, Texas
SR. PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST- EQUIPMENT PLANNING
06.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Participate in Medical Equipment Planning, budget tracking, and reporting
- Work with vendor sales representatives to acquire quotes and pricing for new purchases and equipment
- Processing purchase orders, confirm, and track delivery of all equipment
- Coordinate with technicians for equipment installation, and placement
- Track deployment and asset tagging
- Complete ad hoc purchases, returns, and damaged good replacements.
- Provided expertise in construction-related procurement to support project requirements and schedules.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Utilized computer systems to track shipments and material deliveries.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
VIZIENT/ MEDASSETSIrving, Texas
PROCUREMENT MEMBER COORDINATOR
11.2015 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Responsible for the conversion of client requisitions into purchase orders in the client’s ERP within relevant policies
- Serve as the central point of contact for purchasing issues for assigned client(s) return of merchandise, invoice discrepancies, report and work with vendor on damaged and shipment discrepancies.
- Assist departments with ad hoc requests for information related to supply needs, and resolve or escalate problems to leadership
- Assist end users in sourcing suppliers and product information based on contract portfolio
- Served as primary trainer and educator for incoming Procurement Coordinators
- Assisted in development and implementation of processes and organization in the communication point of contact for Integris Health, University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Systems, and Sisters of Charity Health Systems.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using Access, Attainia, and 4 Tower.
- Discussed defects and delivery problems with suppliers to negotiate refunds.
- Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN ROCKWALLRockwall, Texas
BUYER II
06.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- All aspects of procurement including but not limited to: Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products
- Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand
- Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
Providence Health and ServicesPortland, Oregon
BUYER
10.2012 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Specializes in Supply Chain and Information Technologies, Contracted, and back- up for Capital Equipment Procurement
- (Epic implementation)
- Examine, select, order, and purchase at the most favorable price merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements and other factors
- Negotiate prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for product
- Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise
- Consult with department or clinical managers about budgets or goods to be purchased
- Use computers to organize and locate inventory, and operate spreadsheet and word processing software
- Train or operate as lead for materials or clerical staff
- Provide techs and item master teams with information on price, manufacturer number, billing code, or distributor numbers and backorder status
- Compare transportation options to determine the most energy efficient options
- Identify opportunities to buy green commodities, such as alternative energy, water, or carbon-neutral products to reduce our carbon footprint.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
Providence Health & ServicesOregon City, OR
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT /OR COORDINATOR/Instrument Technician
08.1998 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Manage and process all requests for instrumentation, implants, services, and supplies for the operating room
- Prepare and process all purchase orders for bill only and consignment items
- Maintain a record of implant surgical records of patients as indicated by law
- Coordinate with vendors and sales reps to insure timely delivery of needed implants, surgical systems and equipment
- Maintain par stock levels in the surgical core and relevant stocking areas
- Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
- Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
- Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material
- Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies
- Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters
- Complete forms in accordance with company procedures
- Make copies of correspondence or other printed material
- Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions
- Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports
- Maintain scheduling and event calendars
- Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors
- Manage projects or contribute to committee or team work
- Mail newsletters, promotional material, or other information
- Order and dispense supplies
- Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet
- Provide services to customers, such as order placement or account information.
Education
Clackamas Community College
from Liberal Arts And General Studies
06.2012
Marylhurst UniversityMarylhurst, OR
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration
Skills
- Experience with personal computer and most software Inventory Equipment handheld inventory device, proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe, PMM Software such as People Soft, Lawson, Meditech Access Database/SharePoint for tracking and documenting orders, discrepancies and returns
- Product Tracking
- Order Placement
- Knowledgeable in Attainia and 4Tower; equipment planning software
- Capital Equipment Planning
- Logistics
- Physician Preference Planning
- Implant: Purchasing and Record Keeping
- Sales Order Charge Sheet Comparison
- Set up and build inventory and setting par levels
- Asset tracking for equipment and ensure biomed checking
- Equipment – loaners and cost savings resourcing/quote
Interests
VOLUNTEER WORK , Most recently, I have volunteered with the Texas Trees Revitalization; TTR was sponsored through the Vizient Community Day Activities. Volunteered yearly with Cornerstone collecting food, and gifts for families in impoverished conditions. In the past I have coordinated fund raisers. Yearly volunteer with the Festival Trees Exhibit, which benefited the Providence Children’s Hospital, Dorenbeckers, and other local children’s charities.
Timeline
SR. PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST- EQUIPMENT PLANNING
VIZIENT/ MEDASSETS
06.2019 - Current
PROCUREMENT MEMBER COORDINATOR
VIZIENT/ MEDASSETS
11.2015 - 06.2019
BUYER II
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN ROCKWALL
06.2014 - 05.2015
BUYER
Providence Health and Services
10.2012 - 04.2014
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT /OR COORDINATOR/Instrument Technician
Providence Health & Services
08.1998 - 10.2012
Clackamas Community College
from Liberal Arts And General Studies
Marylhurst University
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration
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