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Skills

  • Inventory Software Training
  • Supplier Liaison and Coordination
  • Purchasing Software Implementation
  • Vendor Accountability Processes
  • Cost-Effective Product Sourcing
  • Vendor Fulfillment Accuracy
  • Just-in-Time (JIT) Ordering
  • Inventory level optimization
  • Inventory holding cost reduction
  • Emergency Procurement Resolution

Work Experiences

  • Developed and maintained supplier relationships.
  • Created a monthly procurement report.
  • Coordinated the implementation of new legislation into the procurement process, ensuring compliance across 9 facilities with zero legal violations.
  • Delivered real-time supply shortage alerts to pharmacy managers.
  • Assisted in contract negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers.
  • Created a monthly procurement report shared with senior leadership, offering actionable insights that helped reduce procurement costs by 29%.
  • Delivered real-time supply shortage alerts to pharmacy managers, mitigating supply chain downtime by 38% during key product shortages.
  • Analyzed market trends and regulatory changes.
  • Assisted in contract negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers, achieving bulk purchase discounts of $4, which contributed to an overall cost decrease.
  • Achieved a 20% improvement in negotiation terms.

Summaries

  • Added cost-effective products to supply inventory.
  • Achieved faster fulfillment rates by 47%.
  • Collaborated with Finance to reduce late payments by 76%.
  • Dedicated Pharmacy Purchaser with a track record of optimizing inventory strategies.
  • Achieved 44% reductions in delivery delays.
  • Accomplished Pharmacy Purchaser with a proven track record.
  • Achieved a 77% improvement in high-cost medication terms.
  • Accomplished professional with extensive experience in pharmaceutical purchasing.
  • Adept at cross-functional collaboration to streamline purchasing operations.
  • Agile Pharmacy Purchaser skilled in managing the entire lifecycle of pharmaceutical procurement while adhering to strict compliance guidelines. Recognized for cutting procurement costs by $13 through renegotiation strategies and improved supplier monitoring processes that increased tolerance compliance by 34%.

Accomplishments

  • Managed procurement for specialized, patient-specific pharmaceutical products, contributing to a 51% increase in patient satisfaction scores.
  • Implemented a vendor performance review program, improving delivery timelines by 29% and reducing backorders.
  • Decreased inventory holding costs by 33% through the implementation of forecast-driven purchasing and just-in-time ordering strategies.
  • Reduced waste disposal costs by 48% through optimized inventory management and better demand forecasting.
  • Conducted a successful cross-departmental audit that identified potential savings in procurement, yielding a cost reduction of 29%.
  • Streamlined the approval process for high-dollar purchases, leading to a 30% faster approval cycle and improved cash flow management.
  • Led audit prep for FDA and DEA guidelines, resulting in zero non-compliance issues during 2021's audit period.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures in pharmaceutical purchasing, reducing over-expensed procurement orders by 16%.
  • Launched a sustainability initiative that reduced procurement activity carbon emissions by 37% within 2022.
  • Reduced external vendor lead times by 55% through process enhancements, ensuring more timely drug delivery to patients.

Affiliations

  • Pharmacy Purchasing lead, CSR Taskforce Project, ensuring accountability in sourcing from environmentally responsible and ethically certified vendors.
  • Attendee in 2018's Advanced Workshop on Pharmaceutical Procurement Practices held by the Global Supply Chain Association.
  • Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics achieved in 2017, improving ability to assess and action procurement data for more informed purchasing decisions.
  • Regular attendee, Southeast Regional Pharma Supply Conference, participating in discussions centered on local supplier development and emergency preparedness.
  • Member, Pharmaceutical Purchasing Forum, expanding supplier network and discussing biosimilars, generic drugs, and cost-effective alternatives with industry peers.
  • Member, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), actively participating in forums regarding procurement best practices and supply chain management.
  • Member, Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA), exploring advanced tactics for sustainable procurement within pharmaceutical distribution.
  • Pharmaceutical supply chain track attendee at the 2023 Supply Chain Management Conference, focusing on latest trends and innovations within pharmaceutical purchasing.
  • Active enrollment in the Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant (CPPC) program, advancing technical skills in procurement optimization.
  • Co-leader of a Pharmacy Procurement Innovation Taskforce, promoting the implementation of new technologies to improve time-to-market for essential drugs.

Certifications

  • Pharmacy Procurement Specialist Certification – Ironclad Systems
  • Certificate in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management - Brightline
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - method
  • Certified Medical Products Supplier – system
  • Advanced Controlled Substance and Inventory Management Certification – Ironclad Systems
  • Certificate in Pharmacy Procurement and Logistic System – program
  • Certified Healthcare Supply Chain Associate (CHCSA) – metric
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) – process
  • Certified Contract Manager (CCCM) – system
  • Drug & Pharmaceuticals Logistics Management Certification – process

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