A very confident reliable person with more than 20 years admin experience within the purchasing sector. Can work to the best of my abilities alone & as part of a team. Dedicated, flexible & very eager to learn & progress in all aspects of the roles I encounter.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Theatre Buyer / Planner V
Children's University Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Ensure relevant ordering procedures are maintained in a correct manner.
Issue official purchase orders showing accurate costing.
Creation of Purchases Orders.
Source and Purchase items as directed.
Retrieval and presentation of information in various formats i.e. Spreadsheets, Comparison Charts.
Assist with certification of invoices to ensure accuracy in costing of supplies.
Liaise and co-operate with all Hospital personnel in material management related functions.
Establish and maintain liaison within the Supplies Team and other Hospital Personnel internally & externally.
Maintain computerised records.
Maintain manual records as necessary.
Provide returns and information as required.
Ensure that stores and stocks are maintained in proper condition.
Assist in the control of receipt, issue and replenishment of stocks.
Ensure that regular random stock checks are carried out, and to assist in stocking when required.
Actively Participate in the day to day activities of the Department to include but not confined to the following:
Purchasing of both stock and non stock products.
Administration of Departments & Wards requirements from a purchasing / supplies perspective within the Supplies Department.
Presentation of daily / weekly and or monthly reports.
Issuing of stock and non stock products to user.
Cycle counts.
Participate actively in Monthly and Annual Stock-takes.
Updating of the purchasing module of the system in terms of products, pricing, vendors etc.
Supply cover (materials function) in the event of staff holidays, sickness etc.
Deputise as team leader when required.
Working along with the HSE or other third party agencies to facilitate product trials and contract awards.
Proactively developing the role both within the Department and also organisational wide.
Ensure adherence to Hospital Policies and Procedures from both procurement prospective but also from a statutory position.
Ensure adherence to purchasing standard operating procedures.
Ensure adherence to vendor & product approval policies.
Certify payments and assist the Accounts Payable Department of the hospital to process invoices related to purchase orders in compliance with the prompt payment policy.
Be responsible for the development and maintenance of a good relationship with partnership organisations and our suppliers.
Identify and provide solutions for process improvement and for the provision of annual cost saving from the purchasing and inventory management function.
Proactively work to reduce inventory across the Hospital.
Actively meet with service users to determine their needs.
Participate in Hospital or Third Party audits on the procurement function within the Hospital and ensure that records / files and procedures are kept fully up to date.
Any other duties as assigned by Hospital Management from time to time.
Participate in Hospital Committees as requested MDEMC , IPC etc
Lead-out of ERP (Agresso) development with Theatre.
System Compliance & Systems Users Support.
Development & maintain Product Master File for all Theatre Specialities.
Assist and advise with Theatre admin around invoice and good recite.
Management of €2M spend.
Development of inventory strategy for Theatre.
Continuous review for potential Cost Savings.
CS Buyer / Planner IV
Children's University Hospital
10.2010 - 01.2015
Clerical officer III- Areas Administrator
3Com Technologies
Blanchardstown
03.2004 - 10.2010
Inventory Controller
3Com Technologies
Blanchardstown
01.2002 - 01.2004
Counted 80 locations per shift on a monthly cycle of 740 locations.
Investigated stock discrepancies by checking all locations containing this stock.
Verified stock to be correct (system figures v physical).
Noted and checked goods received and dispatched.
Resolved stock discrepancies where possible.
Wrote off unresolved issues less than €1,100 in value.
Reviewed stock values using SAP.
Reported actions to Management daily.
Compiled a range of stock write-ons and write-offs to finance weekly.
Dealt with Customer Queries on a one to one basis.
Deputised as Distribution Operative as required.
Lotus Notes,Faxing and Filing.
Maintaining a database of contact details, Delivery Notes and Customer Queries.
Tracking and Tracing of Deliveries.
Receiving Operator
3Com Technologies
Blanchardstown
01.2001 - 01.2002
Packout Operative
3Com Technologies
Blanchardstown
01.1999 - 01.2001
Production Operator
3Com Technologies
Blanchardstown
01.1998 - 01.1999
Education
In-House Training - Cfac`s, Agresso
Childrens University Hospital
06.2025
In-House Company Training - Manual Handling, Reach Truck Cert, Turret Truck Cert, SAP/Clarify System Training, CRT Training
3Com
01.2004
Leaving Certificate - ECDL, Spreadsheets, Databases/Filing Systems, Presentation and Drawing, Information Network Services
Hartstown/Huntstown Community School
01.2001
References
Available on request.
Training
In-House Company Training, 3Com, 1999 - 2004, Manual Handling, Reach Truck Cert, Turret Truck Cert, SAP/Clarify System Training, CRT Training
In-House Training, Childrens University Hospital, 2004 - Present, Cfac`s, Agresso
Leisure Interests
Going to the gym & family activities.
Personal Information
Health Status: Excellent
Date of Birth: 07/21/82
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Theatre Buyer / Planner V
Children's University Hospital
01.2015 - Current
CS Buyer / Planner IV
Children's University Hospital
10.2010 - 01.2015
Clerical officer III- Areas Administrator
3Com Technologies
03.2004 - 10.2010
Inventory Controller
3Com Technologies
01.2002 - 01.2004
Receiving Operator
3Com Technologies
01.2001 - 01.2002
Packout Operative
3Com Technologies
01.1999 - 01.2001
Production Operator
3Com Technologies
01.1998 - 01.1999
In-House Training - Cfac`s, Agresso
Childrens University Hospital
In-House Company Training - Manual Handling, Reach Truck Cert, Turret Truck Cert, SAP/Clarify System Training, CRT Training
3Com
Leaving Certificate - ECDL, Spreadsheets, Databases/Filing Systems, Presentation and Drawing, Information Network Services
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