Sunne McManus

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About Sunne McManus

Results producing Procurement Professional known for developing and executing purchasing and sourcing strategies, while identifying cost saving opportunities within medical, laboratory and healthcare spend categories. Oversees the development, monitoring and analysis of key procurement metrics and spend analytics. Expertly manages vendor service utilization and seeks to reduce under-utilized vendors/services. Possesses the ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams for sourcing across the enterprise. Displays a proven ability to ensure that an organization enjoys a competitive edge when compared to their competitors by securing the best quality, price and terms from suppliers. NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS: • Successfully procured equipment and supplies, totaling over $18M per year. • Managed proposals and negotiated vendor pricing, resulting in a 40% fiscal year savings. • Received Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of outstanding service. • Conducted contract negotiations that led to Fisher Scientific being awarded the Prime Vendor Contract for Vanderbilt University. • Prior to purchasing career, served as a sales rep; increased annual territory sales from $2M to $6M. CORE COMPETENCIES: Purchasing • Procurement • Buying • Project Management • Reporting & Tracking Systems • Cost Avoidance, Reduction & Control • Financial & Data Analysis • Presentation Skills • Interpersonal Skills • Policy & Procedure Management • Process Design & Implementation • Continuous Improvement • Quality Control Contract Administration & Compliance • Risk Mitigation • Price & Contract Negotiation • Vendor Agreement Development • Supplier Relations • Relationship Management • Client Service • Customer Satisfaction SPEND CATEGORY INTEREST: Medical Device • Medical Equipment • Laboratory Equipment • Laboratory Consumables and Safety Supplies • Medical Consumables • Exam Gloves (latex, vinyl, nitrile) • Professional Services • Research and Technology Based Services