Vicki Murray
Thornton
Summary
High-functioning business specialist with a proven track record in building strong customer relationships, supply chain strategy, and
cost-savings negotiations. Detail-oriented team player with the
ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Specialist - IT Strategic Sourcing
UCHealth
11.2021 - Current
- Leveraged negotiating skills to save UCHealth $3.2 million in 2023.
- Created onboarding materials to standardize new hire training for the purchasing team.
- Managed 330 contracts with a total annual spend of $46.86 million.
- A top performer, processing 352 IT requisitions over the last year.
- Consistently obtained favorable terms on negotiated contracts with vendors.
Business Specialist - Temporary
UCHealth
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Received full-time employment offer for outstanding performance as a temp employee.
- Provided guidance to colleagues in resolving complex invoicing matters.
- Quickly learned how to resolve invoicing discrepancies.
Supply Chain Inventory Specialist
Swedish Medical Center
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Trained new employees on proper procedures, boosting productivity.
- Received multiple awards for implementing inventory management improvement strategies.
- Led a collaborative initiative resulting in a reduction of unnecessary overstock.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Chiangmai University
Chiangmai, Thailand03.2013
Skills
- Enhancing customer experience and brand loyalty
- Strong analytical and research abilities
- Microsoft Teams and Zoom experience
- Result-driven team player
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Infor Lawson procurement system, AP invoice automation software (APIA), Power BI data visualization WebNow document management, SMART procurement system
Certification
UCHealth - Project Management
SAP Material Management
Timeline
Business Specialist - IT Strategic Sourcing
UCHealth
11.2021 - Current
Business Specialist - Temporary
UCHealth
07.2021 - 11.2021
Supply Chain Inventory Specialist
Swedish Medical Center
12.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Chiangmai University
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