Nicole Haas
DAKOTA,MN
Summary
Supply Chain Director in healthcare with over 18 years of experience working in Supply Chain, 10 of which were in leadership roles. Results-oriented leader with experience in sourcing, cost-savings, procurement systems, strategy, customer service, merger and acquisitions, and organizational development. Practical strategist with the ability to drive short and long-term objectives for department and organization.
Knowledgeable Supply Chain Director with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies. Demonstrates leadership and communication skills by building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Supply Chain
Gundersen Health System
03.2020 - Current
- Responsible for Purchasing, Logistics, Distribution, Vehicle Fleet, Courier, and Mailroom Services departments (120+ employees, 4 managers, and 6 supervisors).
- Effectively developed and implemented a new 30,000 sq ft Distribution Center with increased automation and efficiencies.
- Coordinated and lead all supply chain functions throughout the merger of two health system.
- Strengthened financial health with rigorous cost control measures for $125M of annual supply spend.
- Active Operations Committee member of a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).
- Oversees the Value Analysis Team (VAT) and ensure all New Product Requests, Clinical Standardization Initiatives, and impactful supply expense changes are thoroughly reviewed, resulting in a $7M savings in FY 2023-2024.
- Collaborates with cross-functional leadership, physicians, and physician leaders.
- Collaborates with C-suite, Vice Presidents and other Directors to study and understand external market financial, economic, and industry data, identifying market opportunities and threats.
- Collects clinical and financial data focused on cost and quality.
- Communicates the rationale for financial decisions, ensuring a high level of understanding among management, staff and clinicians.
- Develops high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhances team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Manages budgets effectively to ensure optima use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Boosts operational efficiency by optimizing supply chain processes.
- Cultivates high-performance executive team, selecting and mentoring candidates for key leadership roles.
Purchasing Manager
Gundersen Health System
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Accountable for the effective management of Purchasing staff and Surgical Supply Specialists.
- Assisted in successfully meeting and exceeding the target supply savings of $4M by $1.6M for 2018.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Successfully supervised and mentored staff as they worked with leaders in administration, finance, and service lines.
- Educated Clinical Administrative Directors and Department Physician Chairs on supply and implant cost impacts as well as savings opportunities.
Surgery Purchasing Supervisor
Gundersen Health System
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Successfully supervised, developed and mentored Purchasing staff.
- Maintained and managed vendor relationships while negotiating best pricing of over 200 supply contracts.
- Communicated with individuals in all levels of the organization to effectively manage projects.
- Consistently provided excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Organized training sessions for staff to enhance skill development in procurement processes and software applications.
- Optimized budget allocation by identifying new cost-saving opportunities in the procurement process.
Clinical Informaticist
Gundersen Health System
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Assisted with building the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Optime Epic application to fit the needs of the perioperative staff.
- Reduced medical errors by standardizing data entry procedures and providing comprehensive training materials for healthcare providers.
- Improved patient care by implementing clinical informatics solutions to streamline workflows and optimize data management.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration among healthcare providers, administrators, and IT professionals to optimize the use of clinical informatics systems for improved patient care delivery.
- Served as a liaison between IT and clinical departments, fostering open communication channels and facilitating successful project implementation.
Surgery Purchasing Agent
Gundersen Lutheran
01.2007 - 10.2012
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problem-solving.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and securing favorable pricing with suppliers.
- Managed risk exposure by closely monitoring supply chain disruptions and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Increased profitability by analyzing spend data and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
- Reduced procurement expenses without compromising on quality by strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Healthcare Management
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI01.2022
Associate's Degree - Occupational Therapy
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA01.1999
Skills
- Purchasing / Supply Chain Management / ERP / eProcurement
- Inventory Management / Warehousing / Demand Planning / Forecasting
- Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- MS Office Suite
- Strong negotiation skills
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Written and verbal communication
- Decision-making
- Team management
- Contract negotiation
Timeline
Director, Supply Chain
Gundersen Health System
03.2020 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Gundersen Health System
08.2015 - 03.2020
Surgery Purchasing Supervisor
Gundersen Health System
06.2014 - 08.2015
Clinical Informaticist
Gundersen Health System
10.2012 - 06.2014
Surgery Purchasing Agent
Gundersen Lutheran
01.2007 - 10.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Healthcare Management
Viterbo University
Associate's Degree - Occupational Therapy
Kirkwood Community College
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