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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Development
Hobbies and Interests
Personal Characteristics
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Jodie Davis

Ferntree Gully

Summary

Experienced in a fast-paced procurement environment, skilled in vendor management and strategic sourcing. Proficient in data analysis and negotiation, resulting in excellent performance. Seeking to apply these valuable skills in a new field. Goal is to leverage expertise in operational and cost optimization to provide added value in a different professional landscape.

Effective at sourcing products, vetting vendors and managing bid process. Good relationship-builder and problem-solver with methodical approach and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Specialist - DOD (Dept. of Defence)

Sigma Healthcare Limited
10.2024 - Current
  • Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and collaboration, enhancing overall service quality.
  • Monitored pricing trends and negotiated pricing to optimize profitability.
  • Performed complex data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and forecast future demands.
  • Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback.
  • Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
  • Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
  • Mentored junior procurement team members, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
  • Managed risk effectively by establishing contingency plans for potential disruptions in supply chains or market fluctuations affecting pricing structures.
  • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
  • Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.

Supplier Operations Specialist - PBS

Sigma Healthcare Limited
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • New Monthly CSO (Community Service Obligation) reporting to ensure compliancy.
  • End of Month CSO reporting
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Ranging of current PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme) items in the data base
  • Monthly Audit reporting for CSO purposes
  • Product Restrictions
  • Implemented necessary changes in response to shifting business needs, maintaining a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction, addressing client concerns in a timely and professional manner.
  • Continuously sought opportunities for professional development in order to remain knowledgeable about industry best practices.
  • Provided training for new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment conducive to success in their roles.
  • Collaborated across departments to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
  • Collaborated with IT to develop custom software solutions, addressing unique operational challenges.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure more favorable terms, reducing costs without compromising on quality.

Purchasing Officer

Central Healthcare Services (CHS)
02.2011 - 02.2024
  • Company Overview: Department of Defence Point of contact for all Ethical and Medical drugs for Deployment and Department of Defence Pharmacies throughout Australia
  • DOD daily contact with head of Pharmacy ensuring drugs are available for any up and coming deployment
  • DOD Weekly Reporting – Stock levels and movement of stock round 4 states to ensure availability
  • DOD loading and linking new items, or offering alternatives if a certain brand is unavailable
  • Purchasing a range of Ethical and over the counter lines (OTC)
  • Setting up for the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on a monthly basis, making sure we are compliant with the Government regulations
  • Mapping of new lines for the PBS on the Government web site
  • Notification to Government once completed
  • Creating new products into the Jiwa Computer System
  • Daily reports on Stock, entering stock and credits
  • Invoice activation for payment of stock received, and organization of stock returns
  • Customer service, invoicing for direct ship orders
  • Basic Inventory Stock Control
  • Department of Defence Point of contact for all Ethical and Medical drugs for Deployment and Department of Defence Pharmacies throughout Australia

Service Station

BP Ferntree Gully
06.2007 - 02.2011
  • Printing of daily reports for End of day figures and processing into the computer
  • Daily banking, counting of cash, in preparation for collection from Armor Guard
  • Stock control and customer service

Nursing Staff Allocations

Australian Nurses On Line P/L - ANO
11.2007 - 01.2009
  • Ringing of all hospitals/nursing homes, for staff availabilities and placing staff for desired shifts, with other general office duties
  • Updating Nurses registrations on the system, and keeping in check they are all currently registered with the Australian Nursing Board

Purchasing / Pricing Officer/Contracts

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries & Hospital Supplies Australia - API/HSA
12.2000 - 07.2006
  • In charge of all pricing for pharmacies in Victoria
  • Negotiating and setting up contracts and new products lines with suppliers, to pass on the best deals to the consumers
  • Liaised with suppliers, for the best deals each month
  • Purchasing for Victorian pharmacy and hospital products
  • Clearing out of all dated stock and returning for credits

Shop Assistant

Soul Pattenson Pharmacy
06.2000 - 12.2000

Customer Service Officer

Southern Hospital Supplies
01.1993 - 06.2000

Customer Service Officer

Western Supplies Company (Pharmaceutical)
01.1990 - 01.1993

Store person/Picker Packer/ Order clerk

Duval Pharmaceuticals
01.1989 - 01.1990

Education

Certificate in Applied Art - Ceramics

Dandenong T.A.F.E
Dandenong, VIC
01.1988

Year 11 -

Upwey High School
Upwey, VIC
01.1986

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Purchase order management
  • Stock replenishment
  • Accurate data entry
  • Order placement
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Purchasing processes
  • Report preparation
  • New vendor setup
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Purchase order creation

Personal Development

  • Certificate III & IV in Pathology (HLT41812), All Health Training, 2015
  • First Aid (HLTAID003), All Health Training, 2015
  • Food Handlers - Level 1 (Somers Elite Training) SITXOHS002A, 2010
  • First Aid – St John’s Refresher, 2004
  • TASA - Certificate III in Business Administration (BSB30201), 2003
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – CPR (Chisholm Institute – 20003VIC), 2002
  • First Aid Course – First Aid and Emergency Care (Swinburne TAFE – 5773), 2002
  • Introduction to Oxygen Resuscitation - (VBA 399), 2002
  • First Aid Course – Basic First Aid (Chubb – 20005VIC), 2001
  • Certificate II in Retail – Dispensary Assistant, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (061 Unit 15), 1998

Hobbies and Interests

  • My family - 2 young Children
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Horses & Dogs

Personal Characteristics

  • A good sense of humor
  • A pleasant, friendly personality and very dependable
  • Motivated towards achieving a mutual goal in an organization
  • Keen and willing to undertake further education to increase my knowledge
  • Conscientious, reliable, efficient and a team player
  • Ability to apply initiative
  • The ability and willingness to make decisions using sound judgment
  • Dedicated to achieve high goals set

Timeline

Procurement Specialist - DOD (Dept. of Defence)

Sigma Healthcare Limited
10.2024 - Current

Supplier Operations Specialist - PBS

Sigma Healthcare Limited
02.2024 - 09.2024

Purchasing Officer

Central Healthcare Services (CHS)
02.2011 - 02.2024

Nursing Staff Allocations

Australian Nurses On Line P/L - ANO
11.2007 - 01.2009

Service Station

BP Ferntree Gully
06.2007 - 02.2011

Purchasing / Pricing Officer/Contracts

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries & Hospital Supplies Australia - API/HSA
12.2000 - 07.2006

Shop Assistant

Soul Pattenson Pharmacy
06.2000 - 12.2000

Customer Service Officer

Southern Hospital Supplies
01.1993 - 06.2000

Customer Service Officer

Western Supplies Company (Pharmaceutical)
01.1990 - 01.1993

Store person/Picker Packer/ Order clerk

Duval Pharmaceuticals
01.1989 - 01.1990

Certificate in Applied Art - Ceramics

Dandenong T.A.F.E

Year 11 -

Upwey High School
Jodie Davis