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Shaunie Mc Dowell
Category Manager , Texas Childrens Hospital
Location: Houston, TX United States
Joined: Oct 4th, 2017

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater class of 1992

Undergrad Major: Communication

Experience

I currently work with Texas Childrens Hospital as Category Manager
I have years of experience working in the Purchasing industry.

Category Manager | Texas Children's Hospital
From January 2020 to Current • 6 year(s)
Administered supplier contracts and established annual savings goals within Purchase Services. Reviewed and negotiated terms and conditions for competitive RFPs/RFIs.

Associate Service Line Director-Kaiser Permanente Customer Team | Vizient Inc
From January 2014 to January 2020 • 6 year(s)
Managed client's non-medical portfolio and negotiated multiple regional and national contracts. Identified over $4 million in cost savings opportunities in various non-medical services categories.

Sourcing Manager - Corporate Procurement | Direct Supply, Inc
From January 2012 to January 2014 • 2 year(s)
Partnered with internal customers in Facilities to source needs such as waste/recycling, security, and HVAC. Worked with Marketing to source suppliers for 250,000 catalog distribution.

Purchasing Manager | Children's Hospital and Health Systems
From January 2010 to January 2012 • 2 year(s)
Coached and managed team of buyers and specialists while identifying $2 million in cost savings opportunities. Worked with leadership to develop standardizations throughout the hospital.

Distribution Center Supervisor | Grainger Industrial Supply Company
From January 2008 to January 2010 • 2 year(s)
Managed inbound team including training, auditing and material management. Utilized Value Stream Mapping and Lean Tools to eliminate waste.

Outbound Supervisor | General Motors Corporation
From January 2007 to January 2008 • 1 year(s)
Supervised team and obtained highest LPH in Overpack (81%-90% consistently). Increased outbound efficiency by 32% through planning and continuous improvement.

Procurement Supervisor | Milwaukee Metro Sewerage District
From January 2005 to January 2006 • 1 year(s)
Monitored application of MMSD procurement policies and procedures. Approved 90% of purchase orders and managed staff including SWMBE Coordinator.

Community Affairs Coordinator | Milwaukee Metro Sewerage District
From January 1999 to January 2003 • 4 year(s)
Developed working relationships with local community organizations by 50% to increase MMSD awareness. Increased relationships with 28 municipalities.

Procurement Manager | Milwaukee County
From January 1992 to January 1999 • 7 year(s)
Developed relationships with upper level management including County Executive and Supervisors. Reduced procurement operating costs by 10% by implementing e-procurement.

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