Kladija D.

About Kladija D.

Visionary, self-motivated and dynamic Healthcare Professional with expertise in financial management, effectually negotiating research budgets and responsible for contract management. Team-oriented with proven expertise in creating process improvements, cross-functional leadership and leading colleague engagement initiatives. Consummate high performer; widely recognized as an effective communicator and influential change agentSuccessfully manage Graduate Medical Education budget; continuously meet Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements by developing and conducting systematic needs assessments and evaluating contracts and policies. Track resident hours, evaluations, IRIS reporting and scholarly activity by setting up and monitoring technological programs. Create GME policies and ensure budgetary compliance in concert with the Director of Research Affairs, Manager of GME and Vice President of Medical Education

Experience

1. Senior Procurement Specialist

   Abbott

   Feb 2022 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Is recognized as an expert within own area. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Act as a lead, coordinating work but may not be a supervisor.• First line responder; pivots between strategy and operations. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.• Execute against larger category strategies and work in the guidance of strategic category leaders• Recommends process improvements to streamline for efficiencies.• Analyzes complex problems and delivers solutions• Support PO conversion - non transactional and decisive negotiations• Manage PO approvals - up to Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development• Support Ops issues and invoice error resolution. Solves complex problems• PO change management and evaluate the cause for change.• Drive value and lead savings outcomes• Develops bids and proposal formats. Lead complex RFPs as well as lead small projects• Provides advice/direction in primary areas of expertise.• Communicate and educate appropriate departments to provide appropriate supporting documentation for purchases.• Develop and leads agreed purchasing strategies for category• Meet regularly with divisional customers and lead functions to ensure superior customer satisfaction and continuous improvement for efficiencies.• Responsible for performance management of all supportive personnel (non-exempts)• Responsible for leading and mentoring Associate Specialist and Specialist procurement personnel. Provides guidance and training to Specialist.• Understand and apply cultural awareness with foreign business entities• Drive and grow strong effective business relationships with suppliers, clients and customers.• Responsible to drive compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures• Drive innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels.

Education

• The University of Toledo

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

  2002 — 2007

• Kaplan University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance

  2011 — 2013

• Ashford University

  Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOM), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

  2008 — 2010