Verdis Baldridge

Director Category Management at Kaiser Permanente IT

Role: Director Category Management at Kaiser Permanente
Location: Napa, CA, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Verdis Baldridge

DIRECTOR ITI have risen through analytic and support positions, being frequently promoted and selected for challenging environments within Fortune 500 company, The Gap, Inc. My proficiencies include working with internal/external business partners, end-users, development teams, suppliers and contractors. Additionally, utilizing sourcing strategies I have implemented Vendor Management Systems (VMS) and Managed Service Providers (MSP) giving my employer a competitive edge.Some of my key strengths include:• Architecting and integrating information technology systems • Completing projects within strict time limitations • Developing and utilizing change management system tools and standards • Enforcing system security standards • Ensuring SOX audit compliance guidelines are metMy colleagues say that I am highly competitive, have exceptional motivational skills and inspire others to top performance. I get things done quickly, and am well respected. Whether I am leading a staff or recommending strategies to superiors, I communicate effectively to people at all levels.Specialties: Operations / Strategic Planning / Vendor Relations / QA / Contract Management / TQM Procurement / Testing / Integrations / Training / Inventory Control / Staffing / Outsourcing

Experience

Director Category Management
Kaiser Permanente
Sep 2024 — Present · US

Skills

Budgets
Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
Supply Management
Integration
Information Technology
Crm
P&L Management
Program Management
Supply Chain Management
Strategic Sourcing
Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
Business Process
Business Analysis
Global Sourcing
Business Process Improvement
Retail
Outsourcing
Inventory Management
Spend Analysis
Strategic Planning
Purchasing
Process Improvement
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Forecasting
Contract Management
Budgeting
Contract Negotiations
Change Management
Negotiation
Vendor Relations
Supply Chain
Leadership
Procurement
Sdlc
Strategy
Sourcing
Vendor Management
Contract Negotiation
Management
Team Building

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Current company

Kaiser Permanente

Hospitals and Health Care · 139K employees · Founded 1945 · Oakland, California, United States

At the heart of health care, you’ll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nation’s leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country. With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care. Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we’re proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow. *Disclaimer: Please do not include any medical, personal, or confidential information in your comments. Comments are encouraged; however, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to moderate comments on this page as necessary to prevent medical, personal, and confidential information from being posted on this site. In addition, Kaiser Permanente will remove all spam, personal attacks, profanity, and off-topic commentary. Comments containing advertisements about goods or services or announcements about news or events that are not related to Kaiser Permanente will be removed. Please note that your communications with Kaiser Permanente through this page are informal and are not part of Kaiser Permanente’s formal grievance process for members. To get information about the member grievance process or to submit a grievance, go to http://k-p.li/2aToRTn

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