Anthony Barrasso

Cambridge MA 02141
Home: 617-921-2763
Abarr55909@aol.com

Professional Profile
Dedicated and driven purchasing professional with over 25 years of experience in competitive bidding,
capital equipment procurement and vendor negotiations; results-oriented team player with a proven
track record in cost reduction and project management.

Summary of Skills
Bid Analysis and Preparation
Vendor Negotiations
Project Management

Analytical Problem Solver

Microsoft Office
Inventory Management

Professional Experience
South Shore Hospital (contract position)
April 2015 - June 2015
Buyer
South Weymouth, MA
Generated orders in compliance with existing contracts to ensure best possible pricing and
delivery terms.
Coordinated with hospital departments on vendor and product recommendation and evaluation.
Performed extensive research on availability of product and alternative suppliers.
Resolved daily inquiries from hospital personnel in a timely and professional manner.
Organized and trained purchasing staff on the implementation of the Meditech database.
Create standing and blanket orders for provisions of goods and services based on past
procurement history.
Monitored and managed the procurement of crucial items for the operating room, laboratory,
radiology,etc.
Cambridge Health Alliance
June 2004 - January 2015
Senior Buyer
Malden, MA
Effectively managed and controlled various inventories up to a ten million dollar volume.
Coordinated and managed the ordering and delivery of goods and services for new hospital
clinics.
Trained and self-taught the Meditech database to a proficient level to train staff.
Designed and executed policies for the processing of returned materials.
Reviewed and analyzed Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) supplier contracts for cost
validation and the renegotiating of tier pricing, resulting in ongoing cost savings.
Maintained and monitored the Item Master File in the Meditech database.
Successfully initiated and trained hospital managers and staff on purchasing materials online.
Verified and resolved accounting issues ensuring accurate inventory at correct validations.
Assigned to backup surgical department operating room when understaffed.
Researched and streamlined product lines to seek out ongoing cost saving measures.
Managed and monitored suppliers utilizing Vendormate credentialing software.
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital
Buyer
Brighton, MA
Negotiate contracts for medical supplies goods and services.
Analyzed competitive bids.

August 2002- June 2004

Created and processed both standing and blanket purchase orders for all hospital goods and
services.
Consulted with hospital staff and suppliers to obtain product or service information.
Thornton Company
Buyer
Waltham, MA
Purchased custom electrical boards and machined parts for production.
Analyzed competitive bids.
Processed purchase orders and invoices for payment.
Monitored database for tracking of inventory.

Education
University of Massachusetts, Boston
B.S.: Business Management
Boston, MA

April 1999 - June 2002