Christy Nugent

Strategic Sourcing Director

Professional Overview
Christy Nugent is an experienced strategic sourcing and supply chain professional with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and cost savings across the medical device and healthcare industries. As the Director of Strategic Sourcing at LCMC Health, she leverages her expertise in procurement, inventory management, and global logistics to optimize the organization's supply chain and procurement strategies.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Director of Strategic Sourcing at LCMC Health, Christy is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive sourcing strategies to support the organization's clinical and operational needs. She collaborates cross-functionally to identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate favorable vendor contracts, and streamline procurement processes. Under Christy's leadership, LCMC Health has achieved significant cost savings and improved supplier performance, contributing to the organization's overall financial stability and operational efficiency.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Christy held various supply chain and procurement positions, including Manager of Supply Chain and Procurement at Elos Medtech, Global Inventory Planning Manager at Wright Medical, and Sourcing Engineer at Medtronic Spine & Biologics. She also has experience in operations management, having served as an Operations Manager at Ashland, Inc. Throughout her career, Christy has demonstrated a keen ability to optimize inventory levels, negotiate favorable contracts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, consistently delivering tangible business impact.

Academic Background
Christy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Florida, where she graduated with honors. Her specialization in industrial engineering has equipped her with a deep understanding of supply chain optimization, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic sourcing and procurement

• Inventory management and forecasting

• Contract negotiation and vendor management

• Supply chain optimization and process improvement

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• Data analysis and performance reporting

Professional Impact
During her tenure at LCMC Health, Christy has spearheaded several strategic initiatives that have contributed to the organization's success. She led a comprehensive supplier rationalization project, which resulted in a 15% reduction in the supplier base and a 12% decrease in procurement costs. Additionally, Christy implemented a centralized inventory management system, driving a 20% improvement in fill rates and a 30% decrease in inventory carrying costs.

Conclusion
Christy Nugent is a seasoned strategic sourcing professional with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and delivering measurable results. Her expertise in supply chain optimization, procurement strategy, and data-driven decision-making makes her a valuable asset in the healthcare industry. Christy is committed to continuous improvement and is poised to continue contributing to the success of LCMC Health and its mission to provide high-quality patient care.