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Stacy Bolen

Claremont,IL

Summary

To advance within procurement roles to improve my experience and skills as a buyer Experienced with office administration, including tasks such as scheduling and document management. Utilizes organizational skills to enhance workflow efficiency and support team objectives. Track record of effective communication and problem-solving, contributing to productive and cohesive work environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Category Buyer

Caterpillar Inc.
08.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for negotiations, quoting, contracts for purchased finished material
  • Manage shipping performance, invoicing grief, and supply base
  • Provide strategic support to consistently deliver low-cost, high-quality supply base
  • Execute projects for source changes, new supplier startups, exiting suppliers

Site Buyer

Caterpillar Inc.
11.2016 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for negotiations, quoting, contracts for purchased finished/ raw material
  • Manage shipping performance (ASC), invoicing grief (Mach1), and manage pricing to avoid cost increases
  • Provide strategic support to consistently deliver low-cost, high-quality supply base
  • Execute projects for source changes, new supplier startups, exiting suppliers

Category Buyer

Caterpillar Inc.
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for the Caterpillar Expanded Mining Parts Network
  • Developed and implemented new material code strategy for the expanded mining footprint (Drills, Unit Rig, Room and Pillar)
  • Directed mining product groups on adherence to purchasing practices and corporate policies

Procurement Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Cost Savings team- lead cost reduction projects for Inbound Logistics Center and Transportation group, working with different sites to identify and implement cost saving projects
  • Implemented and captured cost savings on BOD realignment for strategic suppliers, worked with different sites to identify and implement

Logistics Engineer (Supervisor)

Caterpillar Inc.
08.2009 - 09.2014
  • Facility16 ILC coordinator – responsibilities included ILC desk (LOGNET) for the EP, project work (ILC to POU), and supervising logistics team
  • SS back half logistics supervisor – Lead a team13 responsible for shipping, receiving, and line replenishment
  • Packaging and Specialized Racking EP Facilities – responsibilities included: resolving packaging issues for PF supplier and working with manufacturing and engineering to create and maintain specialized racking for all sub-assemblies within the EP campus
  • Undercarriage Logistics Supervisor - Lead a team10 responsible for shipping, receiving, and line replenishment

Multiple – Union Positions

Caterpillar Inc.
10.2005 - 08.2009
  • Assembly Test Specialist - Attach Line Team Leader, Black Iron, and Medium Line
  • Paint -both paint line and touch-up
  • 12Q5 - Team leader for Logistics Team for building SS and NN – duties included writing Standard Work and training, POU, CPS Process

Education

Associates Degree - Applied Science (Material and Logistics Management)

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
01.2010

Skills

  • MACH1 SAP, LOGNET
  • ASC, Supplier Connect, SIA
  • CICT, BOBJ, Tableau
  • HVC, ETQ, EPIX
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Customer focus
  • Procurement strategy
  • Spend analysis

Hobbies and Interests

Toastmasters, Reading, exercising

Timeline

Category Buyer

Caterpillar Inc.
08.2020 - Current

Site Buyer

Caterpillar Inc.
11.2016 - 08.2021

Category Buyer

Caterpillar Inc.
08.2014 - 11.2016

Procurement Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.
06.2014 - 08.2016

Logistics Engineer (Supervisor)

Caterpillar Inc.
08.2009 - 09.2014

Multiple – Union Positions

Caterpillar Inc.
10.2005 - 08.2009

Associates Degree - Applied Science (Material and Logistics Management)

Illinois Central College

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