Stephanie Richard
Gridley,IL
Summary
Over 15 years of expertise in supply chain management and procurement, focusing on cost-effective sourcing and strong vendor relationships. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Advanced Technology Services
Peoria, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Run morning report.
- Request quotes. (Salesforce, Quickbooks)
- Create Purchase Orders (SAP & Astea)
- Track and manage outbound repairs.
- Weekly audit on open purchase orders.
- Reconcile credit card.
- Reconcile grief logs for vendors to be paid.
- External logistics.
Supply Chain Specialist Sr & Team Lead
Advanced Technology Services
Chillicothe, IL
01.2014 - 11.2023
- Responsible for managing end-to-end procurement process.
- Purchasing and procurement – Expense, Capital, Blanket & Contract (Purchasing Software (Morton orders, GEP, NextGen Coupa)
- End of year audit on open purchase orders.
- On the job training for all new & existing employees on Caterpillar purchasing programs.
- Assist with developing processes / training material.
- Sourced vendors-built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Track and find yearly cost savings.
- Supervise and direct current team as required.
- Data cleansing (2010 year project)
- Track & maintain yearly cost avoidance.
- Assist internal & external auditors to maintain ISO 17025 accreditation. (until 2020)
- Internal & External logistics
- Assist Area Business Manager with payroll reports for ATS employees. (until Jan 2022)
Supply Chain Specialist II
Advanced Technology Services
Chillicothe, IL
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for daily crib operations.
- Instrumentation - Track, Audit & ship.
- Assist internal & external auditors to maintain ISO 17025 accreditation.
- Purchasing and procurement – Expense, Capital (Purchasing Software Morton orders, My Supply Cabinet / Ariba)
- Internal & External logistics.
- Approve invoices to schedule payment to suppliers.
- On the job training for all new & existing employees on Asset management team.
- Track and find yearly cost savings.
Technical Service Coordinator
Cat Electronics
Chillicothe, IL
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Planner Scheduler for calibration and preventative maintenance work.
- Schedule & maintain records for FAST Blend Carts in Building AC & India.
- Logistics internal, External & International shipments to India.
- Manage records for new parts and technical equipment.
- Purchasing and procurement. Expense.
- Back up to all Morton ordering for Cat Electronics.
- Manage Confidential and sensitive information accordingly.
- Assist with B-Stock (components crib).
- Work with Caterpillar’s Safety Committee.
- Maintained long- and short-term storage area for Building AC.
- Maintain and work with Hitchcock for all Scrap at Building AC.
Calibration Coordinator
Cat Electronics
Chillicothe, IL
10.2011 - 10.2011
- Schedule daily operations of calibration and preventative maintenance work.
- Logistics internal, External & International shipments to India.
- Daily recall of instrumentation requiring calibration.
- Manage records for new parts and technical equipment for inventory and tracking purposes.
- Purchasing and procurement. Expense
- Back up to all Morton ordering for Cat Electronics.
- Manage Confidential and sensitive information accordingly.
- Assist with B-Stock (components crib).
- Work with Caterpillar’s Safety Committee.
Owner / Office Manager
Richard Mowing Service
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Organize, coordinate meetings and travel arrangements.
- Maintain schedules.
- Handle incoming mail and other material.
- Schedule maintenance on all equipment.
- Accounts Receivable & payable.
- Yearend taxes.
- Payroll.
Education
Associates degree - Computer Science
American College of Technology
01.1991
Skills
- Purchasing and procurement
- Vendor coordination
- Client relations
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Problem solving
- Quality analysis
- Logistics management
- Cost avoidance strategies
- Procurement planning
- Materials sourcing
References
- Bryant Crouch, Caterpillar - Sales Support Consultant, 309-256-3799, Bryant.crouch@cat.com
- Courtney Burnside, Buyer, 309-645-2583, cburnsid@advancedtech.com
Timeline
Buyer
Advanced Technology Services
11.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Specialist Sr & Team Lead
Advanced Technology Services
01.2014 - 11.2023
Supply Chain Specialist II
Advanced Technology Services
03.2012 - 01.2014
Calibration Coordinator
Cat Electronics
10.2011 - 10.2011
Technical Service Coordinator
Cat Electronics
01.2011 - 01.2012
Owner / Office Manager
Richard Mowing Service
01.1999 - 01.2009
Associates degree - Computer Science
American College of Technology
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