Procurement/Purchasing Manager/Vendor Mgr/Buyer
Resume:
KERI D. PARKS
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
CONTACT PROFILE
Corydon, IN 47112
****.******@*****.***
I am an experienced Procurement Manager with a
demonstrated history of dedication and supervisory skills. I am a culturally diverse professional who balances the necessity of procurement and
equipment. fulfillment, and accountability by building a good, ethical relationship with vendors, customers, teammates, and the public. I have an innate ability to put the company's interests first while building a motivated and effective communicative team.
SKILLS EXPERIENCE
Teamwork
Team/Stakeholder
Communication
Critical thinking
Time management
Leadership
Adaptability
Vendor Relationships
Strategic thinking
Procurement Manager / Manager of Logistics
Caterpillar, Inc, Green Valley, AZ 2018 – present
• Direct a portfolio of 180+ vendors, leading
audits and negotiations to strengthen supplier
relationships and compliance.
• Oversee/Approved and ordered 4,022 annual
procure-to-pay processes in Nextgen/Coupa,
consistently maintaining less than 9% open
purchase orders monthly through rigorous
reconciliation and oversight.
• Serve as Purchasing SME, providing nationwide
support and driving operational improvements
across facilities.
• Lead weekly team training and individual
development meetings, fostering a culture of
continuous improvement and accountability.
• Board member for Continuous Improvement,
implementing facility enhancements and
process innovations.
• Responsible for 20,000+ part lines non-COT.
Successfully requested 500+ RFQs, 45 RFPs, and
30+ MSAs in 2025, collaborating with legal to
ensure compliance and quality.
• Stress attention to vendor management to
leverage best prices, holding the vendor
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree
American Public University
2011
Transportation and Logisitics
Honor Graduate
responsible for missed lead times, performing
audits to determine vendor performance.
• Work with contracts for vendors for best pricing and improved performance.
• Proficient in SAP/ERP/Capital equipment
purchases and approvals
Senior Supply Sergeant
US Army Active Duty 1998-2018
Retired
• Accomplished military logistics and supply leader with 20 years of progressive responsibility in the US Army
• Served as Interim Division Property Book Officer, managing over $24M in assets and establishing distribution sites in forward deployment environments.
• Led and mentored civilian property managers across twenty-six schools, and trained 800+ Brigade supply personnel on processes and regulations throughout career.
• Recognized for exceptional year-end reviews and top-of-class graduation in advanced noncommissioned officer training.
• Directed planning and logistics for 500 personnel in field operations, including sustenance, safety, and special events, driving operational enhancements and risk reduction.
• Subject matter expert in property accountability, loss investigations, and SAP-based supply systems. ULLS S-4, SPBS-R, PBUSE, Blue Force Tracker, Lognet, qualified.
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