Procurement Engineer - Category Strategy & Compliance
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Amanda D. Bickett
EDUCATION
Robert Morris University
BA - Business Administration with a Management Focus
WORK HISTORY
April 2023 – Present Product Procurement Engineer – Construction Industries
Support supplier resiliency workstream with Earthmoving supply management team
Support and implement continuous improvement of AOS Resiliency Team Process
Maintain a collaborative relationship with supply chain and site / category procurement teams
Versed in accurate data pull information from Caterpillar reporting systems
oPower BI tools
oEDOF (Tableau)
Present direct and precise data to high profile audiences
Championed category purchasing compliance self-assessment audit questions for North American and European Earthmoving facilities
oEnsure site and category teams are following Caterpillar purchasing practice requirements
oCollect and house evidence to support the process(es)
oReport data and evidence to compliance manager
oReport evidence to auditor when necessary
Control Tower Coordinator for suppliers at risk
oChampion weekly meetings throughout entire control tower period
oCoordinate prioritization of parts to align with essential needs
oManage the ECT (coverage) file
oCollaborate with supplier and facilities for production, allocation and shipping
oSummarize and communicate information impacting production of parts
oConduct key analysis to track supplier performance
February 2022 – April 2023 Category Buyer III – Direct Procurement
Serve as the primary contact between Caterpillar and supply base for global/regional initiatives, including but not limited to:
oDiscuss/negotiate contracts / pricing with suppliers as the expert for the global category
oSupport, develop and execute global category strategies
oPolicy Buyer for suppliers with multiple source buyers
Develop and implement regional or global sourcing strategies
oEnsure continuous improvement with suppliers
Maintained correspondence and collaboration with source buyers
Lead strategic sourcing projects:
oSupplier Risk (capacity and financial)
oContract management
oLead supplier negotiations
TCA- Supplier off / on boarding
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Initiated savings project to resource or dual source to recover $2M in savings
oRecognize potential for cost and inventory reductions and quality improvement
Mentor and develop other Buyers and Purchasing Analysts
Strong knowledge of product, NPI, Facility, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies
Built and maintained effective relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers at all levels
November 2018 – February 2022 Category Buyer II – Indirect Procurement
Develop and implement regional / global sourcing strategies
oEnsure continuous improvement with suppliers
Managed policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs
Provided leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Liaison with corresponding Category Buyers
Developed and communicated to local staff and centrally implement global sourcing strategy
Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs for site service (landscaping, food service, janitorial, etc.) petrochemicals and utility categories.
Manage supplier delivery into many Caterpillar facilities
Collaborate with Caterpillar Engineers and suppliers to deliver continuous improvement capabilities of supply base
Built and maintained effective relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers at all levels
Member of the Caterpillar Brand Management Team
Developed Master agreements and local agreements with multiple suppliers
December 2017 – November 2018 Facility Supply Professional
Lead cost and inventory reduction projects and quality improvement projects
Maintained business proposals and risk assessment initiatives
Meet the defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations
Collaborated with customer base and suppliers to resolve specific issues
Liaison between the category team and logistics team
Built and maintained effective relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers at all levels
Supported and participated in projects/initiatives to fully satisfy facility expectations
SME in Launching and managing purchase orders for facilities
Managed 2000-4000 parts (facility specific); $15k – $20k of shipments/receipts
August 2013 – November 2018 Advanced Purchasing Analyst, Caterpillar, Inc.
Managed the analysis and maintenance of purchase orders, quotations, invoices and source catalogs
Implemented local and regional sourcing strategies
Built and maintained effective relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers at all levels
Performed analytical and administrative tasks supporting Global Purchasing strategic initiatives.
November 2010 – August 2013 Customer Service Rep./Bank Teller, Better Banks
Promoted bank products and services.
Handled all customer savings, checking and other banking requests
Opened any new checking, savings, CD, IRA and safe deposit box accounts
January 2010 – September 2010 Accounting Clerk, PCCEO, Inc
Managed grants and communicated with department leads on grant agreements
oManaged the disbursement of grant checks to each department accordingly.
Administer all expense folders.
Processed checks for Accounts Payable responsibilities.
March 2009 – April 2013 Retail Associate, Wyoming Hardware
Retail customer management / Manage inventory and stock levels.
June 2008-February 2009 Buyer, Volt Information Systems at Caterpillar Inc.
Developed and communicated global sourcing strategies.
Managed policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs for site services
Managed supplier deliveries into multiple Caterpillar facilities.
Built and maintained effective relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers at all levels
Served as a member of the Caterpillar Brand Management
Developed Master agreements and local agreements with suppliers in support of category strategy
July 2006-June 2008 Accounts Payable Analyst, Maui Jim Inc.
Coordinated corporate travel program and related budget management.
Maintained Travel Management program.
Managed the Travel and Entertainment charge card and P-Card expenses.
Reviewed, approved, and processed wires for expense reports efficiently.
Administered all expense report files for 150+ global reps and internal employees.
Processed and generated checks for US, Canadian and Australian invoices as part of Accounts Payable responsibilities.
Performed and managed daily payment entries into the General Ledger.
Acted as lead in absence of AP supervisor.
Given additional Responsibility in the Corporate Gifts Department Pool:
Traveled to events to conduct personalized fittings and sold features and brand to target markets
May, 2004-July 2006 Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Analyst, Maui Jim Inc.
Handled past dues to clear 1160+ accounts
Collected $850,000 territory past dues.
Resolved balances on accounts. (Problem Solver)
Adjusted balances and posted payments on accounts.
Processed general ledger entries for repairs, walk in or non sufficient fund checks.
April 2002 - May 2004 Customer Service Representative, Maui Jim Inc.
Entered updated pricing for each business unit. (Australia, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Spain, and the US)
Handled incoming calls regarding repairs, orders or general questions. (Call center)
VOLUNTEER WORK
Henry / Stark County Relay For Life (2004 – present)
PEO Chapter NL (2024 – present)
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