Cheryl Andrews
Peoria,IL
Summary
Driven Supply Chain Specialist/Buyer with 28 years of experience in overseeing compliance, inventory management, customer care measures and logistics control. Team-oriented collaborator and innovator with talent in boosting revenues by creating production and quality checks and protocols. Loyal and dependable team leader with strong background in supply chain coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist/Buyer
REEL USA CORP
Springfield
11.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed inventory levels to optimize stock management and reduce costs.
- Coordinated logistics processes, ensuring timely delivery of products to clients.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing and improve supplier relationships.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in supply chain management and compliance standards.
- Led cross-functional teams in identifying process improvements across supply chain operations.
- Developed comprehensive performance metrics to monitor supply chain efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
- Improved consistency of on-time arrivals through effective logistics management and travel route planning.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in managing purchase orders, invoices, and shipping documentation for audit purposes.
- Revised production schedules to meet dynamic conditions such as supply shortages and backlogs.
- Enhanced supplier relationships, negotiating better pricing and terms for cost savings.
- Led supply chain improvement efforts through management of carrier relationships, customs activities and international security measures.
- Negotiated prices and terms with shipping companies and supply vendors.
Buyer III
Caterpillar Inc.
Peoria
09.2024 - Current
- Facility & Process Maintenance Services Global Financial Services Division – Indirect Services
- Heavy concentration on preparations and negotiations of national contracts for legal review and signatures.
- Facilitate contract review meetings with suppliers, internal stakeholders and external service providers.
- Annual wage increases for Process Maintenance Services, EHS/Food Services, Security Services.
- Creation of Change requests, SOW’s - Scope of Work, Schedules, Amendments to contracts within GEP Smart/PROcure.
- Project maintenance, Project completion according to timelines.
- 3rd Party vendor approver for all indirect purchasing requisitions within Coupa purchase order approval systems.
Procurement Manager
Ox Industries
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Procurement, Management, Controller
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and cost savings for the organization.
- Streamlined purchasing processes, reducing lead times and improving inventory management efficiency.
- Mentored junior procurement staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team capabilities.
- Managed supplier relationships, resolving issues promptly to maintain service quality and continuity.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
- Managed a team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
Senior Buyer
SC2 Services, Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize inventory levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and maintained strong vendor relationships to ensure quality and reliability of supplies.
- Trained and mentored junior buyers on best practices in supplier negotiation and procurement strategy.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to make informed purchasing decisions that positively impacted the bottom line.
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
Purchasing Manager
Chillicothe Metal Company
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable contract terms and pricing.
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
- Trained team members on best practices for procurement and supplier management.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Fostered strong relationships with strategic suppliers to secure preferential pricing and access to innovative materials.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
Policy Buyer
Caterpillar Inc.
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Strategic supplier alignment
- Purchase order entry.
- Initiate expedited payments.
- Maintain spreadsheets, run reports of Open PO’s, Past due’s.
- Schedule and facilitate supplier visits for alignment of business demand.
- Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified
- Inventory Management/Analysis
- ERP & MRP Software Experience
- Project Management
- Responsible for $40M worth of spend.
- Responsible for 1100 Part numbers.
- Responsible for 71 Facilities and 16 suppliers.
Purchasing Materials Manager
Washington Equipment Company
03.2011 - 12.2013
- Prepare Purchase Orders for vendors.
- Negotiate parts pricing with suppliers and contracts.
- Create and maintain expenditure reports.
- Reconcile all invoicing, as well as, Inventory counts for accuracy.
- Advanced communications with suppliers and supplier visits.
- MRP Advanced experience.
- SAP Experience.
- Cost reduction projects.
- Track all shortages, and make accurate adjustments.
- Order production requirements.
- Resolve incidents of defective materials.
- Liaison between suppliers & manufacturers.
- Quality reports of all suppliers and their progress.
- Tracking of all supplier performance.
- Identify potential suppliers, for possible transition of parts.
Education
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01-2005
Skills
- Indirect/Direct Purchasing
- Reviewing performance
- Operations management
- Materials management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain analytics
- Sourcing and procurement
- Controlling inventory
- Warehouse management
- Sourcing alternative suppliers
- Procurement strategy
- ERP systems expertise
- Supply chain optimization
- Lean principles
- Tracking metrics
- Cost controls Cost reduction strategies
- Global sourcing
- Six sigma methodology
- Supply chain management
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist/Buyer
REEL USA CORP
11.2025 - Current
Procurement Manager
Ox Industries
06.2025 - 11.2025
Buyer III
Caterpillar Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Senior Buyer
SC2 Services, Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2024
Policy Buyer
Caterpillar Inc.
10.2021 - 05.2023
Purchasing Manager
Chillicothe Metal Company
06.2018 - 07.2023
Purchasing Materials Manager
Washington Equipment Company
03.2011 - 12.2013
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
San Diego State University