Diane Bolinger
Harrisonville
Summary
Procurement professionally skilled in budget management and relationship building. Known for driving supply chain efficiencies and achieving cost reductions through effective negotiation and strategic planning. Ready to leverage extensive experience to support organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Procurement
Show Me Organics
30701 E 358th St Garden City, MO 64747
10.2017 - 11.2026
- Collaborated with internal stakeholder to developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency with all of our entities.
- Achieved substantial cost savings with the implementation of a centralized procurement system for better spend visibility and control.
- Worked with supplier/vendors fostering long-term partnerships through regular communication and collaboration.
- Led contract negotiation with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing. Issued contract and blanket purchase orders after choosing the ideal vendors that would best support our company.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Developed and implemented SOP's to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs along with inventory levels to avoid shortages.
- Worked with other department heads to align procurement goals with organizational objectives. Along with creating timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Obtained and managed all service contracts for all of our companies/entities.
- Handled all of the companies/entities insurance, price negotiation and contract for: Property, Liability, Building Expansion, Product Lability, D&O and Workman's Compensation. Along with taking care of all insurance audit with the exception of W/C.
Education
Social Work
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MOSkills
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Supply chain optimization
- Budget planning
- Price negotiation
- Financially Skilled
- Global sourcing
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Logistics management
Timeline
Director of Procurement
Show Me Organics
10.2017 - 11.2026
Social Work
University of Central Missouri