
Robert Stclair
Senior Buyer @ Celestica
About
A proactive senior supply chain expert with over 20 years of experience in managing global supplier bases in the semiconductor,defense , and aerospace industries with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful supply chain strategies,forging strong relationships with suppliers and partners. Career goals include continuing to excel in supply chain management and driving continuous improvements in critical problem areas. My experience includes roles such as Senior Buyer, Lead Source Manager, and Senior Buyer/Planner, where they have negotiated contracts, managed inventory, and sourced new suppliers. I have also led cross-functional teams and implemented new processes to improve cost, delivery, and quality performance. Specialties: Cross functional team building, skilled negotiator, cost reduction, supplier sourcing and development, competitive bid analysis,Global Supply Base Management,international logistics,import / export
United States
Marana
Logistics & Supply Chain
Team Building, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supply Management, Process Improvement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, MRP, Budgets, Semiconductors, Six Sigma, Project Planning, Management, Strategic Sourcing
Experience

Senior Buyer
L3 Technologies Randtron
Menlo Park, California, United States
Purchasing and Supplier sourcing of complex machine parts, hardware, outside services, and raw materials. • Process purchase requisitions and submit request for quotations • Material planning – review inventory to assure material availability for Randtron supplied materials • Established, recruited and implemented sourcing teams for machine parts, raw materials, and outside services for both NPI and turn key suppliers o Negotiated LTA and SOW agreements o 50% decrease in lead times and $ 240K yearly savings • Weekly review and dispositioning of MRB and RTV materials • Yearly price negotiation / cost avoidance savings of $450K • Resolve invoicing discrepancies with supplier and Accounts payable • Experienced in DFAR documentation compliance requirements • Sourcing of turnkey suppliers for parts and outside services • Weekly update and status of critical material shortages in Cross Functional meetings • Process improvement - implemented auto signature procedure for purchase orders

Sr. Supply Chain Specialist
Malta New York
Lead Source Manager Negotiate Material Supply Agreement contracts[consignment] and PPA agreements • Negotiate pricing, payment, terms, and incoterms • Negotiate and implement stocking levels for VMI Source new suppliers o Generate free of charge orders for material qualification- resulting in $130K savings o Developed second source silicone supplier, $32K per month savings Organize and facilitate monthly operations business review with key silicone supplier o Discuss and review supplier scorecard for: On - time delivery Quality matrix C.I.P. - continuous improvement project status Process improvement - best practice collaboration sharing Senior Procurement Specialist Planning and procurement for: equipment/facilities spare parts, chemicals, gases, wafers, and consumable materials. Review / analyze inventory quantities through historical usage and adjust min/max levels accordingly. Inventory Planning team leader for implementation of Oracle 12r ERP. Initiated and lead cross functional teams for weekly and monthly inventory review that: Revised min/max levels by analyzing monthly usage requirements for upcoming preventative maintenance schedules – resulting in an 80% decrease in material shortages. • Increased VMI inventory value from $220K to $1M, and part quantity from 90 to 350 in a one-year period. o Initiated horizontal inventory planner for reclaim wafers which improved tracking, analysis, and production control

Senior Buyer - Contractor
Hayward, Ca.
Responsible for daily MRP maintenance, weekly review of open purchase orders with suppliers, price reduction, expediting, following up on past due orders, resolving both receiving and accounts payables discrepancies, purchasing of electronic assemblies, managing Asian contract manufacturing suppliers, fabricated parts, and electronic components.

Senior Buyer / Planner
Santa Clara, Ca.
Senior Buyer / Planner Process purchase requisitions; submit request for quote, planning, scheduling, sourcing new suppliers, competitive bid analysis, cost reduction, resolving accounts payables discrepancies, MRO requirements, and commodity management for: machine parts, electronic components, raw materials, and contract manufacturing. Organized and initiated cross functional teams to qualify, partner with and develop new suppliers. • Initiated and lead cross functional teams that sourced and developed new contract manufacturers for: • Created standard procurement and FAI procedures to ensure that the supplier was aware of, agreed to and followed all documentation, including drawings, technical specifications and inspection criteria. • Cost reduction initiatives, improve on time delivery, increase profitability, and provide continuity of supply: organized, recruited and formed global cross functional teams that were successful in: Global sourcing of new machine part suppliers, negotiating pricing that produced a 25% cost reduction and 50% lead time reduction and drove suppliers for continuous improvements to enhance their infrastructure to support future business requirements. Reducing shipment delays by 80% by updating the process addressing the disposition of rejected materials (RMA) and formulating corrective action report document (CAR). • Instituted and published specific purchasing reports to address: Vendor monthly on time delivery performance matrix which highlighted suppliers who required more management to identify and resolve delivery issues.

Senior Buyer / Planner
Responsible for purchasing, planning (MRP), sourcing, competitive bid analysis, cost reduction and commodity management for machine parts, components, hardware, and contract manufacturing. Organized and initiated cross functional teams to qualify, partner with and develop new suppliers.
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