BRIAN ST. CLAIR

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-st-clair-c-p-m-2469624

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Shoreview, MN 55126

763-***-****

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Purchasing professional with over twenty years of experience with direct and indirect spend on materials and services both domestically and globally. Task-orientated and self-motivated to achieve cost savings and process improvements while working independently and efficiently with minimal supervision. Extremely organized and detail orientated with strong analytical and reporting skills. A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work across all levels of an organization. Strives to provide superior levels of internal customer service.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic sourcing, supplier selection and management, spend data analysis and reporting, agile methodology, tactical best practices, accounts payable reconciliations, procurement modules: SAP, Maximo, and Avante. Office applications: Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Trello

Professional Experience

GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC. — St. Paul, MN 10/2014 to Present

10/2012 to 7/2013 (As Contractor)

Buyer

Responsible for the procurement of all vendor industrial services contracting, management, and negotiations; repair services (internal and external); and indirect materials at St Paul steel mill.

Responsible for all phases of procure-to-pay system from PO creation to invoice reconciliation.

Assisted with implementation and execution of mandatory vendor safety programs.

Daily activities include vendor sourcing, price negotiations, contract management, RFQ submission and requisition processing, invoice reconciliation, order expedition, and resolution of non-conformance issues.

Led #getsimpleprocurement team in a program to simplify the procurement process for end users. Over 35 selected tasks implemented.

Stylmark, Inc. — Fridley, MN 7/2013 to 9/2014

Senior Buyer

Procured commodities including aluminum extrusions, metals, packaging, LED lighting, machined parts, and MRO.

Worked directly with engineering to develop RFQ’s for new product concepts.

Participated in cross-functional teams regarding product programs and part design changes.

Processed daily MRP requirements to achieve best EOQ while minimizing inventory levels.

JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. (for client- Medtronic Inc.)— Fridley, MN

11/2011 to 8/2012

Procurement Specialist

Provided strategic and tactical procurement of facilities management related goods and services for multiple business units of the Medtronic Corporation under an outsourcing contract with JCI.

Introduced and implemented tactical purchasing best practices to new procurement organization.

Represented sourcing department during weekly operations team meetings with client.

Retained after contract cancellation to oversee account demobilization. Supervised team of two in successful resolution of over $2M in outstanding invoice issues.

SIEMENS CORPORATION — Minnetonka, MN

7/2010 to 11/2011

Division Lead- Siemens PT&D North America, Procurement Specialist

Promoted to Siemens Corporate centralized purchasing organization to become solely responsible for indirect purchasing for all North American Siemens Power Transmission & Power Distribution divisions. This position serviced an additional ten uniquely different business units of included and greatly expanded the existing scope of duties already served at the local Siemens office level. The procurement requirements of the new business units widely varied and included traditional manufacturing MRO, software development licenses, subcontracted labor, onsite project turnkey services, and equipment rentals.

Responsible for over $100M in spend across 10 business units in two divisions.

Implemented electronic catalog requisitioning system throughout organization to increase efficiency and accuracy of purchases.

Participated and led bi-weekly division lead meetings to discuss best methods of achieving common goals of savings, supply base optimization, increased spend pooling, and process improvement through the entire North American purchasing organization.

Presented quarterly in-person account status reports to the senior management of the divisions.

Buyer, 12/97 to 7/10

Responsible for the procurement of hardware, software licenses/support, MRO, and contractor labor for both internal and project needs. Functioned as the sole member of the department and attained full responsibilities for all purchasing related functions both strategic and tactical with the organization.

Forecasted annual spend and potential savings and repeatedly met increasing annual cost reduction goals.

Served as contractor labor administrator, keeping track of all labor rates, contract dates, and required documentation.

Created and maintained database of all records of project software licensing and maintenance contracts while ensuring compliance with software license agreements.

Developed and improved new and existing processes used company-wide for multiple departments and functions resulting in higher efficiency for both the internal customer and purchasing team.

Negotiated national and short-term contracts for corporate and specific needs.

Successfully passed multiple Sarbanes-Oxley, ISO 9001, and internal audits. Department achieved rank of ‘Professional’ in comprehensive Siemens World Class Purchasing Assessment, which is highest possible for department of its size. Conducted internal SOX audits of other departments and business units.

Worked closely with German counterparts, providing them with sourcing assistance throughout the US.

Created and provided regular quarterly, monthly, and on-demand reports for both local and German corporate upper management.

Education and Certifications

Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN

Bachelor of Science- Marketing (with purchasing emphasis)

Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Associate of Arts- Liberal Arts

Institute of Supply Management

C.P.M. - Certified Purchasing Manager

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