Robert G. Singletary

Cell: 714-***-****

Email: adt5pa@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging and responsible position with a progressive and innovative company where prior experience, technical ability, and personal skills will be effectively utilized, and which will provide opportunity for continued career growth.

CORE STRENGTHS

A highly skilled and experienced Procurement Professional with over 10 years of expertise in Procurement Planning/Strategy, Negotiating and Influencing, Procurement Process, Supplier Evaluation, Contract Execution, and Material Sources.

Lead, develop and deliver detailed procurement strategies including optimal sourcing and contracting approaches that ensure process effectiveness.

Well-organized and forward planner who demonstrates adaptability and versatility in any environment.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

An accomplished procurement/planning/materials manager responsible for document management, material control, purchasing, expending/logistics, contracts and materials on procurement proposals across all company business units.

Responsible for performing all purchasing transactions including preparation of inquiries, analysis of proposals, issuance of purchase orders and IT sourcing.

Coordinate the efficient use of the expediting efforts.

Communicate with the accounting department to resolve any contractual discrepancies discovered during the billing payable process for all projects. SAP Production planning and Master Data.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Oracle, J.D. Edwards, Macola, AS400, MAPICS, MAS-200, MAS-90, Ariba, Google Docs, Microsoft Office.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract Work (Temporary Assignments)

April 2014 – Current

Marvin Engineering – Inglewood, CA March 2020 through present

Buyer IV

Source and purchase complex machined components and assemblies to support manufacturing, repair and overhaul, and spares market.

Experience in castings, forgings, machining, fabrication and finishing, along with a good working knowledge of military quality requirements and specifications.

Develop and support comprehensive sourcing strategies in a team environment, coordinate work processes/approvals with senior management and internal customers, and commitment to the on-time delivery of quality products.

Hands-on experience with the procurement of machined and fabricated components, understand and interpret mechanical drawings, strong negotiation skills.

Action-oriented with a record of achieving business goals, self-starting, highly organized, outgoing with excellent people skills.

Good working knowledge of computer software such as Word and Excel. MRP systems experience including SAP.

Long Term Agreement experience, Award Determination Analysis (Pre-Buy), BRU 32 Target pricing, experience working with a buyers queue, cost savings, drawings, estimating, familiar with supplier portals, Post Awards, purchase requisitions, product assurance provisions, programs such as F-35, JSF, BRU 32, LRIP 14, R & D PR’s, RFQ’s, signature cycles, sourcing, supplier scorecards, target pricing, and zoom conferencing.

Quest Global – Fullerton, CA July 2019 through December 2019

Delivery Assurance Specialist

Represent the OEM at supplier vendors to ensure delivery of the Aero parts by committed dates.

Make detailed observations on part and process flow, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring gap analysis and risk mitigation closure.

Monitor MRP tools, production schedules, WIP (Work in process), and non-conformances to provide status on commit dates and provide input for any necessary revisions.

Boeing – El Segundo, CA March 2019 through July 2019

Procurement Analyst 2

Measure key performance indicators.

Extract and analyze data from multiple sources.

Prepare reports. Review procurement/planning systems.

Review schedules, creates plans and/or policies for execution of procurement activities.

Coordinate schedule changes with procurement for contractual changes to purchase orders and supplier incorporation.

Document and participate in the implementation of lean improvements.

Communicate project objectives and activities.

Alcon Laboratories – Irvine, CA May 2018 through March 2019

Sr. Buyer/Planner

Managed materials and/or services to support the company’s purchasing programs. Responsible for procurement functions directly associated with the company’s needs for production materials, indirect, tooling, and services. Securing products and services at cost quality and at delivery competitive levels consistent with company’s policy and performance standards. Responsible for the timely planning and scheduling of receipt and inventory control of the products and services as assigned consistent with ERP software requirements or as appropriately concluded with a requisitioner.

Initiated purchase orders and amendments for parts, services and/or special tools; arranged for submission and inspection of sample products as required; maintained close coordination with plant engineering to ensure timely execution of product, services, and sourcing activities.

Utilized MRP planning tools to anticipate issues and implements pre-emptive solutions. Monitored MRP systems to assure proper lead time, minimum orders, lot sizes, and etc.

Secured and analyzed quotations, negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, and recommended suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.

Coordinated the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products and services consistent with ERP requirements or as arranged with requisitioners.

Supplier Management Solutions - Temecula, CA January 2017 through May 2018

Delivery Assurance Specialist

Tracked the flow of critical/hot parts through the suppliers manufacturing shop from the raw material phase, through manufacturing, quality, shipping and delivery to the customer.

Proactively worked with the supplier to monitor all parts to support on-time deliveries to the aerospace customers.

Drove actions to mitigate potential delivery delays by identifying risks, performing root cause analysis and developement of recovery plans to bring shipments back in-line with customer requirements.

Created daily status reports and communicate actions and plans to all stakeholders with the prime aerospace customers throughout the day.

Identified systemic causes for poor delivery performance and execute supplier improvement plans.

UTC Aerospace Systems - Pomona, CA April 2016 through October 2016

Procurement Analyst

Utilizing Oracle and SAP, responsible for the procurement of multiple commodities including mechanical, electrical and optical products.

Supported the Supply Chain Management team and interfacing/managing the suppliers, vendors and functional teams.

Purchased materials and services in support of operational and production requirements.

Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and Government Approved Procurement Systems.

Aerojet Rocketdyne - Canoga Park, CA September 2015 through February 2016

Senior Buyer/Planner

Responsible for the procurement of off-the-shelf material, production material, engineering material, services, etc., performs quotation evaluation, price analysis, issues fixed price purchase orders.

Responsible for supplier performance metrics, supplier management, ensure timely placement and receipt of program material.

Responsible for materials management, subcontract administration, review of purchase requisitions and BOM's, supplier negotiations, inventory control, engineering change notices/orders, generate reports for management, and resolve discrepencies with invoices.

eSolar - Burbank, CA January 2015 through June 2015

Senior Buyer/Planner

Utilizing Oracle and QuickBooks, responsible for the procurement of components, subassemblies, finished goods, production equipment and supplies from approved suppliers within the assigned commodity areas.

Developed capacity ramp-up plans, supplier risk mitigation scenarios, and product cost tracking tools.

Managed relationships with key suppliers of raw materials, production equipment and supplies to ensure a consistent supply of materials to meet operating requirements.

Initiated and coordinated activities and projects with suppliers to reduce cycle times, raw material expenditures and other associated costs.

Identified new sources of supply that fit into the orginazation's cost, quality and logistical model. Monitored supplier performance regarding thier ability to meet production requirements. Maintained inventory levels by checking daily reports and ordering materials when necessary.

Rockwell Collins – Tustin, CA April 2014 through January 2015

Senior Procurement Specialist

Worked with the Program Office and factory to procure necessary parts for the pilot control and special products systems across several platforms

Procurement of mechanical parts, technical knowledge, understanding of drawings

Reviewed a high volume and/or variety of materials, supplies and services, FAR/DFAR, Lotus Notes.

Evaluated bids, selects and recommends suppliers/components to achieve program goals

Followed up on all awards until completion of order

Utilized ERP system and processes to manage the outcome for assigned commodity types

Worked with ENOVIA (ECN’s that need to be approved), MAAA’s and PDV’s, Mismatch report, SAP, SLTS’s (Short lead Time Simulations), compliance PO’s, disposition codes, Team Space tracker, MRB parts, STO’s (Stock Transfer Orders), supplier dossier, supplier portal, V-Look-up and WebEx

Quotations, releasing work orders, Material Review Reports, shippers, drawings, invoices

EDUCATION

Joliet Junior College – Business Administration Major

Illinois State University – Business Administration Major

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