Resume 10/7/2010

1. DAVID LAFONTAINE
399 Shoreline Parkway * Tega Cay, SC 29708 * 803-802-3998 * dlafontaine@comporium.net *
http://davelafontaine.net * http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-lafontaine-c-p-m/3/897/3b7
PROCUREMENT/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS
Degreed Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) experienced working in a team environment,
negotiating Engineered Equipment, Maintenance Repair Operational (MRO) equipment, supplies and
services agreements in Manufacturing, Hospitality and Health Care organizations.
 Team player with demonstrated talent for every aspect of supply chain management
process, including sourcing, bidding, negotiating, contracting, expediting, problem
resolution, and inventory control.
 Experienced contract analyst, working together with legal counsel to produce supply and
service agreements.
 Good time management and organizational skills, with expertise in handling many
projects and deadlines simultaneously, working independently or as part of a team.
 Ability to lead and work within cross-functional teams, supplying direction, motivation,
and project collaboration.
 Technical skills include MS Office Suite, Project, Access, JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, MFG-
PRO & BaaN ERP systems, contract management and Ariba eProcurement software.
EXPERIENCE
AEROTEK Contract Purchasing Manager 2008-2009
at the David H. Murdock Research Institute, Kannapolis, NC Six month contract procuring laboratory
equipment, supplies and services for a start-up state of the art core laboratory on the North Carolina
Research Campus.
FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT Substitute High School Teacher 2007-2008
at Ft. Mill and Nations Ford High Schools; worked per diem for high school teachers in Fort Mill, SC
AEROTEK Contract Purchasing Agent 2007
at Tyco/Scott Health and Safety, Monroe, NC Three month contract providing procurement support for
production parts for emergency breathing apparatus and thermal imaging products using BaaN MRP
and KanBan systems, including contract administration and management. Utilized existing and new
contractual agreements to buy direct material for inventory.
HUDSON GLOBAL RESOURCES Contract Procurement Officer 2006-2007
at Areva AFS, CHARLOTTE, NC Six month contract position supporting procurement and construction
of nuclear power plant fuel recycling program for Department of Energy under Federal Acquisition
Regulations utilizing J.D. Edwards ERP System and sub-contract administration skills
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2. GENZYME CORPORATION Senior Buyer 1995 – 2006
Promoted to position requiring increasingly responsible decision-making and negotiation skills on behalf
of rapidly growing biotechnology firm. Contract management accountable for coordinating with
Facilities, Manufacturing, Engineering, Metrology, Security, and Safety divisions regarding capital
projects and high-dollar product purchases, including decisions involving $50,000 - $50 million per
purchase. Successfully negotiated increase of bioreactor capacity from 4 to 6 bioreactors, including
associated piping and equipment, leading to revenue boost from $700 million to $1 billion in one-year
time period. Maintained cost-effective supply chain continuity and successfully negotiated fast lead
times with quality products and services. Executed tactical procurement of maintenance, repair and
operational supplies, services and equipment. Instrumental in successfully integrating various
purchasing processes from newly acquired companies into Genzyme’s corporate purchasing process.
Implemented computer software program (MFG – PRO) for material requirement planning.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL Capital Equipment Buyer 1988-1993
NEW ENGLAND DEACONESS HOSPITAL MRO Buyer 1987-1988
SHERRILL HOUSE Materials Manager 1982-1987
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
Bachelor In Business Administration, Framingham State College, Framingham, MA
Certified Supply Chain Professional, American Production & Inventory Control Society
Certification in Purchasing Management, Institute of Supply Management
Purchasing Management Association of Charlotte
Certified Supply Chain Professional, APICS The Association for Operations Management; Currently
working toward this certification.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
WESTWOOD YOUTH HOCKEY, Board Of Directors, Coach
WESTWOOD YOUTH BASEBALL, Coach
WESTWOOD YOUTH SOFTBALL Coach
WESTWOOD YOUTH SOCCER Coach
AMERICAN RED CROSS First Responder: First Aid; CPR; AED Trained & Certified
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