Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Procurement Manager Charlotte NC Resume David LaFontaine
Procurement Manager Charlotte NC Resume David LaFontaine
Procurement Manager Charlotte NC Resume David LaFontaine
“David was a dedicated and conscientious employee with excellent negotiations skills and
the ability and motivation to pursue new challenges and opportunites.” Wade Burritt,
Director of Materials, Genzyme
“I recommend David. Very thorough, responsive and gets things done!” Rick Bodmer,
Associate Director, Genzyme
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.
Technical skills include MS Office Suite, Project, Access, JD Edwards, SAP,
Oracle, MFG-PRO & BaaN ERP systems, contract management and Ariba
eProcurement software.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Genzyme:
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 to ensure continuity of supply for internal customers.
Instrumental in successfully integrating various purchasing processes from newly
acquired companies into Genzyme’s corporate purchasing process.
Implemented computer software programs, MFG – PRO for Enterprise Resource
Planning and Ariba e-Procurement.
DAVID LAFONTAINE 803 802-3998 PAGE 2 OF
2
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRONET CHARLOTTE, Charlotte, NC 2009-2011
Volunteer, scheduling workshops, job search teams and speakers to assist
professionals in career transition.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
WESTWOOD YOUTH HOCKEY and CHARLES RIVER GIRLS HOCKEY - served on the Board Of
Directors and as Coach; WESTWOOD YOUTH BASEBALL, SOFTBALL and SOCCER – Coach;
AMERICAN RED CROSS, Trained & Certified for First Responder: First Aid; CPR; AED