Lamont G.Mercier

**** ********** **** ************, ** 19151

215-***-****

tfwu8g@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

• More than 20 years’ experience providing outstanding leadership skills in the areas of Purchasing and Facilities Management

• Ability to take a creative and practical approach to solving problems and the ability to drive both strategic and tactical improvements, cost and savings throughout all facets and levels of operations

• Experienced, with the ability to interact, manage, influence, and hold accountable all levels of the operation procedure regarding established performance and improvement goals for quality and costs regarding efficiency, safety, delivery and customer delivery satisfaction

• I managed contracts with suppliers/vendors, ensuring compliance with supply agreements and procuring goods and services for more than 20 years

• Experience working with RFP’s and RFQ’s and diverse cultures, having more than 10 years of experience negotiating with vendors in China, Taiwan and Europe

• Currently working on Bachelor of Business Administration degree

Education

Currently enrolled Strayer University

Pierce Business Junior College of Philadelphia, PA.

Olney High School, Philadelphia, PA.

Certifications

Member American Purchasing Society

Facilities Management Certificate AMA

Experience

Devon Health Services/Devon IT, King of Prussia, PA - January 2006 - January 2010

Manager of Purchasing Administration and International Shipping Operations

• Responsible for the company’s day-to-day purchasing operations activities and facilities management side of company operations to meet budget and other financial goals, helped manage short and long range planning and budget development to support strategic the business goals and operating policies and supported all overall company policies and objectives regarding all corporate Purchases of goods and services Point of contact to resolve logistic issues between internal customers and suppliers

• Managed the completion of commercial Domestic and International shipping documents, (SLI, Airway bills, Bills of Lading, Commercial invoices and safety data sheets) including but not limited to service agreements and amendments.

• Point of contact for all shipping related issues. Reviewed and verified initial shipping documents and ensured conformance with standard policies and regulations while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and responsiveness.

• Negotiated vendor contracts such as lane rates and quotes for international shipping and purchasing of computer hardware and software using MAS 200 system.

• Coordinated with management and customers on progress and barriers for projects.

• Identify and qualify local vendor proposals for goods and services not already under contract

• Ensure the proper sourcing process takes place according to company policies and procedures

• Worked with suppliers to resolve supply issues, track vendor reliability and performance as well as product quality

• Facilitated internal customer’s approval of purchase orders for office supplies and services from vendors for new customers’ accounts using Mas200 & QuickBooks

• Completed special projects when assigned

• Managed RFP, RFQ process

Manager of Purchasing Administration and Office Services

• Managed day-to-day operations of facilities which include maintenance and property liaison, move coordination of mailroom operations, video conferencing services, furniture warehousing and space planning and off site warehouse operations.

• Responsible for building operations, including construction and renovation to improve efficiency and steps to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health and security standards, and comply with government regulations. OSHA, EPP and Disaster Recovery

• Managed relationships and interacts with all appropriate vendors for various services.

• Responded to issues and requests by upper management.

• Coordinated and implemented regional initiatives related to facility services, such as supply changes or the disposal of records. Acquired, distributed and stored supplies.

• Supervised and mentored facilities staff in carrying out daily operational objectives and goals.

• Prepared and reviewed operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Keystone Helicopter Company, Coatesville, PA - December 2004 - August 2005

Expeditor

• Conferred with vendors to expedite all deliverables of purchase orders issued by the project buyer for a specific project. This included, but the inception or turnover of the project assigned.

• Coordinated logistics activities with the designated freight forwarder or customs broker.

• Coordinated inspections, FATs and other testing requirements in support of the schedule

• Tracked orders and advises project team of delivery status.

• Interfaced with site management and project management to confirm material receipt.

• Maintained procurement records on supplier performance relative to quality and delivery of work, including drawings, materials or equipment.

• Monitored unacceptable goods and/or services with inspection and quality control personnel and project team members as necessary to determine source of trouble and take corrective action

• Researched purchases of expired products to see if credit can be obtained from the vendor. Reviewing receiving tickets upon delivery for discrepancies and resolving them according to department procedure.

Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage, Fort Washington, PA - April 2003 - December 2003

Facilities Management Supervisor

• Managed day to day functions of the mailroom which included pickup and delivery of the mail in the corporate office.

• Managed all functions of photocopying process as required. Supervised the mailroom attendant.

• Responsible for efficient performance and operation of facility equipment (i.e. copy machines).

• Managed shipping and handling functions for the corporate office and eight branch offices.

• Responsible for maintaining security system at corporate office, including assignment of door entry codes.

• Responsible for all maintenance, repairs, space planning and movement of equipment and/or furniture.

• Responsible for overseeing the cleaning and maintenance of the corporate facilities as well as monitoring and purchasing of all corporate supplies such as printer, fax and copier paper and negotiating with vendors for competitive pricing.

• Administered Operations UPS program and online purchasing system

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