Samuel Bowman Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

● Buyer/planner on the direct procurement team with an emphasis on reagents and consumables, especially purchased finished goods – Approximate annual spend of $100M● Plan and issue purchase orders based on MRP signals/forecast, convert requisitions, expedite deliveries, resolve documentation and payment issues● Manage relationships with suppliers and track performance on relevant KPI● Provide forecasts to suppliers and track annual spend targets to meet contractual obligations● Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders in Marketing, Quality, Engineering, R&D, Finance, Legal, and Customer Service in a highly matrixed organization● Work within an ISO 13485 compliant Quality System to improve processes and maintain standards for data and documentation● Manage sourcing projects to identify and qualify alternative suppliers and materials

Tucson, Az, Us

• Managed a highly complex supply chain for consumables used in an FDA-cleared IVD device• Responsible for procurement of over 500 parts and reagents from ~100 different suppliers• Sourced raw materials for new and existing products with a focus on cost and risk reduction• Negotiated contract terms and pricing with suppliers – reduced COGS by >18% on the flagship product• Maintained relationships with suppliers and served as the primary point of contact for order planning and disposition of non-conforming material• Evaluated new suppliers’ capabilities and tracked on-going performance of existing suppliers• Implemented business process improvements (Kaizen) in a LEAN manufacturing environment• Tracked manufacturing volume and raw material consumption – led weekly meetings to brief management• Planned orders using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system• Set up item specifications, BOMs, and costing data in document control and ERP systems (Agile and QAD)• Performed software testing and implemented new ERP functionality (e.g. co-product work orders)

Tucson, Az, Us

Evaluated QC testing documents, non-conformances, and deviations to release raw materials and finished goods

Hollywood, Ca, Us

Analyzed and improved process for international wholesale shipping – reduced freight costs by ~30% and transit time by an average of 45%

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Documented the process for ordering and manufacturing custom microarray and targeted re-sequencing products• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and potential processes improvements

• Performed all aspects of forensic DNA testing, from sample collection to writing customer-facing reports• Reviewed and monitored DNA testing performed in other laboratories to identify potential issues• Provided expert guidance to non-technical clientele regarding DNA testing and specific test results• Drafted and updated procedures used by all laboratory personnel • Upgraded and maintained the corporate network in a Windows Small Business Server environment• Implemented technology-driven process improvements in both the laboratory and office

Conducted original genetics research and presented results a regular lab meetings

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biological Sciences