Stewart Fowler
RALEIGH,NC
Summary
Well experienced procurement professional within the Biotech industry. Strong suites are category management, supplier relations, strategic sourcing, and negotiations. Utilizes analytical skills and proven processes to drive cost savings and enhance supplier performance for improved corporate benefit. Track record of fostering cross-functional collaboration and implementing effective procurement strategies. Collaborative team player known for having a great attitude, a strong willingness to learn, and for being adaptable.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Category Manager
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Evaluated and identified strategic suppliers and opportunities within the Single Use Tech (SUT) category for the 6 global Fujifilm Diosynth sites located in Denmark, UK, and the US.
- Developed and executed category strategies within the SUT space.
- Supplier Relations: Global Sourcing and Procurement's first point of contact for assigned suppliers/partners and their Key Account Managers.
- Negotiated global contracts.
- Escalated/mitigated/resolved critical supply issues and disruptions.
- Negotiated yearly pricing via RFP events.
Lead Procurement Specialist
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
04.2011 - 06.2023
- Identified and implemented cost savings initiatives in areas of Fixed Cost and Capital Procurement.
- Executed and managed procurement contracts.
- Performed supplier evaluations for cost effective sourcing and assurance of supply.
- Reviewed, processed, and managed PO's from output to goods receipt.
- ERP and end-user ordering systems experience includes: SAP, Oracle, Jaggaer (formerly Sciquest), INFORS Maintenance Modules (MP2 and EAM)
Purchasing Buyer
Merck and Fujifilm Diosynth
12.2008 - 04.2011
- Performed Direct, Indirect, Capital, IT, and Maintenance related negotiations and Purchase Order placement/order management.
- Negotiated and executed purchasing related contracts.
- Evaluated product quality to maintain standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fuquay-Varina High
Fuquay-Varina, NCNo Degree - Radiology
Some College Classes
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Data Analysis
- Category Management
- Contract and Spot Negotiations
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Risk Mitigation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Global Procurement
- ERP = SAP (HANA)
- E-procurement systems (Jaggaer)
Certification
- Trained in the Harris model of Category Management
- LLS Yellow Belt certified
Timeline
Global Category Manager
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
06.2023 - 06.2025
Lead Procurement Specialist
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
04.2011 - 06.2023
Purchasing Buyer
Merck and Fujifilm Diosynth
12.2008 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Fuquay-Varina High
No Degree - Radiology
Some College Classes
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