Jeffrey Lawler

Director, Global Sourcing @ Twist Bioscience

About

Proven leader and coach with extensive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management within the semiconductor, consumer, and biotechnology industries. Strong strategic planner, problem solver, and persuasive leader. Committed to managing operation initiatives with excellence while consistently delivering results and contributing to revenue-producing initiatives with expertise in: • Gross margin improvement strategy and execution • NPI sourcing strategy development and execution • Supplier performance and commodity management • Contract negotiation and cost target achievement • Operations program management • Domestic and international supplier development

Country

United States

City

San Marcos

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Skill

Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Semiconductors, Strategic Sourcing, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Management, Program Management, Sourcing, Process Improvement, SPC, Continuous Improvement, Global Sourcing, Cost Reduction

Experience

Director, Global Sourcing

Twist Bioscience

2023-8 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Carlsbad, California, United States

Directly oversee a multifunctional organization comprising Global Sourcing Managers for Direct and Indirect suppliers, Supply Chain NPI Project Management, Business Operations, Configuration Management, and Purchasing. Responsible for driving strategic initiatives that improve cost efficiency, supply continuity, and organizational alignment.

Sr. Staff, NPI Global Sourcing

Illumina

2021-11 - 2023-8 · 1 yr 10 mos

San Diego, California, United States

Responsible for managing Illumina’s New Product Introductions (NPI) into contract manufacturing sites to support rapid product development. Responsible for sourcing decisions, risk management, and program readiness reviews while resolving complex supply chain issues for next-gen sequencing platforms.

Director of Supply Chain NPI Programs

Nice Group

2020-3 - 2021-11 · 1 yr 9 mos

Carlsbad, California, United States

Developed and directed the NPI Program Management team responsible for launching new products within global contract manufacturing sites. Provided executive oversight for all purchasing and planning activities, ensuring material readiness and operational alignment during the transition from development to high-volume production.

Director, Global Supply Chain

Juul Labs

2018-12 - 2020-3 · 1 yr 4 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed and directed the Global Supply Management (GSM) and Supplier Business Managers (SBM) team responsible for managing end-to-end production and new product introductions (NPI) into global contract manufacturing sites.

Sr. Manager, Supply Chain, EUV

ASML

2011-11 - 2018-12 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Greater San Diego Area

Responsible for developing and communicating Operations New Product Introduction (NPI) and production sourcing strategies. Directly managed DUV and EUV Contract Manufacturers (CMs), sheet metal, and mechanical suppliers while driving excellence through strategic account plans. Focus on high-level relationship management, quality assurance, and comprehensive risk assessments to ensure long-term supply chain resilience.