John Tomlinson
About John Tomlinson
John Tomlinson serves as the Senior Global Category Manager at Instil Bio, where he develops sourcing and supply chain strategies for consumables and single-use categories. With extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management across several prominent companies, he effectively manages a $30M portfolio and negotiates major contracts with top-tier suppliers.
Work at Instil Bio
John Tomlinson has been serving as the Senior Global Category Manager at Instil Bio since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing sourcing and supply chain strategies within consumables and single-use categories. His work involves utilizing advanced methodologies to minimize costs and mitigate supply risks. He administers a $30 million portfolio that includes complex direct material categories such as single-use systems, lab consumables, and third-party courier services, specifically for late-stage cell therapy clinical manufacturing.
Previous Experience in Procurement and Sourcing
Prior to his current position, John Tomlinson held several roles in procurement and sourcing. He worked at Shire as a Category Procurement Manager from 2017 to 2019. Following that, he served as a Senior Site Sourcing Lead at Takeda from 2019 to 2022. He briefly worked at Honeywell as a Senior Commodity Manager in 2022. Additionally, he was employed at Amgen in various capacities, including Sr. Associate Project Manager in Source-to-Pay and Category Manager I in Global Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain.
Education and Expertise
John Tomlinson earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Marketing Communication and Quantitative Research Statistics from California Lutheran University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in sourcing and supply chain management. He is recognized for his negotiation skills, successfully securing major Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with top-tier suppliers in the consumables and single-use sectors.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
In his professional career, John Tomlinson has demonstrated significant achievements in supply chain management. He administers a complex portfolio of direct material categories and ensures the alignment of global strategy execution through effective manufacturing and laboratory management. His responsibilities include preparing detailed reports on discrepancy resolution, category RFPs, KPIs, and SLAs, which are essential for eliminating operational deterrents.