Thomas Kausrud

Thomas Kausrud has a strong background in procurement and supply chain management. Thomas worked at Bio-Rad Laboratories as the Director of Global Commodities Strategy, overseeing the development and execution of a comprehensive business plan. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Global Commodity Manager at the same company, leading a team responsible for purchasing chemicals, biologics, and blood for manufacturing sites across North America, Brazil, and Europe. Before joining Bio-Rad Laboratories, Thomas worked at Nexgen Pharma as the Director of Purchasing, where they managed production planning and purchases for pharmaceutical and dietary supplement products. Thomas also has experience at Johnson & Johnson as a Manager of Production Planning and at Beckman Coulter as a Senior Buyer, where they developed expertise in various commodities for analytical and diagnostic instrumentation. Thomas's career started at Southern California Edison as a Procurement Administrator, where they administered the sealed bid process for computer/software suppliers. Throughout their career, Thomas has demonstrated the ability to drive cost savings, manage large inventories, and achieve consistent quality materials.

Thomas Kausrud attended California State Polytechnic University-Pomona from 1984 to 1988 and obtained a B.S. degree in Business Management. Thomas also attended Whittier Christian High School, but no further information is available regarding their degree or field of study. In addition, Thomas Kausrud obtained a certification as a CQIA - Certified Quality Improvement Associate from ASQ in 2008.