James Newton

James Newton is an experienced professional in sourcing and program management, currently serving as a Regional Sourcing Manager at LivaNova since September 2018. Previously, James held roles as a Sr. NPI Buyer at Covidien (Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group) from February 2012 to April 2016, and as a Sr. Commodity Manager at Sunrise Medical from October 2004 to January 2011, where key responsibilities included managing vendor relationships and optimizing costs across various commodities. James's extensive background also includes positions such as Sr. Project Manager and Project Engineer at Guide Corporation, where successful project management led to improved margins and meeting customer expectations, and an engineering role at Northrop Corporation involving F/A 18 Hornet fabrication. James began a foundational career in the United States Marine Corps as an Avionics Technician, complemented by a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Technology from Indiana State University.