Mike Kachatourian

Mike Kachatourian is an experienced sourcing and procurement professional with a strong background in managing IT purchasing, contract negotiation, and supplier collaboration. Current role as Sourcing Category Manager at Pharmavite includes overseeing all IT purchasing activities and issuing RFPs. Previous positions include Sr. Buyer at Cepheid, where equipment purchases for international locations were negotiated, and Sr. Buyer at Aptina Imaging/ON Semiconductor, focusing on IT contract management. Earlier experience encompasses roles such as Purchasing Manager at Altera Corporation and Sr. Sourcing Specialist at DHL Worldwide Express, with a foundational career in procurement starting at Transamerica Insurance Group and Techno Components. Mike Kachatourian holds an MBA in Operations Management from The University of Dallas and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from California State University, Long Beach.