Ann Kuwahara

Ann Kuwahara is an experienced procurement professional with a career spanning several decades in various positions within the biotechnology and health sectors. Currently serving as Procurement Systems Manager at Sanford Burnham Prebys since December 2021, Ann has previously held roles including Procurement Systems Specialist, Buyer II at La Jolla Institute for Immunology, and Buyer at BioLegend. Ann's extensive background includes responsibilities such as maintaining procurement databases, overseeing customer support, and managing e-procurement projects, as well as handling purchasing and contracting for scientific supplies at institutions like the Salk Institute. Ann holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a Specialized Certificate in Purchasing from UC San Diego.