Kristen Sullivan-Laferriere

Kristen Sullivan-Laferriere is a seasoned procurement and supply chain professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management across various industries. Currently serving as Sr. Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Kristen oversees a global spend portfolio exceeding $4B while leading initiatives in organizational redesign and procurement value capture. Prior roles include Senior Director of Global Sourcing and Procurement at Nuance Communications and Director of Strategic Sourcing at EMC, with responsibilities ranging from managing significant indirect spend to developing procurement operations. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Becker College and a Certificate in Executive Leadership from Simmons University.