John Crowley

About John Crowley

I’m the one you call when the challenge is complex, the path unclear, and the stakes high.With over 20 years of experience — including 12+ in Life Sciences — I’ve led sourcing and procurement across biotech, manufacturing, and construction, managing a vast portfolio of direct and indirect commodities. Whether in a fast-paced startup or a global enterprise, I’ve built supply chain structures, SOPs, and P2P systems from the ground up, always with a focus on operational excellence and measurable impact.What sets me apart? I’m a strategist with deep operational fluency, known for uncovering opportunities others miss. I thrive in ambiguity, using Kaizen and continuous improvement to simplify complexity, reduce costs, and drive sustainable performance. I build and inspire high-performing teams that take pride in delivering results — not just for the bottom line, but for the business as a whole.From partnering with PhDs and MDs in biotech labs to aligning with architects and engineers on capital projects, I’ve earned a reputation as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. I bring clarity, confidence, and a collaborative mindset to every engagement — and I’m always ready for what’s next.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Capital Project Procurement

   Siemens

   Sep 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Lead third-party spend management for materials, equipment, and subcontractors across multiple Northeast branches, driving sourcing strategies that enhance Siemens’ competitiveness on large-scale bids. Collaborate with sales and project teams to optimize cost efficiency, delivery timelines, and innovation.• Built and managed a diverse supplier and subcontractor network to support SIB operations.• Negotiated favorable contract terms, including payment structures, to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.• Led data analytics, process improvements, and category strategy development across U.S. and Americas procurement teams.• Partnered with branch leadership to achieve cost savings targets through strategic negotiations and value engineering.• Strengthened supplier relationships while onboarding new partners to expand capabilities and drive competitive advantage.• Assessed supplier financials to proactively identify and mitigate risk• Build and manage a diverse supplier and subcontractor network to support SIB.• Negotiate favorable contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors, including payment terms, to ensure cost-effective and timely project execution.• Lead or support data analytics, process improvements, and category strategy development across Siemens’ project procurement network in the U.S. and Americas to drive operational excellence and strategic growth for SIB. • Act as a business partner to branch leadership to achieve target percentage cost savings goals through strategic price negotiations and value engineering initiatives. • Maintain strong relationships with major suppliers while continuously seeking and onboarding new suppliers to enhance procurement capabilities and drive competitive advantage.• Assess financials of suppliers and subcontractors to evaluate and mitigate financial risk.

Education

• Winchester High School

  High School

• Salem State University

  Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice