Fred Nelson Jr.

Fred Nelson Jr. currently serves as NPI Senior Sourcing Manager at PerkinElmer, Inc., where responsibilities include developing a rapid prototype supply-base program, defining best practices for Early Supplier Involvement, and collaborating with the Global Commodity team for continuous improvement in supply chain strategies. Prior to this role, Fred held positions at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies as a Supply Chain Consultant, Merck as a Senior Procurement Specialist, and Pratt & Whitney as a Senior Purchasing Specialist, among others. Fred's expertise spans contract negotiation, vendor management, and sourcing across various industries. Fred has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems from Guilford College and a Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.