Frank Wouters

Frank Wouters has extensive experience in procurement and sourcing within high-tech industries, particularly in roles focused on ultra-high vacuum applications and precision components. At Thermo Fisher Scientific from September 2016 to January 2024, Frank served as Senior Manager for Category Procurement and previously as Procurement Category Manager and Sourcing Account Manager, overseeing the management of sub-micron components for electron microscopes. Prior to Thermo Fisher Scientific, Frank held sourcing management positions at FEI Company, focusing on a diverse array of vacuum and acoustic technologies, and at Philips Healthcare, where responsibilities included global commodity management for motion and control suppliers. Frank began professional career as a Mechanical Engineer at Philips CSI and later as a Senior Engineer at Cematec Engineering. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hogeschool Midden-Brabant and a certification in Purchasing and Supply from the Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).