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Principal Consultant

Kongsberg Automotive provides world class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable and sustainable. Kongsberg Automotive's business has a global presence. With revenues of EUR 1.0 billion and 10.000 employees in 18 countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier. The company is headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway and has 30 production facilities worldwide.

Strong Purchasing professional with more than ten years in the automotive industry holding various Buying roles and most recently as Global Purchasing Manager for Off-Highway vehicle applications. My experiences have provided me with a unique way of looking at and solving problems and I’m known to put a “square peg in a round hole” if needed. I have great leadership skills, a self-starter, works well within and outside of team settings and can always be expected to go the extra mile. A great negotiator whom both my colleagues and suppliers describe as tough but fair and always conclude any negotiations with both parties having a win-win feeling. A few key achievements: • Organized and led cost savings workshops both internally and externally at suppliers • Achieve YOY as outlined by annual KPIs • Optimized and consolidated supply base by 25 percent • Successfully facilitates and lead VAVE workshops internally and externally achieving cost reductions of 5 Million Euro • Led cross-functional team to mitigate 1.7 M euro in tariff increases on electronic components • Executed procurement and sourcing plans by sourcing at or below target costs while working with other departments to ensure the integrity of the parts are kept • Lead cross functional team in developing and executing one global commodity strategies • Align teams to work towards common goals and KPIs