Minna Ollton
About Minna Ollton
Minna Ollton is a Senior Commodity Manager with over 30 years of experience in the telecom industry, currently working at Axis Communications since 2017. She has held various strategic sourcing roles and has a strong background in negotiating agreements and managing supplier relationships.
Current Role as Senior Commodity Manager
Minna Ollton currently holds the position of Senior Commodity Manager at Axis Communications, a role she has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, she has comprehensive responsibility within the commodity team, focusing on strategic sourcing. Her work involves negotiating and closing master purchase agreements and Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA). She also participates in technology focus meetings, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Axis Communications
Minna Ollton has a history with Axis Communications, where she previously served as Commodity Manager for Accessories from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Strategic Buyer in Operations/Sourcing from 2013 to 2014. Her roles at Axis have provided her with extensive experience in maintaining and planning for the supplier base, as well as creating and maintaining solid business relations with external contacts.
Experience at Sony Mobile Communications
Prior to her tenure at Axis Communications, Minna Ollton worked at Sony Mobile Communications in various roles. From 2010 to 2013, she served as a Senior Strategic Buyer/Commodity Specialist/Deputy Commodity Manager. Earlier, she held the position of Senior Strategic Buyer for Display from 2009 to 2010. Her experience at Sony contributed to her expertise in operational and strategic sourcing.
Industry Experience and Expertise
Minna Ollton has over 30 years of experience in the telecom industry, with more than 14 years specifically in operational and strategic sourcing. Her extensive background includes planning and leading global price negotiations and closing price agreements with suppliers. This depth of experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate complex sourcing challenges and foster strong supplier relationships.