Katarina Rojkova
About Katarina Rojkova
Katarina Rojkova is a Sourcing Specialist with over 19 years of experience in procurement and sourcing roles, currently working at Wienerberger AG, Vertiv Co, and Emerson.
Title and Current Positions
Katarina Rojkova currently holds multiple key positions in procurement and sourcing. She serves as a Commodity Manager at Wienerberger AG, where she has been employed since January 2020. Additionally, she works at Vertiv Co as a Commodity Manager. At Emerson, she is a Sourcing Specialist based in St. Louis, Missouri. Moreover, she fulfills the role of EMEA Sourcing Specialist for hardware, packaging, distribution, and MRO at Emerson Network Power in Columbus, Ohio.
Career Path and Experience
Katarina Rojkova began her career as a Receptionist at Emerson Network Power in 2004, a position she held for six months before transitioning to a Purchaser role, where she worked until 2012. Since then, she has accumulated over 19 years of experience in procurement and sourcing. Her expertise spans hardware, packaging, distribution, and MRO. She has worked in various international locations, enriching her experience and knowledge in the field.
Education and Expertise
Katarina Rojkova earned a Master’s degree from Vysoká škola ekonómie a manažmentu verejnej správy v Bratislave, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. Her academic background in economics and public administration management has provided a robust foundation for her professional roles in sourcing and commodity management. Katarina's expertise includes managing commodities and sourcing for a diverse range of materials and items.
Previous Roles at Emerson Network Power
Prior to her current roles, Katarina Rojkova worked at Emerson Network Power. She started as a Receptionist in 2004 and soon moved to a Purchaser role, where she remained for eight years until 2012. Her work at Emerson Network Power set the stage for her subsequent roles in sourcing and commodity management within the company and beyond.
International Experience
Katarina Rojkova has significant international experience, having worked in locations such as St. Louis, Missouri, and Columbus, Ohio. Her global exposure has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of procurement and sourcing practices on an international scale. This experience has been crucial in shaping her competency in managing diverse commodities and sourcing requirements for various organizations.