Sami Laitinen
About Sami Laitinen
Sami Laitinen is a Services Sourcing Category Manager currently employed at Hiab since 2021. He has extensive experience in sourcing and supply chain roles, primarily at Sandvik, where he held various positions from 2014 to 2021.
Current Role at Hiab
Sami Laitinen serves as the Services Sourcing Category Manager at Hiab, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Kaarina, Southwest Finland. In this role, he is responsible for managing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to enhance service offerings. His expertise contributes to optimizing procurement processes within the company.
Previous Experience at Sandvik
Prior to his current role, Sami Laitinen worked at Sandvik in various capacities. He served as the Global Category Manager (Commercial) from 2018 to 2021, overseeing sourcing strategies in Turku and surrounding regions. Before that, he held the position of Sourcing Category Manager for Electrics for 10 months in 2018. His earlier experience at Sandvik includes a three-year tenure as a Sourcing Engineer from 2015 to 2018 and a year as an Inbound Supply Chain Specialist (Buyer) from 2014 to 2015.
Experience at PerkinElmer, Wallac Oy
Sami Laitinen has also gained experience at PerkinElmer, Wallac Oy. He worked as a Receiving Inspector for three months in 2011 and later as a Quality Controller in 2013 for a total of four months across two separate stints. These roles provided him with insights into quality assurance and supply chain processes.
Education and Academic Background
Sami Laitinen studied Mechanical Engineering at Turku University of Applied Sciences, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree from 2010 to 2013. His foundational education includes completing the Matriculation Examination at Turun Suomalaisen Yhteiskoulun lukio from 2005 to 2008. This academic background has equipped him with the technical knowledge essential for his career in sourcing and supply chain management.