Evelina Edström
About Evelina Edström
Evelina Edström is a Senior Operational Buyer at Northvolt, specializing in indirect purchasing and sustainable sourcing. She has a background in design engineering and experience in the automotive and retail sectors, enhancing her expertise in circular materials and industrial design.
Current Role at Northvolt
Evelina Edström serves as a Senior Operational Buyer at Northvolt, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on indirect purchasing, utilizing her expertise in sourcing and procurement to support the company's operational needs. Northvolt is known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation in battery production, aligning with Edström's background in circular material and industrial design.
Previous Experience at OBH Nordica Group
Prior to her current role, Edström worked at OBH Nordica Group as a Product Sourcing Manager from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure in Stockholm, she was responsible for sourcing products, leveraging her skills in purchasing to enhance the company's product offerings. This experience contributed to her understanding of the retail sector and operational buying.
Background in Design Engineering
Evelina Edström has a background in design engineering, having worked as a Design Engineer for industrial and marine engines at Scania Group from 2017 to 2018. This role in Södertälje provided her with valuable insights into engineering processes and sustainable practices, particularly in relation to the circular economy, which informs her current sourcing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Edström studied at Mälardalens högskola, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Innovation and Product Design from 2014 to 2017. She also attended Kaplanskolan, completing a Secondary degree in business through a Social program from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in circular materials and industrial design, enhancing her capabilities in operational buying.
Experience in the Retail Sector
Evelina Edström has experience in the retail sector, having worked as a Purchasing Specialist in the Store Concept Department at Monki from 2019 to 2020. This role allowed her to apply her purchasing skills in a retail context, further developing her understanding of consumer needs and product sourcing.