Andreas Strand
About Andreas Strand
Andreas Strand is a Project Manager with extensive experience in project-based roles, particularly in the security and defense sector. He has worked for Saab, Volvo Construction Equipment, and Southco AB, and holds multiple qualifications in procurement and project management.
Work at Saab
Andreas Strand has been employed at Saab since 2021, serving as a Project Manager in Arboga, Västmanland, Sverige. His role involves overseeing various projects, focusing on development and delivery within the security and defense sector. Prior to his current position, he worked at Saab from 2015 to 2021 in Strategic Sourcing, where he contributed to procurement strategies and supplier management. His extensive experience at Saab highlights his commitment to project-based work and his expertise in managing customer delivery projects.
Previous Experience at Southco AB
Andreas Strand worked at Southco AB from 2007 to 2010, initially as Purchasing Manager and later as Project Buyer/Manager. During his time in Worcester, Storbritannien, he managed procurement processes and supplier relationships. His experience at Southco AB provided him with foundational skills in project management and purchasing, which he later applied in his roles at other organizations.
Education and Expertise
Andreas Strand has a diverse educational background. He studied at Högskolan Dalarna, achieving a degree in Computer Technology in 2001. He also obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Innovative Enterprising & Process Development from Mälardalens högskola from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he pursued further studies in Supply Management at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Mgm, UK, and completed a Procurement Academy program at Silf from 2017 to 2018. His education supports his expertise in project management and procurement.
Management Consulting Experience
Before joining Saab, Andreas Strand worked as a Management Consultant at Level21 from 2010 to 2015. In this role, he provided strategic advice and project management support to various clients. His consulting experience, combined with his project management roles at Volvo Construction Equipment, has equipped him with a strong understanding of business processes and project execution.
Strengths and Skills
Andreas Strand possesses strengths in business understanding and the ability to initiate new supplier relationships and contracts. His international experience in managing customer delivery projects in the security and defense sector further enhances his capabilities. He prefers working in a project-based format, particularly within development or delivery projects, which aligns with his professional background and educational qualifications.