åsa Larsson
About åsa Larsson
Åsa Larsson is the Director of Strategic Sourcing at Saab, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, having previously worked in various roles at companies such as Toyota Material Handling Sweden and Specialfastigheter Sverige AB.
Current Role at Saab
Åsa Larsson serves as the Director of Strategic Sourcing at Saab, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic procurement processes within the organization. Her leadership in sourcing strategies aims to optimize supply chain efficiency and enhance procurement operations.
Previous Experience at Saab
Prior to her current role, Åsa Larsson worked at Saab as the Strategic Procurement Manager from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she focused on developing and implementing procurement strategies that aligned with the company's operational goals. Her experience in this position contributed to her advancement within the organization.
Professional Background
Åsa Larsson has a diverse professional background in strategic sourcing and procurement. She worked at Specialfastigheter Sverige AB as a Strategic Purchaser for five months in 2017-2018. Additionally, she held the position of Category Manager for Strategic Sourcing at Toyota Material Handling Sweden from 2018 to 2020, where she managed sourcing strategies for various categories.
Educational Qualifications
Åsa Larsson has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance her skills in procurement and management. She studied at Örebro University, focusing on Business Economics from 1999 to 2000. She has also completed multiple courses related to negotiation, procurement, and supplier assessment, including training at Silf Competence and IFL - Stiftelsen Institutet för företagsledning.
Training and Certifications
Åsa Larsson has completed several training programs aimed at improving her expertise in procurement and negotiation. Notable courses include a two-day course on negotiation in weak positions at Scandinavian Purchasing Group AB in 2015 and a series of courses at Silf, covering topics such as economic supplier assessment and successful business negotiation.