Hans Holden
About Hans Holden
Hans Holden is a Senior Category Manager at Saab, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in procurement and logistics, with previous experience at companies such as Saab, Schur Inventure A/s, and Cargotec Corporation.
Work at Saab
Hans Holden has held multiple positions at Saab since 2011. He worked as a Strategic Sourcing - Procurement professional from 2011 to 2015, contributing to procurement strategies in Stockholm, Sweden. After a brief period at Schur Inventure A/s, he returned to Saab Kockums Ab in 2018 as an IC and Category Manager. In this role, he has been responsible for managing categories and ensuring effective procurement processes. Since 2015, he has also served as a Senior Category Manager at Saab, where he focuses on strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Education and Expertise
Hans Holden has a strong educational background in business and logistics. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Linnaeus University, where he studied Logistics from 2002 to 2007. In addition, he attended Ipag Business School in 2005 for International Business studies. He further enhanced his management skills by completing a program at the Saab Procurement Academy in 2013. This combination of education has equipped him with expertise in procurement, logistics, and strategic sourcing.
Background
Before his tenure at Saab, Hans Holden worked at Cargotec Corporation from 2007 to 2010. He held various roles, including Material Planner, Material Planner Manager, and Project Manager, in Helsinki, Finland. His experience at Cargotec provided him with a solid foundation in material planning and project management. He also worked at Schur Inventure A/s for 11 months in 2010, focusing on purchasing, which further developed his procurement skills.
Professional Experience Timeline
Hans Holden's professional journey includes significant roles in procurement and logistics. He began his career at Cargotec Corporation from 2007 to 2010, followed by a position at Schur Inventure A/s in 2010. He then joined Saab in 2011, where he worked in various capacities until 2015. After a brief hiatus, he returned to Saab Kockums Ab in 2018 and has since been involved in category management and strategic sourcing.