Satu Yli Torvi
About Satu Yli Torvi
Satu Yli Torvi is a Category Manager specializing in ICT at Vaisala, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in sourcing and procurement, having held various roles at companies such as Lindström, Fennia, and KONE Corporation.
Current Role at Vaisala
Satu Yli Torvi serves as the Category Manager for ICT at Vaisala, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing the ICT category, focusing on procurement strategies and supplier relationships. Her work contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the company's ICT operations in Helsinki, Southern Finland.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Vaisala, Satu Yli Torvi held several significant roles in procurement. She worked at Lindström as the Head of Technology Category in Procurement for nine months in 2019. Following this, she served as Sourcing Manager for ICT at Fennia from 2020 to 2022, where she was involved in sourcing strategies in Brussels, Belgium. Her experience in these positions has equipped her with extensive knowledge in technology procurement.
Career at KONE Corporation
Satu Yli Torvi's career includes notable positions at KONE Corporation. She began as a Senior Sourcing Specialist in Controlling and Sourcing (ICT) from 2011 to 2013 in the Helsinki Area. She continued in a similar role at KONE INTERNATIONAL from 2013 to 2015 in Brussels. Additionally, she worked as an Expert in Software Asset Management within KONE IT Application Management from 2015 to 2019, further enhancing her expertise in sourcing and technology management.
Educational Background
Satu Yli Torvi studied at the University of Vaasa. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills that have supported her career in procurement and ICT management.
Early Career at Candy Hoover Group
Satu Yli Torvi began her professional journey at Candy Hoover Group, where she worked as a Nordic Sales & Logistics Coordinator for one year from 2009 to 2010 in the Helsinki Area. This role allowed her to gain initial experience in sales and logistics, contributing to her understanding of supply chain dynamics.