Marko Rämö
About Marko Rämö
Marko Rämö is a Global Category Manager at Verifone, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in procurement and sourcing, having previously worked at Nokia and Microsoft in various roles over a span of two decades.
Current Role at Verifone
Marko Rämö has been serving as the Global Category Manager at Verifone since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing global category strategies and managing supplier relationships. His extensive experience in procurement and sourcing contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Marko Rämö held various positions at Nokia over a span of several years. He worked as a Purchasing Manager from 2006 to 2014, where he managed procurement processes. Prior to that, he served as a Procurement Project Leader from 1997 to 2000 and as a Senior Business Analyst from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he worked in materials capacity and transition planning in 2000 and as a Commodity Materials Specialist focusing on capacitors from 2003 to 2006.
Experience at Microsoft
Rämö worked at Microsoft for a brief period, serving as a Purchasing Manager for eight months in 2014 and then as a Senior Sourcing Manager from 2015 to 2016. His roles involved managing sourcing strategies and procurement activities during his tenure in Redmond, Washington, and Espoo, Finland.
Educational Background
Marko Rämö studied at Business School Forssa from 1989 to 1991. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in business practices, which has been instrumental throughout his career in procurement and management.
Career Progression
Marko Rämö's career spans multiple roles in procurement and business analysis across leading technology companies. Starting as an SMD Operator at Nokia in 1995, he progressed through various positions, gaining expertise in materials management and sourcing. His diverse experience has shaped his capabilities in managing global procurement strategies.