Pasi Junnila
About Pasi Junnila
Pasi Junnila is a Senior Manager in Category Management and Direct Sourcing at Vaisala, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in sourcing and supplier management, with a background in RF engineering and a history of leadership roles at Nokia.
Current Role at Vaisala
Pasi Junnila currently serves as Senior Manager, Category Management, Direct Sourcing at Vaisala. He has held this position since 2019 and is based in Vantaa, Finland. In this role, he oversees category management strategies and direct sourcing initiatives, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and supplier engagement.
Previous Experience at Vaisala
Prior to his current role, Pasi Junnila worked at Vaisala as Senior Category Manager, Hardware Solutions for one year from 2018 to 2019. He also served as Category Manager, Electronics & Electromechanics from 2012 to 2018, accumulating a total of seven years of experience at the company. His responsibilities included managing supplier relationships and developing sourcing strategies.
Career at Nokia
Pasi Junnila has a significant history with Nokia, where he held various positions over a span of 13 years. His roles included Purchasing Manager, Supply Line Manager for RF Transceiver, and Senior Manager for FPC and Cable Sourcing. He began his career at Nokia as an RF design engineer in 1995 and progressed through several managerial positions until 2012.
Educational Background
Pasi Junnila earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Kymeenlaakso University of Applied Sciences, completing his studies from 1991 to 1995. His educational background in engineering has provided him with a solid foundation for his career in sourcing and category management.
Crisis Management and Financial Acumen
Pasi Junnila successfully led the recovery from a global material crisis, showcasing his crisis management skills. He has managed annual spend ranging from tens of millions to several hundreds of millions of euros, highlighting his financial acumen in sourcing and category management.