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Ep. 9 - Driving Procurement Success through Anchored Strategies and Ambitious Targets - with Lovisa Söderholm

Ep. 9 - Driving Procurement Success through Anchored Strategies and Ambitious Targets - with Lovisa Söderholm

Combining ambitious goals and solid strategies is where procurement 'magic' happens.

Join host Martina Buchhauser as she talks to Lovisa Söderholm, Senior Vice President of Purchasing at Volvo Penta, about driving procurement success. Lovisa shares insights on the dual objectives of cost and CO₂ reduction, emphasising the significance of engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication.


You'll learn:

1. How to accomplish cost and CO₂ reductions simultaneously
2. The importance of engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication
3. The impact of setting high targets and anchoring them in a solid strategy

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Get in touch with Lovisa Söderholm on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lovisasoderholm/

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About the host Martina Buchhauser:
Martina Buchhauser is a global leader with extensive knowledge of the automotive industry, and its shift towards sustainable technologies and low-carbon business practices. Her leadership journey includes executive roles in Global Procurement and Supply Chain Networks at General Motors, MAN, BMW, and Volvo Cars, where she served as Chief Procurement Officer and on the management board. She is a senior advisor at H&Z Management Consulting and a non-executive director on several company boards. Martina enjoys hiking, golfing, and skiing, and values time with her family and friends from around the world. She is passionate about leadership and actively engaged in developing and promoting talent.

Get in touch with Martina Buchhauser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-buchhauser/ 


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The Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders Podcast is dedicated to helping senior Procurement and Supply Chain senior leaders and executives drive impact and scale their organizations more effectively. If you want to learn proven best practices from peers in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, this podcast is for you.

Each episode features an interview with a senior Procurement or Supply Chain leader or an industry thought leader, covering topics such as:

  • How to define and execute a winning procurement and supply chain strategy
  • How to optimize supplier management and unlock additional value
  • How to manage cost pressure while increasing resilience and performance
  • How to attract, develop, and retain top talent in Procurement and Supply Chain
  • How to build credibility and influence by establishing yourself as a thought leader

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