Jessica Nordlinder

CPO for global health and hygiene company with a global spend of >5 B€. 400 FTEs covering direct and indirect procurement. Impactful global leader with experience across industry sectors (chemicals, automotive, FMCG) and fields (procurement, business development and strategy). Achieves transformation, builds interpersonal trust and optimizes talent, delivers results. Authentic, inquisitive leader with excellent communication skills. Being an authentic leader with high credibility, I stand for a purposeful and inclusive transformational leadership. I see the CPO role as essential in transforming business in regards to sustainability and ESG impact. My focus is always on target delivery, combined with transforming organizations to be able to meet and exceed those targets – both on a short, medium and long term. In my current role, I have transformed the procurement organization into consistently delivering higher savings to reduce bottom-line cost, as well as increasing the contribution to top line growth. Procurement has an essential role to play in impacting the future of the company, by identifying the right suppliers to reinforce brand identity and product functionality, and pursue collaborations with suppliers that provide a competitive advantage - especially within sustainability and ESG. I am highly experienced in change management, and successfully implemented a new Operating Model for Global Procurement in 2021 with a focus on flexibility, digitalization and automation. I own the S2P process which has recently been fully updated. I am an efficient communicator, who adapt to the audience. Having lead both through “upturns” and “downturns”, I adapt my style to the business climate, always enjoying the challenge. Being an active member of professional networks enables me to benchmark with other business leaders and engage in discussions on various aspects that impact future business.

Global Sourcing Director Indirect Sourcing. >1 B€ annual spend.

Bought in Finished Goods Sourcing Director for a global team covering all products not manufactured in-house.

Delivering 5-year strategy for the unit. Responsible for innovation and marketing resources for D&E market enabling successful launches of product range.

Supplier Performance Development Director. Global team with 9 direct reports working with qualifying new suppliers and supplier quality. Project lead and launched the first Global Supplier Standard for Essity. Project lead and launched the first Supplier Code of Conduct for Essity.

Manager of team of 12 buyers and 2 project managers, responsible for budget and results