Experience

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  Es elektrosandberg ab

  Jan 1988 - Jan 2002

  Construction engineer

  Charlie Burman also has experience as a construction engineer and project manager for electrical distribution facilities, power stations, and road lighting. In his role as the responsible project manager, he has managed budgets for projects typically ranging between 10 and 20 million SEK.

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  Saft

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Strategic procurement manager

  As a Project Manager and Strategic Purchaser, Charlie Burman successfully achieved all targets for the BESS project, which involved the world’s most powerful battery. He also led several cost reduction initiatives, including implementing consignment stock for all packaging materials, and served as a super user for the MOVEX purchasing and quality MRP system.

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  Fagerhult, suzhou china

  Jan 2004 - Feb 2012

  - Managed the Fagerhult group’s Asian sourcing organization (2009-2012).- Supplied 9 factories with components and products from Asia (three factories in Sweden, two in England, one in Germany, one in Belgium, one in Australia and one in Suzhou – China)- Sourcing parts; Lighting fittings and components for light fittings (Al-, plastic-, electrical- parts etc) and indirect material.- Implemented “Category Management” in the sourcing organization (8 Sourcing Managers) and exceeded every years cost saving targets (2009-2012)- Implemented a new Supplier Quality Assurance model in the sourcing organization and improved the quality of supplied goods.- Increased the OEM and ODM business- Responsible for; * Supply Chain Department * Quality Department * Sourcing Department Visa mindre

  • Sourcing Director

    Jan 2009 - Feb 2012

  • Purchasing Manager - Electronics

    Jan 2004 - Dec 2008
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  Feilong ab

  Feb 2012 - now

  Principal and owner

  Senior Consultant - Supply Chain, Category Management, Procurement

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  Scandinavian purchasing group, self-employed

  Feb 2012 - Jan 2016

  Senior sourcing advisor

  Charlie Burman held a temporary position as Interim Manager (Logistics Director) for 1 year and 7 months, overseeing all logistics and after-sales contracts for a major telecom operator in the Nordic and Baltic regions. Additionally, he conducted training sessions for procurement professionals in "Category Management" and "Cost Management."

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  Teliasonera

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  Senior global category manager

  Led a team of four Sourcing Managers and was responsible for several strategic categories within the company, including:o Professional Services: Management consultants and resource consultants.o Outsourcing: Both BPO and BPS, including call centers, order management, and procurement services.o Call Centers: Strategic procurement of call center services.o HR Services: Training, recruitment, and other HR-related services.o Travel: Travel management services (TMC), flights, hotels, taxis, and company cars.o Financial Services and Insurance: Procurement in these areas.Actively involved in the design and implementation of new sourcing tools, including Ivalua, and the restructuring of procurement processes for the entire group. Visa mindre

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  Jti

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2024

  Cluster category manager

  Led a team of two Sourcing Managers and was responsible for the procurement of services, logistics, and marketing and sales for sales organizations in Sweden, the Baltics, Norway, and Denmark. Additionally, managed the procurement of both direct and indirect materials for a snus factory, aiming to optimize the supply chain, enhance collaboration with other factories within the group, and ensure cost efficiency.