Tarja Pahkasalo

Tarja Pahkasalo has a diverse work experience spanning across different companies and roles. Starting from 1995, they worked as a Buyer at Nokia Telecommunications. In 1998, they became a Material Leader at Nokia Networks and held this position until 1999. From 2000 to 2007, they served as a Sourcing Manager at Nokia Networks, responsible for OEM software Supplier Management and negotiating with key suppliers. Tarja then joined Nokia Siemens Networks in 2007 as a Category Manager, overseeing the management and selection of software suppliers. Tarja fulfilled this role until 2012 and also led 3rd party software license compliancy audits. From 2013 to 2014, Tarja worked as a Category Manager, indirect IT Sourcing at VR Group Ltd., responsible for contract negotiations related to project agreements, software licenses, and outsourcing. Tarja later joined VR FleetCare in 2014 as a Category Manager, Fleet maintenance. In this role, they managed fleet maintenance purchases and contracts until 2019. Tarja then worked as a Lead Buyer, Services at Stora Enso from 2019 to 2020. In 2021 and 2022, they returned to ValueSource Partners Oy as an IT Sourcing Manager. Currently, Tarja holds the position of Sourcing Lead at OP Financial Group.

Tarja Pahkasalo obtained a Master's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu in the years 1993 to 2003. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Automation Engineer Technology/Technician from Espoo-Vantaa Institute of Technology from 1988 to 1993. Additionally, Tarja attended Myyrmäki high school, although no degree or field of study information was provided for this education.