Pasi Haikola , Director of Procurement & Sourcing at Bluefors , shares how the quantum technology enabler has used procurement to drive expansion and innovation
BLUEFORS
Pasi Haikola , Director of Procurement & Sourcing at Bluefors , shares how the quantum technology enabler has used procurement to drive expansion and innovation
Bluefors is a Helsinkiheadquartered leader in cryogenic manufacturing , enabling the future of quantum technology innovation and research .
With over 700 employees and an annual revenue of € 200m ($ US205.2m ) the manufacturer has undergone rapid industrialisation to support newfound growth .
Critical to this growth has been the transformation of the company ’ s procurement function , led by Pasi Haikola , Director of Procurement and Sourcing at Bluefors .
“ Our function consists of three different teams : procurement , sourcing and supply quality ” he explains .
“ We are part of Bluefors ’ Operations and Supply Chain ( OSC ) function . We are closely collaborating with different functions but also directly managing our supply base globally so that we can always use the best and most suitable suppliers for our needs no matter where they are or what qualities are needed .
“ We manage supplies so that we have components available for our products on time with the right cost and quality .”
66 February 2025