Pétur Sigurdsson

Specialist in Strategic Sourcing at Ríkiskaup / Central Public Procurement
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(386) 825-5501
Location
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Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • Icelandic Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Danish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials

  • Google Ads Fundamentals
    Google
    May, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Google Ads Search Certification
    Google
    May, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Customer Success management 101
    Gainsight
    May, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Ríkiskaup / Central Public Procurement
    • Iceland
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Specialist in Strategic Sourcing
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      • Project Manager on large Frame Agreements of the Icelandic state with the private market. I focus on strategic sourcing in collaboration with the market, pushing the agenda of Sustainable sourcing of the Government purchases • Consultant to Management Team on organizational change towards the institution's new vision of "Ríkiskaup 2.0" • Strengthen international collaboration with public purchasing organisations in North Europe • Advisor on Innovative business liaison between the government and incubators to tackle the challenges of today and the future. The role of Ríkiskaup (Central Public Procurement) is to handle procurement on supplies and services in domestic and foreign markets for state institutions and corporations. Ríkiskaup gives consultation, handles selling and purchasing of state property and oversees the purchasing from public funds. Show less

  • Novo Nordisk
    • Denmark
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Corporate Procurement Consultant
      • Sep 2021 - Oct 2022

      Internal Consultant within Global Corporate Procurement operations that cover a yearly spend of more than 25 billion DKKMain tasks include: • Negotiation with suppliers within Product Supply that encompasses contract renewals, stakeholder management and sourcing • Preparing RFP and conducting market tenders within Material handling equipment Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 95 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. As well as helping people defeat obesity, haemophilia, growth disorders and other serious chronic diseases.Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 43,100 people in 79 countries and markets its products in more than 170 countries. Show less

    • Supply Chain & Logistics
      • Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

      Role:• Supply Chain and Logistics team for the Nordic region, who is responsible for delivering products from Denmark to Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Ireland• Responsible for order to management flow• Contact with suppliers, wholesalers, and pharmacies in respective markets• Optimization projects within the supply chain and logistics team• Price overview and competitor monitoring within the nordic market• Product release from stock transfers, credit notes, invoicing and data input in SAP• Weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting on sales, stock transfer, and product scrapping to Finance and operationsSkills acquired: • Lean mindset • Outcome-oriented in all communication as a team working habit• Problem-solving and project management skills with optimization tasks• Strategy implementation within Supply Chain and Finance operation• Analytical skills for monthly reporting• SAP experience • Supply-chain and financial understanding of a large corporation Show less

  • BNP Paribas
    • France
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Business Project Consultant
      • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

      Consultancy project forming a framework, constructs and associated metrics that should be used to measure the relationship between investment and impact, and the ability to define the level of success of Diversity & Inclusion initiatives for BNP Paribas Portugal. We presented our findings and recommendations for a pannel composed of the Head of CSR and D&I along with the head of Company Engagement, and Head of Staff. Consultancy project forming a framework, constructs and associated metrics that should be used to measure the relationship between investment and impact, and the ability to define the level of success of Diversity & Inclusion initiatives for BNP Paribas Portugal. We presented our findings and recommendations for a pannel composed of the Head of CSR and D&I along with the head of Company Engagement, and Head of Staff.

  • Siteimprove
    • Denmark
    • Software Development
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Customer Success Manager and Marketing Specialist
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

      Role: • Focused on helping organizations (both public and private) manage and deliver their digital presence through the Siteimprove Intelligence Platform. • In charge of onboarding, training, conducting onsite and online strategic meetings for improved customer experience and performance • Keeping up to date on current web industry trends such as SEO, Analytics as well as Web-Accessibility and GDPR regulations and conformance policies• In charge of branding and marketing related events for the Icelandic market Skills acquired: • Gained practitioner knowledge on customers industry as well as product features, advantages, benefits, pricing, contract details and selling points for effective communication• Advocate on behalf of the Customer to other departments to ensure Customer needs are met – place the customer’s satisfaction in the first place• Coding • Software engineering understanding • Marketing and brand recognition skills• Event Management • Public speaking Show less

    • Customer Success and Marketing Assistant
      • Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

      Student assistant Siteimprove transforms the way organizations manage and deliver their digital presence. With the Siteimprove Intelligence Platform, you gain complete visibility and deep insights into what matters, empowering you and your team to outperform the status quo with certainty every day. With a worldwide customer base of more than 7,000 customers, Siteimprove serves dozens of markets from offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Minneapolis, Oslo, Sydney, Toronto, and Vienna.Specialties:Web Quality Assurance, SEO, Web Analytics, Enterprise Search, Website Monitoring, User Experience, Webmaster Tools, Web Accessibility, Content Quality, Digital Analytics, GDPR, and search engine optimization Show less

  • Sticks'n'Sushi
    • Restaurants
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Service relations
      • Feb 2016 - Mar 2018

      • Role: Member of the team hired to open their newest restaurant in Copenhagen. Contributed to the interior design and workflow processes installed. Worked with the team opening the first Sticks'n'Sushi restaurant in Germany, Berlin 2017 • Skills acquired: Customer relationship, working under pressure and keeping a smile in every situation, initiative, finding a solution to every arising problem, training, Japanese culinary and ethic culture • Role: Member of the team hired to open their newest restaurant in Copenhagen. Contributed to the interior design and workflow processes installed. Worked with the team opening the first Sticks'n'Sushi restaurant in Germany, Berlin 2017 • Skills acquired: Customer relationship, working under pressure and keeping a smile in every situation, initiative, finding a solution to every arising problem, training, Japanese culinary and ethic culture

  • Inside Iceland
    • Board member
      • 2015 - 2016

      • Role: Board member for “Inside Iceland” a company specializing in organized journeys in Iceland, providing a individual and group services to both local and foreign travelers. The mission is to provide service beyond expectations of our customers • Skills acquired: Organization, language skills, website making, marketing content, history of Icelandic nature and culture • Role: Board member for “Inside Iceland” a company specializing in organized journeys in Iceland, providing a individual and group services to both local and foreign travelers. The mission is to provide service beyond expectations of our customers • Skills acquired: Organization, language skills, website making, marketing content, history of Icelandic nature and culture

  • Herkules
    • Economics Tutor
      • 2014 - 2016

      • Role: teaching macro and micro-economics to high-school students • Skills acquired: Preparation, public speaking, teaching, confidence • Role: teaching macro and micro-economics to high-school students • Skills acquired: Preparation, public speaking, teaching, confidence

  • VAKI
    • Iceland
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Internship
      • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

      • Role: In charge of procurement setup and installing a sustainable Customer Relationship Management program South America. I spent these months, in Puerto Montt, in the south of Chile, for Vaki and Ocea Aquaculture systems. The project involved a total re-organization of the companies' respective customer programs and service. It was conducted in collaboration with the local management and headquarters, as well as reviewing the pricing lists from international distributors. • Skills acquired: Organization, cultural differences, work ethic, how to harmonize two internationally different work environments, customer success, knowledge on fish farming industry and sustainability in the sector Show less

  • SIXT
    • Germany
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • 2014 - 2015

      • Role: Front desk renting cars to customers, selling additional services such as insurance, upgrades and GPS systems, answering telephone inquiries, replying to emails and general administration duties. • Skills acquired: Office work environment, Negotiation and sales skills, Customer service • Role: Front desk renting cars to customers, selling additional services such as insurance, upgrades and GPS systems, answering telephone inquiries, replying to emails and general administration duties. • Skills acquired: Office work environment, Negotiation and sales skills, Customer service

  • Zilia inc.
    • Iceland
    • Sales and Marketing Manager
      • 2012 - 2014

      • Role: In charge of sales, delivery, and marketing as a wholesaler for the French “Labeyrie” products in Iceland. Made contact with store owners for resale. I was also selling the products to local restaurants. I furthermore arranged tasting meetings and cooking classes for companies. • Skills acquired: Negotiation and sales skills, Phone contact and face to face meeting with managers, import/export and tax filing, optimization and operational skills • Role: In charge of sales, delivery, and marketing as a wholesaler for the French “Labeyrie” products in Iceland. Made contact with store owners for resale. I was also selling the products to local restaurants. I furthermore arranged tasting meetings and cooking classes for companies. • Skills acquired: Negotiation and sales skills, Phone contact and face to face meeting with managers, import/export and tax filing, optimization and operational skills

  • Hilton Hotels & Resorts
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Receptionist
      • Apr 2010 - May 2010

      • Role: Internship as a receptionist in Hotel Hilton Nordica, Reykjavík • Skills acquired: Customer relationship, presentation, sales, responsibility • Role: Internship as a receptionist in Hotel Hilton Nordica, Reykjavík • Skills acquired: Customer relationship, presentation, sales, responsibility

Education

  • CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education
    Master's degree in Management - Nova School of business and Economics, Business Administration, Management and Operations
    2019 - 2021
  • Nova School of Business and Economics
    Master's degree exchange, International Manegement
    2021 - 2021
  • Copenhagen Business School
    Master of Science - MS, Economic Business Administration - Strategy, Organization & Leadership
    2019 - 2021
  • UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
    Undergraduate/Exchange, Business Administration
    2017 - 2018
  • Copenhagen Business School
    Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Service Management
    2015 - 2018
  • Commercial College of Iceland
    High School, Business/Managerial Economics
    2010 - 2014

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