Ave Salupuu

Ave Salupuu is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in global supply chain management across various industries. Currently serving as Group Procurement/Global Senior Procurement Category Manager at Sandoz since April 2023, Ave previously held the position of Global Category Manager at Novartis. Before that, significant roles included Global Category Head for Transport & Logistic Services at Mondi Group, where a cost-competitive strategy was developed, and Global Category Manager at Carlsberg Supply Company AG, overseeing sourcing for the brewing industry. Ave has also directed procurement for Eastern Europe at Carlsberg Group and held positions at Saku Brewery and Tetra Pak, contributing to the establishment of key procurement strategies and operations. Educational credentials include an MBA from TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology and professional training in supply chain management and marketing.