#83: Deliver More with Less – the Current Procurement Paradigm with Sammeli Sammalkorpi of Sievo

*Episode hosted by Andrei Palamariu*

In this episode, I interviewed Sammeli Sammalkorpi, CEO and Co-Founder of Sievo, a procurement analytics company. Sammeli discussed Sievo’s 21-year history, its focus on large enterprises, and its growth to 400 employees across Helsinki, Finland, Chicago, and Bucharest. He also highlighted Sievo’s unique approach, emphasizing AI and data integration to provide actionable insights. 

Sammeli shared some of their success stories, including a 98% client growth and retention rate and a significant role in a DSM-Firmenich merger. He outlined their future plans, including leveraging Sievo’s data to create new insights and automating procurement actions. We also talked about Sievo’s culture of transparency and growth, while keeping a light environment for all.

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Connect with the Guest:

Co-founder and CEO of Sievo, a leading global procurement analytics company, Sammeli Sammalkorpi is passionate about leveraging data to transform procurement. A strong advocate for transparent, non-hierarchical, and high-trust organizations, he believes that success comes from creating value for satisfied customers.

Sammeli is also a lead investor in HJK’s women’s soccer club, combining his love for sports with his commitment to fostering equality. Dedicated to making a positive impact, he takes pride in Sievo’s software, which empowers leading procurement organizations with insights to reduce CO2 emissions and drive sustainability.

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Highlights & Show Notes:

  • [00:47] Sammeli’s personal journey and becoming Sievo’s CEO
  • [01:28] The inception of Sievo and how the business is going— 21 years in the business.
  • [02:52] Sievo’s unique approach to solving procurement analytics challenges.
  • [05:07] Diving into the company’s focus areas— spend management, spend analytics, sustainability.
  • [06:35] Procurement supply chain trends and new requirements for procurement leaders, “delivering more with less”
  • [08:39] Challenges large enterprises face when it comes to data sources and operational systems.
  • [10:53] AI’s role in procurement and supply chain in the next five years.
  • [14:14] Success stories on client growth retention and procurement value creation.
  • [17:28] Sievo’s standard system implementation— making a software where anyone can easily adapt.
  • [19:47] Handling and balancing the needs of different departments like IT and procurement.
  • [21:36] Creating new insights with the help of the 2% global GDP flowing through Sievo’s platform.
  • [23:17] Providing clients with a complete feed of opportunities and insights— tinder of procurement opportunities.
  • [26:06] Maintaining a culture with high professionalism and an environment that is not too serious, and promoting transparency and honesty.
  • [28:40] What’s next for Sievo, growth and focus
  • [29:34] Advice to procurement and supply chain executives to stay future-proof and ready for upcoming changes in the tech space.

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About the Host:

It was a great conversation with Sammeli Sammalkorpi! I am your host, Andrei Palamariu, Founder of Supplify and Head of Innovation at Alcott Global. At Supplify, we connect the supply chain tech ecosystem via a digital platform. We match corporations with top tech companies to solve their supply chain and logistics challenges. If there is anything tech in the supply chain, contact me.

Alcott Global provides executive search solutions for key positions at all pillars of end-to-end value chains, from general management to overall supply chain operations, including executive and non-executive board roles.

On April 9-10, 2025, we are bringing together 80 C-level executives from multinational companies to connect, collaborate, and innovate on a forum focused on business value creation at Makers & Movers.

The Top 30 Leaders in Supply Chain of 2025 nominations will officially open in mid-January. Yearly, at Leaders in Supply Chain Awards, we recognize achievements in digitizing operations, decarbonization, and sustainability and creating a diverse and equitable environment for supply chain teams to thrive and excel.

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