The team at MTN reveals the secrets of its award-winning project to connect procurement data across disparate systems
Niko Nurmi
Senior Research Analyst
Joined 2017
Niko is a senior research analyst at Procurement Leaders who specialises in supplier relationship management, supplier-enabled innovation and strategic category management. He has a master’s degree in operations and supply chain management. Prior to joining Procurement Leaders, Niko worked in a market intelligence and strategic advisory firm, helping organisations make informed decisions about their business strategies.
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