Professional Profile

Jonas Elber

Head of Innovation & Technology · Bang & Olufsen
Copenhagen, Denmark & Skegrie, Sweden

Senior procurement and innovation leader with 25+ years of experience spanning logistics, semiconductor sourcing, software procurement, and strategic digitalization. Currently leading AI and digitalization across Procurement and Legal at Bang & Olufsen — building capabilities and tools that let traditionally document-heavy functions operate at the speed the business demands.

Procurement Leadership AI & Digitalization IT Sourcing Strategic Consulting Supply Chain
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Career History

Experience

Bang & Olufsen
Aug 2022 – Present
3 yrs 11 mos
Copenhagen, Denmark · Hybrid
Head of Innovation & Technology Current
May 2026 – Present · 2 mos
Leading AI and digitalization across Procurement and Legal at Bang & Olufsen — building the capabilities, tools and ways of working that let two traditionally document-heavy functions operate at the speed the business needs.
Procurement Innovation & Technology Lead
Oct 2025 – May 2026 · 8 mos
Embracing greater responsibility by driving innovation — turning great ideas into scalable tools and services that deliver outstanding results and maximize efficiency.
Senior Procurement Manager – IT, Digital & Logistics Current
Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · Parallel role
Strategic procurement responsibility for IT, Digital and Logistics categories. Driving cost reduction, supplier governance and strategic planning across key spend areas. Running in parallel with the Head of Innovation & Technology role.
Independent Consulting
Apr 2019 – Present
7+ years
Scandinavia
Senior Consultant
Freelance senior consultant providing strategic procurement, sourcing, and IT advisory services. Helping organizations reduce costs, build sourcing capabilities, and implement efficient procurement processes.
Danske Bank
Dec 2016 – Jan 2022
7 yrs 1 mo
Copenhagen, Denmark
Strategic Advisor – Procurement & IT
Nov 2018 – Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Strategic advisor for Procurement & IT, providing senior guidance on sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and technology acquisition across the Danske Bank Group.
Head of Software Procurement
Dec 2016 – Nov 2018 · 2 yrs
Led a global team of Software Category and Procurement Managers across 4 sites in India, Lithuania, and Denmark, supporting Group IT and internal stakeholders across Danske Bank Group.
Senior Category Manager
Jan 2015 – Nov 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos
Project management of strategic projects. Category & sourcing management of software, hardware & services supporting all units across Danske Bank Group.
Ericsson
Aug 2013 – Dec 2014
1 yr 5 mos
Lund, Sweden
Strategic & Category Sourcing Manager
Silicon Technologies — Front End, Wafer/Die Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing Manager for Ericsson Business Unit Modems. Commercially responsible for foundry & wafer/die business including supplier evaluation (RFx), price & agreement negotiation, supply chain management, contract management, and supplier governance.
ST-Ericsson
Feb 2009 – Aug 2013
4 yrs 7 mos
Lund, Sweden
Senior Sourcing Specialist – Memory, Display & Camera
Jan 2012 – Aug 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos
H/W Sourcing manager for memory, display and camera commodities across reference design projects. Led RFx processes, price negotiations, supply chain and contract management.
Sourcing Specialist – Multimedia
Feb 2009 – Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Multimedia sourcing commodity responsible for reference design projects. Full ownership of supplier evaluation, price negotiation, and supply chain management.
Ericsson Mobile Platforms
Apr 2007 – Jan 2009
1 yr 10 mos
Lund, Sweden
Strategic Sourcing Officer
Strategic sourcing role within Ericsson's mobile platforms division, supporting technology component sourcing and supplier strategy.
Pemel Security
Jun 2004 – Apr 2007
2 yrs 11 mos
Greater Malmö, Sweden
Purchase & Logistics Manager
Responsible for procurement and logistics operations, managing supplier relationships, purchasing processes, and distribution for the security technology company.
DB Schenker
Jun 1998 – Jun 2004
6 yrs 1 mo
Greater Malmö, Sweden
Logistics & Distribution
Logistics and distribution operations at one of Europe's leading logistics companies. Foundation for a career built on supply chain excellence and operational efficiency.
Competencies

Skills & Expertise

Procurement & Sourcing
  • Strategic Category Management
  • Supplier Evaluation & RFx
  • Contract & Supplier Governance
  • Software & IT Procurement
  • Hardware & Silicon Sourcing
  • Cost Reduction & Negotiation
Innovation & Technology
  • AI & Digitalization Strategy
  • Process Automation
  • Technology Tool Development
  • Digital Transformation
  • Innovation Management
  • IT Advisory
Leadership & Strategy
  • Global Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Change Management
  • Executive Advisory
Supply Chain & Operations
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics & Distribution
  • Demand & Inventory Planning
  • Vendor Management
  • Risk Management
  • Process Optimization
Industries
  • Consumer Electronics (B&O)
  • Financial Services (Danske Bank)
  • Telecommunications (Ericsson)
  • Semiconductors (ST-Ericsson)
  • Logistics (DB Schenker)
  • Security Technology
Languages
  • Swedish — Native
  • English — Fluent (professional)
  • Danish — Working proficiency
Get in Touch

Contact

Available for senior consulting engagements, advisory roles, and speaking opportunities. Reach out via the form below or connect on LinkedIn.

LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/jonaselber
IT Services
skegit.se
Location
Skegrie, Sweden & Copenhagen, DK