Smith promotes Edvina Svalkunaite to VP of Purchasing, EMEA

Smith has named Edvina Svalkunaite vice president of purchasing for EMEA, expanding her role as the company pushes to tighten supplier ties and align purchasing across European sales offices. The move elevates a longtime Smith procurement leader as the distributor continues to grow its regional purchasing organization.

Why it matters: - The promotion puts a veteran procurement leader in charge of Smith’s EMEA purchasing strategy at a time when electronic components supply chains still depend on tight supplier coordination. - Smith is also aiming to reinforce alignment across its European sales offices, which can affect speed, availability and purchasing consistency across the region.

What happened: - Smith announced on June 11, 2026, that Edvina Svalkunaite has been named vice president of purchasing, EMEA. - In the new role, Svalkunaite will manage the company’s purchasing efforts in the region and strengthen supplier relationships. - Svalkunaite joined Smith in 2020 as a senior procurement specialist. - Smith promoted her to director of purchasing, EMEA, in 2022.

The details: - Smith said Svalkunaite has used more than a decade of experience to support sustainable growth in key markets. - During her time at Smith, Svalkunaite has mentored both new and experienced team members. - Smith’s chief procurement officer, Todd Snow, said she has shown a deep understanding of the company’s core business and a thoughtful leadership style. - Snow said Svalkunaite has built momentum across Smith’s EMEA purchasing organization. - Smith describes itself as a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors. - Smith was founded in 1984. - The company says its Intelligent Distribution model helps source, manage, test and ship billions of components worldwide. - Smith says it holds more than 25 certifications and accreditations and follows sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. - Smith reported more than USD $3.45 billion in global revenue in 2025 and ranks ninth among global distributors. - More information is available at the company’s website.

Between the lines: - The promotion signals continuity in Smith’s EMEA purchasing team rather than an outside hire, which can help preserve institutional knowledge. - Elevating a procurement leader with regional experience suggests Smith wants steadier execution as it coordinates purchasing across a broad European footprint.

What’s next: - Svalkunaite will lead regional purchasing strategy and supplier management in EMEA. - Smith will look to build on the existing EMEA procurement team as it advances purchasing initiatives and supports company growth. - Todd Snow said he expects Svalkunaite to guide the next phase of growth for Smith.