Welcome to the event organized by LOGY’s Procurement Forum at the Alihankinta Trade Fair in Tampere!
This open event for all attendees has been designed by the Industrial Direct Procurement Team.

The programme features a panel discussion exploring the challenges that growth and internationalization bring to procurement. Discussion will focus on what OEMs expect from their supplier ecosystem to support growth. Join us to hear insights and perspectives on how procurement can support companies in an increasingly global and competitive business environment.

The panel discussion will be moderated by Katri Salovuori, Executive Director, LOGY.


Participants:

Alain Colliard, ​Head of Sourcing, Underground Drilling Division, Sandvik
Alain is the Head of Sourcing for Sandvik's Underground Drilling Division, where he leads Direct Material sourcing and supplier management activities. With a career spanning several international industrial organizations, including GE Grid Solutions, UPM, Xella Group, and Electricfil Automotive, Alain has built extensive expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier development, procurement transformation, and supply chain management.


Markku Verkama, VP Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing, Normet
Markku Verkama is VP Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing in Normet since 2018. Prior to Normet, he has been in different sourcing and business management roles in Outotec and Nokia. Markku is based in Espoo, Finland.

Eeva Koskela, Local division SCM Manager, ABB
Eeva Koskela leads sourcing operations for ABB IEC LV Motors in Vaasa. A strategic supply chain leader with 20 years of manufacturing industry experience, she has successfully driven growth, strengthened operational resilience, and developed high-performing teams through trust, emotional intelligence, and a practical, solution-oriented approach. Prior to ABB, Eeva served as Supply Chain Management Director at Epec and held various sourcing roles at Ruukki.


Kimmo Kivistö, Patria
Kimmo Kivistö is the Head of Sourcing at Patria, responsible for sourcing, supplier quality, and contract manufacturing. He has more than 30 years of industrial experience, with expertise in procurement, supply chain management, operational leadership, and business transformation. Throughout his career, he has held international leadership positions at companies including Kalmar, Cargotec, and MacGregor.