Katja Lodge

Katja Lodge is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in supply chain management across various industries. Currently serving as the Regional Procurement Manager for Europe and India at Atotech, Katja specializes in plating chemicals for electronics and industrial surface finishings. Previous roles include Global Category Manager for Direct Chemistry Procurement at Atotech, Strategic Buyer Indirects at Transdev GmbH, and Lead Buyer at BOC UK & Ireland. Katja also held senior positions in aerospace procurement at Pattonair International Ltd and had a foundational career at Ford Motor Company, focusing on launch buying and parts pricing analysis. Katja's educational background includes a Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply MCIPS certification and a Diplom-Kauffrau degree in Business Administration from FHTW-Berlin.