Markus Illikainen

Markus Illikainen is currently the Procurement Director at Tekova Oyj, where they continue to leverage their analytical skills in both operative and strategic procurement. Previously, Markus held positions as Procurement Engineer at Lehto Group Oyj and Procurement Manager at Fira, focusing on material and service purchases as well as project procurement. They began their career in procurement as a Strategic Purchaser at SSAB, where they contributed to strategic procurement initiatives and conducted spend analysis. Markus earned both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Oulu, highlighting their dedication to the field of procurement and process improvement.