Lisa Lidén leads procurement for SSAB’s Special Steels division, bringing over a decade of international leadership across procurement process development, strategic sourcing, and sustainability. At SSAB, she has held key roles including Procurement Director and Sustainability Manager for Procurement, where she has worked to embed responsible sourcing practices and support the company’s transition toward fossil-free steel production.
Her career spans complex, global organizations across automotive, industrial manufacturing, and aviation—including leadership roles at SAS, Adient, and Johnson Controls. Lisa has lived and worked in Germany, China, and Sweden, gaining deep experience in both operational procurement and purchasing process transformation. Her cross-cultural perspective and process expertise have allowed her to successfully align global procurement strategies with evolving business and sustainability goals.
At CPO Outlook 2025, Lisa will share perspectives on procurement’s role in driving industrial transformation—balancing supplier innovation, compliance, and commercial value amid heightened sustainability expectations.