ProcureCon Indirect Virtual Event
Where Sourcing Innovators Connect & Inspire
October 27 - 29, 2020 | 12:00 - 4:00pm ET
It's THREE days of incredible content - where top procurement executives bring you behind the scenes.
October 27 – 29, team up with 20+ speakers from all backgrounds of procurement, and get the hard questions answered in real-time with Q+A opportunities.
Reserve your FREE seat at this virtual event and level up your procurement playbook in time for 2021.
A Unique Experience
Here's what you get when you attend:
Hear From Procurement Innovators
Executive-Level Content
Get Insights You Might Have Missed
Our Speakers:
Matt Widdoes
Director, Strategic Sourcing
Signet Jewelers
Larry Leung
Procurement Specialist
Liqour Control Board of Ontario
Rendi Miller
VP Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Zendesk
Matt Deem
Senior Procurement Program Leader
Microsoft
Andy Murray
Executive Director Global Procurement
Gilead Sciences
Naga Murali Vardhinedi
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Vidya Viswanath
Head of Strategic Supplier Relationships
Quave Burton
Vice President Indirect Procurement
Mattress Firm
Mark Richardson
Head of Procurement and Fleet
AAA-California
Starjjil Shelvin
Sustainability Sourcing Lead
Dell Technologies
Joe Postiglione
President
Clear Path Thinking
Jay Sklar
Chief Procurement Officer
Hub International
Eric Strom
Managing Director, Sourcing & Procurement
LogicSource, Inc
Alex Saric
Chief Marketing Officer
Ivalua
Nina Levandovskaia
Global Category Manager Advertising Agencies & Media
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Elisabeth Schlag Lawrence
Vice President Procurement
Sky Deutschland
Peter Rhodes Easley
Deputy Chief of Corporate Procurement and Head of Sourcing and Category Management
World Bank
Siddarth Ramesh
Head of Strategic Sourcing
VSP Global
Ian Boyd
Associate Director
Corcentric
Julienne B. Ryan
Founder
J Ryan Partners- Be engaged at work
Jon Daniells
VP, Audit Operations
PRGX
Susie Freda
Senior Director, Global Marketing & Sales and North America Regional Indirect Procurement
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Laurentino Ibarra
Senior Procurement Manager
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Lori Brierre
Director, Strategic Operations, Procurement and Business Services
Clemson University
Chris Sawchuck
Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader
The Hackett Group
George Painumkal
Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Product Management
Icertis
Michael Beckwith
Program Lead, North America Contingent Labor
Thomson Reuters
Christian Widmann
Principal Global Category Lead (Business Services - Indirect)
Citrix
Kelly Barner
Owner, Managing Director
Buyers Meeting Point, LLC
Jim Hine
AVC and Chief Procurement Officer
UCSF
Bill Michels
Vice President of Operations, Americas
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, (CIPS)
Hector Molina
Indirect Procurement Leader, Americas - Real Estate, Labor and Industrial Means
Schneider Electric
Christian Widmann
Principal Global Category Lead (Business Services - Indirect)
Citrix
Mauricio Mishaan
Director of Procurement
CMI Alimentos
Richard Waugh
VP Corporate Development
Zycus Inc.
William Hatzichristos
Founder and Managing Director
SourceNow.pro
Dr. Joseph Richardson
President & CEO
Professional Purchasing Partners
Steve Braat
VP of Business Strategy and Development
Buyerquest
Graham Crawshaw
Services Director
CASME
Jason Henbest
Director of Procurement
Walmart
Courtney Cudlip
Sourcing Manager
Crestone Peak Resources
Ben Evans CPA
President
Auditec Solutions
Dave Bush
Chief Revenue Officer
SpendHQ
Kirk Poucher
Managing Director
SpendHQ
Dan Ashton
Sr. Director, Product Strategy
Rimini Street, Inc.
Sandra Tedt
Senior Product Manager
Scout RFP, a Workday company
Danielle Hinz CPPO
Head of Bridging Communities
Amazon Business
Kamal Maggon
SVP & Global Head: Manufacturing & Consumer Business
Hexaware Technologies
Vidya Srinivasan
Hexaware’s Automate Everything Proposition Owner and Evangelist
Hexaware Technologies
Ryan Shadle
Sr Director - Consulting
GEP
David Doran
Vice President - Consulting Services
GEP
David Charles
Senior Director, Global Delivery
GEP
ProcureCon Indirect Virtual Event Agenda
Tuesday, October 27th, 2020: Back to Basics: Taking you to the New School of Procurement
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12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
Opening Remarks
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12:05 pm - 12:15 pm
12:05 pm - 12:15 pm
Chairperson Remarks
Richard Waugh, VP Corporate Development, Zycus Inc.
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12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Panel: Defining the Essential Procurement Skillset and Delivering it to Developing Talent
Larry Leung, Procurement Specialist, Liqour Control Board of Ontario
Quave Burton, Vice President Indirect Procurement, Mattress Firm
Susie Freda, Senior Director, Global Marketing & Sales and North America Regional Indirect Procurement, Teva Pharmaceuticals
William Hatzichristos, Founder and Managing Director, SourceNow.proLearn moreWe’re living in a world where rapid changes in our working lives have taken center stage. It’s time to take back the tempo and revisit the essential skillsets that a modern procurement leader needs. In this panel, we’ll discuss what those skills are, as well as how to effectively keep them sharp. We’ll also talk leadership and what to do to ensure your up and coming talent gets what they need to succeed, as well as promote diversity and inclusion within the procurement workforce.
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12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Covid-19 Category Update
Ryan Shadle, Sr Director - Consulting, GEP
David Doran, Vice President - Consulting Services, GEP -
1:15 pm - 1:35 pm
1:15 pm - 1:35 pm
Balancing Newfound Speed with Classic Control
Matt Deem, Senior Procurement Program Leader, Microsoft
Kelly Barner, Owner, Managing Director, Buyers Meeting Point, LLCLearn moreAs sourcing cycles have accelerated due to need, the need for speed itself in our processes has taken center stage. Is there a responsible way to enshrine these positive changes into our workflows going forward, or will the gas need to be balanced with deft internal customer management and room to maneuver?
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1:35 pm - 2:05 pm
1:35 pm - 2:05 pm
Why No One Uses Your Broken Spend Analytics Tool
Dave Bush, Chief Revenue Officer, SpendHQ
Kirk Poucher, Managing Director, SpendHQ -
2:05 pm - 2:35 pm
2:05 pm - 2:35 pm
Panel: Capturing Value within New Spend Categories Using Tested Analytic Frameworks
Lori Brierre, Director, Strategic Operations, Procurement and Business Services, Clemson University
Hector Molina, Indirect Procurement Leader, Americas - Real Estate, Labor and Industrial Means, Schneider Electric
Richard Waugh, VP Corporate Development, Zycus Inc.Learn moreWhat you’re buying today is vastly different that what you bought 6 months ago, but do the same strategies apply to these new spend areas? Applying spend analytics to a category newly managed by procurement can be a daunting proposal, but can often yield better results and generate additional savings during this crucial time period. Within this panel session, we’ll talk about how to further procurement’s value to an organization and capture new categories.
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2:35 pm - 2:55 pm
2:35 pm - 2:55 pm
3 Cost Optimization Strategies to Exceed Savings Targets and Accelerate Business Growth
Dan Ashton, Sr. Director, Product Strategy, Rimini Street, Inc.
Learn moreWith nearly 90% of IT budgets spent on maintaining systems and only 10% available for business transformation initiatives, how can procurement be a catalyst and lead this transformation?
This starts with adopting a practical and persuasive approach to get IT to partner with you to drive savings. Next understand 3 specific strategies to uncover dramatic savings in IT spend that can help drive your organization’s business roadmap and accelerate innovation.
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2:55 pm - 3:25 pm
2:55 pm - 3:25 pm
Mature Moves To Make In A Fast Paced & Evolving Organization
Naga Murali Vardhinedi, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Google
Vidya Viswanath, Head of Strategic Supplier Relationships, GoogleLearn more -
3:25 pm - 4:25 pm
3:25 pm - 4:25 pm
Roundtable Session: Change management: Doing it Right in the Digital Era
David Charles, Senior Director, Global Delivery, GEP
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4:25 pm - 4:25 pm
4:25 pm - 4:25 pm
Day 1 ProcureCon Indirect US Virtual Summit Concludes
Day One
Wednesday, October 28th, 2020: Sustainability, Social Responsibility, & the Hard Questions of Supplier Management
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12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
Opening Remarks
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12:05 pm - 12:15 pm
12:05 pm - 12:15 pm
Chairperson Remarks
Danielle Hinz CPPO, Head of Bridging Communities, Amazon Business
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12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Panel: Ethical Sourcing Practices for 2021
Starjjil Shelvin, Sustainability Sourcing Lead, Dell Technologies
Michael Beckwith, Program Lead, North America Contingent Labor, Thomson Reuters
Bill Michels, Vice President of Operations, Americas, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, (CIPS)Learn moreThe sourcing community has the ability to positively impact the organization internally as well as champion social and environmental responsibility to benefit our broader global community. Within this panel, we’ll hear how leaders are adapting to climate concerns and innovating with suppliers to reduce waste within the supply chain. We’ll also learn how to balance these goals within a broader framework of risk mitigation and supplier visibility that is essential for the modern procurement practice.
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12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Is Your Supplier Diversity Program Ready for Greater Expectations and Visibility?
Chris Sawchuck, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group
Learn moreToday, companies are taking a much harder look not only at their internal diversity efforts, but the diversity of their supply base as well. The Hackett Group's Supplier Diversity study highlights the growing importance companies are placing on these efforts and why.
For example, 74% of organizations cited the importance of leveraging supplier diversification efforts to improve their corporate image as well as meeting growing customer expectations. To be sure, there will be greater visibility of a company’s supplier diversity efforts to meet the societal, customer, and even regulatory, expectations.
Join this session to learn more about:
· Growing trends related to supplier diversity
· Steps companies can take to create a more inclusive supply base
· Processes needed to ensure this diverse supply base is fully utilized
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1:15 pm - 1:35 pm
1:15 pm - 1:35 pm
Presentation: Procurement’s Secret Weapon to Attract & Retain Talent: Responsible Sourcing
Andy Murray, Executive Director Global Procurement, Gilead Sciences
Learn moreProcurement professionals routinely insist that they strive to deliver “value beyond savings.” Join Andy Murray, Executive Director of Procurement and CPO at Gilead Sciences to learn how you can adopt responsible sourcing and procurement best practices to expand your value proposition not only for stakeholders, but also for potential hires, making your organization a career destination of choice.
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1:35 pm - 1:55 pm
1:35 pm - 1:55 pm
Conducting Supplier Audits Within Procurement
Jason Henbest, Director of Procurement, Walmart
Courtney Cudlip, Sourcing Manager, Crestone Peak Resources
Ben Evans CPA, President, Auditec Solutions -
1:55 pm - 2:15 pm
1:55 pm - 2:15 pm
Combating Criminal and Human Rights Risks in the Supply Chain
Peter Rhodes Easley, Deputy Chief of Corporate Procurement and Head of Sourcing and Category Management, World Bank
Learn moreOur suppliers reflect the integrity of our businesses. Without taking appropriate measures to combat risks of slavery, human trafficking, and exploitative practices in the supply chain, the risk will remain an unaddressed and potentially explosive issue. Within this session we’ll learn what steps can be taken to understand these risks in our global business environment, as well as how to root them out and safeguard against exposure across all degrees of supplier relationship.
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2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Circular Supply Chains as a Method for Sustainable Sourcing
Ian Boyd, Associate Director, Corcentric
Learn moreThis presentation will introduce the concept of circular supply chains and how procurement organizations can utilize this model to address sustainability goals. We will discuss the difference between circular and traditional linear supply chains, as well as the benefits, risks, and best practices to implement this model.
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2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Building a Diverse Supplier Base and Partnering for Mutual Growth
Siddarth Ramesh, Head of Strategic Sourcing, VSP Global
Jon Daniells, VP, Audit Operations, PRGX
Laurentino Ibarra, Senior Procurement Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkLearn moreHaving a vibrant supply chain across different business sizes and types is key for responsible organizations. Planning for a mutually beneficial and long-lasting relationship means answering questions including, ‘what happens if small supplier is acquired in M&A? Does it still qualify for our internal benchmarks?’
‘How can we draft fair contracts that work for both parties?’
‘In fairness to current challenges, how can we make sure we bake in a roadmap to normalcy within any compromises either party makes?’
We’ll look at those tough questions and provide you with the answers you need to succeed.
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3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Measuring for Procurement Success
Alex Saric, Chief Marketing Officer, Ivalua
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3:45 pm - 3:45 pm
3:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Day 2 ProcureCon Indirect US Virtual Summit Concludes
Day Two
Thursday, October 29th, 2020: The Next Wave of Procurement
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12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
Opening Remarks
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12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Panel: Capitalizing On And Sustaining Procurement’s Wins From The Pandemic
Mark Richardson, Head of Procurement and Fleet, AAA-California
Christian Widmann, Principal Global Category Lead (Business Services - Indirect), Citrix
Dr. Joseph Richardson, President & CEO, Professional Purchasing Partners
Steve Braat, VP of Business Strategy and Development, BuyerquestLearn more2020 has been a whirlwind, but in some cases, it has led to significant wins. Follow our panel down a path paved with challenged assumptions, rapid innovations, and rock-solid takeaways to discover what positive changes to the procurement function delivered over the past few months are here to stay.
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12:35 pm - 1:05 pm
12:35 pm - 1:05 pm
Weathering the Storm: The Quadruple Crisis
Jim Hine, AVC and Chief Procurement Officer, UCSF
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1:05 pm - 1:20 pm
1:05 pm - 1:20 pm
“Thriving in Your Bunker”- A ‘Holistic’ Guide to Navigating Your Virtual Existence & Endless Zoom Communications
Julienne B. Ryan, Founder, J Ryan Partners- Be engaged at work
Learn moreWe have spent 2020 living in video screen rectangles as we communicated with our teams, clients and sources in a never-ending virtual world, work environment. This workshop session addresses the tough questions we’ve been asking ourselves but haven’t had the time to solve, such as:
· Why do I have more meetings on my calendar now than ever before?
· Why does my home constantly sound like the trading floor at commodities exchange?
· Why hasn’t Zoom contacted me to ask what functions I really need…like avatars?
And most importantly…
· When will be able to leave and attend a Procurecon Conference at a Golf Resort?!
Julienne B. Ryan will share practical communication tips and how leveraging powerful, daily mantras like “For Pete’s sake, hit unmute, already!” will enable you to maintain your humor and cool and develop your Team’s Zoom engagement experience.
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1:20 pm - 1:40 pm
1:20 pm - 1:40 pm
So You've Got a Seat at the Table - Now What? How CLM Can Strengthen Procurement's Enterprise Relationships
George Painumkal, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Product Management, Icertis
Learn moreBy now, most enterprises have long realized that procurement teams that deliver cost savings to boost the bottom line are just as impactful as business functions that deliver top line revenue. Procurement teams are no longer the paper pushers of the past, but rather valued business partners with a seat at the table.
But how strong is that seat at the table and are you a key stakeholder amongst business leaders?
We've seen the power of spearheading a digital transformation – implementing a technology solution like CLM can transform the way business is conducted. Whether it's making critically important decisions with data intelligence, speeding up time to value by streamlining contracting processes, or having the ability to quickly understand business risks by surfacing contract obligations, in this session, we'll dive into how can you leverage CLM as a tool to help you solidify your seat at the table.
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1:40 pm - 2:10 pm
1:40 pm - 2:10 pm
Your Value Lexicon for Stakeholder Management
Nina Levandovskaia, Global Category Manager Advertising Agencies & Media, Teva Pharmaceuticals
Jay Sklar, Chief Procurement Officer, Hub International
Elisabeth Schlag Lawrence, Vice President Procurement, Sky Deutschland
Graham Crawshaw, Services Director, CASMELearn moreYou’ve mastered your cost-management, but have you mastered your internal communications? Without face-to-face engagement, we must evolve how we communicate the value we deliver to our key-stakeholders. In this session we’ll cover using story-based communication to highlight the more ephemeral forms of value that go beyond cost-savings, such as satisfaction, time savings, and reduced complexity.
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2:10 pm - 2:30 pm
2:10 pm - 2:30 pm
Simplify to Satisfy: Streamlining Procurement for the Enterprise, featuring Zendesk
Rendi Miller, VP Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Zendesk
Sandra Tedt, Senior Product Manager, Scout RFP, a Workday companyLearn moreIf 80% of results come from 20% of the effort, what’s your team’s 20%? As 2020 unfolds, CPOs and their teams have had to ruthlessly prioritize what will drive the most impact for their business.
Join Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement at Zendesk, Rendi Miller for an insightful conversation and learn how to:
- Simplify complex procurement processes and eliminate operational friction across the enterprise
- Drive large-scale impact with small but meaningful changes in strategic sourcing
- Optimize efficiency using configurable technology to automate transactional tasks
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2:30 pm - 2:50 pm
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm
Is Your Cost Takeout Plan Sustainable?
Kamal Maggon, SVP & Global Head: Manufacturing & Consumer Business, Hexaware Technologies
Vidya Srinivasan, Hexaware’s Automate Everything Proposition Owner and Evangelist, Hexaware Technologies -
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm
Executive Invitational Q&A and Live Chat
Mark Richardson, Head of Procurement and Fleet, AAA-California
Peter Rhodes Easley, Deputy Chief of Corporate Procurement and Head of Sourcing and Category Management, World Bank
Julienne B. Ryan, Founder, J Ryan Partners- Be engaged at workLearn moreWe’ll wrap things up with an opportunity for today’s panelists/presenters to respond to submitted questions from our attendees.
This session will be reserved as an invitational session for our executive level speaker faculty, so come prepared with your most high-level procurement questions!
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3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
Day 3 ProcureCon Indirect US Virtual Summit Concludes
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