ProcureCon Indirect Virtual Event

Where Sourcing Innovators Connect & Inspire                              

February 24 - 25, 2021| 12:00 ET

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For over 20 years, ProcureCon has helped companies develop and implement world-class sourcing programs through interactive workshops, innovative keynotes and intimate networking sessions. All designed to take you beyond cost savings.

ProcureCon is built for practitioners, by practitioners - Whether you're a CPO or a rising star, a large or small spend company, ProcureCon has content and built-in connections to ensure your long term sourcing success.



A Unique Experience


The ProcureCon Indirect Virtual Event is an online forum mirroring our in-person events. We’re bringing you exclusive knowledge from top-notch industry leaders at the touch of a button.

Here's what you get when you attend:

Learn From A Variety of  Experts, Debating Together

Learn from multiple, live conversations so you gain unbiased perspectives on what's working right now. (They might even disagree on some points - but you'll get the full picture.)   

Executive-Level Content

We provide custom-made, high-level content that fosters a fruitful dialogue amongst participants. Engage in in-depth discussions on how senior executives are leading the charge, to provide you with a rare chance to benchmark against the biggest brands in the country.

Finally, a Virtual Event Where You Can INTERACT

Join our virtual roundtable discussions where you’ll get face-to-face interaction with speakers, sponsors and your peers! 

Your Procurement Visionaries:

Tiffany Sen

Tiffany Sen

Head of Procurement and Financial Operations

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dawn Luttrell

Dawn Luttrell

Senior Director - Strategic Sourcing

Carnival Cruise Lines

Breana Chan

Breana Chan

Vice-President, Global Supplier Services

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Neil Aronson

Neil Aronson

Head of Global Strategic Sourcing

Uber

Parul Singh

Parul Singh

Senior Vendor Manager, Technology & Services

TD Bank

Eve Reiter

Eve Reiter

Managing Director — Indirect Procurement

State Street

Megan Stowe

Megan Stowe

Greater European Region Strategic Sourcing Director & International Supplier Diversity

Intel

Zdravko Dimitrov

Zdravko Dimitrov

Category Manager – Marketing

TELUS

Linda Chuan

Linda Chuan

Head of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

Box

Jessica Gemmell

Jessica Gemmell

Program Leader – Supplier Diversity, Global Procurement

BD

Katie Smith

Katie Smith

Global Director Procurement COE

HERE Technologies (former)

Jill Robbins

Jill Robbins

Director, Global Procurement – Indirect Goods and Services

Elanco

Prem Shanker

Prem Shanker

Director, Sourcing & Procurement

Assurant

Nick Matuszewski

Nick Matuszewski

Sr Director Of Procurement And Strategic Sourcing

ULTA

Kerry Welland

Kerry Welland

Chief Procurement Officer

Travelport

Kyle Muskoff

Kyle Muskoff

Chief Revenue Officer

BuyerQuest

Ty Levine

Ty Levine

VP Marketing

Suplari

Heather Grobaski

Heather Grobaski

Senior Account Executive

Grubhub

William Hatzichristos

William Hatzichristos

Founder and Managing Director

SourceNow.pro

Mike Schiappa

Mike Schiappa

Vice President

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ProcureCon Indirect Virtual Event Agenda

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Day 1: Building Sustainability into the Core Mission of the Procurement Organization, Wednesday, February 24th

  • 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm

    12:00 pm - 12:40 pm

    Live Interactive Zoom Roundtable discussion led by a sourcing & procurement executive. These 40-minute Zoom discussions will allow you to interact and engage with your peers in a small group setting. Please note, You’ll ONLY be able to attend ONE roundtable.


    Topics TBA.

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  • 12:40 pm - 12:50 pm

    12:40 pm - 12:50 pm

  • 12:50 pm - 12:55 pm

    12:50 pm - 12:55 pm

    Frank Musero, Divsional Director, ProcureCon North America

  • 12:55 pm - 1:05 pm

    12:55 pm - 1:05 pm

  • 1:05 pm - 1:30 pm

    1:05 pm - 1:30 pm

    Zdravko Dimitrov, Category Manager – Marketing, TELUS

    In today’s corporate world being a good citizen is worth it in every respect. This fireside chat style conversation will provide a window into how your supplier relationships can be leveraged into mutually beneficial brand assets through the pursuit of common goals and commitments relating to ESG. The following will be featured within this opening discussion.

    • Strengthening Supplier Relationships by Incorporating ESG Strategies and Goals for Mutual Responsibility
    • Being Good Corporate Citizens
    • Featuring Live Q&A for the last 10 minutes of our conversation
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  • 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm

    1:30 pm - 1:50 pm

    Brett Bartolai, Director of Procurement, Grubhub
    Heather Grobaski, Senior Account Executive, Grubhub

    In a remote world, procurement professionals are faced with the challenge of evaluating and helping transition benefits to the remote world to add value for the organization, while keeping cost-savings at the forefront. In this session, Grubhub’s Senior Director of Procurement, Brett Bartolai, and Senior Account Executive, Heather Grobaski, will explore the key factors to consider to successfully evaluate a meal perks program for remote employees, including the importance of using a streamlined solution.

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  • 1:50 pm - 2:20 pm

    1:50 pm - 2:20 pm

    Nick Matuszewski, Sr Director Of Procurement And Strategic Sourcing, ULTA
    Kerry Welland, Chief Procurement Officer, Travelport

    As Procurement professionals, creating savings and driving value are our bread and butter. In 2021, it’s high time that we ask ourselves if there are ways to both progress the goals of the organization while also seeking to optimize for a sustainable approach to business. Within this panel, we’ll examine ways that going green and developing circular supply chains can also serve as drivers of value for the organization.

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  • 2:20 pm - 2:40 pm

    2:20 pm - 2:40 pm

  • 2:40 pm - 3:10 pm

    2:40 pm - 3:10 pm

    Megan Stowe, Greater European Region Strategic Sourcing Director & International Supplier Diversity, Intel
    Breana Chan, Vice-President, Global Supplier Services, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    Parul Singh, Senior Vendor Manager, Technology & Services, TD Bank
    Jessica Gemmell, Program Leader – Supplier Diversity, Global Procurement, BD

    Beyond just being seen as “doing the right thing,” a robust supplier diversity program can help empower communities, and drive growth for smaller organizations. Many organizations are increasing their spend with diverse suppliers in 2021 to deepen the supplier pool and increase supplier competition. Join this panel of companies with leading supplier diversity programs to understand what best-in-class looks like, how to locate and vet diverse suppliers, and how you can transform your program from good to great.

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  • 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm

    3:10 pm - 3:30 pm

    Ty Levine, VP Marketing, Suplari

  • 3:30 pm - 3:55 pm

    3:30 pm - 3:55 pm

    Eve Reiter, Managing Director — Indirect Procurement, State Street

    Live Q&A will follow.

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  • 3:55 pm - 4:15 pm

    3:55 pm - 4:15 pm

Day 2: Scaling Best-Practices with the Right Strategy and Architecture, Thursday, February 25th

  • 12:00 pm - 12:05 pm

    12:00 pm - 12:05 pm

    Frank Musero, Divsional Director, ProcureCon North America

  • 12:05 pm - 12:15 pm

    12:05 pm - 12:15 pm

  • 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

    12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

    Linda Chuan, Head of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Box
    Neil Aronson, Head of Global Strategic Sourcing, Uber
    Katie Smith, Global Director Procurement COE, HERE Technologies (former)
    Mike Schiappa, Vice President, Procurement Expert

    It seems like it was just yesterday when over half of a ProcureCon event revolved around “getting a seat at the table.” And now, we’re talking about how RPA, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Automation and other disruptive technologies are finally starting to gain mass acceptance into the procurement space, changing how you do your jobs forever, while requiring a whole new set of skills. What’s next for the procurement function? Join this esteemed group of procurement practitioners as they gaze into the crystal ball and offer their predictions for the next five years.

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  • 12:45 pm - 1:05 pm

    12:45 pm - 1:05 pm

    Kyle Muskoff, Chief Revenue Officer, BuyerQuest

  • 1:05 pm - 1:30 pm

    1:05 pm - 1:30 pm

    Dawn Luttrell, Senior Director - Strategic Sourcing, Carnival Cruise Lines

    Improving soft skills is essential in 2021. With face-to-face meetings being drastically reduced, ensuring your team is able to properly communicate in this new world is vital to increase productivity. Our panelist will review this intriguing conversation and discuss how they’re improving their soft skills and that of their teams.

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  • 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm

    1:30 pm - 1:50 pm

  • 1:50 pm - 2:15 pm

    1:50 pm - 2:15 pm

    Tiffany Sen, Head of Procurement and Financial Operations, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    In order to grow the profile of the procurement organization and continue to develop strategically important relationships within the business, value communication is essential. Within this fireside session, we will look at how dynamic storytelling and illustration of specific case studies and examples can create a more compelling picture of the procurement organization’s accomplishments than raw data alone.

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  • 2:15 pm - 2:35 pm

    2:15 pm - 2:35 pm

  • 2:35 pm - 3:05 pm

    2:35 pm - 3:05 pm

    Prem Shanker, Director, Sourcing & Procurement, Assurant
    Jill Robbins, Director, Global Procurement – Indirect Goods and Services, Elanco
    William Hatzichristos, Founder and Managing Director, SourceNow.pro

    According to a recent Deloitte survey, six months into the pandemic, only half of all procurement leaders had high or very high visibility into their largest suppliers, while 90% rated supply network visibility as moderate to very low. Coming out of one global crisis, how do you plan for the next, especially when no two crises are the same? Join this panel for an in-depth discussion on how to manage relationship risk, gain better visibility into your key suppliers and turn your suppliers into true partners to weather the next storm together.

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  • 3:05 pm - 3:25 pm

    3:05 pm - 3:25 pm

  • 3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

    3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

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Procurement Professionals Are Excited!

Instant ROI from Takeaways

"I’m excited to share my takeaways with my whole team!"

Crystal Khalil, Director
 Procurement
 Porsche Cars North America

Procurement’s Best Community

"There’s a real sense of community here!"

Jeff Devon
 Senior Director, Indirect Procurement
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise's

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"I’m leaving ProcureCon inspired and energized!"

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Senior Sourcing Manager
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