ProcureCon Indirect Virtual Summit

The Virtual Summit & Expo Exclusively For Procurement Innovators

May 09, 2023 | 9:00am PST | 12:00pm 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, our virtual summit has content and built-in connections to ensure your long term sourcing success.

Reserve your spot for our ProcureCon Indirect Virtual Summit on May 9th, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with 250+ like-minded peers through fireside chats, keynotes, panel discussions, and more!

This event is exclusively for practicing procurement professionals. Please register with your full company name and your corporate email address or you risk not gaining admittance. WBR reserves the right to not admit registrants based on company type. If your organization is a solution provider, please click the 'Become a Sponsor" button below to get started on building a custom experience during ProcureCon Indirect virtual.


This event is exclusively for practicing procurement professionals. Please register with your full company name and your corporate email address or you risk not gaining admittance. WBR reserves the right to not admit registrants based on company type. If your organization is a solution provider, please click the 'Become a Sponsor" button below to get started on building a custom experience during ProcureCon Indirect virtual.

Meet Our Expert Speaker Lineup

Our Exciting Lineup:
Fireside Chats, Panels, Case Studies, and More!

Packed with insightful fireside chats, panel discussions, and giveaways, our ProcureCon Virtual Summit agenda is customizable to your schedule. Simply register to see our detailed agenda and star ⭐ the sessions you're most interested in attending!

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Agenda

    Evolving Past Uncertainty to Set Yourself Up for Success

  • 12:00 pm - 12:05 pm

    12:00 pm - 12:05 pm

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  • 12:05 pm - 12:15 pm

    12:05 pm - 12:15 pm

  • 12:15 pm - 12:40 pm

    12:15 pm - 12:40 pm

    Angela Zou, Sr. Director, Indirect Procurement, Schneider Electric, Inc.
    Joanna Martinez, Founder, Supply Chain Advisors

    In today’s uncertain economic climate, you don’t know what you can’t know. Fortunately, there is a lot you can know to help mitigate the effects of geopolitical instability, labor and goods shortages, and inflation. Join this panel to learn which metrics our experts set to determine why prices increase and how they successfully negotiate with existing and new partners to source products and stave off the most dramatic disruptions to their supply chains.

    • Metrics for success
    • Negotiation and collaboration with suppliers
    • Systems to approve prices
    • Supplier and risk management
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  • 12:40 pm - 1:00 pm

    12:40 pm - 1:00 pm

    Adrienne Klamt, Accounts Payable Manager, Brex
    Art Levy, Chief Strategy Officer, Brex

    Indirect procurement is one category of spend that hasn’t been touched by innovation in decades. A key part of indirect procurement has been the P-card, or “Ghost Card,” which has not meaningfully evolved in decades. At Brex, we’re convinced that technology can make every category of spend more efficient, with greater flexibility and controls. In this talk, we’ll cover 5 of the most important technology shifts that will influence your p-card program.

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  • 1:00 pm - 1:25 pm

    1:00 pm - 1:25 pm

    Kathleen Hess, Director of Indirect Procurement, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
    Jamie Crump, President & CEO, Richwell Group

    ESG and diversity are top of mind for just about every procurement operation. But procurement professionals also want to source the best possible partners. Kathleen Hess will share her wealth of experience to help you discover that the best vendors and most diverse and/or sustainable ones are not mutually exclusive. Learn how you can improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness in your procurement operation by setting your vendor partners up for long-term success.

    • Upfront, transparent communication and defining goals clearly
    • Setting metrics to expand growth over time
    • What procurement can leverage
    • Business continuity plans
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  • 1:25 pm - 1:45 pm

    1:25 pm - 1:45 pm

    Nick Heinzmann, Head of Research, Zip

    Tech stack fragmentation is holding procurement back. Today's finance-procurement tech stacks work — just not for everyone who uses them. The gap in experience is creating a barrier between procurement and its vision to be a strategic partner. 

     

    We’ll explore how unifying your procurement tech stack will:

    • Bringing Governance to Stakeholders
    • Maximize collaboration cross-functionally
    • Make procurement the cost-saving heroes
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  • 1:45 pm - 2:10 pm

    1:45 pm - 2:10 pm

    Cécile Coudé, Senior Director, Indirect Sourcing and Procurement, Canada Goose
    Gaston Alvarado, Global Category Manager, Materion
    Edward Petrush, Senior Director, Global Procurement, Dynatrace, Inc.
    Jamie Crump, President & CEO, Richwell Group

    Procurement buys and finance pays. But deeper collaboration between the two departments can lead to cost savings and reduced time waste by allocating funds to worthwhile projects while eliminating contracts that no longer support your organization’s goals. Similarly, working collaboratively with stakeholders and external partners can help everyone streamline their projects for success. Our expert thought leaders will deliver their proven strategies for increasing collaboration across the board.

    • SRM
    • Culture change and operational training
    • SaaS and other tools to help
    • Change management
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  • 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm

    2:10 pm - 2:30 pm

    Stephany Lapierre, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TealBook
    William Bagley, VP, Enterprise Supply Chain, Freddie Mac

    In today's fast-paced business environment, achieving good data quality is crucial for procurement teams looking to drive successful digital transformation and improve business outcomes. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and strategies for achieving good data quality at scale and learn how it can help your procurement team streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve decision-making.

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  • 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm

    2:30 pm - 2:50 pm

    Douglas Krieger, Regional Head of Procurement, Herbalife Inc.
    Daniel Davidson, Program Director, ProcureCon Indirect Virtual Summit, WBR

    Do you have questions you’re dying to have answered on inflation, supply chain, procurement best practices, etc.? You’ve come to the right place. Douglas Krieger, Regional Head of Procurement, Herbalife Inc., is taking your questions on LinkedIn for the next six weeks and will answer them during this special fireside chat. Head over to Doug’s LinkedIn post and ask him anything (except what he’s watching on Netflix, because he won’t say!) Then, tune in on May 9, 2023 to get your answers from Doug’s expert knowledge!


    The deadline to submit your questions is Friday, April 28! Ask them in the comments section, here.

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  • 2:50 pm - 3:15 pm

    2:50 pm - 3:15 pm

    Cheryl Hayes, Director, Global Procurement, Stryker
    Seth Dunn, Director Procurement Operations and P2PStrategic Procurement Site Services, Eisai
    Daniel Davidson, Program Director, ProcureCon Indirect Virtual Summit, WBR

    Today’s procurement professional tackles a host of responsibilities that were outside of role’s purview just a few years ago. As disruption continues to challenge organizations and drive their procurement operations to new innovations, the expectations from and practices of procurement will continue to evolve. Our thought leaders will elaborate on the skills that make a successful procurement professional today and will highlight the skills that will be needed for continued success tomorrow and beyond.

    • Effective leadership skills
    • Developing interpersonal skills
    • Merit-based growth
    • Collaboration and integration across the organization
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  • 3:15 pm - 3:20 pm

    3:15 pm - 3:20 pm

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Ensure Your Long Term Sourcing Success

Cross-Industry Perspectives From The Best in Procurement

You’ll listen to 15+ leading cross-industry procurement speakers for an unbiased view of where the future of procurement is headed. Brimming with inspirational content, you’re guaranteed to make new connections, and walk away with actionable insights to take your procurement strategies to the next level.

The Most Interactive Online Event, Ever

Join your peers for 20+ sessions over two days with multiple tracks and formats to choose from. From roundtables to town halls, you’re guaranteed to bump virtual elbows with procurement royalty.

Your One-Stop-Shop For Tech Innovation

At our virtual summit portal, you’re one click away from the most innovative suppliers in the industry. You're bound to discover new tech that can help you build a winning procurement strategy. All from the comfort of your own remote office!

Perfect For Any Company


“Great event with a perfect balance of content for any company.”

Javier Carnevali
CPO
Grupo Herdez

World-Class Speakers


“This is the only event we come to – always world-class speakers!”

JoAnne Paviglionite
Supply Management
 Vice President
Assa Abloy

Sparked New Ideas


“Sparked new ideas that will likely become next year’s goals for me.”

Rahul Vijay 
Head of Tech Sourcing
Uber

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Participating in a virtual event is easy. Once you and your team register, each of you will receive a link to access the presentations. You can also add the event to your Outlook or other calendar as a reminder. You do not need to download or install any software to participate. All you need is Internet access. The sessions will be recorded, and will be available for a limited time afterwards. It’s going to be a great event!

This event is exclusively for practicing procurement professionals. Solution providers to these organizations and others will not be allowed to attend. Please register with your full company name and your corporate email address or you risk not gaining admittance. WBR reserves the right to not admit registrants based on company type.

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