ProcureCon Indirect East 2024
September 09 - 11, 2024
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL
1.888.482.6012
DAY 1: September 9, 2024
Theme: Process Makes Perfect
Helping Organizations Achieve Their Goals by Ensuring the Implementation of a Well-Defined Procurement Process
7:30 am - 8:15 am
Breakfast & Registration (Practitioners only until Lunchtime)
8:15 am - 8:20 am
Opening Remarks
John Ward -
Sr. Director, Conference Programming,
ProcureCon
8:20 am - 8:40 am
Chairman’s Address: Mastering The Path Forward: Elevating Your Procurement Leadership To New Heights
Susan Patrick Harris -
Vice President Procurement & Accounts Payable (P2P),
Wellpath
8:40 am - 9:40 am
Keynote Panel- What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been: What’s Working, What Needs To Be Improved And Other Lessons Learned Throughout Procurement Evolution
Susan Patrick Harris -
Vice President Procurement & Accounts Payable (P2P),
Wellpath
We Kick off our 2024 program with a high caliber panel that will unveil the intricate evolution of procurement strategies in response to unprecedented global changes. Our panelists will share personal stories, insights, and strategic breakthroughs, painting a vivid picture of how procurement has adapted and thrived in the face of adversity in the face of changing market demands, providing a rich context for today's procurement landscape.
You Will Learn:
- Learn how procurement has become more resilient and flexible, adapting to supply chain disruptions and fostering stronger, more diversified supplier relationships
- Uncover the accelerated adoption of digital technologies in procurement, from AI and automation to cloud-based platforms, and how these tools have become indispensable for operational agility and efficiency
- Gain insights into the importance of strategic foresight and risk management, learning from the pandemic's challenges to better anticipate and mitigate future disruptions.
9:40 am - 9:45 am
Transit time
Oh S#$%, Now What?! Scenarios Reflecting Best Practices for Managing Today’s Biggest Procurement Headaches
The Goal - Navigate through the choppy waters of procurement and emerge victorious with a set of best practices and effective solutions that will keep your operations running smoothly.
In our interactive discussions and brainstorming sessions, you'll have the chance to share your experiences, ideas, and insights. Together, we'll chart a course towards success and conquer the obstacles that have been causing headaches and stress.
So, what are you waiting for? Come aboard, choose a scenario that best fits your biggest challenges, and let's navigate through the stormy seas of procurement, and emerge stronger on the other side! It's going to be an adventure you won't want to miss!
During routine sustainability compliance checks, it's discovered that several suppliers do not meet the company's sustainability standards. The scenario involves developing immediate corrective action plans, reassessing supplier selection criteria, and enhancing monitoring and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance with sustainability goals
Participants must handle a scenario where a critical supplier suddenly goes bankrupt. The exercise focuses on quickly finding alternative suppliers, negotiating under pressure, and managing internal stakeholder expectations to maintain production and service levels without compromising on quality or incurring excessive costs.
A new technology disrupts traditional procurement processes, offering significant efficiencies but also requiring substantial changes in operations and supplier interactions. Participants explore how to integrate this technology, manage the change within their organization, and leverage it to gain competitive advantage
10:45 am - 11:05 am
Grand Opening Of The Solutions Zone
ProcureCon University@
School is in session! Join these interactive classes, led by a leading procurement ‘professor’ who will guide you through strategies for tackling today's challenges, whether you're new to your role, or a seasoned veteran. You'll then complete a ‘group assignment’ with your classmates and finally, you'll present your outcomes to the rest of the class.
This session is crafted to bridge the gap between theoretical AI potentials and their real-world implementations, enabling procurement professionals to leverage AI technologies to drive efficiency, innovation, and strategic value.
This session is crafted to bridge the gap between theoretical AI potentials and their real-world implementations, enabling procurement professionals to leverage AI technologies to drive efficiency, innovation, and strategic value.
This session is designed to challenge conventional wisdom and equip procurement professionals with the innovative strategies needed to secure more favorable outcomes, even in the toughest of times
This session is crafted to bridge the gap between theoretical AI potentials and their real-world implementations, enabling procurement professionals to leverage AI technologies to drive efficiency, innovation, and strategic value.
This session is dedicated to exploring effective strategies for fostering collaboration between procurement and other departments, overcoming common challenges to cross-functional cooperation, and aligning procurement initiatives with broader corporate sustainability goals.
Getting Back To Basics: Let’s Master What Make Procurement Great
1:35 pm - 1:40 pm
John’s quick welcome
1:40 pm - 1:50 pm
Chairman’s remarks
1:50 pm - 2:40 pm
Panel –Keeping it Simple: Unleashing Innovation with Proven, Practical Strategies
Sean-Michael Callahan -
Head of Global Indirect Procurement,
Tyson Foods
Joe James -
Indirect Procurement,
The Home Depot
Aleck Matambo -
Senior Procurement Director: Business Partnerships and Procurement Lead,
Google
This session is designed to demystify innovation in procurement, showcasing how straightforward, proven strategies can drive significant improvements and creativity in your procurement processes. Our expert panelists will discuss how simplicity can be a powerful tool for unleashing innovation, sharing real-world examples and practical approaches that have led to breakthrough results in various organizations.
Key Takeaways:
- Simplicity as a Catalyst for Innovation: Understand how embracing simplicity in your procurement strategies can lead to innovative solutions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and creativity.
- Practical Strategies that Work: Gain insights into the practical, easy-to-implement strategies that have been proven to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the value procurement brings to the business.
- Real-World Success Stories: Learn from the success stories of organizations that have effectively simplified their procurement processes, unleashing innovation and achieving remarkable outcomes.
Joe James
Indirect ProcurementThe Home Depot
Aleck Matambo
Senior Procurement Director: Business Partnerships and Procurement Lead
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm
Partner Presentation/ Client Case Study: ZIP
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Panel: It’s A Relationship Business: The Do’s, The Don’ts And The Key’s to Success In Building A Mutually Beneficial Partnership In Today’s Market
Geoffrey Warren -
Sr. Manager - IT & BPO Procurement | Supplier Relationship Management,
Edgewell Personal Care
Join Us as we will delve into the nuanced dynamics of fostering strong, productive relationships between buyers and suppliers in the modern market landscape. Our distinguished panelists will share their expert advice on the essential do’s and don’ts, alongside key strategies for nurturing partnerships that drive mutual growth and success.
You Will Walk Away With:
- Learn the critical elements of establishing and maintaining robust partnerships in procurement, focusing on trust, communication, and aligned objectives.
- Discover practical advice on avoiding common pitfalls and overcoming obstacles in buyer-supplier relationships, ensuring long-term collaboration and mutual respect.
- Gain insights into strategic approaches that ensure both parties benefit from the partnership, including shared innovation, risk management, and value creation strategies.
Geoffrey Warren
Sr. Manager - IT & BPO Procurement | Supplier Relationship ManagementEdgewell Personal Care
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Partner Presentation
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Private Tasting: Ivalua
3:50 pm - 4:30 pm
Networking Break
Achieving Procurement Excellence: Choose Your Own Adventure
This unique session offers you the power to shape your experience by choosing from four dynamic formats: dive into the lively Panel Discussions for groundbreaking insights, collaborate on solutions in the Working Group, delve deep into peer-driven strategies at the Roundtable, or engage directly with real-world challenges in the Interactive Case Study on Creating an Optimal Procurement Excellence. Each choice promises not just to inform, but to transform, offering a personalized journey through the cutting-edge of procurement practices. Your adventure in redefining excellence in the procurement sphere awaits – choose your path and shape your future!
This panel will illuminate how transitioning from traditional to agile procurement methodologies can significantly enhance performance and responsiveness in today’s fast-paced business environment. Through engaging discussions with our panel of agile procurement pioneers, attendees will discover the key principles, practices, and benefits of adopting agility in procurement processes, illustrating how organizations can move from lagging to leading in their respective industries.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the core principles of agile procurement, including flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and how they can be applied to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Learn from real-life examples of organizations that have successfully implemented agile methodologies in procurement, resulting in improved performance, innovation, and competitive advantage.
- Gain actionable strategies and insights on transitioning to an agile procurement model, overcoming common challenges, and fostering a culture that supports agility and responsiveness.