Alex Kurnikov | ProcureCon East

Alex Kurnikov

Alex Kurnikov

Vice President Procurement Johnvince Foods
Procurement transformation leader with more than 12 years of experience driving strategic sourcing, risk management, and operational excellence across complex manufacturing environments. Successfully led multiple procurement turnarounds, transforming traditional purchasing functions into strategic business partners that deliver measurable financial and operational value. Delivered more than $250 million in cost savings, led high-value contract negotiations exceeding $100 million, and built high-performing procurement organizations supporting multi-site operations. Expertise spans commodity and currency risk management, strategic sourcing, organizational transformation, and supply chain resilience. Known for combining analytical rigor with a practical, business-focused approach, specializing in helping organizations navigate market volatility, optimize costs, strengthen supplier partnerships, and create sustainable competitive advantage. Passionate about developing talent, building collaborative supplier relationships, and leveraging procurement as a driver of growth, innovation, and profitability.

September 28, 2026

12:00 PM Find Your People: Industry Insights Roundtables - Open to Procurement Practitioners Only

Start your experience in an intimate setting designed for industry-focused conversation and collaboration. Guided by procurement leaders, these discussions bring peers together to explore challenges and possibilities in a fun and engaging setting.

   1. Financial Services, Insurance & Banking  
Angie Roworth, Senior Vice President, Sourcing Operations & Governance, Fulton Bank

2. Manufacturing, Industrial & F&B
Lance Dicker, Director, Indirect Purchasing North America, Saint-Gobain 

3. Non-Profit, Education & Public Sector 
Kim Moeller, Director, Contracts and Procurement Operations, City of Baltimore

4. Hospitality, Travel, Media & Entertainment 
Olga Svirskaia, Director, Strategic Sourcing - Professional Services, American Airlines 

5. Energy, Utilities & Environmental
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6. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) 
Alex Kurnikov, Vice President Procurement, Johnvince Foods

7. Lifesciences, MedTech & Biotech
Brian Harman, Global Indirect Sourcing, Haemonetics
Alicia Waldman, Senior Global Category Manager, HR/Prof Services, Haemonetics

8. Retail & E-Commerce 
Jeff Corbitt, Director Global Strategic Purchasing, New Balance

9. Technology, Telecommunications & IT Services
Samantha Shafran, Procurement Manager, Talkdesk

10. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals 
Mike Vigars, Head of Procurement, U.S., Chiesi

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Alex.

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