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

11:55 AM 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 & Banking
Angie Roworth, Senior Vice President, Sourcing Operations & Governance, Fulton Bank

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

3. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Nancy Tiran, VP, Enterprise Procurement, AbbVie

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

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

6. Technology, Telecommunications & IT Services
Susan Harris, Vice President Procurement, R1 RCM

7. Energy & Utilities
Brian DeCaires, Supervisor, Nuclear Procurement, PG&E

8. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Alex Kurnikov, Vice President, Procurement, Johnvince Foods

9. Biotech
Brian Harman, Global Indirect Sourcing, Haemonetics
Alicia Waldman, Senioe Global Category Manager, HR/prof Services, Haemonetics 

10. Retail & E-Commerce

11. Transportation & Logistics

September 29, 2026

10:25 AM Panel: Creating A Governing Structure That Holds: Examining Operating Models, Decision Rights, And Policy Discipline

As procurement executives continue to have greater business influence, designing a governance structure that is clear, enforceable, and flexible is becoming essential. In this panel, senior leaders will discuss how they structure decision rights, embed policies into daily workflows, and leverage technology, data platforms, and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions to improve compliance, visibility, and cross functional alignment. 

Key takeaways:

    • Balancing global standards with local flexibility
    • Learning how to align with stakeholders without slowing decisions
    • Embedding policies into workflows using technology, data, and playbooks to guide behavior
    • Communicating governance as a value driver  
    • Exploring how to use tech to scale governance without adding headcount  

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

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