Brian DeCaires | ProcureCon East

September 28, 2026

11:50 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, Global Head of Commercial Procurement, OBU, AstraZeneca

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. Biotech

9. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

10. Retail & E-Commerce

11. Transportation & Logistics

5:00 PM Interactive Roundtables – Practitioner Led Conversations (1 Round Of 30-Minute Discussions)

Pull up a seat for interactive, peer-driven conversations focused on what's really happening today. Learn from experienced leaders, trade insights with fellow attendees, and explore shared challenges in a collaborative setting. These roundtables are all about honest discussion, fresh ideas, and learning from each other.

1) Retaining Star Power: Fostering Internal Growth And Ongoing Development
Wendy Rocco, Director of Procurement: Indirect, Associated Materials

2) Don't Be Held Hostage: Sticking To Your Guns In Renewal Conversations To Maximize Value
Keith Bazinet, Associate Director, Global Procurement, Biogen

3) Sourcing In Regulated Industries: Breaking Down Unique Category Management Challenges
Jason Miller, VP - Strategic Sourcing Manager, Fulton Bank

4) Finding The Right Balance: Creating A Training Plan That Develops Both Tech Skills And Procurement Strategy
Raj Joshi, Head of Procurement, Pacira Biosciences

5) Instructions Not Included: Working With Stakeholders And Vendors To Build New Tools That Fit Existing Processes
Jason Alexander, Director of Procurement and Industrial Engineering, StockX

6) It All Depends On The Company: Addressing Data Issues According To Company Size And Maturity Level
Brian DeCaires, Supervisor, Nuclear Procurement, PG&E

7) You Can Never Be Too Prepared: Staying On Top Of Vendor Offerings For Smarter Negotiations

Brian Kernan, Global Director - Indirect Procurement, Rheem Manufacturing