Brian DeCaires | ProcureCon East

Brian DeCaires

Brian DeCaires

Supervisor, Nuclear Procurement PG&E

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. 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 
Brian DeCaires, Supervisor, Nuclear Procurement, PG&E 

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 

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) Contracting Under Pressure: Rethinking Your Contracting Process In Today's Evolving World

Michelle Thompson, Manager, Indirect Procurement, Global Procurement, Panasonic


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

Sushmita Bawari, Senior Director Direct Material Procurement, Entegris

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

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