Gary Riege | ProcureCon East

Gary Riege

Gary Riege

Director Enterprise Sourcing FNBO
Gary Riege
Gary Riege is the Director of Enterprise Sourcing at First National Bank of Omaha, where he leads strategic sourcing efforts across the enterprise. He partners closely with leadership to align sourcing strategies with business priorities while driving value, transparency, and risk management. Gary has extensive experience leading complex sourcing events and negotiations. He is passionate about elevating procurement as a strategic business partner through early stakeholder engagement and bringing a practical, real‑world perspective to modern sourcing challenges.

September 28, 2026

2:50 PM Panel: Beyond the Curtain: Inside How Decisions Are Really Made

This session pulls back the curtain on how procurement leaders and their stakeholders, truly make decisions, revealing the conversations, considerations, and internal dynamics that determine which vendors move forward and which quietly fall off the list.

Key takeaways:

    • Influencing procurement decisions beyond price and features
    • Why do deals stall or disappear, even when interest is high
    • How internal stakeholders shape final outcomes
    • What suppliers do to strengthen or weaken trust 

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

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