Geoff Warren is a Senior Manager of Global IT Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management at Edgewell Personal Care, where he leads global sourcing, contracting, and supplier partnerships across IT, BPO, and Consulting services. With more than 35 years of experience, he specializes in driving strategic procurement initiatives, optimizing supplier performance, and delivering measurable cost savings while strengthening business relationships. Geoff has a proven track record of leading large-scale global programs, managing multimillion-dollar IT spend, and building collaborative partnerships that align procurement with enterprise strategy. He is widely recognized for his balanced and pragmatic approach, combining financial discipline with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and long-term value creation. Geoff is an active thought leader in supplier relationship management, contributing to industry publications and speaking at leading procurement and sourcing events.
September 28, 2026
1:30 PM Panel: Building A Foundation For Success: What It Takes To Earn Procurements Trust
Trust is rarely built during negotiations. It's formed long before the contract is ever signed. In this session, vendors will gain insight into how procurement leaders assess credibility, reliability, and a partnership mindset throughout the pre-contract phase.
Key takeaways:
- How procurement evaluates trust before commercial discussions begin
- Exploring behaviors and signals that strengthen buyer confidence
- Reviewing common actions that undermine credibility
- How early trust influences negotiation dynamics and final outcomes
September 29, 2026
4:20 PM Panel: Removing Risk From The Equation: Utilizing Procurement To Govern The Mobile Workforce
Mobile workforces bring their own set of challenges, from controlling costs and ensuring compliance to supporting employees who rely on vehicles to do their jobs. Explore how procurement leaders are leveraging technology and smarter reimbursement models to improve visibility and support company-owned and personal vehicles.
Key takeaways:
- Reducing organizational risk by strengthening governance for mobile workforce programs
- Driving cross-functional alignment
- Implementing smarter technology solutions to improve visibility and oversight of mobile workforce programs
- Creating scalable policies that support employees while maintaining compliance and cost control
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Geoffrey.
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