In todays shifting markets, procurement and sourcing leaders need to do more than react, they need to anticipate. Join this open discussion to explore the impact of navigating shifting markets, managing risk, and how to find new opportunities to strengthen supply strategies.

• Anticipating emerging supply, market, and geopolitical risks before they impact the business
• Strengthening supplier strategies to build resilience, flexibility, and optionality
• Unlocking new sources of value beyond traditional cost savings
• Translating procurement insights into strategic actions that keep the business moving forward

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  

Jason Cipriano, Sr. Director, Indirect Procurement, Shark Ninja

2) Don't Be Held Hostage: Sticking To Your Guns In Renewal Conversations To Maximize Value

Graham Crawshaw, Procurement Content Director & Board Member, CASME 

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

Darleen Cantelo, Director of Business Process and Analysis, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

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

Geopolitical disruption, tariff pressures, and market shifts are forcing organizations to take a more strategic and resilient approach to global procurement and SRM. Through the timely discussion, experts will explore the best options for navigating these challenges and leveraging solutions that keep procurement agile in uncertain times.

Key takeaways:

• Breaking down how recent policies are reshaping procurement strategy development
• Exploring how to manage supplier relationships across regional and global contexts
• Redesign structures that drive growth in a changing landscape
• Identifying key considerations when developing a resilient procurement strategy 
• Finding technology and service solutions that enable supplier diversification and risk mitigation