Jason Wegmet | ProcureCon East

Jason Wegmet

Jason Wegmet

AVP, Enterprise Sourcing and Procurement Cox Communications
Jason is a seasoned procurement executive with more than 20 years of experience in executive leadership roles across both public and private enterprise organizations. With a passion for enterprise cost transformation, he has architected numerous strategic initiatives that strengthened EBITDA performance through cost optimization, strategic trade-offs, and long-range financial planning. He currently serves as the AVP of Category Management at Cox Communications, Inc., where he manages an enterprise portfolio representing more than $3 billion in annual spend. As a trusted adviser to senior executives and CFOs at Cox, he has spent the past 14 years leading teams through cost-transformation journeys and generating enterprise value across a highly diversified global portfolio—including technology, telecom infrastructure, automotive services, facilities, and corporate categories. Jason is a member of the Advisory Board of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and serves on the sponsorship committee of Adaptive Spirit, a charitable foundation supporting the U.S. Paralympic Ski and Snowboard Team. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia and an MBA from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Jason and his wife, Stephanie, have three children and reside in Suwanee, Georgia. In his spare time, he enjoys fitness, music, guitar, winter sports, football (both kinds), family vacations, getaways, and traveling.

September 29, 2026

2:20 PM Workshop: Promoting Curiosity: Empowering Teams To Use AI for Smarter Procurement

AI is taking over, so why fight it? Through this boardroom style presentation, executives will explore how to foster team curiosity, encourage responsible experimentation, and build a culture that embraces technology while staying aligned with business goals.


Key takeaways:

    • Encouraging teams to experiment with new AI tools
    • Urging teams to identify potential tech investment opportunities
    • Developing tailored training and upskilling plans to support ongoing adoption
    • Setting clear definitions of what technology success looks like

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

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