Keith Bazinet

Associate Director, Global Procurement Biogen Idec

September 28, 2026

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

6. Instructions Not Included: Working With Stakeholders And Vendors To Build New Tools That Fit Existing Processes

7.It All Depends On The Company: Addressing Data Issues According To Company Size And Maturity Level

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 Keith.

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