Lance Dicker | ProcureCon East

September 28, 2026

11:50 AM Find Your People: Industry Insights Roundtables - Open to Procurement Practitioners Only

Start your experience in an intimate setting designed for industry-focused conversation and collaboration. Guided by procurement leaders, these discussions bring peers together to explore challenges and possibilities in a fun and engaging setting.

1. Financial Services & Banking  

Angie Roworth, Senior Vice President, Sourcing Operations & Governance, Fulton Bank

2. Manufacturing, Industrial 

Lance Dicker, Director, Indirect Purchasing North America, Saint-Gobain

3. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals 

Nancy Tiran, Global Head of Commercial Procurement, OBU, AstraZeneca

4. Non-Profit, Education & Public Sector 

Kim Moeller, Director, Contracts and Procurement Operations, City of Baltimore

5. Hospitality, Travel, Media & Entertainment 

6.Technology, Telecommunications & IT Services 

7. Biotech

8. Energy & Utilities 

9. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) 

10. Retail & E-Commerce 

11. Transportation & Logistics 

2:50 PM Panel In The Round: There’s Got To Be A Better Way: Utilizing Alternative Sourcing Strategies For Improved Outcomes

As the world changes, traditional sourcing approaches won't always deliver the best results. This workshop will challenge procurement teams to rethink how they source by exploring alternative strategies that better align with changing business needs in complex categories including travel, contingent labor, and marketing. Discussion leaders will provide practical insights into adapting sourcing approaches to drive stronger outcomes and greater value.

Key takeaways:

Assessing company needs to pinpoint when to change sourcing approaches
Exploring alternative sourcing methods and value drivers beyond standard RFPs
Partnering with consultants or advisors to benchmark market practices
Applying alternative sourcing models to complex categories (travel, contingent labor, marketing, etc.)