Mike Vigars | ProcureCon East

Mike Vigars

Mike Vigars

U.S. Regional Head, Global Procurement and Senior Manager, U.S. Indirect Procure Chiesi USA
Over the last 4 years, Mike has built the procurement organization at Chiesi in the U.S. from the ground up. Based on 2 continents, his team supports all procurement activities across Chiesi's AIR, CARE, and RARE businesses in the U.S.

September 29, 2026

10:25 AM Panel: Creating A Governing Structure That Holds: Examining Operating Models, Decision Rights, And Policy Discipline

As procurement executives continue to have greater business influence, designing a governance structure that is clear, enforceable, and flexible is becoming essential. In this panel, senior leaders will discuss how they structure decision rights, embed policies into daily workflows, and leverage technology, data platforms, and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions to improve compliance, visibility, and cross functional alignment. 

Key takeaways:

    • Balancing global standards with local flexibility
    • Learning how to align with stakeholders without slowing decisions
    • Embedding policies into workflows using technology, data, and playbooks to guide behavior
    • Communicating governance as a value driver  
    • Exploring how to use tech to scale governance without adding headcount  

    3:55 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 Mike.

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