Sam Jenks

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Kodiak Hub

As Chief Revenue Officer at Kodiak Hub and a recognized SRM expert, Sam Jenks is on a mission to help global, world class procurement teams build smart, strategic supplier relationships. Known for translating complex procurement challenges into actionable wins, Sam brings a practical, momentum-driven perspective to strategic sourcing.

With deep expertise in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Sam understands that modern procurement leaders must move beyond simple cost savings. He advocates for a digital-first approach, helping teams leverage technology to gain total visibility into their supply base. By replacing fragmented data with a single source of truth, Sam empowers organizations to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and unlock innovation within their supplier ecosystems.

September 28, 2026

4:10 PM Trailblazer Showdown: Celebrating Procurement Projects That Push The Boundaries

Step into the spotlight for the first-ever ProcureCon Trailblazer Showdown! Companies that are less than 5 years old will have 5 minutes to showcase a recent procurement innovation project spanning AI and tech to sustainability, processes, or anything that's pushing the boundaries. The audience will hear all the presentations and crown the project that made the biggest impact

Sponsor Qualifications:

Companies must be operating for less than 5 years

Presentation Requirements:

Company Founder/CEO must give presentation
Each company has 5 minutes to present (Max of 1 PowerPoint slide)
Must present one client-oriented innovation project; focus on the problem, solution, and impact/results
Client co-presenter strongly recommended
No company pitches, keep it project-specific Participants must send an outline of their presentation two weeks before the event for review

Presenters:

1) Mary Delaney, Co-Founder and CEO, Tamarin AI

2) Khalil Birouaine, CEO, Founder, Pavus

3) Ali Soomro, CEO, HolmesAI

4) Adam Lebel, VP, Revenue, Axya

5) Harry Wilde, Co-Founder, Cotiss

6) Sam Jenks, CRO & SRM Advisor, Kodiak Hub

September 29, 2026

8:30 AM Keynote Panel: From Global To Regional: Assessing The Impact Tariffs And Geopolitics Have On Global Procurement Operation Strategy

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

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

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