Reinventing Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management 2022 | GFMI | 2 October 2022 | Barcelona‚ Spain

This conference will deliver in-depth case studies from leading procurement professionals on how they are building more resilient supply chains and driving innovation. Over the course of this event, we will explore new ways to maximize internal alignment and help build the capabilities of the procurement function. We’ll look at how the intersection between sustainability, digital transformation and supplier relationships can support advancement and value-creation. We’ll go beyond risk management to understand how procurement can help improve the overall agility and security of companies for whatever the future may bring. By the end of the conference, you will have practical insight on how manage procurement complexities and capitalize on opportunities.

Key Sessions:
• Getting stakeholders on board with change and building trust
• Strategic Supplier Management to Deliver a Competitive Advantage
• Challenging how you thought procurement should be organized: What happens when you get rid of categories
• Pushing forward digital transformation through the implementation of contract automation
• Exploring the balance between a globalized and localized supply chain in a world of increasing disruptions

2022 Speakers

Marko Väisänen
Chief Procurement Officer, Eltel Networks Oy

Barbara Alcalde
Contracting and Procurement, Shell

Brish Bhan Vaidya
Head of Strategic Sourcing (APAC), Uber

James Wright
Senior Manager, Global Capital Procurement, Nutrien

Sylvie Noel
Director, Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing Performance and Strategy Department, Covea

Eric Hoek
Global Head Procurement Excellence, SGS

Gonçalo Negrão Serra
Sustainability and Innovation, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Lisbon City Council

Pieter Duerinckx
Global Head of Renewable Generation Equipment Procurement, Iberdrola