Aaron Michaels

Aaron Michaels

Senior Director, Indirect and Corporate Services Procurement Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Aaron Michaels currently leads the Indirect and Corporate Services procurement teams at Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), overseeing over $4 billion in annual spend. He is responsible for driving the team through a procurement transformation to embed category and supplier management best practices and help enable growth across the company. He holds over 20 years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing. He has led similar transformation efforts across various industries, including high-tech, financial services, ecommerce and healthcare. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of California, San Diego and an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University. When not working, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife, Kate and children Ryan and Olivia.

March 9, 2026

8:30 AM Rise And Connect: Industry Insights Roundtables – Primary Led

Begin your ProcureCon journey with interactive roundtables designed for your specific industry led by top procurement leaders. Connect with peers to exchange insights, tackle real-world challenges, and uncover new opportunities. Do all this before the main event begins!

1. Financial Services & Banking

2. Hospitality, Travel, Media & Entertainment

3. Technology, Telecommunications & IT Services

4. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

5. Energy & Utilities 

6. Manufacturing, Industrial

7. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

8. Non-Profit, Education & Public Sector

9. Retail & E-Commerce

10. Transportation & Logistics 

3:10 PM Panel: Handle With Care: Managing Customer Relationships During Difficult Times

Disruptions are inevitable but how to respond can define a client relationship. Learn how to navigate challenging conversations, find solutions that serve both sides, and protect your most valuable relationships when the pressure is on

Key takeaways:

    • Approaching difficult conversation in a delicate manner
    • Collaborating with procurement to reach win-win solutions
    • Balancing flexibility with boundaries
    • Strengthening relationships even in high-stress situations

    March 10, 2026

    4:40 PM Regroup And Reflect: Industry Insights Roundtables- (Procurement Practitioners Only)

    Reconnect with your industry peers you met on Day 1 to review key learning from the event so far. Discuss what insights resonated most and how they tie back to the challenges and opportunities in your field. It’s the perfect way to share ideas and recharge before cocktails!  

    1. Manufacturing, Industrial

    2. Technology & IT Services

    3. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals 

    4. Financial Services & Banking Bryan

    Redmond, VP of Procurement, Osaic

    5. Energy & Utilities 

    6. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

    7. Retail & E-Commerce

    8. Non-Profit, Education & Public Sector 

    9. Transportation & Logistics 

    10. Hospitality, Travel & Entertainment 

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

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