Brian Peters is Executive Director and Head of Procurement Services & Delivery at Gilead Sciences, a Fortune 150 global biopharmaceutical company. He leads enterprise sourcing operations, supplier relationship management, sustainability, and risk programs, building next-generation procurement models that fuse technology, data, and human expertise to deliver measurable impact. A recognized thought leader and advisor to procure-tech founders and industry councils, Brian brings a pragmatic voice to the future of digital procurement, AI, and supplier innovation. At ProcureCon Indirect West 2026, he will share actionable insights on evolving procurement from process to platform—and from service provider to strategic accelerator.
March 10, 2026
10:50 AM Presentation: Rebranding Procurement: Altering Traditional Perceptions To Unlock Procurement’s True Potential
Why are we still asking if procurement has a seat at the table? This dynamic presentation will unpack outdated perceptions that are holding procurement back. Grounded in real-life experiences, learn how to evolve procurement into a strategic platform that drives company growth
Key takeaways:
- Re-examining longstanding perceptions of procurement
- Shifting organizational views to highlight procurement’s value
- Turning procurement into a platform that promotes innovation
- Examining the benefits of making procurement a mandated platform
11:30 AM Interactive Roundtables – Insightful Deep Dives (2 Rounds of Discussions)
These small-group conversations offer a chance to hear directly from industry leaders who have made a meaningful impact in procurement and to share your own perspective. Ask questions, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow attendees who face similar challenges and opportunities. This is your space to engage, learn, and be part of the conversation
- From Reactive to Proactive: How AI-Driven Procurement Gets Ahead of Risk, Cost, and Complexity - Sven Blawatt, Sr. Procurement Transformation Architect, Tonkean
- Indirect Services Stories: Two Truths & One Lie (With A Twist)- Brian Gamble, Chief Operation Officer, Fine Tune, Jonas Moskowitz, Vice President of Business Development, Fine Tune
- ProcureCon Partner Roundtable Hosted by Amazon Business Services
- ProcureCon Partner Roundtable Hosted by Emota
- ProcureCon Partner Roundtable Hosted by Summit Procurement
- Furthering Your Facilities Management Operations
- Equipping Procurement Teams With the Tools They Need To Succeed
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Brian.
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