Dave Quillin
Director of Procurement Vivid SeatsDave Quillin is the Head of Procurement at Vivid Seats, where he leads the company’s end-to-end procurement function. With 22 years of experience, Dave has built and scaled procurement organizations from the ground up across both traditional and tech-driven firms. A former tech seller turned strategic sourcing leader, he brings deep expertise in technology procurement and third-party risk. Dave was named a “Pro to Know” in 2017 for his leadership in the field.
Day 1 – March 9, 2026
11:30 AM Presentation: Mastering The Balance: Managing Daily Operations And Long Term Strategy Development While Establishing A Procurement Function
As companies grow, procurement shifts from a support role to a strategic catalyst. But getting there isn’t easy. Many procurement leaders must build out functions while managing daily operations. Learn how to balance strategic planning with daily management, standardize data processes for streamlined spend analysis across categories, and how to manage workloads with limited teams
Key takeaways:
- Juggling daily operations with long term strategy planning
- Benchmarking growth progress
- Enforcing procurement standards while creating guidelines
- Meeting goals with smaller teams
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