Hayden Edwards
Head of Global Indirect Sourcing The Pokémon Company InternationalMonday March 8, 2027
11:40 AM Keynote Panel: Why Won’t They Stay Still?: Navigating The Impact Of Persistent Cost Increases Caused By External Market Pressures
From tariffs and geopolitics to changing regulations and evolving supply dynamics, supplier pricing continues to shift. Procurement leaders are navigating a dynamic market environment spanning energy & utilities, oil, packaging, semiconductors, freight, travel, contingent labor, and more. Join this keynote panel to engage with executives who are finding new ways to anticipate market changes, strengthen supplier relationships, and stay ahead of evolving costs with strategies that are working now.
Key Takeaways:
- Identifying the key market forces (tariffs, geopolitics, regulations, and supply dynamics) driving changes in supplier costs and pricing
- Understanding how to distinguish market-driven changes from negotiation opportunities
- Developing strategies to anticipate market changes and their potential impact on supplier costs
- Learning what strategies are working for procurement leaders navigating ongoing market changes
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Hayden.
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