Julia has over 25 years of building Procurement functions that actually work — not just the strategy, but the operational infrastructure behind it. She has led complex, high-value negotiations and built or transformed Procurement operations at Microsoft, Nordstrom, Smartsheet, Highspot and more. Her experience spans SaaS, Cloud, contingent workforce, and indirect spend broadly, and includes building global functions from the ground up, consistently delivering 30%+ in annual savings, and running AP, travel, supplier diversity, corporate card and contingent workforce programs alongside the core procurement work.
Monday March 8, 2027
1:40 PM Interactive Discussion: Language Matters: Rethinking Contract Clauses During Constant Change
As tariffs, regulations, supply disruptions, and market conditions continue to evolve, procurement and legal are being forced to rethink contracting language to allow for greater protection without sacrificing protection. Take part in this discussion to learn what it takes to build agreements that are resilient enough for today's unpredictable business environment.
Key takeaways:
- Evaluating contract clauses that are most vulnerable during periods of market disruption
- Comparing the benefits and trade-offs of shorter versus longer contract terms
- Planning for potential risks
- Working closer with legal to create more resilient agreements
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Julia.
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