Kriti Jain

Kriti Jain

Sr. Director, Indirect Procurement Lucid Motors

Day 1 – March 9, 2026

11:50 AM Panel: Oh, That’s How You Do It? Elevating Your Supplier Management Practices To The Next Level

Supplier management is more than signing a contract and performance tracking. Successful supplier management is about building systems that work across teams and keeping communication flowing. This panel pulls back the curtain on how procurement partners with stakeholders to track performance, enforce terms, and step in when things go off course

Key takeaways:

  • Defining clear roles and ownership between procurement and stakeholders post-contract
  • Setting up escalation procedures with stakeholders for when things don't go according to plan
  • Solidifying communication and reporting structures to monitor supplier performance
  • Ensuring teams are aligned by monitoring metrics and escalation processes  

Day 2 – March 10, 2026

2:20 PM The Strategic Sell: Gaining Executive Support For Next-Gen Technology Implementation

Transforming procurement through cutting-edge technology starts with winning over executive leadership. This session will explore how to build a strategic case for investment in next-gen tech. Learn how to speak the language of your executive peers and position procurement as a growth enabler, not just a cost center

Key Takeaways:
  • Crafting a business case that resonates with C-Suite executives across your organization
  • Demonstrating how new technology will benefit each department
  • Translating procurement innovation into enterprise-level business outcomes
  • Equipping yourself with frameworks to champion change 

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

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