Lisa Miller

Lisa Miller

Manager of Procurement Industry Expert

Monday March 8, 2027

2:50 PM Let’s Dish: Practitioner Led Candid Conversations (1 Round Of 35-Minute Discussions)

It's time to get into the real issues shaping procurement today. Join peer-led discussions focused on what's actually happening in the field right now. Exchange perspectives with experienced leaders, share what's working (and what isn't), and explore common challenges in a collaborative setting. These sessions are designed to spark candid dialogue, surface practical ideas, and drive learning through shared experience. 


1) A Blessing In Disguise: Turning Stressful Situations Into Strategic Opportunities  

Jodi Hugdahl, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Fulton Bank 


2) Bigger Isn't Always Better: Unlocking The Advantages Of Leading Procurement In A Smaller Organization 

Miles Baxter, Senior Director, Procurement Services, Broadcast Music 


3) It's Never Going to Be 100%: Building Workable Data With AI For Sustainable Success

Eric Dulin, Managing Director of Sourcing, Data & Technology, FedEx 


4) Are We Losing The Human Touch?: Protecting The Human Side Of Procurement In An AI World  

James Chang, VP of Procurement, Pluralsight 


5) We Have To Do Something Different: Proving Procurement's Worth In The Modern Era 

Tiffanie Vo-Jones, Director, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, Claritev  


6) The Meter's Running: Monitoring AI Usage To Ensure The Costs Don't Get Out Of Hand 

Lavanya Ravi, Industry Expert


7) Procurement Process Simon Says: Deciding Which Purchasing Processes Should Be Standardized Across An Organization 

Mike Gordon, Head of North America Procurement, EMD Serono 


8) No, It's Mine!: Aligning Ownership And Accountability Across Procurement, Product, Legal And ESG 

Lisa Miller, Industry Expert 

Pooja Bansal, Global Supply Manager, Technology, Lyft 

 

9) Today's Sourcing A-Team: Building A Tech Forward Procurement Team


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

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