These small-group conversations offer a chance to hear directly from industry leaders who have made a meaningful impact in procurement and to share your own perspective. Ask questions, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow attendees who face similar challenges and opportunities. This is your space to engage, learn, and be part of the conversation

1. Mastering The Art of the Deal In Vendor And Supplier Negotiations

Tiffanie Vo-Jones, Global Procurement Leader, Fleet, Solenis

Sheronda Grooms, Senior Director of Indirect Procurement, Convergint

2.Exploring Procurement’s Differences and Similarities Across Small, Mid-Size, and Large Organizations

Matt Peacey, Director, Indirect Procurement, Tyson Foods

3.Alleviating The Headache: Overcoming Contracting and Agreement Challenges

Jodi Hugdahl, Strategic Sourcing Manager. Fulton Bank

4.Keeping Up With The Sustainability Jones’: Taking Lessons From Global Practices To Enhance Your Sustainability Efforts

Haylley Watson, Regional Category Manager & Sustainability Champion, Syngenta

5.Forging Interdepartmental Relationships To Drive Procurement’s Business Value

Brenda Wellwood, Sr. Indirect Procurement Analyst, Blommer Chocolate Company

Elyse Wilson, Senior Procurement Manager, Smartsheet

6.Navigating Todays Tricky Job Market And Building A Sizeable Hiring Pipeline

Carrie Housteau, Vice President, Procurement, FlightSafety

7.Designing Shock-Proof Supplier Ecosystems

Randall Pappal, Vice President, Purchasing and Supply Chain, Gentex Corporation

8.From Vision to Action: Mobilizing Procurement Teams to Harness AI

Thomas Bruno, Principal Analyst, IT Infrastructure & Software Sourcing, Global Foundries

Brian DeCaires, Supervisor, Technical Procurement, Pacific Gas & Electric Company