Michael Gordon

Michael Gordon

Head of North America Procurement (GES- CAO) EMD Group

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, Procurement Expert 
    6. The Meter's Running: Monitoring AI Usage To Ensure The Costs Don't Get Out Of Hand Lavanya Ravi, Director/Head of Global Procurement, Forter 
    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, Senior Procurement Manager, Manscaped 
    9. Today's Sourcing A-Team: Building A Tech Forward Procurement Team 

Tuesday March 9, 2027

9:55 AM Panel: Ctrl+Alt+Procurement: Rebooting Your Organization For The Reality Of Procurement Technology

The procurement tech landscape is exploding with new AI tools, point solutions, and platform consolidation, making it even harder to determine what your procurement organization actually needs. Learn how leaders are adapting their procurement functions without adding unnecessary complexity for their teams or the wider business. 

Key takeaways:  
  • Navigating today's over saturated technology marketplace  
  • Evaluating when technology should replace or reshape procurement roles 
  • Structuring procurement teams to maximize technology and automation investments 
  • Preparing your team for the next wave of AI innovation 

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

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