Nancy Careaga is a procurement transformation leader at Columbia Bank, where she is helping redefine the future of procurement through vendor performance management, contract lifecycle management (CLM) modernization, and AI-driven innovation. With deep expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and operational excellence, she has led enterprise initiatives that strengthen vendor partnerships, modernize procurement processes, and deliver measurable business value. Passionate about the practical application of AI, Nancy advocates for technology-enabled procurement strategies that empower teams to work smarter and create greater organizational impact. She is dedicated to helping procurement evolve from a transactional function into a strategic driver of innovation, resilience, and business growth.
Wednesday March 10, 2027
9:40 AM Keynote Panel: The Future Scorecard: What Procurement Will Be Held Accountable For In The Years Ahead
Over the course of ProcureCon, one theme has been clear, procurement is evolving, and so are the expectations placed on it. As technology, geopolitics, and business models continue to shift, the traditional focus on cost savings is giving way to broader accountability for strategic and enterprise-level outcomes. Join this keynote session to discuss where procurement is heading next and what leaders will be expected to own in the not so far future, and how procurement leaders can prepare their teams to operate at a more strategic level.
Key takeaways:
- Identifying the outcomes procurement will be expected to own over the next 3–5 years
- Shifting performance metrics from cost savings to value and impact delivery
- Leveraging the changing procurement landscape to identify ways to become more of a strategic driver
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Nancy.
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