Peter Koehler has spent his career buying and managing some fascinating things, from coffee futures, orange juice, natural gas, and electricity to vitamins, packaging, pet nutrition, and superfood gummies. Along the way, he has helped global businesses manage volatility, protect supply, launch new products, and turn procurement into a real engine for growth.
With more than two decades of international experience, Peter brings a distinctive combination of commercial curiosity, financial rigor, and hands-on leadership. He is fluent in English, German, and Spanish and is known for simplifying complexity, challenging conventional thinking, and building teams that deliver.
Monday March 8, 2027
11:40 AM Keynote Panel: Why Won’t They Stay Still?: Navigating The Impact Of Persistent Cost Increases Caused By External Market Pressures
From tariffs and geopolitics to changing regulations and evolving supply dynamics, supplier pricing continues to shift. In a market where the old procurement playbook isn't enough, leaders must rethink how they anticipate and respond to persistent cost pressures spanning energy & utilities, oil, packaging, semiconductors, freight, travel, contingent labor, and more. Join this keynote panel to engage with executives who are finding new ways to anticipate market changes, strengthen supplier relationships, and stay ahead of evolving costs with strategies that are working now.
Key Takeaways:
- Identifying the key market forces (tariffs, geopolitics, regulations, and supply dynamics) driving changes in supplier costs and pricing
- Understanding how to distinguish market-driven changes from negotiation opportunities
- Developing strategies to anticipate market changes and their potential impact on supplier costs
- Learning what strategies are working for procurement leaders navigating ongoing market changes
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Peter.
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