Being successful in procurement goes far beyond category management and cost savings. Because the people are the point, building procurement's future starts with the people behind the function. In this open format discussion, CPOs and Heads of Sourcing will share how they identify, hire, develop, and retain strategic procurement talent. Especially as AI changes the skills teams need and talent gaps persist. From hiring for judgment, curiosity and critical thinking to developing commercial expertise, influence and storytelling, discover what it takes to build high-performing procurement teams and become a true procurement MVP (Most Valued Professional). 

• Identifying the skills leaders need to prioritize when hiring procurement talent 
• Determining which traditional procurement skills are no longer as critical and which will remain valuable in the future 
• Redesigning development plans as AI and automation create new opportunities for development 
• Creating an actionable plan to accelerate your own career growth