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From “buying” to a pivotal value-generating business function
World Procurement
Excellence Summit
"The Procurement World in Transition;
Becoming a strategic, sustainable function
in a world of uncertainty and rapid change"
27th -29th of September, 2023
Cologne, GERMANY
KEY SPEAKERS
Jose (Bongers) Golding-Webb
Global Program Director - Procurement Catalyst
BIC
Khalid DIB
Group Procurement Category Director : Precious Metals Raw Material Forming & Machining Parts
Dentsply Sirona
Martin Flues
Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), Prokurist
SF Tooling Group GmbH
Antonio Díaz de Aguilar
Head Of Procurement
Air up
Thomas Stein
Group Senior Director Sourcing & Supply Chain
Hager Group
Ben Scharrenberg
Director Procurement
Lely Holding
Jornt Depreter
Director Of Procurement
Lunch Garden
Andreas Fries Jørgensen
Director - Head of Global Indirect Procurement
Demant
Abhilash Krishnamurthy
Procurement Lead
INEOS Automotive
Valentina Ericson
Vice President Procurement, Energy & Head of Packaging
Signify
Stephan Schmitz
Group ESG Director, Head of Procurement
Sihl Group
Christian Wenger
Head of Procurement
Volocopter GmbH
Summit Introduction
The summit will address the key issues that have emerged for procurement over the last three strange and challenging years of Covid, lockdowns, war in Ukraine, economic and political shocks, and record-smashing climate events. To address risk and resilience issues today, procurement must question long-standing principles, such as outsourcing, low-cost country sourcing, and supplier rationalization. We must also embrace new priorities as procurement plays a leading role in addressing climate change and supporting wider ESG issues. Fortunately, technology and digitization can help, but new tools must be used appropriately, and technology alone is not enough. To succeed, we must also ensure the next generation of professionals has the right skills, behaviours and knowledge. The summit will therefore focus on five key areas which relate to today’s environment for procurement professionals.
Key Topics
Understanding the supply base, ensuring supply, understanding procurement and supply chain risks (including related to geo-political and economic shocks), how to implement nearshoring and other relevant risk management approaches.
Making sure that long-established procurement approaches such as category management, supplier relationship management, and negotiation strategies are still fit for purpose in the crazy world of 2023.
How procurement can contribute to organizational goals across environmental, economic and social “wider value” issues, including carbon emissions (Scope 3 etc.), EDI (equality / diversity / inclusion) and human rights in the supply chain. The focus will be on action, not just high-level strategy and policy!
how to identify opportunities and develop digital strategy, prioritize investment and build a convincing business case, select the right products and vendors – and implement successfully.
Attracting, retaining, and motivating talent, including new approaches to training and development. How to make procurement a profession of choice and your organisation an employer of choice for “Generation Z”!
CPD accreditation
Keynotion certifies that this conference has been approved for CPD credits by The CPD Standards Office. Our credits are internationally recognized. We have an internal dedicated team that works closely with our CPD provider to support your accreditation request to be accepted worldwide.
WHY ATTEND
- Hear inspiring case studies concerning good practice from industry leaders and exemplars.
- Understand the strategic issues for procurement emerging during this time of risk, extreme change and uncertainty.
- Take away practical ideas, recommendations and tools that can be applied immediately to help improve how procurement operates in your organisation - across issues covering strategy, operations, people, and technology.
- Benefit from networking opportunities with peers, leaders, and experts from the procurement world.
- Gain understanding of how the latest digital tools are changing the way procurement operates and brings value to organizations.
Who Should attend
CHIEF, VP, HEAD, DIRECTORS, MANAGERS OF :
- CPOs
- Heads of Function
- Procurement Directors and their “Top Team” Members,
- Senior Category Managers
- Procurement Executives
- Strategy
- Change / Transformation
- Procurement Consultants
- Technology Providers
- Supply Chain
- Global Procurement
- Category
- Sourcing
- Inventory Management
- Demand Planning
- Production Planning
- Replenishment
- Global Supplier Management
- Supplier Development
- Purchasing
- Operations
- Manufacturing Operations
- Quality Assurance
- Operational Excellence
- Process Improvement
- Materials
- Logistics
- Warehousing
- Category Acquisition
- Contract & Administration
- Strategic Planning
Sponsorship
opportunities
As our business partner, you can leverage our event to showcase your brand and expertise through our speaking panels, booths, and exhibition opportunities.
Our attendees attend to seek solutions for their challenges. This is your chance to show them how your solution can add value.
THE Venue
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