Rethinking Procurement: Capturing & Realizing Savings in 2024
You are cordially invited to an exclusive virtual panel discussion on “Rethinking Procurement: Capturing & Realizing Savings in 2024,” where industry experts and thought leaders will converge to discuss the future of procurement. This webinar is a must-attend for procurement professionals, business leaders, and anyone keen on understanding the future of procurement and how to leverage it for organizational growth and savings.
When: Wednesday, December 13, 12:00 PM EDT
Why Attend?
- Gain Insights from Industry Experts: Our panel’s combined expertise offers a rich exploration of procurement’s evolving landscape.
- Explore Innovative Strategies: Delve into agile, responsive procurement strategies overcoming the limitations of traditional approaches.
- Discover Cutting-Edge Technologies: Learn about the ‘Best of Breed’ advantage in procurement technology, including self-serve analytics, eSourcing, and the emerging role of generative AI.
- Understand the ‘Closed Loop’ Process: Get an in-depth understanding of identifying, capturing, and realizing value-driven procurement opportunities.
- Real-World Applications: Hear directly from clients about the practical applications and outcomes of these strategies and technologies
- Interactive Q&A Session: Engage with our experts, ask questions, and gain deeper insights during the conclusion of the webinar.
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Featured Speakers:
Bertrand Maltarverne,
Procurement Digitalist, Spend Matters
Bertrand Maltaverne has extensive experience in the area of procurement, and more precisely in the impact of technology on procurement processes and organizations. He currently works at Spend Matters as a Sr. Analyst covering Supplier Mgmt. and Sourcing. Before that, he worked for two Procurement technology providers after spending 13 years in the procurement organization of a Fortune 500 where he held various positions, focused on procurement technologies and processes in both direct and indirect procurement.
Jessica Taylor,
Senior Manager, Sourcing Analytics, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Jessica Taylor currently serves as the Senior Manager of Source to Contract Operations in Global Procurement at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where she plays a pivotal role in streamlining procurement processes and implementing innovative sourcing strategies. Prior to joining Sony, she honed her skills as a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Activision Blizzard, demonstrating a keen aptitude for effective sourcing management and supplier relations. Jessica's expertise is further backed by her Apptio Recognized TBMA certification, and specialized education from Rutgers University in Global Procurement and Sourcing, as well as Sourcing Analytics.
Ron Emma (Moderator),
CEO of Strategic Spend, Simfoni
Ron Emma is the CEO of Strategic Spend at Simfoni. With a career that began in auditing at Price Waterhouse in 1994 and progressed to a strategic sourcing role at Nabisco, Inc., Ron has a proven track record in growing software solution sales, designing internet-based solutions for supply chain challenges, and expertise in strategic sourcing, and channel partner development. Ron is the founder of EC Sourcing, a company he successfully led until its acquisition by Simfoni in 2021.
