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Date(s) - Mar 07, 2019
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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In many companies, Procurement has an image problem as a “clerical” function relegated to processing POs once the contract has been negotiated and signed elsewhere.
Yet, as these companies seek to unlock additional sources of value, Procurement must overcome this mistaken image to position itself as a strategic enabler of success for its constituents within the company. During this session, we will explore how Procurement can claim its proper place by understanding shared goals, securing leadership buy-in, and communicating successes.
SPEAKERS:
Donna A. Chappas, CPSM, Executive Director, Global Indirect Strategic Sourcing & Sourcing Excellence, Global Manufacturer of Medical Equipment & Devices
With a passion for organizational transformation, Donna Chappas CPSM, MBA, Executive Director of Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement Excellence, brings more than 25 years of diverse functional experience within Medical Device and Life Sciences industries. Having held various leadership roles in Manufacturing Operations; Regulatory Compliance; Shared Business Services, Customer Service and Procurement. She is committed to building Procurement’s brand equity through intensive focus on talent, processes and technology development throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Diego De La Garza, Director, Source One Management Services, LLC
Diego De La Garza is a Director at Source One Management Services, LLC, a Supply & Demand Chain Executive-recognized Pro to Know, and a Council of Supply Chain Management Professional’s Emerging Leader. Diego has helped countless organizations optimize their supply management operations – providing the right guidance on strategy, processes, human capital, tools, and technology to enable them to become world-class procurement organizations who deliver value to their business beyond cost savings. In addition to his dedication to delivering procurement solutions for his clients, Diego is an industry thought leader, regularly contributing to numerous procurement publications and major industry events.
