From duplicate tools to underused platforms, IT portfolios often sprawl faster than procurement can keep up. This session explores how procurement and IT teams can work together to assess application usage, streamline overlapping tools, and renegotiate portfolios for greater efficiency. Learn how to cut costs, reduce complexity, and regain control of your tech stack in a way that supports both innovation and business agility.

• Identify redundant or underutilized applications draining budgets
• Negotiate with vendors to reduce costs tied to application sprawl
• Unlock savings while ensuring your stack enables—not hinders—innovation 

When communication is open that's when the magic happens. Relationships are at the core of what procurement does. Looking beyond your procurement teams to other departments in your organization can become a superpower when harnessed effectively. Learn practical solutions for creating open communication with your IT, finance, and security departments for more harmony and cost savings in your organization.  

• Break down silos to drive smoother procurement and sourcing outcomes
• Leverage cross‑functional input to negotiate stronger agreements
• Transform procurement into a connector driving enterprise wide success