Vidya Murthy

These interactive category roundtable sessions take a deep dive into the specific areas you came to talk about. Sit and learn in an intimate format from the speakers who have had an impact on their company and industry. Take control of your own event experience and don’t be shy! Ask questions (or answer them!) alongside other conference attendees who are dealing with the same challenges as you network with industry peers with very similar challenges, interests and responsibilities.

1. Sole-Source Procurement Events Clayton Thomas, Sr Manager Category Management & Systems Procurement, HF Sinclair Corporation
2. IT Cost Benchmarking – Using Third Party Research To Your Advantage Without Breaking The Bank Andreas Jones, VP, Strategic Sourcing, Fulton Bank
3. Reassessing the Three-Year Contract Term  Vidya Murthy, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Finance, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
4. IT Contingent Labor Jacob Becker,  Procurement Regional Category Team Manager, Indirect Procurement – IT & Professional Services, Syngenta
5. Microsoft Negotiation Strategies And Tips (Advanced/Experienced Level ONLY) Sharon Seaman, Senior IT Sourcing Leader, GE Aerospace
6. Cybersecurity Risks and Contract Provisions  Brian Horvath, IT Contracts Manager, Digital Technology Sourcing, The Sherwin-Williams Company
7. Lone Wolf/Small Procurement Teams  Patrick Krimm Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement, Jack in the Box
8. Elevating Your Role To A Business Partner  Avi Miller, Group Director – Strategic Procurement: IT, Digital, Professional Services, Insights & Media, Chanel 

Collaboration between Vendor Management Organizations (VMO) and Procurement is crucial for optimizing supplier relationships, ensuring cost efficiency, and enhancing overall business performance. While both functions have distinct roles, their synergy leads to better decision-making, risk mitigation, and improved vendor performance. 

This panel discussion will showcase how leading procurement and vendor management teams have developed synergies between each other to effectively deliver on a common goal.