CPO Connie Walters shares the rapid emergence and development of procurement at Vertex and how she is developing next generation talent
Tim Burt
Customer Insights Manager
Joined 2011
Tim joined Procurement Leaders product team in 2011 after a three-year stint in political research. As a writer, deputy editor and editor of the Procurement Leaders magazine, he has interviewed some of the leading thinkers within the function and written extensively on risk management, sustainability and supplier management as well as a number of the trends that are shaping the function IN the 21st century. Now customer insights manager, his role is to bring the procurement community to life by showcasing the projects and initiatives that are driving the function forward.
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Functions pivot to delivering supplier inclusion with economic impact
When procurement can prove an inclusion programme creates tangible wealth, it becomes a value-add
The changing role and responsibilities of the COE at Molson Coors
Momo Orlandic, Procurement Centre of Excellence Director for EMEA and APAC at Molson Coors, explains how the company’s COE has developed and how it continues to evolve in a fast-moving world
How Schneider Electric’s indirect procurement team unlocked value through collaboration
Schneider Electric share details around the technology, processes and collaboration efforts they launched to drive out increase value through indirect procurement
Tips for effective contracting for supplier-enabled innovation
Members of the Partnerships & Innovation cohort gathered to discuss the strategies they employ around contracting for innovation that drives speed and agility
Creating a risk partnership between IT and procurement at Alaska Airlines
Jennifer Toren, Director of Information Security at Alaska Airlines, explains how her team works closely with procurement to reduce risk across the IT space, including in the use of AI by third-parties
Identifying new savings opportunities in 2026
Corning CPO Nolan Smith reveals how his team is looking for savings over the coming year and beyond
Building an SRM programme on solid foundations
Speakers from CBRE and Wells Fargo share how they have built SRM programmes to deliver sustained success
How Corning harnesses data to drive strategic procurement
After receiving a wake-up call from a competitor, the materials company has developed a new approach to data that’s driven significant value
Make time to explore new solutions, rather than merely meet expectations
Times of uncertainty present an opportunity to go beyond business expectations – if leaders are bold enough to search for ideas
Creating a global supplier scouting programme for innovation
Brian McClure, former head of global external innovation at J&J, shares insights into how his team set up a structure to identify innovations
Gianluca Colombo: ‘There is no sourcing without responsible sourcing’
The deputy CPO at dsm firmenich offers his views on the importance of ESG, revisiting operating models and procurement as a breeding ground for talent
Develop capabilities – not skills – to build the function of the future
Skills are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to ensuring procurement teams can deliver on their strategic aims
How procurement teams are using ChatGPT and what they’re using it for
As functions continue to get to grips with ChatGPT, leaders discuss their early successes with the technology – and the risks they are wary of
From decoupling to derisking: CPOs reveal their China strategies
With businesses questioning both their exposure to – and reliance on – China-based suppliers, CPOs discussed the options they are exploring
The evolution of procurement value propositions
Procurement value propositions have matured considerably in recent years, demonstrating the journey that the function has been on and its importance to today’s businesses
Electrolux’s Mirela Boldu on managing risk through education and collaboration
Strong processes, information sharing and cross-collaboration help to shape the electronics giant’s approach to risk
Thriving through the polycrisis age
While many CPOs feel their teams are doing well, leaders recognise they must keep developing new initiatives to ensure their continuing success
DuPont’s Miguel Gonzalez: ‘Take your procurement hat off, think business’
Deep relationships and a strong strategic focus have been critical in times of crisis, CPO Miguel Gonzalez says
Managing risks, priorities and talent: Nestlé’s approach to the polycrisis
Nestlé is leveraging its experience of managing a host of different risks to navigate the polycrisis, explains CPO Patricia Stroup