In a world shaped by disruption, from climate shocks and geopolitical tensions to inflation and technological upheaval, procurement stands at the frontline of strategic transformation.

This webinar invites executive leaders to rethink the old Procurement roles and embrace resilient and value-driven procurement leadership.

We’ll explore the true causes of economic turbulence and how procurement can serve not just as a buffer, but as a catalyst for long-term stability and growth. Participants will dive into the wrong responses to avoid, such as active inertia, blind benchmarking, fire-fighting, instead focus on how to detect and seize opportunities amidst chaos.

Which topics will be addressed by Francois Dousset, EIPM Senior trainer, during this webinar?

• Stable supply chains through long-term engagement and shared strategie.
• The strategic power of supply chain clusters, ecosystems and re-localization.
• The fallacies of forecasting and how to think in multiple scenarios.
• Driving innovation and top-line growth through procurement-led initiatives.
• The mindset shift: from control to influence, from efficiency to agility, from market to VUCA thinking.

This webinar is not just about surviving disruption—it’s about repositioning procurement at the core of business strategy in an era of permanent change.

We would be delighted to welcome you to this live session, which should provide you with answers to many of your questions.

The rapid arrival of AI in the workplace is also having an impact on the procurement sector. This means that buyers must learn about and familiarise themselves with this new tool in order to reap significant benefits: rationalise their schedule, with the aim of devoting more time to the strategic aspects of the tasks entrusted to them.

This webinar, “The New P2P: Prompt to Procure: AI-driven efficiency in Procurement,” will guide you through the transformative journey of integrating Gen AI into your P2P processes. Learn about practical use cases, including PR to PO creation, spend analysis, cost savings, and supplier communication.

Join us for a live demo and discover the do’s and don’ts of prompt engineering tailored for the procurement community.

Which topics will be addressed by Manish Shanbhag, EIPM Senior trainer, during this webinar?

• Why AI & Prompting matter in P2P
• AI in P2P (Sample areas: Invoice Matching, Supplier Evaluation, Contract Review)
• Practical Use Cases: Smart Prompting for P2P Efficiency

– Use Case 1: PR to PO Creation
– Use Case 2: AI for Spend Analysis & Cost Savings
– Use Case 3: Supplier Communication & Risk Alerts

• Live Demo of Prompt Examples

·     Do’s & Dont’s of Prompt Engineering for Procurement

We would be delighted to welcome you to this live session, which should provide you with answers to many of your questions.

Procurement is undergoing a profound transformation, becoming a pivotal force at the intersection of global industrial shifts. Join us for an exclusive webinar, inspired by Hervé Legenvre’s impactful presentation, “Buyers Will Be Queens & Kings” delivered at Bernard Gracia’s Farewell Conference in December 2024.

This webinar explores how procurement professionals can rise as visionary leaders, shaping resilient and sustainable industries while navigating complex challenges like resource scarcity, geopolitical uncertainty, and societal expectations.

Key Takeaways:

Participants will leave the webinar equipped with actionable insights to:

1. Navigate Two Divergent Futures:
   • Explore contrasting scenarios for procurement’s future: “Industrial Decay” and “Resilient and Sustainable Industries.”
   • Understand how procurement can either become a reactive, survival-driven function or a transformative driver of innovation and resilience.
2. Leverage Strategic Capabilities for Leadership:
   • Sensing opportunities through AI, market analytics and external interactions.
   • Acting as a knowledge hub by sharing insights with stakeholders
   • Crafting options for long-term resilience and decarbonisation.
   • Implementing strategies with agility to achieve measurable outcomes.
   • Fostering continuous learning and innovation.
3. Embrace the Role of Kings and Queens of Change:
   • Understand how procurement leaders can actively shape industry transitions.
   • Participants will pick the animals they wan to see on their arm of coat.
     • The strategic Owl.
     • The intelligence beaver.
     • The innovation fox.
     • The transformation eagle.

During this webinar we’ll look at the evolving relationship between Procurement and Finance—two crucial functions within any organization, often working in parallel yet sometimes in isolation.

We’ll examine areas where Procurement and Finance have overlapping interests, such as cost control, supplier management, risk mitigation, budget setting.

Further, we’ll look at the challenges faced in integrating Procurement and Finance.

Often, they have different metrics, systems, and priorities. Yet, the benefits of overcoming these hurdles are substantial, including streamlined operations, better financial visibility, and enhanced value creation.

Finally, we’ll explore strategies to successfully integrate Procurement and Finance.