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Executive Roundtables

 

Procurement Leaders Executive Roundtables – Taking place on a quarterly basis and featured in the Procurement Leaders magazine, the Executive Roundtables are exclusive, high profile opinion based events.

Each roundtable brings together a small, select group of procurement innovators interested in debating a key topical issue. Individuals are personally invited, with the discussion hosted by the Procurement Leaders Network at prestigious venues around Europe.

  • For more information on how you can be involved in an executive roundtable or to suggest a discussion topic please call Matthias Gutzmann on +44 (0) 20 7501 0536.
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Previous Roundtables:

May 06
Global Sourcing - Procurement In A Shrinking World 
When Mark Perera, editor of European Leaders in Procurement, invited a group of procurement leaders to join him for a summit on low-cost country sourcing, the result was insightful and challenging.
Aug 06
SRM - The Reward For Good Relations
A strategic approach to supplier relationship management can bring huge benefits. But there are still many crucial issues for procurement directors to consider before embarking on an SRM programme.
Nov 06
Talent Management - Talent Scouts
The search for good people is a perennial topic in procurement. Mark Perera, editor of European Leaders In Procurement, got senior procurement executives round the table to thrash out the issues.
Mar 07
Procurement Outsourcing - How fast, how far?
Procurement outsourcing – how much and when – is a key topic for professionals. At the latest ELP roundtable, senior executives from companies across Europe gathered to air some of the issues involved.
Jul 07
M & A - Together we stand
Mergers and acquisitions are often in the headlines – and procurement can help make them work. But there are important issues to consider when such a move is announced, say participants in the ELP Executive Roundtable.
Sep 07
Procurement of Marketing Services - Route to Market

Marketing services is one of the big challenges for procurement leaders. ELP brought senior procurement leaders from global companies based in Europe together to exchange ideas on the issues.
Dec 07
Procurement Talent - Recruitment Race

The rise of procurement means companies face growing competition to find people for the top roles. At the latest roundtable, senior procurement professionals gathered to discuss the issues. Compiled by Mark Whitehead.
Feb 08
Spend Analysis - How much?

An economic downturn is the ideal time to look at corporate purchasing habits. Not only are you likely to find a few million Euros, but it will help with your board credibility too.
Apr 08
Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing - Hard Facts 
Without access to the facts, procurement directors have an all but impossible task to drive change in sustainable purchasing. but even with the facts, it’s anything but easy.
Oct 08
Talent Management - Career Minded

Developing a clear and consistent framework for measuring procurement skills that everyone can adhere to is the next challenge laid down to our profession.
Jan 09
Knowledge is power

Through sharing ideas and experiences, both internally and externally, procurement will build up a powerful network of knowledge and information.
Feb 09
Procurement Outsourcing, Lisbon
Historical and operational obstacles to outsourcing procurement functions are being broken down. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right way to go.
Mar 09
Risk Management, New York
Historical and operational obstacles to outsourcing procurement functions are being broken down. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right way to go.
May 09
Indirect Spend, London
With companies putting a renewed focus on indirect spend due to the recession, the search is on for those less-obvious savings opportunities, writes David Rae.

 

 

 


ATTENDEE FEEDBACK


"I found the Procurement Leaders Roundtable to be an excellent opportunity to discuss the highly critical supply management and procurement issue of risk management within the supply chain. Hearing the variety of perspectives, processes and initiatives across a variety of industries was very beneficial."
Quentin Roach, Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, Bristol- Myers Squibbs

"The Procurement Leaders Roundtable provides a peer-to-peer sharing of best practices in a small group interactive setting that provides real value to the participants."
Don Klock, Former CPO, Colgate-Palmolive

"The October 2008 Procurement Leaders Roundtable exceeded my expectations: the open and candid discussion on very relevant topics was time well-spent and highly appreciated."
John M Walker, Senior Vice president and Chief Procurement Officer, ABB Group

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