Top [10] Skills Required for Future Ready Procurement and Sourcing Professionals

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | 11:25AM–11:45AM ET
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Simulive
The panel of IT procurement and sourcing specialists will discuss the skills that we will rely on to meet the innovations that are arising from vendor strategies through automation tools, while preparing for the artificial intelligence tools that are evolving within our space. We expect that AI will impact the seven-step procurement and sourcing process and need to proactively grow the skills that will create successful and future-ready talent.

Outcomes: Define skills required to prepare future-ready procurement processionals * Discuss updated job descriptions for procurement and sourcing specialists to meet future demand * Translate the impact that AI, smart contracts, and end-to-end e-procurement solutions will have on current roles and responsibilities

Presenters

  • Teri Abbo

    Director of Executive Programs, Oakland University

  • Tania Stephan

    Head of Procurement and Sales, SWITCH

  • Lindsey Stewart

    IT Asset Manager, Metropolitan State University of Denver