Creating Efficiency in the Supplier Management Process virtual, sheridan

OVERVIEW
Procurement teams face consistent pressure from their stakeholders to showcase value. Frequently, the broader challenges of ensuring post-contract efficiency from the supply base are underestimated. In this webinar, we will delve into best practices for managing supplier relationships, aiming to establish a robust foundation for Supplier Relationship Management and foster a collaborative process that adds significant value.

Participating in this webinar provides a distinct opportunity to stay ahead in the dynamic field of supplier management. Attendees will acquire practical knowledge with the potential to make a positive impact on their organization’s performance.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Your Benefits of Attending:

Understand the elements of supplier management
Learn about metrics that matter and how to use them
Gain insight into the “7-steps” of supplier management that optimize resources and minimize effort
Hear case studies on measures of success

AREAS COVERED
Supplier Management Process
Traditional Role – Supplier Management
Functional Evolution – Supplier Management
Supplier Management Process – Today’s Challenges
Operational Challenges
Management Challenges
Efficiency Challenges
Overcoming Challenges

About speaker
Kevin Giblin is the Head of Sourcing at Fitch Group. In this role, he leads a global team that provides service delivery for all indirect spending – executing on sourcing strategy, supplier assessment, contract negotiation, and demand management to ensure continuous value.

Before this role, Mr. Giblin led the function at a number of companies, including Dun & Bradstreet and McGraw-Hill/S& P, where he led the implementation of sourcing, procure-to-pay, and contract tools. His accomplishments have been recognized throughout his career, including the 2017 EPIC Award for Procurement Excellence, the 2012 SDCE Green Supply Chain Award, the 2011 Collaborate to Innovate Award from IACCM, and the 2009 Corporate Achievement Award.

From 2007-2010, he served on the ISM Supplier Management Group and was elected group chairperson from 2011 through 2014. He has previously served as a Purchasing program curriculum advisor for Folsom College and has written numerous industry publication articles.