Sourcing Industry Group

Sponsored by: In today’s unpredictable global market, how are you ensuring your Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes are not just resilient, but also driving significant cost savings? Join us on Tuesday, July 22nd at 1:00 PM EDT for a deep dive into our Total Spend Management Benchmark report. We’ll be sharing the key findings, giving you an insider’s view into what’s really happening in the world of procurement and finance.

Sponsored by: Today’s leading organizations are rethinking legacy systems, removing bottlenecks, and embracing technology to enable smarter, faster operations. For GATX, a global railcar leasing leader managing over 148,000 assets, this transformation was driven by an AI-native approach to procurement.

Sponsored by: Procurement isn’t just about cost-cutting—it’s a strategic lever for growth, resilience, and enterprise value. But to fully realise that potential, sourcing teams must speak the language of finance. Join us for a practical session exploring how strategic sourcing can deliver measurable impact that resonates with the C-suite.

Want to see how leading companies are transforming procurement to drive real business value? At Sirva, the global leader in relocation and moving services, procurement took center stage in a bold initiative to modernize operations worldwide. But this wasn’t just about automatingworkflows. It was about laying the foundation for a future where procurement doesn’t just support the business – it orchestrates it.

Sponsored by: The potential of AI Agents and of Agentic Orchestration in procurement is immense. Procurement processes are inherently cross-functional, and touch many different application environments.

In today’s rapidly changing global economy, tariff uncertainty poses significant challenges for businesses operating in the United States. Fluctuating trade policies and unpredictable tariff rates can disrupt supply chains, inflate costs, and hinder strategic planning. Companies must navigate this complex landscape to protect their bottom line while maintaining operational efficiency.

Sponsored by: The tightening of IT budgets has many sourcing leaders eyeing consolidation across the tech stack – not just to reduce spend, but to strengthen their vendor negotiation position. By uncovering redundancies across the software portfolio, organizations can regain control and unlock new opportunities for supplier concessions, even without full consolidation.

Sponsored by: The biggest challenge for supplier diversity leaders is finding and sourcing with more small and diverse suppliers. In The Platform Conference Center - 320 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606 SIG | ONE-DAY events offer buy-side practitioners an exclusive opportunity to engage in impactful, focused meetings that provide valuable benchmarking with Sponsored by: The potential of AI Agents and of Agentic Orchestration in procurement is immense.

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Robert Reynolds, co-founder and CEO of Tangible Intelligence, discussing the evolving landscape of procurement technology and the impact of AI. They explore the challenges faced by procurement professionals, the importance of selecting the right technology, and the potential use cases for AI in streamlining processes.

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And no — that’s not hyperbole. This isn’t a wave of minor upgrades. It’s a full-on reset. The platforms, skills and playbooks that worked five years ago? They’re already slipping underwater. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. They’re not just buzzwords — they’re converging fast. And if you’re not already familiar, it’s time. These technologies are landing right in the middle of your role. Your processes. Your decisions.