How Procurement Can Ensure the Survival of Category Management
About
Join Bernard Gracia, Founder of EIPM, and Kai Weber, CPO at Actega (an Altana division), for an insightful 60-minute session on how procurement leaders can secure the future of category management in today’s evolving landscape. Learn how both academia and industry experts are addressing current business challenges and turning procurement into a key driver of sustainable value.
Key Takeaways:
- Why traditional approaches are falling short: Understand the limitations of old-school methods and why they no longer meet the demands of today’s procurement landscape.
- How strategic scenario modelling drives greater value: Learn how to harness scenario modelling to unlock new business value beyond savings
- AI's role in transforming strategic procurement: Discover how AI is enabling procurement professionals by filling the capability gap and hence empowering strategic decision-making in procurement.
Who Should Attend:
- CPOs, Procurement Leaders, and Decision-Makers: Executives who oversee procurement departments and seek to future-proof their organizations.
- Category Management Professionals: Experts focused on optimizing category strategies, delivering value beyond cost savings, and improving supplier relationships.
- Procurement Transformation and Excellence Specialists: Professionals tasked with transforming procurement, driving excellence, and implementing new technologies.
- Supply Chain and Procurement Teams: Cross-functional teams aiming to enhance procurement processes by integrating AI, strategic thinking, and digital tools.
- Purchasing and Sourcing Managers: Individuals responsible for supplier management and strategy, and optimizing sourcing strategies to align with organizational objectives.
Success Story Spotlight:
Hear from Kai Weber from Actega, an Altana divison, about how AI-augmented and strategically built strategies have breathed new life into their category management. Discover how they’ve successfully navigated the shift to AI-led procurement, revitalizing their processes, and driving competitive advantage. You’ll leave with actionable insights that can be applied to your own organization.
Why This Session is a Must:
Hosted by Jessica Ojelabi, this session promises to provide you with actionable insights and proven strategies to ensure the survival and transformation of category management in your organization. Don’t miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and gain the tools you need to lead the next era of procurement.
Register Now and secure your spot to learn how to lead the way in modern procurement!
Speakers
Kai Weber
CPO at Actega (an Altana division)
Kai Weber is a seasoned procurement and supply chain executive with over 20 years of international experience across industries such as Packaging, Plastics, Biotechnology, and Chemicals. As Chief Procurement Officer at Actega, an Altana divison, Kai is known for driving transformational change, optimizing supply chain operations, and delivering strategic business growth. With a leadership philosophy rooted in trust, integrity, and respect, he empowers high-performance teams across Europe, the US, and Asia to achieve operational excellence. Kai's expertise spans global procurement, complex negotiations, and continuous improvement, making him a trusted business partner and a key driver of sustainable value for organizations.
Bernard Gracia
Founder, Dean and Director of European Institute of Purchasing Management (EIPM)
Bernard Gracia is a pioneering figure in the field of procurement and purchasing management, with over four decades of experience. In 1990, he founded the European Institute of Purchasing Management (EIPM), where he launched the world’s first MBA in Purchasing Management and built a global reputation for advancing procurement education and research. Bernard has worked with multinational companies like ArcelorMittal, Axa, Bayer, and Nokia, developing strategies and training programs that drive corporate value. Known for his visionary leadership, Bernard has played a key role in shaping procurement standards worldwide, and through EIPM, he continues to lead research, education, and strategic initiatives in purchasing excellence.