Unlocking Digital Maturity: How Procurement Becomes a Powerhouse (Not a Paper-Pusher)

SpendHQ
58:16
Let’s cut to the chase—procurement isn’t just about cutting costs anymore. It’s about unlocking smarter, faster, more strategic moves that deliver real, measurable business impact. But here’s the kicker: most teams are still stuck somewhere between spreadsheets and chaos.
In this high-impact webinar, we’ll unpack key insights from The Hackett Group’s new guide: Unlocking Digital Maturity – The Path to Procurement Excellence. You’ll get the straight talk on where procurement is headed, what “digital maturity” really means (hint: it’s not just AI buzzwords), and how top-performing organizations are transforming data into decisions, not dashboards that collect dust.
Join us to discover:
- A concrete roadmap to procurement digital maturity (yes, it’s achievable)
- Real-world examples of how leading global enterprises are aligning procurement data, analytics, and performance tracking to drive measurable business outcomes
- The essential tech, talent, and tactics you need to level up—now
Whether you’re just getting started or leading the charge, this webinar will show you how to stop reacting and start leading.
Come for the insights. Leave with a plan.
Speakers
Pierre Laprée
Chief Product Officer, SpendHQ
Pierre Lapree is the Chief Product Officer at SpendHQ, where he leads product strategy to help organizations optimize procurement performance through real-time, high-quality data. A procurement and technology expert, Pierre began his career in IT before transitioning into procurement leadership. In 2012, he founded Per Angusta, a procurement performance management (PPM) solution designed to enhance procurement’s strategic impact. Following its merger with SpendHQ, Pierre now focuses on delivering best-in-class Spend Intelligence and Performance Management solutions. He is also an active member of the Galion Project, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe and the U.S.
Richard Gardner
Senior Director, Advisory Market Intelligence, The Hackett Group
Richard Gardner is a Senior Research Director within The Hackett Group’s Advisory Market Intelligence Division. Mr. Gardner leads the Procurement research line for Market Intelligence, providing technology vendors with critical insights in areas such go-to-market strategies, customer perspectives, business value impacts, and broader trends within the Procurement space. Mr. Gardner has 25+ years of consulting and advisory experience spanning procurement, finance, global business services, and service delivery model transformation.

Unlocking Digital Maturity: How Procurement Becomes a Powerhouse (Not a Paper-Pusher)
58:16