Interactive Roundtables – Practitioner Led (50 min – 2 rounds) 

These interactive roundtable sessions take a deep dive into key subject matter you came to learn about. Sit and learn in an intimate format from the speakers who have had an impact on their company and industry. Take control of your own event experience and don’t be shy! Ask questions (or answer them!) alongside other conference attendees who are dealing with the same challenges as you network with industry peers with very similar challenges, interests, and responsibilities. 

Topics: 

1. Supplier Consolidation - Joao Paulo Miquelotti, Global Category Manager – MRO and Marketplace, SLB 
2. Empowering Site Level Management - Kelvin Burnett, Senior Sourcing Manager, Indirects – The J.M. Smucker Company 
3. Globalizing Spare Parts Management - Hunter Cabe, Director, Global Procurement – MRO & Construction Materials – Walmart 
4. Preparing for OSHA Regulation Compliance 
5. Balancing Employee Preference with Cost Effectiveness - Jim Devenney, Procurement Manager, Indirects — Idahoan Foods 
6. Price Caps & Vendor Contracts - Brenda Wellwood, Sr. Analyst, Indirect Procurement - Blommer Chocolate Company 

The MRO procurement landscape is evolving, with Gen Z bringing new skills and perspectives to the table. This panel brings together experienced professionals and Gen Z newcomers to discuss how to navigate this generational shift and create a more dynamic and innovative MRO procurement function. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how to attract, retain, and develop Gen Z talent.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the key characteristics and expectations of Gen Z in the workplace
• Foster mentorship and knowledge transfer between generations
• Leverage the unique skill sets of each generation to enhance MRO outcomes