Procurement Forum at PaperCon
Monday, April 23, 2012
1:30-5:00pm
The Procurement and Sourcing Forum is an opportunity for professionals involved in the procurement of materials and services in the manufacturer of paper and packaging materials to:
- Identify best-in-class procurement strategies
- Highlight better ways to manage data
- Discuss mechanisms and approaches to increase value
- Learn about relevant industry-wide issues and concerns
- Meet and network with industry peers
Topics will address best practices and emerging trends in procuring consumables, chemicals, energy, mechanical parts, but not capital equipment.
Session 1 – Procurement Organizational Effectiveness Panel
Monday, April 23, 2012 – 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Moderator: Steve Farmer Partner, Genesis Performance Partners
Panel Description: Panelists will review centralized versus decentralized procurement organizational strategies and process best practices.
Panelists:
- Jim Thomas – Corporate VP of Purchasing, Domtar
Glen Sanders – Director of Sourcing, Verso Paper
Greg Anderson – Accenture
Additional speaker to be announced
Session 2 – Emerging Trends in Procurement
Monday, April 23, 2012 – 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Moderator: TBA
Panel Description: Panelists will review emerging trends for all industries, with specific focus on the forest products industry, as well as the impact of sustainability on procurement decisions.
Panelists:
- Marlon Jones – Manager of International Distribution, International Paper
Panelists to be announced soon