Where are the risks facing procurement and supply professionals in 2024? How can you navigate them? Which skills and strategies will you need?
Join three global procurement experts to develop your strategies for success:
- Emma Scott, head of content strategy, CIPS
- Mark Gilham, director at Enable and former CFO
- Keith Wright, procurement strategist and founder of K Wright Consultancy
This session was inspired by a global CIPS member survey to identify the "9 Challenges Keeping You Awake at Night", and was hosted with Enable, the SaaS platform for B2B rebate management.
On the agenda
- The critical challenges facing procurement professionals
- Preparations and strategic action to stay ahead in a fast-changing environment
- Deploying artificial intelligence and automation
- Creating a roadmap of four strategies to tackle these challenges
This was a thought-provoking, interactive session that blended expert insights with practical, actionable solutions.
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Mark started out his career at major financial institutions Barclays Bank and Royal Bank of Canada where he qualified as a chartered accountant. From there he progressed to senior finance roles in the construction industry, most recently being at Grafton Group PLC for nearly a decade where he witnessed first-hand the strategic value of rebates. Becoming an expert in the world of rebates has led him to being quoted by Harvard Business Review and to his role at Enable as a Director & Evangelist. There he is responsible for helping businesses use rebates as a strategy to drive growth and trust between trading partners.
Keith Wright is a seasoned entrepreneur and commercial leader with 30+ years expertise in the building industry. Renowned for his strategic approach, he has saved millions of pounds throughout his career as a procurement expert. With an unwavering focus on value creation, he continuously seeks growth opportunities and operational efficiency for his clients.
As a trusted business consultant, he has collaborated with numerous market-leading companies, developing tailor-made procurement solutions aligned with their unique needs and goals.
In 2021, Keith founded K Wright Consultancy after a successful corporate career, aiming to share his procurement knowledge and expertise with business owners, leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to accelerate their growth. Within 2.5 years, his consultancy firm has collaborated with 25 organisations creating value in the multiple millions.