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RESILIENCE || INTELLIGENCE || SUSTAINABLE

In today’s volatile global landscape, procurement has evolved from a transactional function into a strategic powerhouse. As organizations grapple with mounting supply chain disruptions, rising costs, ESG mandates, and emerging compliance frameworks, procurement leaders are being called upon to not just optimize costs—but to enable innovation, build resilience, and drive long-term business value.

Adding to the complexity, recent global trade wars and economic stand-offs have further strained cross-border procurement and supplier networks. From shifting tariff regimes and regional protectionism to the fragility of single-source dependency, these conflicts have underscored the urgent need for supply chain diversification, localization, and real-time risk intelligence.

At the 14th Edition of the Procurement Innovation Summit & Awards, we deep-dive into how organizations can reimagine procurement by embracing digital ecosystems, leveraging AI and predictive analytics, and prioritizing sustainability. This summit brings together thought leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to decode the next decade of procurement transformation—one driven by collaboration, transparency, and purpose.

Join us for a powerful day of knowledge sharing, solution scouting, and strategic foresight to future-proof your procurement function against disruption—and transform it into a lever of sustainable growth.

Featured Speakers

Sunny Mutreja
Sunny Mutreja
Head of Procurement
Lenskart.com
Saurabh Palsania
Saurabh Palsania
Joint President strategic sourcing
Shree Cement Ltd.
Arjit Aggarwal
Arjit Aggarwal
Head of Centralised Procurement
Hero MotoCorp
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Gupta
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Gupta
Joint President and Chief Procurement Officer
Adani Group
Piyush Agarwal
Piyush Agarwal
Head of Supply Chain
Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products Ltd.
Jaikishan Gianani
Jaikishan Gianani
Head - Procurement - Commodities & Raw Materials
Nestlé
Vivek Srivastava
Vivek Srivastava
Head of Sourcing and Supply Chain
DCM Shriram LTD
Pran Raj
Pran Raj
Vice President - Supply Chain
Devyani International
Neeraj Sachdev
Neeraj Sachdev
Sr VP and Chief Procurement officer
UNO Minda Group
Pritiman Panigrahi
Pritiman Panigrahi
Senior General Manager, Purchasing
CNH Industrial
Abhay Singh
Abhay Singh
Global Strategic Sourcing Head
Orient Electric
Dr. Venkatesan N
Dr. Venkatesan N
Director & Chief Procurement Officer
Max Healthcare
Deepak Aggarwal
Deepak Aggarwal
Head - Strategic Sourcing
Bajaj Electricals Ltd
Rashmi Chawla
Rashmi Chawla
Vice President - Supply Chain Management
CK Birla Hospital
Abhishek Arora
Abhishek Arora
Group Head Strategic Sourcing and Packaging
LT Foods Limited
Abhishek Gupta
Abhishek Gupta
Head of Directs and Co-Manufacturing Procurement
McCain Foods
Pallavi Chaudhuri
Pallavi Chaudhuri
Procurement Services Director
Perfetti Van Melle
Santimoy Chattopadhyay
Santimoy Chattopadhyay
Chief Procurement & Materials Management Officer (CPMO)
G R Infraprojects Limited
Sayantan Das
Sayantan Das
Head of Procurement / Director, South Asia Health and Hygiene
Reckitt
Ajay Sikka
Ajay Sikka
Director - Global Supply Chain CoE
Carrier HVAC
Manoranjan Nayak
Manoranjan Nayak
Head of Operations
Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Vishal Bansal
Vishal Bansal
Head of Sourcing - Group Commodities, Capex, IT & Logistics
JBM Group
Mahesh Gupta
Mahesh Gupta
Head of Supply Chain
DS Group
Shikha Singh
Shikha Singh
Senior Vice President Supply Chain
Airtel
Sharmishtha Bade
Sharmishtha Bade
Vice President Procurement
Pernod Ricard
Vikram Mishra
Vikram Mishra
Director Strategic Sourcing and Operations
Mars

Who should attend

Presidents, VPs, CXOs, Directors, Heads of

  • Procurement
  • Sourcing
  • Finance
  • Purchase
  • Supply Chain
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Benefits of Attending the Event

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Learn about the latest trends

into procurement function which will be the key to greater success

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Understand digital transformation

changing the way of doing business in this new normal

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Map emerging strategies

that will help procurement professionals reach the next level

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Explore peer practices

for smooth business functioning and benchmarking

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Meet and network

with senior industry leaders and top solution providers

Key Learnings

Discover the latest trends shaping procurement and how they can unlock greater success.
Explore the pivotal role of AI and cognitive analytics in modern procurement.
Navigate sustainability and ESG compliance challenges in procurement.
Understand best practices and innovations in vendor management and negotiation.
Dive into the significance of effective procurement contracting and compliance in the new normal.
Learn how AI and ML can transform procurement processes.
Discover strategies for enhancing risk management and reducing operational risks.
Uncover the power of analytics for informed procurement decision-making.
Explore cross-functional collaboration for boosting team productivity.
Master category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier development.
Identify the essential skillsets for procurement leaders in the evolving landscape.
Strategies to build end-to-end visibility in the procurement process to unlock efficiency.
Develop a comprehensive approach towards a smart and interconnected digital future of procurement.

Procurement Excellence Awards 2025

Celebrate Trailblazing Achievements in Procurement & Supply Chain Innovation

These prestigious awards honor the boldest minds and organizations driving transformation across Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing. Gain industry-wide recognition, boost your brand presence, and join a powerful network of top professionals shaping the future of procurement.

Leadership Awards

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    CPO of the Year 2025
    Nominate
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    Procurement Leader of the Year 2025
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Future Procurement Leader Award
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Procurement Innovation Champion
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Diversity & Inclusion Advocate
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Ethical Procurement Leader
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Women Leader in Procurement
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Innovator in Procurement
    Nominate

Organizational Awards

  • 🏆
    Excellence in Procurement 2025
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Best Procurement Transformation
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Supply Chain Initiative Award
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Sustainability in Procurement
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Technology Innovation in Procurement
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Global Procurement Excellence
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Resilient Supply Chain Award
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Ethics & Compliance in Procurement
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Sustainable Sourcing & Procurement
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Digital Transformation in Procurement
    Nominate

Team Awards

  • 🏆
    Procurement Team of the Year
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Supplier Collaboration & Innovation
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Sustainable Procurement Team
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Digital Transformation Team
    Nominate
  • 🏆
    Best Procurement Project
    Nominate

Important Dates and Deadlines

Nominations for all categories are open from 01 May 2025

Last day to submit the Nominations is 11th July 2025

Winners will be announced on 18th July 2025 via e-mail so relevant teams can be invited.

Awards will be distributed at 14th Procurement Excellence Summit & Awards 2025 on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi
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Benefits of Supporting Us

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Showcase thought-leadership and define what your brand stands for.

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Reconnect with clients and create new partnerships through exposure.

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Reach decision-makers through our carefully curated audience.

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Engage and build relationships before, during, and after the event.

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Take the spotlight and share your innovations with an engaged audience.

Pricing

  • 1st Early Bird

  • 2nd May 2025

  • Registration Fees
  • 10,000 + Taxes

    Register Now

  • Award Nomination Fees
  • 10,000 + 5,000 + Taxes

    Nominate Now
  • 2nd Early Bird

  • 2nd June 2025

  • Registration Fees
  • 12,500 + Taxes

    Register now

  • Award Nomination Fees
  • 12,500 + 5,000 + Taxes

    Nominate Now

  • Standard Rate

  • Registration Fees
  • 15,000 + Taxes

    Register now

  • Award Nomination Fees
  • 15,000 + 5,000 + Taxes

    Nominate Now

Testimonials

"It's a good interactive session with all leaders understanding the correct practice in Domain Network connection with people"

Santoshkumar Pillai
Reliance Retail

"Very informative and information on future ready procurement was apt. Digitalisation & AI in procurement is advancing & all professionals are aggressively learning and contributing to new technology. Procurement is advancing"

Smita Kalgutkar
Indoco Remedies Ltd

"Relevant topics & knowledgeable speakers. Good time management of Organizer"

Devendra Sonulkar
Reliance Industries Limited

"Procurement Excellence Summit organized by UBS forums was a great learning experience. The richness of procurement topics and the breadth of expertise covered by panel members was great."

Ajay Sikka
Carrier HVAC

"The day at the summit brought a lot of innovative ideas and people together. Such platforms bring thought leaders and partners to one place and promote interactions that otherwise are formal."

Saurabh Palsania
Shree Cement Ltd.

"A wonderful opportunity for procurement leaders to engage, share and learn about challenges and best practices in End to End procurement and with the digital partners to take forward the digital procurement journey."

Sachin Juneja
Apollo Tyres

"Excellent Management, Very well Coordinated"

Mohit Jauhari
Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd.

"Experiences shared by members on their digital transformation journey were very interesting. It was well curated with a wide spectrum of industry experts contributing their thoughts."

Rajiv Ganju
Luminous Power Technologies (Schneider Electric)

"Thank you so much for organizing this important, interesting & very useful summit. The topics, presentations & discussion were very realistic and practical."

Vikas Goyal
Fortis Health Care

"I thank UBS for conducting such a power packed session involving the who’s who from the Procurement & SCM domain. The insights shared were enriching and apt for the modern world."

Bhaskar Rahut
Philips

Glimpse of Previous Editions