18th Edition Procurement Excellence Summit & Awards 2026 Wednesday, 8 July 2026 The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi Architecting Resilient & Autonomous Procurement Ecosystems Engineering Value · Embedding Intelligence · Enabling Autonomy 18th Edition Procurement Excellence Summit & Awards 2026 Wednesday, 8 July 2026 The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi Architecting Resilient & Autonomous Procurement Ecosystems Engineering Value · Embedding Intelligence · Enabling Autonomy
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Engineering Value. Embedding Intelligence. Enabling Autonomy.
Wednesday, 8th July 2026
The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi
Architecting Resilient & Autonomous Procurement Ecosystems
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Navigating Procurement in an Era of Geopolitical Conflicts, Trade Wars & Supply Chain Disruptions

Procurement is standing at a defining inflection point. In an era shaped by geopolitical volatility, supply market disruptions, tariff turbulence, ESG mandates, digital acceleration, and margin pressure — the mandate for procurement has fundamentally evolved.

Cost optimization alone is no longer enough. Today's enterprise expects procurement to engineer value, embed intelligence into every decision, and build resilient ecosystems that can withstand uncertainty while accelerating growth.

This edition goes beyond digital adoption and automation narratives. It focuses on execution — building procurement models that are structurally resilient, data-driven, risk-aware, and increasingly autonomous.

As organizations move toward intelligent workflows, decision automation, and ecosystem integration, the critical question emerges: Is procurement ready for autonomy? And more importantly — are leaders ready to drive it?

Because the future of procurement will not be reactive. It will be architected.

Summit
The Westin Gurgaon · July 8, 2026
AI-Powered
Sourcing
Risk
Management
Supply Chain
Resilience

Key Learnings

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Discover the latest trends shaping procurement and how they can unlock greater success.

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Explore the pivotal role of AI and cognitive analytics in modern procurement operations.

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Navigate sustainability and ESG compliance challenges in procurement with actionable strategies.

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Understand best practices and innovations in vendor management and negotiation.

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Dive into the significance of effective procurement contracting and compliance in the new normal.

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Learn how AI and ML can transform procurement processes and decision-making.

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Discover strategies for enhancing risk management and reducing operational risks in supply chains.

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Uncover the power of analytics for informed procurement decision-making and measurable impact.

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Explore cross-functional collaboration for boosting team productivity and supplier partnerships.

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Master category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier development frameworks.

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Identify the essential skillsets for procurement leaders in the rapidly evolving landscape.

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Strategies to build end-to-end visibility in procurement processes to unlock efficiency.

Featured Speakers

Rahul Poddar

Head of Procurement - South Asia Region
Nestle India Limited

Neeraj Sachdev

President and Chief Procurement Officer
Uno Minda Limited

Sanjeev Jain

Director, Purchase
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

Raj K Mishra

Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer
Jindal Stainless

Pankaj Jain

Senior Vice President Procurement
Mankind Pharma Limited

Sudhir Gupta

Head - Procurement, Hotels Business
ITC Ltd.

Deepak Aggarwal

Head - Strategic Sourcing
Bajaj Electricals Ltd

Rahul Gupta

Head Procurement - Lighting / Solar / Electronics
Havells India Ltd

Vishal Bansal

Head of Sourcing - Group Commodities
JBM Group

Umang S Bhatnagar

SVP - Strategic Sourcing & SCM
SRF Limited

Preet Kahlon

Head - Process Excellence, PSCM
Cairn Oil and Gas

Bidesh Chandra Paul

Group Head Supply Chain Management
Fortis Healthcare

Rajib Roy

Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer
HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd

Sachin Sharma

Head Procurement
Godfrey Phillips India

Saroj Raj Ray

GM & Head of Sourcing
Valvoline Cummins Pvt Ltd

Charanjeet Singh

GM & Procurement Head - APMEA
Wipro Limited

Tarun Jagga

Head - Procurement
Escorts Kubota Limited

Shivendra Ojha

Senior Director Global Procurement
Cargill

Abhishek Sharma

Head of SCM & Commercial
Blackberrys Menswear

Rajat Dhar

Head - Supply Chain
United Colors of Benetton India

Dharmender Verma

Senior Vice President Procurement & Facilities Head
Axis Max Life Insurance Limited

Sunny Mutreja

Head of Procurement: India & Middle East
Lenskart

Mayur Chhabra

Head of Supply Chain (White & Paints Business)
JK Cement

Pritiman Panigrahi

Director, Purchasing
CNH Industrial

Pran Raj

Vice President Supply Chain
Devyani International

Who Should Attend?

This summit is designed for senior decision-makers shaping the future of procurement in India's leading organizations.

Presidents Vice Presidents CXOs Directors Heads General Managers

From CPOs at Fortune 500 companies to emerging procurement innovators — 300+ leaders join this platform annually.

Procurement
Sourcing
Purchase
Supply Chain
Source to Pay
Finance
Industries Represented
Manufacturing Pharma FMCG Energy Chemicals Automotive IT & Tech Retail Infrastructure

Procurement Excellence Awards 2026

Celebrate trailblazing achievements in Procurement & Supply Chain Innovation. These prestigious awards honor the boldest minds and organizations driving transformation.

Category 01

Leadership Awards

  • CPO of the Year 2026
  • Procurement Leader of the Year 2026
  • Future Procurement Leader Award
  • Procurement Innovation Champion
  • Diversity and Inclusion Advocate
  • Ethical Procurement Leader
  • Women Leader in Procurement
  • Innovator in Procurement
Nominate Now
Category 02

Team Awards

  • Procurement Team of the Year 2026
  • Supplier Collaboration & Innovation Award
  • Sustainable Procurement Team
  • Digital Transformation Team
  • Best Procurement Project Award
Nominate Now
Category 03

Organizational Awards

  • Excellence in Procurement 2026
  • Best Procurement Transformation Award
  • Supply Chain Initiative Award
  • Sustainability in Procurement Award
  • Procurement Technology Innovation Award
  • Global Procurement Excellence
  • Resilient Supply Chain Award
  • Procurement Digital Transformation Award
Nominate Now

Register for the Summit

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1st Early Bird
Till 15th April 2026
Registration Fees
INR 10,000
+ Applicable Taxes
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Awards Nomination Fees
INR 10,000
+ INR 5,000 (per nomination)
+ Applicable Taxes
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2nd Early Bird
Till 11th May 2026
Registration Fees
INR 12,500
+ Applicable Taxes
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Awards Nomination Fees
INR 12,500
+ INR 5,000 (per nomination)
+ Applicable Taxes
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Standard Rate
After 11th May 2026
Registration Fees
INR 15,000
+ Applicable Taxes
Register Now
Awards Nomination Fees
INR 15,000
+ INR 5,000 (per nomination)
+ Applicable Taxes
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Benefits of Attending

Learn Latest Trends

Deep insights into procurement function which will be the key to greater success in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.

Digital Transformation

Understand how digital transformation is changing the way of doing business in this new AI-augmented normal.

Map Emerging Strategies

Strategies that will help procurement professionals reach the next level of performance and impact.

Explore Peer Practices

Benchmark against top organizations for smooth business functioning and operational excellence.

Network with Leaders

Meet and connect with senior industry leaders and top solution providers shaping procurement's future.

Awards & Recognition

Gain industry-wide recognition and boost your brand presence through prestigious procurement awards.

What Leaders Say

★★★★★

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

Ajay SikkaCarrier HVAC
★★★★★

Such platforms bring thought leaders and partners to one place and promote interactions that otherwise are formal. Thanks for frequently giving such opportunities.

Saurabh PalsaniaShree Cement Ltd.
★★★★★

A wonderful opportunity for procurement leaders to engage, share and learn about challenges and best practices in End to End procurement.

Sachin JunejaApollo Tyres
★★★★★

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

Ajay SikkaCarrier HVAC
★★★★★

Such platforms bring thought leaders and partners to one place and promote interactions that otherwise are formal. Thanks for frequently giving such opportunities.

Saurabh PalsaniaShree Cement Ltd.
★★★★★

A wonderful opportunity for procurement leaders to engage, share and learn about challenges and best practices in End to End procurement.

Sachin JunejaApollo Tyres
★★★★★

The quality of participation was very impressive, bringing together such a large number of senior procurement leaders in one forum made the discussions highly practical.

Manish UpadhyayaPrism Johnson Limited
★★★★★

The sessions offered deep insights into emerging procurement trends and interacting with industry leaders added immense value. A truly meaningful platform.

Mahendra Mohan PatraCrompton Greaves
★★★★★

The focus on AI was apt. Organisers did a great job packing demos, presentations and arranging networking events. Very relevant, information-packed sessions.

Anil KulkarniL&T PES IC, Mumbai
★★★★★

The quality of participation was very impressive, bringing together such a large number of senior procurement leaders in one forum made the discussions highly practical.

Manish UpadhyayaPrism Johnson Limited
★★★★★

The sessions offered deep insights into emerging procurement trends and interacting with industry leaders added immense value. A truly meaningful platform.

Mahendra Mohan PatraCrompton Greaves
★★★★★

The focus on AI was apt. Organisers did a great job packing demos, presentations and arranging networking events. Very relevant, information-packed sessions.

Anil KulkarniL&T PES IC, Mumbai