Tuesday, 10th December 2024

Novotel Pune Nagar Road

Thriving in the Procurement Revolution!!

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About the Event

RESILIENCE || INTELLIGENCE || SUSTAINABLE

The procurement landscape is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digital advancements, geopolitical tensions, and sustainability imperatives. In today's dynamic environment, emerging technologies such as AI, ML, predictive analysis, cloud computing, and RPA empower digital procurement to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and enable faster, transparent, and sustainable procurement processes.

At this Summit, we delve into the latest trends and challenges shaping the procurement sphere. As the world grapples with geopolitical tensions and global conflicts, we recognize the impact these events have on country policies and the global procurement function. These challenges necessitate a resilient and agile procurement approach. Furthermore, the role of AI, cognitive analytics, and predictive technologies in procurement is playing a vital role. With the growing focus on ESG compliance and sustainability, we aim to provide a comprehensive platform for procurement leaders to explore innovative solutions and strategies for the future.

Join us for the "12th Edition Procurement Excellence Summit & Awards 2024" to gain deep insights into the latest procurement strategies, challenges and the opportunities to drive sustainable practices within the organization shaping the future of procurement.

Also, explore how procurement plays a pivotal role in driving success for businesses and examine the evolving landscape of digital procurement technologies, supplier relationship management, and compliance frameworks.

Featured Speakers

Ashish Ranjan Mohanty
Ashish Ranjan Mohanty

Global Head-Sourcing Procurement

TATA Technologies
Vineet Kumar
Vineet Kumar

Head Supply Chain Excellence

Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd.
Mahesh Salunke
Mahesh Salunke

Head Of Procurement

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
Ashvin Thakre
Ashvin Thakre

Head Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain

EMotorad
Deepak Kadhane
Deepak Kadhane

Associate Director and Procurement Head - Emerson Process Management, India

Emerson
Vipin Pawar
Vipin Pawar

Head of Procurement Vice President

Kirloskar Ferrous
Kapil Agrawal
Kapil Agrawal

Head Materials-BU, Purchasing and Logistics

Varroc
Anil Rajanala
Anil Rajanala

Global Business Head

Cygnet.One
Shirish Bhide
Shirish Bhide

Head Of Operations and supply chain

Cummins India Ltd.
Durganand Jha
Durganand Jha

Founding Partner & Director

Elevion Partners Solutions
Paresh Thakkar
Paresh Thakkar

Associate Vice President & National Lead Procurement

Bajaj Allianz Life
Avinash Shrivastav
Avinash Shrivastav

Founder

Contisoft Technologies LLP
Manish Mukherjee
Manish Mukherjee

Head of Sourcing

Principal Global Services
Rhishikesh Gulavani
Rhishikesh Gulavani

Head Sourcing

Atlas Copco Group
Pritam Shimpi
Pritam Shimpi

Head - Sourcing & Supply Chain

Hager Group
Jigyasa Kishore
Jigyasa Kishore

Vice President

Moglix
Vijay Kumar
Vijay Kumar

Vice President-Supply Chain

Ghodawat Consumer
Milind Ingale
Milind Ingale

Sr. Director - Global Supply Chain

GE Aerospace
Shailesh Kathed
Shailesh Kathed

Head of Corporate Supply Chain

Fiat India Automobile Private Limited
Kuldeep Singh
Kuldeep Singh

Head - Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain (2W & 3W)

Kinetic Green
Samrat Patil
Samrat Patil

Global Procurement Head

L&T Technology Services Limited
Saurabh Gupta
Saurabh Gupta

Director - Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Operations

Honeywell
Vipin Pawar
Vipin Pawar

Head Procurement

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd.

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 the best practices and innovations in vendor management and negotiation.

Dive into the signicance 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 2024

Get Recognized for your Path Breaking Achievements
in SCM & Procurement innovation

This award recognize and highlights the path breaking achievements of the Leaders from Procurement, Sourcing, Purchase, Supply chain etc. who have demonstrated out of the box initiatives in transformation and leadership. This unique opportunity will also help you to increase your brand's presence among the top professionals in the industry

Leadership Awards

  • 🏆
    CPO of the Year 2024
  • 🏆
    Procurement Leader of the Year 2024
  • 🏆
    Future Procurement Leader Award
  • 🏆
    Procurement Innovation Champion
  • 🏆
    Diversity and Inclusion Advocate
  • 🏆
    Ethical Procurement Leader
  • 🏆
    Women Leader in Procurement
  • 🏆
    Innovator In Procurement

Organizational Awards

  • 🏆
    Excellence in Procurement 2024
  • 🏆
    Best Procurement Transformation Award
  • 🏆
    Supply Chain Initiative Award
  • 🏆
    Sustainability in Procurement Award
  • 🏆
    Procurement Technology Innovation Award
  • 🏆
    Global Procurement Excellence
  • 🏆
    Resilient Supply Chain Award
  • 🏆
    Procurement Ethics and Compliance Award
  • 🏆
    Excellence in Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement
  • 🏆
    Procurement Digital Transformation Award

Procurement Team Awards

  • 🏆
    Procurement Team of the Year 2024
  • 🏆
    Supplier Collaboration & Innovation Award
  • 🏆
    Sustainable Procurement Team
  • 🏆
    Digital Transformation Team
  • 🏆
    Best Procurement Project Award

Benefits of Attending the Event

  • Learn about the latest trends into procurement function which will be the key to greater success
  • Know how digital transformation is changing the way of doing business in this new normal
  • Map out the latest emerging strategies that will help procurement professionals reach the next level
  • Understand what your peers are practicing and implementing for smooth business functioning
  • Meet & Network with best of the senior industry leaders and solution providers across industries

Benefits of supporting us:

  • Showcase thought-leadership by showing your target market who you are, what you do, and why they should get to know you
  • Chance to renew long standing connections with existing clients and initiate new business with potential clients.
  • Sponsoring our event offers you the opportunity to reach uniquely targeted audience and the decision makers
  • Engage and connect with delegates before, during, or after the conference through a wide range of digital messaging opportunities.
  • Take the stage and educate your audience on how your company's technology can drive their business forward.

Testimonials

Rhishikesh Gulavani

Atlas Copco Group

It was wonderful experience and nice meeting Sourcing professionals across industries. Atlas Copco is leader in the Industry and we are happy share best practices via such forums.

Pritam Shimpi

Hager Group

The conference was a resounding success, offering a platform for thought leaders to converge, share knowledge, and inspire positive change.

Deepak Kadhane

Emerson

Though it was first experience to be a part of such summit as a speaker. It was indeed an enriching experience to be on the panel. I had an amazing experience sharing thoughts on the topic and enjoying listening to other panelists view as well. Looking forward to have continuous association with UBS forum.

Ashvin Thakre

Emotorad

It was a wonderful event, kudos to your and your team efforts for making it successful. Would like to be part of such event going forward as well.

Ajay Sikka

Carrier HVAC

Procurement Excellence Summit organized by UBS forums was a great learning experience. The richness of procurement topics and the bread of expertise covered by panel members was great. Industry peers were able to discuss and learn from each other It was great to see start-ups and established companies bringing in new solutions to enable more efficient procurement, once again a great learning experience, and thanks to UBS for organizing the same.

Saurabh Palsania

Shree Cement Ltd.

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. Thanks to UBS for frequently giving such opportunities and accelerating the growth opportunities for one and all.

Sachin Juneja

Apollo Tyres

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 in their business with a curated solution relevant to a respective business scenario and an ROI mindset

Mohit Jauhari

Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd.

Excellent Management, Very well Coordinated

Rajiv Ganju

Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Schneider Electric Subsidiary

I really enjoyed being part of the Panel and discussion. Experiences shared by members on their digital transformation journey were very interesting. Procurement Excellen Summit organised by UBS Forums addressed Digital Transformation and its need in current and future role. Inspite from various Speakers and Partners focussed need for the same. It was well curated summit with wide spectrum of Industry experts and partners contributed their thoughts.

Vikas Goyal

Fortis Health Care

Thank you so much for organizing this important, interesting & very useful summit. The topics, presentations & discussion were very realistic and practical. I received a lot of good ideas which I can & I will implement in my area of domain. Thanks to all the speakers, organizers and UBS team” !!

Bhaskar Rahut

Philips

I thank UBS for conducting such a power packed session involving the who’s who from the Procurement & the SCM domain. The insights shared by the experts were very much enriching and apt in the modern world of Procurement. I have enjoyed the sessions thoroughly and would be eager to witness many such events in the days to come

Glimpse of Previous Edition