Redefining the future of ‘Procurement 3.0' with our Must-Watch webinar
We’re excited to bring you an exclusive 45-minute webinar on 3rd June 14:00 BST that will explore how procurement leaders can transform procurement to become the high performing, tech and AI enabled strategic function that makes a central contribution to the organization realizing its corporate ambitions.
CPOs today face mounting pressure to deliver value in the face of increasing complexity, digital disruption, and rapidly evolving sustainability regulations. As the business landscape shifts, procurement is at a critical crossroads. The key question now being asked in boardrooms is: “What is the true value of procurement – today and in the future?”
In this session, we’ll explore how procurement can meet this moment, leveraging automation, data, and AI to become a central driver of corporate growth and resilience. Join us as our expert panel debates what a next-generation procurement function really looks like – and how to make it a reality.
Meet the panel:
- Jonathan O’Brien (Host): With over 22 years working with global procurement teams, Jonathan brings unparalleled insight into procurement transformation. He is also the architect behind Ruby®, the guided negotiation plan creator, and Capella®, the guided category strategy tool – both powerful AI-powered tools reshaping how teams work.
- Kathleen Harmeston: A Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (FCIPS), Kathleen has held C-suite advisory and senior procurement roles across the public and private sectors. Her experience includes driving multi-million spend transformations, large-scale programme delivery, and advising on M&A projects, board governance, and risk.
- Dipesh Sudra: Currently Group FP&A Manager at The Rank Group Ltd, Dipesh is a finance leader with deep procurement partnership experience. He has developed agile operating models that enable the ‘right-sizing’ of procurement activity, ensuring alignment with broader business strategy, value creation and cash flow benefits. Dipesh brings a strong focus on leveraging data and technology to drive transformation, helping organizations unlock strategic and operational, tech-enabled financial benefits.
This webinar offers a clear, actionable view of how procurement can deliver measurable strategic impact in a digital-first world.