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Are you ready to navigate procurement and supply chain challenges in 2025? Join SIG CEO Dawn Tiura and James Coleman of ProcureAbility on Dec 4th, at 11:00 AM ET for an insightful LinkedIn Live session. Discover how the new U.S. administration could shape tariffs, deregulation, infrastructure investments, and cybersecurity policies. Gain actionable strategies to position your organization for long-term success. Save the date—you don’t want to miss this! https://lnkd.in/gfZcwdTf

It's Faculty Friday at SIG University, each week we introduce you to one of the exceptional leaders who volunteer to support our students in our classroom discussion forums. Today the spotlight is on Linda Tuck Chapman! Linda has an extensive career history which includes CEO Third Party Risk Institute; President Ontala Risk Solutions Inc., Chief Procurement Officer and Head, Third Party Risk (4 times) in the financial industry, President & CEO Ontario Education Marketplace, and many others. Here is what Linda says about serving as faculty: "My role as Faculty for Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP) program is pure joy! The Discussion Forum is a terrific opportunity to understand the third party risk management challenges that risk, compliance, audit and procurement professionals are facing every day, and I really enjoy facilitating the peer networking. Together we gain first-hand knowledge about how quickly, or slowly, third party risk management practices are maturing in different sectors and geographies.” If you'd like to take advantage of dedicated time with our expert faculty, join our next semester! Take your career to the next level and invest in your future! You can learn more here: https://sig.org/university

Build your skills, boost your impact! ?? Sourcing and procurement are essential for organizational resilience and innovation, but success requires a strategic mindset and deep expertise. SIG University’s programs equip you with the knowledge to become a true partner in your company’s growth. Discover why education in these fields matters more than ever in our latest blog post from Brittany Cayless, MBA, CSP, CSMP, CIAP, C3PRMP, VP, Education Services and Strategic Partnerships at SIG University! https://lnkd.in/gjstpDyD This Black Friday SIG University is offering 25% off select courses and certifications + every enrollment comes with a free CPSP course enrollment! Transform your future today! https://lnkd.in/gZfQpTtU

Calling all procurement experts! Take a quick survey on procurement software and services providers, and help shape a report that will benefit industry leaders. Qualified buy-side respondents will be entered to win a $100 gift card or a donation to a SIG-approved charity on their behalf. It’s quick, easy, and secure! Help us understand what matters – share your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/gxeijkWb

?? LinkedIn Live Alert: Navigating Procurement & Supply Chain in 2025 ?? Join SIG CEO Dawn Tiura and James Coleman of ProcureAbility on Wednesday, December 4th, at 11:00 AM ET as they explore the potential impact of the new U.S. administration on procurement and supply chain organizations. ?? Key Topics Include: Tariffs and trade policies Deregulation and environmental changes Infrastructure investments Cybersecurity and tech advancements Get ahead of market uncertainty with actionable insights and strategies to position your procurement organization for long-term success in 2025. ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for a changing regulatory landscape. Save the date and join us live! #Procurement #SupplyChain #SIGLive #LinkedInLive #GovernmentPolicy #2025Leadership

When design meets procurement, profitability follows. Join us in tomorrows webinar with GEP Worldwide and learn from the experts about boosting margins by up to 15% through collaborative strategies. From sustainable sourcing to engineering-led design, we’re covering all you need to increase profitability and create lasting value. Our speakers: -Krish Vengat N., VP Consulting at GEP Worldwide -Gauranga De, VP Consulting at GEP Worldwide Register to unlock strategies that turn collaboration into profit! https://lnkd.in/g8mKD5Q3

Autonomous AI agents are reshaping procurement. Unlike traditional generative AI, these agents self-reflect, learn from mistakes, and execute decisions seamlessly. Ready to discover how this innovation will transform procurement processes? Download GEP Worldwide 's new white paper today! https://lnkd.in/guAj3wak

Unleash the power of tail spend! In this episode, SIG’s Dawn Tiura and Matthew Kruse of ProcureAbility reveal how to tackle the complexity of unmanaged tail spend. Learn why data visibility is key to mitigating risks and driving strategic savings. Tune in for best practices and actionable insights that can help you unlock hidden value in procurement. Available on all your favorite podcast platforms: https://lnkd.in/gHPmijNG

A Buy-side SIG Member is seeking input and advice on building business continuity, specifically operational contingency plans for their most critical vendors, per regulatory demands. Will you take a moment and share your best practices and insights? https://lnkd.in/gvb-PhH3

It's Testimonial Tuesday time! A recent SIG University graduate of the Contracting in the New Economy (CITNE) program had this to share about the course: “This program has been so insightful and educating for safe contracting practices. I have had many cases where lousy contracting was the root of my teams’ problems. Throughout this course, I have learned new skills and been able to reevaluate critical steps I am going to be implementing in my work." If you'd like to take your career to the next level, join our next semester! Invest in yourself - get enrolled today or learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gDt5PuBX