ProcureFocus Newsletter | February 5, 2025

NEW Blog: Navigating the Growing Complexity of Supplier Management

Procurement has evolved. Today, it’s about more than just cost savings—it’s about strategic supplier relationships that drive innovation, mitigate risk, and support ESG goals. But as supplier management grows more complex, procurement teams need a smarter approach to unlock real value.

In our latest blog post, we break down ten key principles of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to help organizations turn supplier partnerships into competitive advantages.

Take your supplier relationships from transactional to transformational! Read the blog here.

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Upcoming Events

• Americas Procurement Congress 2025 | March 11-12, 2025 | Miami, FL?The?Americas Procurement Congress is the region’s must-attend event for leaders looking to address what’s next for procurement. Focused on leveraging innovation, forging strategic partnerships, and utilizing advanced technologies, the 2025 agenda aims to propel regional procurement to new heights.
• SIG Global Executive Summit Spring 2025 | April 2-4, 2025 | Nashville, TN?SIG Summits are renowned in the industry for enabling incredible networking, thought-provoking content, and cutting-edge solutions in a non-commercial, inclusive, and fun environment. Every year, SIG hosts two Summits for our members and the global sourcing community.