Wael Safwat

Head of Strategic Sourcing
Loblaw Companies Limited / Chair of CIPS UK - Canada Branch

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PROCUREMENT NOW: Value, Innovation and Technology - PRACTITIONERS ONLY MORNING

Monday, April 2nd, 2018

08:50 Chairman's Opening Remarks

09:00 Inside The CPO's Circle: The Sport of Procurement and Scoring The MVP Crown

The days of merely saving money or issuing PO's are over -all major businesses today need to see a significant demonstration of value if procurement wants a seat at the table - and you can get one, if you take the right steps. Listen and learn as this executive roundtable of leading CPO's has an unfiltered discussion on what value really means today, and how you can bring it.

•Determine how value is defined by your business

•Develop a keen and constant awareness of your team's capabilities, your supply base, and internal innovation goals

•Start small and foster quick wins

•Be a client consultant-offering suggestions and advice (not just dollars and cents)

Moderator: Geoff Parsons, Consultant and former CPO, Deloitte

Panelists:

Wael Safwat, Head of Strategic Sourcing, Loblaw Companies Limited / Chair of CIPS UK - Canada Branch

Erin Geldard, Chief Procurement Officer, Cogeco

Mathew Moore, Vice President, Sourcing & Procurement, OpenText

Peter Conrod, Global Head of Procurement, Royal Bank of Canada

11:15 Panel Discussion: New Technologies: Learning To Love Digital Disruption

The landscape of procurement has gone digital, and the latest technologies can be a major asset - or a huge detriment, depending on who you ask. Join us for this dynamic panel as they discuss:
•A roundup of the latest tools in digital procurement and how to use them to increase efficiency
•Transitioning to and working with the Cloud
•Preparing your team for emerging technologies
•Technology's affect on procurement
•How to stay ahead of the digital curve
•A look to the horizon: what’s next?

Panelists:

Azam Dawood, Head of Technology Procurement, BMO Financial Group

Mahmoud Aablue, Sr. Technology Procurement Expert, WIND Mobile

MODERATOR:
Wael Safwat, Head of Strategic Sourcing, Loblaw Companies Limited / Chair of CIPS UK - Canada Branch

14:35 Warp Speed: Your Future In Procurement

Whether you're an established CPO or at a junior level, it's vital to constantly ask: what's next? But working at today's pace, who has time to keep up on trends, or plan for the next step in their career? You do! This expert led innovative workshop will cover modern methods of quick learning, enabling you to consistently progress your knowledge. Additionally, making yourself indispensable and planning your next career steps will be covered - from moving into leadership roles to the next step up for a CPO. Topics include:

•Maintaining your knowledge database

•Using webcasts, white papers, blogs and networking to your advantage

•Keeping your position not only relevant but essential to your organization, now and in the future

•Capabilities development of the procurement professionals in the new era

•Propelling forward in your procurement career from any level