SIG (Sourcing Industry Group) is a membership organization that provides thought leadership and networking opportunities to executives in sourcing, procurement and outsourcing from Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies. It has served these professionals and opened dialogues with their counterparts in finance, HR, marketing and other business functions throughout its 24-year history. The organization is unique in that it blends practitioners, service providers and advisory firms in a non-commercial environment. SIG provides "next" practices, innovation and networking opportunities in the following ways:
For Executives
Training and Learning Opportunities
Webinars
Continuing Education
CPO Virtual Forums
CPO Roundtables
Executive Roundtables
Town Hall Teleconferences
Executive Immersion Program
SIG University Executive Curriculum
Leadership Opportunities
Opportunities for contributing as a Subject Matter Expert
Speaking at live SIG networking events
Facilitating a Webinar or Town Hall Teleconference
Contributing content to the SRC (SIG Resource Center)
Participating in the Thought Leaders Council, which provides strategic direction for the SRC
Serving on the SIG Advisory Board, which provides strategic direction to SIG that enhances member experiences
Joining the SIG University Board, which provides strategic direction to the development of training curriculum
Contributing to the Inside Sourcing newsletter or SIG Speaks industry blog with top-of-mind topics
For Sourcing Staff
Training and Learning Opportunities
SIG Events
SIG Resource Center
SIG University
SIG Student Talent Outreach
This Week at SIG
Leadership Opportunities
Sharing your knowledge through the SIG Speaks blog
Asking, answering or providing expertise with the Peer2Peer Discussion Resource
Speaking at events
Contributing to the Inside Sourcing newsletter on top-of-mind topics
ABOUT SIG events: Online and In Person
Global Executive Summits
Twice a year
350-400 attendees
72% Buy-side corporation attendees
28% advisors, consultants, provider attendees
39% C-level or Vice President
29% Senior Director or Director
27% Senior Manager or Manager
3 days of learning and networking
Schedule overview
Interactive knowledge-based discussions
Multiple networking opportunities
Regional Roundtables
10-12 events in cities across North America, the UK and Australia
Shorter day from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
20-50 attendees
Interactive, intimate meetings
General sessions
Panel discussions
Roundtable rotations
Networking breakfast and lunch
Town Hall Teleconferences
Monthly interactive conference calls
1-hour virtual events
Intimate buy-side only discussions
Timely topics
Highly conversational, open-mic dialogues
Symposiums
5-6 events in cities across North America
1 extended day from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
60-110 attendees
Keynote sessions
Breakout sessions
Live Peer2Peer brainstorming
Interactive roundtable discussions
Networking breakfast, lunch and happy hour reception for deeper connections
Executive Immersion Program
Intensive workshops in cities across North America
Executive buy-side audience
Half-day format, including lunch
Learning objectives on current, burning topics from industry experts
Webinars
Weekly topics categorized as thought leadership or solution deep-dive
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
SIG (Sourcing Industry Group) is a membership organization that provides thought leadership and networking opportunities to executives in sourcing, procurement and outsourcing from Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies. It has served these professionals and opened dialogues with their counterparts in finance, HR, marketing and other business functions throughout its 24-year history. The organization is unique in that it blends practitioners, service providers and advisory firms in a non-commercial environment. SIG provides "next" practices, innovation and networking opportunities in the following ways:
For Executives
Training and Learning Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities
Opportunities for contributing as a Subject Matter Expert
For Sourcing Staff
Training and Learning Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities
ABOUT SIG events: Online and In Person
Global Executive Summits
Regional Roundtables
Town Hall Teleconferences
Symposiums
Executive Immersion Program
Webinars