SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Connor Ryan describes the technical aspects of approaching negotiation conversations and how applying these tools will absolutely enhance your success and create a strong supplier relationship.
Preparing for the challenges on the horizon with a host of resources to get a jump start on 2023!
A Flexible (and Fast!) Way to Get Certified Now
Did you miss our 2022 open cohort start dates? We have fast-track and self-paced options for all programs if open cohort semester timings do not work for your schedule! Have a large group from your organization interested in taking the program together? We also offer closed cohorts for groups of 20 or more that can start when it is best suitable for your team, and volume discounts are available!
Join Dylan Alperin, Head of Professional Services, Keelvar and Magnus Bergfors, Director of Product Marketing, Keelvar as they discuss the rise of the automation revolution and CPO insights and 2023 priorities Keelvar’s 2023 Voices of Sourcing Survey.
Supplier.io’s 5th State of Supplier Diversity Report revealed big changes in the primary drivers of supplier diversity. More and more companies see programs as a core component of their company culture, and executive and board support is at an all-time high.
Preparing for the challenges on the horizon with a host of resources to get a jump start on 2023!
December CPO & Executive Virtual Series
SIG's CPO & Executive Virtual Series is an opportunity for the most senior procurement executives to gather with their peers in an interactive virtual environment to discuss their most pressing issues. On December 7, don't miss ProcureAbility leaders Darshan Deshmukh and Conrad Snover as they explore 5 bold predictions for #procurement in 2030!
Join us for this collaborative and very personal conversation!
Join Coupa Software experts Ayush Sharma and Dr. Jeffery Collins on the challenges of sourcing in the current inflationary environment—and what's coming in 2023!
Supplier.io’s 5th State of Supplier Diversity Report revealed big changes in the primary drivers of supplier diversity. More and more companies see programs as a core component of their company culture, and executive and board support is at an all-time high.
With inflation challenges and a looming recession, we have the resources procurement leaders need to get a jump start on 2023!
November Microlearning Event
On November 9, Angela Easterwood from Majel Partners and Elizabeth Zucker from The Hackett Group, will share how flawless category management can be leveraged to address today’s dynamic sourcing challenges.
Join your sourcing, procurement, and risk management colleagues in this two-hour interactive virtual environment to be challenged with topics related to our industries!
SIG's Northeastern Regional SIGnature event is almost here! The event will take place in Toronto, CA and includes a fantastic agenda with some of the best thought leaders in the industry. The day will include an Executive Roundtable, General Session Speakers (offering training and practical, implementable tools), CPO Presentations, Analyst Overviews, SIG Talks and close with a networking happy hour.
Join us for this great day of networking and learning!
Join LogicSource, Inc. and OneMarket's Jo Seed, Marissa Lindquist and Mark Flowers as they discuss the untapped value of an organization's data and empowering procurement teams!
As procurement leaders continue to navigate varying crises of 2022, we have a host of events and resources on deck to keep your team at the forefront of best practices!
Global Executive Summit
Prepare yourself and your team for the future of sourcing at the SIG PGlobal Executive Summit October 17-19, 2022!
Get ready for amazing keynote sessions, a chance to engage and learn from the brightest industry experts, speed networking, and experience live solution deep-dives from best-in-class providers. Registration is open now!
SIG's Western Regional SIGnature event is almost here! The event will take place in Bellevue, WA and includes a fantastic agenda with some of the best thought leaders in the industry. The day will include an Executive Roundtable, General Session Speakers (offering training and practical, implementable tools), CPO Presentations, Analyst Overviews, SIG Talks and close with a networking happy hour.
Join us for this great day of networking and learning!
As procurement leaders continue to navigate varying crises of 2022, we have a host of events and resources on deck to keep your team at the forefront of best practices!
August Microlearning Event
SIG's On May 18, TD Bank experts, Associate Vice President Michele Wesseling and Head of Cyber Controls Testing Neha Mudalgikar, as they explore cyber risk in today's constantly evolving landscape.
Join your sourcing, procurement, and risk management colleagues in this two-hour interactive virtual environment to be challenged with topics related to our industries!
Prepare yourself and your team for the future of sourcing at the SIG PGlobal Executive Summit October 17-19, 2022!
Get ready for amazing keynote sessions, a chance to engage and learn from the brightest industry experts, speed networking, and experience live solution deep-dives from best-in-class providers. Registration is open now!
SIG's Western Regional SIGnature event is almost here! The event will take place in Bellevue, WA and includes a fantastic agenda with some of the best thought leaders in the industry. The day will include an Executive Roundtable, General Session Speakers (offering training and practical, implementable tools), CPO Presentations, Analyst Overviews, SIG Talks and close with a networking happy hour.
The second half of 2022 is continuing to force procurement leaders to navigate varying crises. Strategies now weigh less on cost and more in favor of supply assurance. We have a host of resources, insights and events to get you prepared!
July CPO & Executive Virtual Series
SIG's CPO & Executive Virtual Series is an opportunity for the most senior procurement executives to gather with their peers in an interactive virtual environment to discuss their most pressing issues. On July 20, Richard Elmore, CPO from The Penn State University, will be joined by AArete experts Tyler Higgins, Gaurav Joshi and John Marchisin. They will explore how to adapt your supply chain for diversity and sustainability. We will close the day with a topic-based roundtable discussion.
Join us for this collaborative and very personal conversation!
The second half of 2022 is here but constant supply chain problems are diverting procurement’s attention from other business-critical areas. We have a host of resources, insights and events to get you prepared!
June CPO & Executive Virtual Series
SIG's CPO & Executive Virtual Series is an opportunity for the most senior procurement executives to gather with their peers in an interactive virtual environment to discuss their most pressing issues. On June 8, Keith Learn, Vice President of Procurement & Supplier Development at Mary Kay Inc., will deliver a thought leadership presentation that will leave you with many new tools and strategies! Nick Heinzmann, Vice President of Research at Spend Matters will also be presenting his latest learnings. Nick will discuss ESG, regulatory forces, and inflation.
Join us for this collaborative and very personal conversation!
As the first half of 2022 comes to a close, procurement faces the reality of inflation and what that means for their supply chains. We have a host of resources, insights and events to get you prepared.
May CPO & Executive Virtual Series
SIG's CPO & Executive Virtual Series is an opportunity for the most senior procurement executives to gather with their peers in an interactive virtual environment to discuss their most pressing issues. On May 4 Brian Roche, CPO from Westfield Insurance, will deliver an exciting keynote session on the potential for AI in procurement at the May CPO & Executive Virtual Series. He will be followed by Karen Coker, Director of Third Party Risk & Vendor Management at LendingPoint for A Day in the Life presentation.
Join us for this executive-level conversation with actionable takeaways!
On May 18, Canda Rozier CIAP, Sourcing Executive & former CPO, will share her digitization journey as a CPO. That session will be followed by Daryl Hammett, Global Head of Demand and Operations at Amazon Web Services (AWS), who will lead an exciting deep-dive discussion on the importance of professional development in sourcing.
Join your sourcing, procurement, and risk management colleagues in this two-hour interactive virtual environment to be challenged with topics related to our industries!
2022 is already shaping up to further depend on procurement's expertise in transforming sustainable supply chains. We have a host of resources, insights and events to prepare you for procurement's transformation!
Procurement Technology Summit
Prepare yourself and your team for the future of business at the SIG Procurement Technology Summit April 4-6, 2022! Are you registered?
Get ready for amazing keynote sessions, a chance to engage and learn from the brightest industry experts, speed networking, and experience live solution deep-dives from best-in-class providers.
Do you hear that? That's the sound of the SIG Future of Sourcing Awards making a return! The FOS awards are held to honor and celebrate individuals and organizations that show innovation, leadership and transformation in critical areas to the sourcing industry. The next Awards will take place in Rancho Mirage, California, on October 19, 2022, the capstone evening at the SIG Global Executive Summit. Attendees will enjoy dinner, networking, entertainment and an awards ceremony delivered in the most innovative ways imaginable. This event will bring together some of the brightest minds, the best insights and the most relevant topics to create a truly remarkable experience.
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Understanding the Technical Aspects of Negotiations
SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Connor Ryan describes the technical aspects of approaching negotiation conversations and how applying these tools will absolutely enhance your success and create a strong supplier relationship.