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Next-Gen Procurement Strategies in Stockholm

When: April 10th 2025

Start-Finish: 09:30-15:00

Welcome reception
Introduction
Topic Insights & Reflections I
Group Discussions x 2
Lunch
Topic Insights & Reflections II
Group Discussions x 2
Summary

Where: Scandic Anglais, Stockholm City Centre (In person event only)

Who: Senior procurement professionals (practitioners), maximum 1 participant per company and registration may be subject to evaluation (given role, industry and possible registrations from same company) This workshop is not open for consultants/service provider etc to register to.

Cost: No cost but registration is binding, your presence can be substituted by a colleague

Topic overview: The three workshop overviews are suggestions, final content to be developed together with sponsors and speakers

Register to join EBG | Xperience in Stockholm

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Next-Gen Procurement Speakers & Moderators

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Next-Gen Procurement Expert Organizations

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Next-Gen Procurement Strategies in Stockholm

Action-Oriented Focus:

Using Data to Drive Action:

Instead of waiting for perfect data or complete visibility, this session will encourage participants to work with available insights to make informed decisions.

Overcoming Analysis Paralysis in Strategic Planning:

Procurement teams will learn how to prioritize actions that deliver measurable impact, focusing on iterative improvements rather than perfection.

Leadership in Procurement: Navigating Complexity and Resource Constraints:

Procurement leaders will explore strategies to manage overwhelming demands, including regulatory changes, rising business expectations and ongoing digital transformation, while working with limited time and resources.

Discussions will focus on how to identify and act on the most impactful tasks, delegate effectively and maintain clarity in the face of shifting priorities.

Why It’s Relevant:

Procurement leaders face unprecedented complexity—rising internal demands, external uncertainties, and an increasing wave of tasks. How can they navigate competing priorities, empower teams and make decisions with imperfect data while keeping procurement strategic?

This session equips participants with practical tools to:

• Avoid leadership fatigue by focusing on what matters most
• Build resilience in their teams to navigate uncertainty and complexity
• Create a leadership mindset that thrives on adaptability and empowerment

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Key Topics & Discussion Points

🚀 From Data to Decisions: Bridging Today’s Reality with Tomorrow’s Procurement Vision

  🔹      Where are we today? – The real state of procurement organizations, balancing data, processes and decision-making in a fast-evolving world
  🔹      Bridging ambition and execution – How to turn digital transformation visions into actionable steps despite varying levels of maturity
 🔹       Technology as an enabler – How AI, automation and analytics support new ways of working, reducing complexity while enhancing strategic impact
 🔹       Future-ready procurement – What differentiates companies successfully evolving their ways of working from those struggling to move forward

💬 Discussion: How can procurement leaders enable smarter, more agile ways of working—leveraging AI and automation while navigating gaps in data, processes, and organizational readiness?

Jacob Dahl

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🔹 Empowering Procurement Teams for Confident Decision-Making

💡 Procurement professionals often wait for perfect data before making decisions—but in today’s environment, waiting isn’t an option
💡 Instead of getting stuck in details, teams must feel empowered to move forward with the best available insights, balancing analysis with action
💡 Shifting from task-driven work to empowered, goal-oriented leadership—what should procurement teams focus on to create real business impact?
💡 Building an empowered culture: How do we equip procurement teams to trust their expertise, take ownership and act with confidence despite uncertainty?

💬 Discussion Questions:

1️⃣ What should procurement teams prioritize in their work to create the most value?
2️⃣ How can we build the right structures, leadership and culture to enable this focus?

Emma Papakosta

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Bridging Competence Gaps in Procurement: Defining Roles & Skills for the Future

🔹 Key Insights

💡 Procurement is evolving, but are we evolving our people fast enough? Organizations are struggling with competence gaps due to rapid change, high employee turnover, and shifting ways of working.
💡 Traditional entry-level procurement roles are disappearing. As automation takes over transactional tasks, what will be the new entry points into procurement?
💡 Clear roles vs. flexibility—how do we strike the right balance? Procurement roles are expanding in an unstructured way. How do we ensure clarity while allowing adaptability?
💡 Leadership must create clarity in uncertainty. With shifting regulations, technology and business priorities, procurement leaders can’t wait for a perfect roadmap—they must empower teams to navigate complexity with confidence.

💬 Discussion Questions

1️⃣ How do we define and develop the right procurement skills for the future—without relying on rigid processes?
2️⃣ How do you lead in uncertainty and empower teams to navigate complexity with confidence?

Linda Grubbström

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🔹 Empowering leadership:  Enabling decisiveness and defusing uncertainty in a volatile world

🔹 Creating a culture were procurement professionals dare to make decisions despite ambiguity
🔹 Navigating forward in a regulated world, balancing compliance and business risks
🔹 Leadership shift: From instructing to involving, reinforcing common sense instead of controls

💬 Discussion: How can we create empowering leadership—balancing risks and enforce common sense—within our organizational culture?

Maria Kämbrant

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🔹 Structuring Sourcing for Impact: From Organization to AI-Enabled Ways of Working

🔹 From silos to flow-based collaboration – How restructuring sourcing around business needs enhances efficiency, accountability and alignment.
🔹 Bridging structure and execution – How operational excellence ensures that sourcing strategies translate into effective, scalable ways of working.
🔹 Where AI fits in – Identifying areas where AI can improve decision-making, reduce time spent on manual tasks and enhance impact.
🔹 Overcoming uncertainty in transformation – How teams can navigate new structures, tools and expectations with confidence.

💬 Discussion Points:

1️⃣ How can procurement align its organizational structure with more effective ways of working?
2️⃣ Where can AI realistically enhance procurement efficiency and decision-making today?

Maria Lindeborg

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⚖️ Procurement’s North Star: Balancing Transformation & Performance

🔹 From Strategy to Action – How Electrolux has redefined its North Star to remain competitive while driving innovation and efficiency
🔹 Balancing Performance & Transformation – Finding the right mix between cost reduction, supplier collaboration and long-term innovation
🔹 The Changing Role of Procurement – How category managers must adapt, balancing risk, agility and strategic priorities
🔹 Tools, Processes & People – Enabling procurement teams to act fast, enhance decision-making and stay ahead of market shifts
🔹 Skills for the Future – What competencies procurement teams need to navigate uncertainty, drive value and ensure accountability

💬 Discussion:
How should procurement leaders structure their teams and skillsets to balance performance, transformation and adaptability in an increasingly complex business environment?

Mirela Boldu

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Why This Workshop Sets the Tone for the Series

This leadership-focused workshop lays the foundation for procurement teams to navigate increasing complexity, make high-impact decisions, and leverage technology effectively. Participants will leave with actionable insights on:
✔ Balancing leadership, agility & execution in a fast-changing environment
✔ Empowering teams to make informed, high-value decisions
✔ Aligning procurement with broader business goals to drive long-term impact

💡 Secure your spot today and discover strategies to lead with clarity and confidence!.

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