Mark Perera
Mark Perera
Mark Perera, Co-Founder of Procurement Leaders, drives procurement innovation with a focus on digital transformation and sustainability. A seasoned podcaster, author, and investor, he has shaped the industry for over two decades.
Speaking At The Conference
Dan Kagan, President and COO of Scientist.com, and Joe Carvalho, Global Head of Procurement: BioMedical Research at Novartis, will be discussing how Scientist.com’s Procurement CoPilot™ is transforming outsourcing within the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry by leveraging Generative AI and human expertise to streamline sourcing workflows, like managing preferred supplier relationships, providing price transparency, consolidating tail spend and mitigating risk.
Join Marijose Betant in this podcast interview as she shares how Pernod Ricard is reinventing procurement to drive organizational transformation. Explore the mindset shift from cost-cutting to value generation and discover how sustainability is embedded into procurement strategy to achieve broader business goals.
Join Mark Raffan as he explores how AI is revolutionizing negotiation strategy. Discover real-world applications of AI in deal preparation, the ethical boundaries of AI-assisted dealmaking, and where human judgment remains irreplaceable in high-stakes negotiations.
Think traditional SaaS is safe? Think again. In this bold keynote, Mark Perera challenges you to envision a future where AI-native applications fundamentally upend enterprise software. Learn why legacy SaaS models are giving way to intelligent, self-learning platforms—and how this revolution will reshape procurement, supplier collaboration, and enterprise efficiency.
Procurement has evolved radically—from overlooked back-office role to strategic powerhouse. Join Coupa founder Noah Eisner as we explore how shifting talent, groundbreaking tech, and the dynamic investment landscape are reshaping the modern procurement professional. Discover the skills, tools, and mindset needed to drive meaningful business impact today.
Linear sourcing is outdated. Circular supply chains demand eliminating waste, reusing materials, and closed-loop systems. See how procurement leverages digital strategies to reimagine supplier engagement and product lifecycles, making circularity the next frontier.
