Cheryl Hayes

Talent recruitment and retention has been one of the highest areas of challenge for many organizations in the procurement and supply chain spheres for the last several years. Furthermore, few people start out with a procurement career in mind. So how do you find, recruit and train a top team? As the market for top talent continues to be highly competitive, this session becomes a vital exploration into rethinking what procurement team of the future looks like and how to rebrand and recruit for it! Drawing insights from leaders across the industry, the panel will delve into:

• rewriting the procurement professional role for a more dynamic, future-forward team
• becoming an active partner in crafting messages and scouting strategies that go beyond conventional recruitment
• crafting compelling initiatives and partnerships to secure skilled professionals in both procurement and supply chain
• empower your team to build and sustain a high-performing talent pool