Beyond Cost Savings
Cost savings will always be at the forefront of procurement success, but the role of procurement is rapidly evolving. Efficiency, innovation, risk reduction, and social responsibility are becoming essential factors in procurement’s broader impact on an organization.
In this webinar, Fairmarkit CFO, Celeste Ackert, and Fairmarkit Senior Engagement Manager, Manuel Melo, are joined by Steve Reavis, Procurement Transformation Leader and Natasha Gurevich, Founder and CEO at Candor Procurement, as they explore how leading procurement teams are measuring and communicating beyond cost savings benefits to their stakeholders. Discover new strategies for showcasing procurement’s comprehensive value, and learn how to align your reporting and metrics with strategic business goals.
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Natasha Gurevich's procurement journey reflects her resilience and passion, from beginnings in Russia to her role as Founder and CEO of Candor Procurement. Natasha Gurevich is a powerhouse Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) with more than 25 years of experience driving transformational change and operational excellence in global enterprises. With an outstanding track record, Natasha has led Procurement functions with Fortune 500 companies to deliver in excess of US$17bn in cumulative savings, streamline operations and cultivate inclusive leadership cultures.
Steve Reavis has 20 years of experience in corporate supply chain, management consulting, and entrepreneurship. In addition to starting three companies in the B2C and B2B sectors, he spent 4 years in the Sourcing & Procurement specialty practice at Accenture. In the corporate world he has led the P2P, contracting, strategic sourcing, market intelligence, and inventory management functions. Throughout his career Steve has been engaged in procurement transformation activities, focusing on the judicious use of cutting edge technology to drive process efficiency and cost savings.
Celeste is the CFO of Fairmarkit, the autonomous sourcing platform revolutionizing the way all organizations buy and sell. Having spent decades of her career in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), she is known for her ability to turn numbers and data into actionable insights. Today, she leads both the Finance and People teams at Farimarkit, and is committed to aligning the company’s financial strategy with its growth goals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, and especially looks forward to helping her son Ashton tackle his math homework.
Manuel Melo is a Sr. Engagement Manager at Fairmarkit, the autonomous sourcing platform revolutionizing the way all organizations buy and sell. Manny is a procurement professional with a proven track record in managing complex contracts and sourcing initiatives. At Fairmarkit, he has been partnering with customers for over 3 years to accelerate their digital transformation and optimize their sourcing process.
