Kevinn Harris
Senior Manager, Global Procurement & Kite Pharma Research & Development Business Partner Gilead Sciences
Seminars
Wednesday 10th March 2027
Fireside Chat: Rebuilding Human Relationships in an Automated Sourcing World to Get Real Value Beyond the Contract
8:45 am
A relaxed, conversational discussion on the human side of sourcing: the chair and invited speakers talk through how AI is changing supplier relationships, structured more like a live interview than a formal presentation.
- Discussing how AI-mediated communication is reshaping supplier negotiations to highlight where the real risk lies
- Identifying where a human relationship still adds value that automation cannot replace
- Sharing first-hand examples of relationship breakdowns to set the tone for the rest of the day
Thursday 11th March 2027
Interactive Session: Building a Category Strategy Live to Leave With a Completed Plan in Hand
1:45 pm
A working session on category strategy, delegates spend the time actively building a one-page strategy for one of their own categories, with a facilitator on hand to help, rather than listening to a speaker.
- Building a one-page category strategy live, to leave with a completed plan, not just notes
- Working through category-specific considerations for CROs, CDMOs, lab supplies, or data and technology
- Testing the strategy against a facilitator’s questions, to strengthen it before you leave the room
