Successful procurement management relies on a well-developed infrastructure, appropriate tactical resources, and thorough analysis. This process is multi-faceted and involves solid relationships within the utility, as well as maintaining relationships with vendors to mitigate risk. This forum offers an opportunity for procurement managers and specialists to come together with their industry partners and suppliers for round table discussions and expert presentations. Topics include KPIs, supplier relationship management, sustainability, and best practices in purchasing and contracting.
Member: $199 USD
Registration includes virtual access to all agenda items and digital program materials.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Virtual Help Desk + Technology Check
The room will open early with optional time for participants to get familiar with the virtual platform, test their audio and webcam, or ask questions about the agenda before we begin.
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Welcome + Introductions
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NERC CIP 13 Audit in Review
Speaker(s): Shane Sutton, Supply Chain Manager, NorthWestern Energy
NorthWestern Utilities will share lessons learned from its NERC CIP audit. They will include how they prepared and what they learned from the process. There will be time to ask questions and for discussion following the presentation.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Break
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Industry Topic Roundtable Discussion
This roundtable will focus topics related to Vendor Relations such as:
•What challenges are your Tier 1 Suppliers facing?
•How are you managing smaller vendors?
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Virtual Help Desk + Technology Check
The room will open early with optional time for participants to get familiar with the virtual platform, test their audio and webcam, or ask questions about the agenda before we begin.
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Benchmarking Spending Thresholds
Facilitator(s): Erin Henning, Director of Supply Chain Services, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Mike MacBeath, Director, Supply Chain, EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc.
A benchmark survey will be conducted as part of the registration. This is a chance to share and discuss survey results as well as other factors related to spending thresholds.
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Procurement Analytics
Speaker(s): Smbat Shmavonyan, Category Analytics Team Lead, Southern California Gas Company, Lily Otieno, Director, Supply Chain, Southern California Gas Company
A case study showing how one utility uses analytics tools for their organization.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Break
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Looking Forward + Closing Roundtable
•This is a chance to address any parking lot items, topics that need more conversation or any questions that haven’t been answered.
•What trends or challenges do you see for the next 6-12 months?
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Wrap Up + Future Planning