For many companies in China, indirect/services account for one-third of every purchasing dollar spent. And yet, few companies have standardized procedures specifically designed for the complexities of services procurement. Often, the result is excessive costs, drawn-out purchasing cycle times, and inconsistent workflow procedures.

This unique forum is where you can find out how to cut costs and achieve organizational excellence from strategic sourcing to spend management initiatives, with proven strategies from your peers real-life lessons. Learn how leading-edge companies who are bringing a degree of professionalism to define and manage those categories eventually uncover a gold mine of potential savings.

Confirmed speakers include:
- Influential negotiation. How to win a negotiation without fighting by Nick Chung, Negotiator, McKinsey
- A practical way to plan a change on your indirect purchasing management by Livvy Chen, Head of Procurement, arvato China
- Indirect Procurement, it's all about People by Diana Zhu
- Benjamin Thellier, Purchasing Manager, Lesaffre China
- Kai Hu, Director for Shanghai, 58qf.com and more...
 
For more details of the event, visit www.chain.net/events/indirect-procurement-forum-shanghai-3364109  
Featuring all new speakers and case studies, best practices and the latest updates within the indirect procurement role, this forum is an event you cannot miss!