Jim Bergman

Vice President Asia, Australia & Middle East
IACCM

With extensive contracting and negotiation experience in supply management and strategic sourcing, as well as sales, Jim Bergman serves as Vice President of APAC/Middle East for IACCM and is focused on the effective implementation and execution of leading contracting practices set forth by IACCM. He supported multiple locations globally, where he addressed strategic sourcing and legal issues concerning commodities and services valued at more than $1 billion annually. He will be leading a workshop on how companies can ensure continuity in supply while maintaining costs.

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Main Conference Day 2

Friday, January 6th, 2017

14:30 Panel: How can you make your company lean for a more cost effective procurement strategy?

15:30 How has the Asian Procurement industry changed and evolved in the last 5 years and what will the next 5 years bring?

-What is really strategic sourcing? What are the 7-8 steps to achieve strategic sourcing?

-How can you get your teams moving in one direction?

-What are the industry best practices and how can your company implement them?

Workshop Day

Monday, February 6th, 2017

13:00 How can you ensure continuity in supply while maintaining low costs?

- How to create a long term supply continuity plan given budget restrictions

- How can you build relationships with your suppliers for better contracts?

- How to build “strategic” relationships with your suppliers