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SUMMARY:OPBA Ignite: National in Scope, Local in Presence: How GPOs Support Local Impact
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DESCRIPTION:OPBA Ignite: National in Scope, Local in Presence: How GPOs Support Local Impact\n\n12/11/25 10:00 AM EST\n - 12/11/25 11:00 AM EST\Description:\nDecember 11, 2025\n10 AM - 11 AM ET\nVirtual Event \nRegistration closes December 9, 2025\n\nWhat if public-sector buyers could strengthen their local economies while remaining fully compliant — without adding workload or extending timelines?\nThis session answers that question by unpacking how Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) leverage nationally scoped contracts to drive meaningful benefits at the local level. Participants will explore how GPOs support regional suppliers, create opportunities for local jobs, and ease administrative pressures on procurement teams.\nAttendees will gain practical insights into how GPOs can complement existing procurement strategies and help organizations meet community, economic development, and policy objectives — all while maintaining fairness, openness, and transparency.\n\nPresenter: Sandra Lisi, Vice President Supplier Engagement — Kinetic GPO\n\n \nSandra is a seasoned procurement professional with over two decades of distinguished experience in the public and private sectors. Renowned for her strategic acumen, innovative thinking, and collaborative approach she brings a wealth of knowledge to the Kinetic GPO team as Vice President of Supplier Engagement.   \n\nAs the Director of Purchasing Client Services at the City of Toronto and Interim Chief Procurement Officer, Sandra led a dynamic team of procurement professionals. She created and implemented the City's category management and strategic sourcing practice, which changed the procurement culture from a buying function to a more strategic approach and partnership with City divisions, Agencies and Boards. Her tenure at the City underscored her exceptional leadership skills and her ability to navigate complex procurement landscapes and deliver impactful results in a high-stakes environment. \n\nBefore her role at the City of Toronto, Sandra honed her skills at BMO, where she served as the Director of Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in shaping the bank's procurement strategies and forging strong partnerships with suppliers to drive operational efficiency and cost savings. \n\nSandra is also the Founder of a not-for-profit organization that supports women and children who are victims of domestic violence living in Ontario shelters. \n\nRegistration Fees:\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			Title\n			\n			\n			Fee\n			\n			\n			Member Status\n			\n			\n			Points\n			\n			\n			CEUs\n			\n			\n			Hours\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			Members\n			\n			\n			$20.00 + HST\n			\n			\n			Members Only\n			\n			\n			0.0000\n			\n			\n			0.0000\n			\n			\n			1.00\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			Non Members         \n			\n			\n			$35.00 + HST      \n			\n			\n			All Registrants        \n			\n			\n			0.0000     \n			\n			\n			0.0000      \n			\n			\n			1.00           \n			\n		\n	\n\n\nPlease refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:OPBA Ignite: National in Scope, Local in Presence: How GPOs Support Local Impact<br /><br />12/11/25 10:00 AM EST - 12/11/25 11:00 AM EST<br />Description:<br />December 11, 2025<br />
10 AM - 11 AM ET<br />
Virtual Event&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Registration closes December 9, 2025</strong><br />
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<strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">What if public-sector buyers could strengthen their local economies while remaining fully compliant &mdash; without adding workload or extending timelines?</strong><br />
This session answers that question by unpacking how Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) leverage nationally scoped contracts to drive meaningful benefits at the local level. Participants will explore how GPOs support regional suppliers, create opportunities for local jobs, and ease administrative pressures on procurement teams.<br />
Attendees will gain practical insights into how GPOs can complement existing procurement strategies and help organizations meet community, economic development, and policy objectives &mdash; all while maintaining fairness, openness, and transparency.<br />
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<strong>Presenter: Sandra Lisi,&nbsp;Vice President Supplier Engagement &mdash; Kinetic GPO</strong><br />
<strong><img alt="" src="https://opba.ca/photos/Sandra_Lisi_headshot_Jan_2025_11242025113950.JPEG" style="width:100px" /></strong><br />
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<p paraeid="{2c7befc7-b23f-414c-8327-e3b7d91fc9cb}{3}" paraid="965017807">Sandra is a seasoned procurement professional with over two decades of distinguished experience in the public and private sectors. Renowned for her strategic acumen, innovative thinking, and collaborative approach she brings a wealth of knowledge to the Kinetic GPO team as Vice President of Supplier Engagement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{2c7befc7-b23f-414c-8327-e3b7d91fc9cb}{13}" paraid="1342938008">As the Director of Purchasing Client Services at the City of Toronto and Interim Chief Procurement Officer, Sandra led a dynamic team of procurement professionals. She created and implemented the City's category management and strategic sourcing practice, which changed the procurement culture from a buying function to a more strategic approach and partnership with City divisions, Agencies and Boards. Her tenure at the City underscored her exceptional leadership skills and her ability to navigate complex procurement landscapes and deliver impactful results in a high-stakes environment.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{2c7befc7-b23f-414c-8327-e3b7d91fc9cb}{23}" paraid="972353232">Before her role at the City of Toronto, Sandra honed her skills at BMO, where she served as the Director of Strategic Sourcing &amp; Supplier Management. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in shaping the bank's procurement strategies and forging strong partnerships with suppliers to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{2c7befc7-b23f-414c-8327-e3b7d91fc9cb}{29}" paraid="121975132">Sandra is also the Founder of a not-for-profit organization that supports women and children who are victims of domestic violence living in Ontario shelters.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Registration Fees:</strong></p>

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			<p>$20.00 + HST</p>
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			<p>$35.00 + HST&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Please refer to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.opba.ca/docs/OPBA_Refund-Payment_Policy.pdf">our refund + payment policy</a>&nbsp;for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.</p>

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