Transforming Government Procurement: Leveraging Category Management and Group Purchasing for Smarter Buying
Date/Time
3/11/2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
Event Registration
Event Type(s)
March Procurement Month Educational Series
Event Description
March 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Virtual Event
Registration closes on March 9, 2025
Join us for OPBA's weekly educational series celebrating March Procurement Month! This is the second session in our 4-part series.
Discover an exciting and transformative approach to public procurement: Category Management and Group Purchasing. This strategy is revolutionizing how goods and services are acquired, offering streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for public sector organizations. Learn how category management and group purchasing organizations are driving smarter purchasing decisions and delivering greater value for money. Whether you're new to these strategies or looking to enhance your current approach, you’ll gain practical insights and actionable takeaways to implement immediately.
Presenter: Sandra Lisi, Vice President Supplier Engagement, Kinetic GPO
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.
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.
Before 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.
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.
Don’t miss this engaging session with Sandra Lisi, where you’ll learn how to elevate procurement practices and achieve impactful results in your organization!
Virtual Event
Registration closes on March 9, 2025
Join us for OPBA's weekly educational series celebrating March Procurement Month! This is the second session in our 4-part series.
Discover an exciting and transformative approach to public procurement: Category Management and Group Purchasing. This strategy is revolutionizing how goods and services are acquired, offering streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for public sector organizations. Learn how category management and group purchasing organizations are driving smarter purchasing decisions and delivering greater value for money. Whether you're new to these strategies or looking to enhance your current approach, you’ll gain practical insights and actionable takeaways to implement immediately.
Presenter: Sandra Lisi, Vice President Supplier Engagement, Kinetic GPO
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.
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.
Before 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.
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.
Don’t miss this engaging session with Sandra Lisi, where you’ll learn how to elevate procurement practices and achieve impactful results in your organization!
Registration Fees:
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$0.00 |
Members Only |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
1.00 |
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$35.00 + HST |
All Registrants |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
1.00 |
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