How Procurement Divisions in Government Can Invoke Change in Buying Behaviors
Date/Time
5/21/2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
Event Registration
Event Type(s)
OPBA Ignite
Event Description
May 21, 2025 - 10 AM ET
Virtual Event
Registration closes on May 19, 2025
We will explore how government procurement divisions can play a pivotal role in driving change in buying behaviors. The session will highlight key strategies for transforming traditional procurement processes, with a focus on fostering innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. Attendees walked away with actionable insights on how procurement divisions can create a more dynamic, socially responsible, and forward-thinking government purchasing ecosystem.
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.
Virtual Event
Registration closes on May 19, 2025
We will explore how government procurement divisions can play a pivotal role in driving change in buying behaviors. The session will highlight key strategies for transforming traditional procurement processes, with a focus on fostering innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. Attendees walked away with actionable insights on how procurement divisions can create a more dynamic, socially responsible, and forward-thinking government purchasing ecosystem.
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.
Registration Fees:
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Title |
Fee |
Member Status |
Points |
CEUs |
Hours |
|
Members |
$20.00 + HST |
Members Only |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
1.00 |
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Non Members |
$35.00 + HST |
All Registrants |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
1.00 |
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CANADA
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