No two categories are the same, and neither is the sourcing and procurement strategy. Direct materials – considered the lifeblood of the supply chain – present unique challenges and opportunities for sourcing and procurement teams. The winning combination requires the right blend of in-depth product expertise, close supplier collaboration, and tighter integration across processes. This session features insights on the must-have in your direct material sourcing strategy that will enable you to emerge successful in this high-stakes game.
Global Vice President & General Manager, Direct Procurement Solutions
SAP Ariba
With over 20 years of experience across both Finance and IT, Tony has spent the last 12 years focused on the Procurement solutions sector and is currently Vice President & General Manager, Direct Procurement Solutions at SAP Ariba. In this role, Tony is responsible for the strategy, go-to-market and commercial success of Ariba’s solutions that address the direct spend category.
Tony was previously responsible for Ariba’s Strategic Sourcing Suite of solutions and prior to this, lead SAP’s global sales for the Procurement Line of Business.
Tony joined SAP as a result of SAP’s acquisition of Frictionless Commerce Inc. in 2006 where he was Director of European Operations. Frictionless was a best-of-breed Sourcing, Contract Management and Spend Analysis solution. Tony was named a “Pro to know” in 2013 by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
No two categories are the same, and neither is the sourcing and procurement strategy. Direct materials – considered the lifeblood of the supply chain – present unique challenges and opportunities for sourcing and procurement teams. The winning combination requires the right blend of in-depth product expertise, close supplier collaboration, and tighter integration across processes. This session features insights on the must-have in your direct material sourcing strategy that will enable you to emerge successful in this high-stakes game.
Tony Harris
With over 20 years of experience across both Finance and IT, Tony has spent the last 12 years focused on the Procurement solutions sector and is currently Vice President & General Manager, Direct Procurement Solutions at SAP Ariba. In this role, Tony is responsible for the strategy, go-to-market and commercial success of Ariba’s solutions that address the direct spend category.
Tony was previously responsible for Ariba’s Strategic Sourcing Suite of solutions and prior to this, lead SAP’s global sales for the Procurement Line of Business.
Tony joined SAP as a result of SAP’s acquisition of Frictionless Commerce Inc. in 2006 where he was Director of European Operations. Frictionless was a best-of-breed Sourcing, Contract Management and Spend Analysis solution. Tony was named a “Pro to know” in 2013 by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.