STRATEGIC
SOURCING
SEMINAR
A Performance Improvement Roadmap: Negotiation. Strategy. Technology
Oct. 11, 2024
8:30am
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Jamaica
Welcome to the Strategic Sourcing Seminar!
We are bringing together some of Jamaica's top minds in negotiation and procurement to help you unlock the power of these critical business skills.
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Our conference is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of procurement. Join us for expert sessions on topics ranging from strategic sourcing to building data-driven negotiation plans. You'll have the opportunity to network with fellow professionals and gain insights from our expert panelists. Don't miss this chance to take your negotiation and procurement skills to the next level.
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Our featured industry experts have over 50 years of cumulative experience in both the private and the public sector, and are ready to share their secrets to success with you.
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We are excited to share with you!
- Sandre Lowers
Director, The Shelf Procurement Solutions Ltd
WELCOME
Meet The Speakers
FEATURED INDUSTRY EXPERTS
As the leading Director of The Shelf Ja. and a past student of the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), with MSc. Procurement Management (distinction), Sandre has over thirteen (13) years of experience in an ISO-based FMCG supply chain environment, as well as almost four (4) years of consultancy experience in public sector procurement policy. As an independent consultant, he provides procurement and analytical guidance (including research) and in recent years he trained:
- Over 700 procurement practitioners 2021-2022 on Procurement Performance Management.
- Approximately 50 suppliers on Procurement Ethics 2023.
- 275 Procurement Managers and Directors on Contract Negotiations June to August 2023.
- Approximately 75 suppliers on Procurement Ethics 2024. ​
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Sandre Lowers MSc
How to Negotiate and Achieve Value
Presenter & Key Note Speaker
Negotiation Strategist
Noel Cowell PhD
How to Negotiate and Achieve Value
Retired from the University of the West Indies in 2020 after teaching for over 35 years and being the former Head of Department, Dr Cowell received his PhD from the University of Toronto. Since retirement, he has headed the Behavioural Science and General Management Unit of Mona School of Business and Management. He is a researcher, trainer and lecturer with interest and expertise in Industrial Relations, Negotiating Strategy, Human Resource Management and Labour, and Employment Law. He has designed and delivered courses to trade unions, corporate managers and employees at various levels as well as to government employees across the Caribbean for over 30 years, and also designed and delivered graduate and undergraduate courses across a range of management disciplines including, Negotiations, Employment Relations and Labour, and Employment Law book chapters.​
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Expert Negotiator and Educator
Oneil Clacken
Procurement & Supply Chain Technology as a Strategy
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Technology Expert
Meet Oneil J. Clacken, a dynamic Digital Transformation Architect with over 25 years of experience in ERP solutions, business intelligence, and software development. He's known for his strategic knack for automating business processes using tools like Odoo and CMS, boosting operational efficiency and driving growth across industries. With an MSc in Information Technology, Oneil has led large-scale IT projects in areas like ERP Implementation, IAM, data architecture, and process improvement, often working with platforms like Microsoft Azure, Azure Data Factory, Sailpoint, and Signavio. His blend of technical expertise and leadership skills has guided cross-functional teams through complex challenges, consistently delivering solutions that exceed client expectations.
Always committed to learning, Oneil holds certifications in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and process management. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Global Association of Enterprise Architects. As a certified Digital Transformation Specialist, he’s always on the lookout for the latest trends and best practices, making him an invaluable ally for businesses navigating the digital landscape.
Erica McKenzie
Top Forbes Business Coach, Speaker & Trainer
As the CEO for two leading international training and marketing companies (Intentional Growth LLC, New York and Creative Brands & Concepts Limited) and the Executive Director for John Maxwell Team, she is known for helping business executives lead exceptional teams and create unforgettable brands. This she does with style as she recently launched her own clothing line McNel Collection, New York.
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Her high energy and ability to give impactful deliveries on every stage is only part of why she is the official host and speaker for Live2Lead; the #1 global leadership event impacting over a 30,000+ audience, and allowed her to share stages with some of the world's best experts including Steve Harvey, John C Maxwell, Tim Elmore and more.
Erica founded the Creative Brands Caring Hands Foundation which is a non-profit created to serve parents and children with autism.
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Leadership Expert
#BOLD
#CREATIVE
#INSPIRING
#DETERMINED
#UNSTOPPABLE!
Agenda
Oct. 11, 2024
08:30
Registration & Coffee
09:00
Welcome & Opening Remarks
09:10
Workshop
Getting it Right - Strategic Sourcing Insights (course summary, case studies)
11:10
Break
11:25
Workshop Continues
Negotiation Planning (course summary, simulation, debriefing)
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12:30
Lunch
13:30
Presentation 1 - Guest Presentation
14:00
Presentation 2 - Leadership as a Strategy
14:30
Presentation 3 - Procurement & Supply Chain Technology as a Strategy
15:00
Break
15:15
Panel Discussion
Q&A - Bringing it all together
16:15
Closing Remarks
Reserve Your Spot
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1 Ticket
$45,000
3 Tickets
$42,500 each
5 Tickets
$40,000 each
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This purchase includes:
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1) One-day workshop with simulations and case studies.
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2) E-Course Modules (online) - Learn at your own pace:
- Module 1: Getting it right – Strategic Sourcing Insights
- Module 2: How to Negotiate and Achieve Value
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3) Certificate of Completion.
4) Opportunity to share knowledge with other experts!
seats available
The Venue
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston
The Strategic Sourcing Seminar will be held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, a premier event space in Jamaica. This conference is the perfect opportunity to build your negotiation and procurement skills, network with fellow professionals, and gain insights from some of the best minds in the business.