Vendor Management, Procurement, SAM, and IT stakeholders often operate in separate silos, which can limit visibility and reduce the value of collaboration. This session explores how to foster a cross-functional partnership, aligning processes, governance, and objectives to work as one cohesive function. Participants will gain practical insights into organizational models, collaboration strategies, and the benefits of unified approaches for both vendor relationships and internal operations.In this session we will explore:

• How to create alignment and shared goals across Vendor Management and key internal functions?
• How to implement processes and governance structures that support seamless collaboration?
• How to leverage joint insights to improve vendor decisions and contract outcomes?
• How to generate measurable value for all stakeholders by breaking down silos?