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August 18 2025
Procurement Leadership Workshop at Carter’s HQ
October 16, 2025 | Carter’s Headquarters, Buckhead – Atlanta, GA
This fall, join an exclusive gathering of approximately 30 senior procurement leaders from the Southeast’s most innovative enterprises for a closed-door, half-day strategic planning workshop at Carter’s headquarters in Atlanta.
Designed as a practical, off-the-record session, this invitation only workshop will help procurement teams navigate the complexities of 2026 planning and continued macroeconomic volatility, AI adoption, and the increasing pressure to deliver more with less.
What You’ll Gain
Strategic Insights – Get expert briefings on the major procurement trends shaping 2026 and learn how to adapt them for your organization.
Practical Frameworks – Access high-level planning frameworks and organizational design strategies to strengthen your 2026 strategic plan.
Peer Learning – Compare notes on talent development, technology decisions, and supplier engagement strategies with fellow procurement leaders.
Candid Networking – Participate in facilitated discussions and build lasting connections with your regional peers in an intimate, confidential setting.
Workshop Highlights
- Expert-Led Sessions on 2026 procurement trends and strategic planning frameworks
- Facilitated Peer Exchanges with industry-grouped small table discussions
- Executive Fireside Chat featuring senior leadership from Carter’s
- Premium Networking opportunities with breakfast and working lunch
- Off-the-Record Environment designed for open, strategic dialogue
Program Overview
8:30 AM – Arrival & Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:15 AM – Trends & Forces Shaping Procurement in 2026
10:15 AM – Planning Frameworks & Organizational Design
11:00 AM – Peer Exchange: Talent, Tools, & Supplier Strategies
12:00 PM – Working Lunch with Executive Fireside Chat
1:00 PM – Program Conclusion
Registration
This is a strictly invite-only event limited to senior procurement leaders (Director level and above) from leading Southeastern enterprises.
Space is limited to ensure an intimate, high-value experience for all participants.
Speakers
Jake Wojcik
Managing Director, Sourcing and Procurement Practice | Accenture
Jake brings over 20 years of expertise in Procurement Transformation, Strategic Sourcing, and Private Equity Operations.
Prior to Accenture, Jake served as Executive VP at Insight Sourcing, where he helped scale the firm into North America’s largest procurement consulting firm, earning Inc. 500/5000 recognition for fourteen consecutive years. Together with the leadership team, Jake was instrumental in building multiple procurement-focused businesses adjacent to Insight Sourcing, including SpendHQ (analyzing $10T+ of spend for 500+ corporations), InsightGPO, and Insight Energy. Prior to Insight Sourcing, Jake held procurement-focused consulting roles at KPMG Consulting, RGP, and Andersen.
A recognized thought leader in the industry, Jake has spoken at 150+ conferences and has served as the Chairman at ProcureCon and Procurement Foundry events.
Tom Rogers, CPA
Founder & CEO | Vendor Centric
Tom has 30+ years of experience in procurement and vendor lifecycle management. He partners with C-level executives to design and implement sustainable vendor management programs that deliver measurable value to enterprises.
As architect of Vendor Centric’s vendor management framework, Tom guides clients including Virgin Galactic, Legal & General America, and Habitat for Humanity International through strategic transformations and program improvements.
A recognized thought leader, Tom regularly shares insights through his weekly blog and industry events, helping executives build resilient vendor management programs across procurement, contract management, and third-party risk management.
Conrad Smith
CEO & Co-Founder | Graphite
Conrad is a tenured procurement professional spending over 25 years dedicated to leading global procurement transformations across IT, HR, and enterprise operations.
Conrad began his career at Intel, developing early purchasing automation and web tools including first-generation CLM, savings reporting, and spend analytics. He later joined Omniture (acquired by Adobe), where as Senior Director of Global Procurement he led Adobe’s transformation to dramatically reduce PR-PO-Contract resources and delays.
In the last few years, Conrad has pivoted to building tools that accelerate supplier onboarding and supplier management for large enterprises.
Hayden Arnold
Senior Manager, Strategy and Consulting | Accenture
Senior Manager in Accenture’s Sourcing & Procurement Practice, leading COE Digital Strategy and the TechAssist team. He has supported hundreds of clients on their analytics journeys, applying cutting-edge data science techniques and implementing AI solutions across Direct, Indirect, and CapEx procurement. Previously with Deloitte Consulting (Strategy & Analytics). MBA, University of Alabama and BS Chemical Engineering, University of Alabama.
This educational event focuses on strategic discussion and peer learning – space for insight, connection, and forward-looking planning in procurement leadership.