A no-cost, in-person program with decision makers and key contacts for small & local businesses.
Program Highlights:
Special Year-End Panel: UPMC Senior Sourcing Managers
For the first and only time this year, three of UPMC’s senior sourcing managers will come together to share insights directly with the public. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear firsthand what UPMC is looking for in its suppliers!
Panelists:
- Carrie Ann Smith – Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Environmental, Food & Nutrition, Linen Services - Daniel Waldorf – Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Corporate, Administrative, and Facilities Services - Shawn Alcorn – Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
IT, Hardware, Software, Networking, Telecom, Cybersecurity
Facilitated by: George Robinson II, Director of Supplier Opportunity & Inclusion, UPMC
Business Readiness Training
Hone your skills by understanding your core competencies and finding your competitive edge, how to compete on price, quality, innovation, and service, and establishing financial readiness to do business with a large supplier.
AGENDA
Part One – Business Readiness Training
- Understanding Your Core Competencies & Competitive Edge
- Competing on Price, Quality, Innovation, and Service
- Financial Readiness to Do Business with a Large Supplier
Part Two – Senior Sourcing Panel (Main Event)
- Evolving vendor recruitment philosophies and expectations
- Internal challenges that impact supplier engagement
- Recommendations for building strong, lasting connections with sourcing professionals
Why Attend?
- Learn what it really takes to do business with UPMC
- Gain direct insights from decision-makers
- Strengthen your readiness for contracts with UPMC and other large institutions
👉 This is the only time all three senior sourcing managers will be together in one public session — you won’t want to miss it!
