Conference · Chicago, Illinois

Procurement Leaders Forum

Banking, Finance · Legal services

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Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 20–21 Mar 2014
Last venuePalmer House Hilton ChicagoChicago, Illinois · where the 2013 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2010Annual · 5 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 20–21 Mar 2014 at Palmer House Hilton Chicago. Check the organiser's site: procurementleaders.com. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

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Editions on record
5first in 2010

About Procurement Leaders Forum

The Procurement Leaders Forum 2013, Chicago, will present delegates with in-depth and unique case studies and insights into critical issues CPOs face today, including:

Reshoring: reality or fad?

There has been a lot said about US jobs being lost abroad and procurement being in a position of influence with a significant say in large-scale spend decisions. But does the case for reshoring certain types of spend add up? Or is it politics?

The world in 2020

If you think life is interesting today, how will you cope when oil is $200/barrel, inflation is in double figures and the dollar is at parity with the euro? It might sound unlikely, but thinking five or ten years into the future allows some companies to manage risks and tap into opportunities well before their peers.

The tools of the trade

What are the leading organizations using in terms of technology? Are reverse auctions dead and is spend analysis ubiquitous? What technology innovations are being put to good use and what is the ROI?

Derisking the supply chain

How complex, global supply chains can be operated with the least amount of risk.

Skilling up the procurement team

What are the best methods for improving the capabilities of the procurement team, from partnering with universities to introducing a skills framework.

The pursuit of value
Value is a common word in business, but what does it mean and how can procurement contribute towards it?

From our listing of the 2013 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201420–21 Mar 2014Palmer House Hilton Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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201320–21 Mar 2013Palmer House Hilton Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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201222 May 2012The Brewery
London, United Kingdom
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201124 May 2011The Brewery
London, United Kingdom
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201024 Mar 2010River East Art Center
Chicago, Illinois
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Procurement Leaders Forum?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 20–21 Mar 2014.

Where is it held?

The 2013 edition was at Palmer House Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 5 editions on record since 2010.

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