Sapan Gandhi

Head of Direct Procurement & Global Procurement Strategy Zentiva

Global procurement strategist with 15+ years of leadership experience in pharmaceuticals, supply chain transformation, cost optimization, ESG compliance, and digital procurement innovation. Proven expertise in supplier risk management, procurement analytics (Power BI, AI-driven tools), procurement transformation, and vendor management across Europe, China, and India. Adept at building resilient supplier networks, driving multimillion-euro savings, and influencing C-suite stakeholders to align procurement with business growth.

Day 2 | 24th September 2025

1:25 PM Panel: Create A Sustainable Future: How Do You Enhance ESG Visibility Across Suppliers & Your Organisation?

How can you extend ESG oversight beyond Tier 1 suppliers to achieve full transparency?
How to align procurement practices with sustainability and ESG targets?
How can you learn to engage with your suppliers to unlock scope 3 emissions to allow for compliance whilst still achieving the best price and good relations?

Day 3 | 25th September 2025

1:50 PM Keynote Panel Discussion: DE&I As A Value Driver: How Can You Empower Diversity to Unlock Strategic, Creative, and Cultural Value?

How is the procurement industry addressing the aspirations of diverse individuals to develop in leadership roles? 
What cross-cultural differences exist in your organisations and how do you overcome these through programmes to facilitate cross-cultural collaboration & creativity?
How have recent changes in the political landscape affected the perceived importance of diversity and inclusion initiatives?

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