Hidden risks, real costs: 
Strengthening supply chains 

Procurement Expert, Peter Smith


Webinar

12 August 2025

10:00AM (BST)

Hosted by: 
Procurement Expert,
Peter Smith and Ilija Ugrinic, 
Proactis Director of Strategy
and Innovation



Proactis’ Director of Strategy and Innovation, Ilija Ugrinic



In today’s unpredictable business environment, supply chain resilience is no longer optional, it’s vital to maintaining operational stability and performance. From regional and global market disruptions to supplier non-compliance, the risks in indirect procurement are varied and can have serious consequences.

Join procurement expert Peter Smith and Proactis’ Director of Strategy and Innovation, Ilija Ugrinic, as they explore the often-overlooked dangers of supplier risk and non-compliance. Discover how proactive supplier management is just as essential to your financial health and competitive edge as driving cost savings.
 

In this session, you’ll learn:
  • Why ignoring supplier risk can threaten your organisation’s financial position.
  • How to manage and mitigate hidden risks in your indirect procurement.
  • Practical strategies for building a more resilient and agile supply chain.
  • How to strengthen supplier relationships to support long-term success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and real-world strategies for navigating procurement challenges with confidence.
 

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About your hosts:
Peter Smith
Procurement adviser, teacher, author and influencer

Peter was born and raised near Sunderland, and after graduating from the University of Cambridge, started his procurement career at Mars Confectionery. He was then Procurement Director for Dun & Bradstreet Europe, the UK Department of Social Security, and NatWest Group. He was elected a Fellow of CIPS and was President in 2003.  He founded his consulting firm, Procurement Excellence Ltd. in 2004 and worked extensively in the public sector, becoming a Senior Adviser to the National Audit Office, and a non-exec for two large public sector organisations. From 2010-18 he was Managing Editor of the Spend Matters Europe website, read by thousands of procurement professionals.

He has written five books, including “Bad Buying”, published by Penguin Business, and most recently "Procurement with Purpose – How organizations can change the way they spend money NOW to protect the planet and its people”. He writes regularly for various websites and publications and also lectures at Masters level with the University of Northampton’s Centre for Sustainable Business Practices and Skema Business School in France.

Ilija Ugrinic
Director of Strategy & Innovation, Proactis

As Director of Strategy & Innovation at Proactis, Ilija leads the shaping the company vision and market strategy, with a strong focus on emerging trends and a passion for customer-centric solutions. Ilija plays a pivotal role in positioning the company to meet the diverse and evolving needs of customers, leveraging innovative and emerging technologies to drive progress. Drawing on experience of customer challenges and being at the forefront of the use of Artificial Intelligence, Ilija is spearheading initiatives to deliver true customer value through innovation, while ensuring Proactis is positioned at the forefront of spend management.

With over 20 years of experience within spend management from both a procurement and finance perspective, Ilija is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and has occupied a variety of roles with his vast experience, providing insights from customers, strategic partners and innovative technologies.


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