Fabiano Lopes

Vice President of Cost Management & Indirect Procurement Cardinal Health
Senior executive with a successful career partnering with medium to large Fortune 100 domestic and global corporations. Leverages MBA, business and engineering expertise to advise businesses on strategic steps to achieve targets in growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Expertise includes: - Corporate and Business Strategy - Investment Strategy and Analysis - International Market Entry - Organizational and Process Redesign - Marketing, Sales & Distribution Strategy - Operations Strategy and Supply Chain Management - Governance - Outsourcing and Shared Services - Cost Optimization - Operational Due Diligence - Target Operating Model Design and Deployment - M&A: Integration & Separation - Digital Labor/ Digital operations

Thursday, March 27, 2025

12:50 PM Revolutionize Tail Spend Management to Maximize Savings

Tail spend management is often overlooked but represents a significant opportunity for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. In fact, SSON R&A finds that only 30% of indirect spend is classified to a sufficient level for strategic sourcing. In this session, we will delve into cutting-edge techniques for uncovering and addressing the hidden costs in your tail spend. Discover how to harness data and implement innovative strategies to transform your procurement processes and achieve substantial savings. Tangible takeaways include: 

  • Learning how to pinpoint and classify tail spend effectively to uncover hidden savings opportunities. 
  • Exploring actionable strategies to manage and streamline tail spend, enhancing overall procurement efficiency. 
  • Utilizing data and analytics to drive smarter decisions and optimize your procurement strategies, leading to significant cost reductions. 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Fabiano.

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