Welcome to the #loveprocurement podcast, where we bring you a fresh and lighthearted take on all things procurement. We’ll dive into this fascinating world with a twist of humor and a sprinkle of fun. Each episode explores a different topic, inviting industry experts and special guests to share their insights, experiences, and stories.

For those that #loveprocurement or are curious why others do.

Season 2 – Episode 19

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Season 2 Ep 19: Ivalua NOW 2026: Shaping New Horizons feat. Alex Saric

Episode Description

RELEASED November 11, 2025

For an in-person event to be a powerful gathering, the content and structure must reflect and support the needs of the attendee community. For procurement, this means actionable advice, connecting locally and globally, and keeping up with all of the changes they will have to face once the event is over.

In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Kelly Barner welcomes Alex Saric to the show. Alex is Ivalua’s Chief Marketing Officer, which means he has the inside line on the upcoming Ivalua NOW in-person events.

Alex shares how procurement’s ever-evolving role is driving the plans for Ivalua NOW:

The advantage of meeting globally as well as having more targeted, localized events
Why the company is actively bringing more CIOs to Ivalua NOW, and how that will influence topics and discussions
Where this year’s events will be taking place

Previous Episodes

Season 1 – Episode 7

Ep 7: Telling the Ivalua Story feat. David Khuat-Duy

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Season 1 – Episode 8

Ep 8: Forming a Lasting Data Strategy feat. Joseph Yacura and Alex Saric

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Season 1 – Episode 9

Ep 9: Going from Procurement to the Dark Side feat. Arnaud Malarde and Jarrod McAdoo

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