Keynote
Monday, October 06
08:45 AM - 09:10 AM
Live in Amsterdam
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In large international corporations, vendor management is essential for aligning business strategy with IT procurement. This session will dive into the strategies for building strong, strategic relationships with vendors, effectively managing contract negotiations, and ensuring vendors contribute to the company’s overall business objectives. Participants will explore how to leverage these partnerships to not only achieve cost savings but also drive long-term value, fostering collaboration that supports the organization’s success.
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David Mullen is Nestlé's Head of Vendor Management. He was appointed to this role in 2020 and is responsible for helping the Nestle IT Product and Platform teams drive the best value and innovation from Nestle's strategic suppliers. Most recently, Mullen was the IT Procurement Global Category Manager for Business Solutions & Services. He has been with the company since 2011 and has served as European Network Services Lead, Eastern Europe End User Computing Lead, and the European Client Services Lead. Mullen came to the company from Ergon Resources SA, where he consulted with Nestlé's Client Services Team. He has also worked as PEM Systems Limited's IT Manager and as a Rollout Engineer at CSC. Mullen earned his Bachelor's Degree in Technology and Management from the University of Bradford.