Are you entering the workforce post-graduation or are you considering a career in Procurement? Please join us for a career readiness panel, featuring Procurement Leaders and Recruiters from the industry. Learn what skills and experience will get you noticed and put you ahead of the curve in your Procurement career. Discussion will include career paths, resume builders, training recommendations, and more!

Panel:

Desen Lu - Desen Lu is Chief Procurement Officer at Graham Packaging and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for leading global procurement and supply chain operations. With more than 20 years of experience in supply management and progressive leadership roles—spanning over 10 years in private equity-owned firms and 10 years at General Electric—Lu brings a wealth of knowledge across diverse industries and global markets.

Angie Berlanga - Angie is a proven talent acquisition professional with over a decade of experience in executive search, full-cycle recruiting, and staffing. Angie has placed top leadership talent with leading, reputable organizations, in a variety of industries, most notably throughout supply chain and logistics, where she found her niche. She has been a member of ISM for several years and has spent the last nearly five years fulfilling her elected roles of Board of Director and Secretary/Treasurer, subsequently. With her participation in industry associations, like ISM-Chicago, coupled with her ability to communicate, network, and build relationships, Angie has become a skilled connector of people, which often results in revenue growth for her clients and candidates satisfied with their new opportunities.

Nick Lazzara - Nick Lazzara is a seasoned executive search leader with well over a decade of experience in the Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing sectors. He has successfully partnered with clients ranging from high-growth PE-backed portfolio companies to Fortune 500 leaders across all industries, helping them build game-changing executive and functional leadership teams. He has strong expertise in executive-level appointments across all phases of Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing, deploying a consultative approach while successfully leading over 150 successful searches in his career.