Webinar Details
Scaling Smart: Building Procurement That Grows With You
Procurement in mid-market companies isn’t just a scaled-down version of enterprise procurement, it’s an entirely different challenge. Teams often operate with lean resources, face rapid growth, and are under constant pressure to “figure it out” as they go. That’s why Zycus created the Growth Diaries, a three-part webinar series designed specifically for teams that are building or actively scaling their procurement functions.
In this webinar, Scaling Smart: Building Procurement That Grows with You, is all about building procurement systems that grow with your business, not against it. We’ll explore how successful mid-market teams strike the right balance, by adding structure without slowing things down, and introducing automation without losing flexibility.
This session is about designing scalable procurement without getting buried in bureaucracy. Hear how other mid-market teams balance growth with agility, structure with flexibility.
Member Price: $0.00
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Date
Aug 28, 2025
Time
11 AM - 12 PM ET
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What You'll Learn:
- What to automate (and what not to)
- How to onboard suppliers and manage sourcing at scale
- Align with finance and budget owners from day one
- Avoiding “complexity creep” as you grow How smart systems support smart growth
Speakers:
Phil Liu - Managing Director - Procurement Transformation Practice Leader at BDO
Phil is a trusted advisor to procurement, GBS, and supply chain leaders in executing operating model roll-out, Source-to-Pay Transformation, Category Value Capture, and Procurement Generative AI adoption.Michael McCarthy - Vice President at Zycus
Mike is the Vice President of Sales for the Americas at Zycus, where cutting-edge AI is redefining procurement. With over 20 years leading sales teams at tech giants like Oracle and most recently Coupa, he is passionate about turning customer success into real business impact. At Zycus, Mike is focused on helping organizations unlock smarter, faster, and more strategic outcomes.Orlando Malone, Senior Executive & Global Head of Indirect Sourcing and M&A at Zimmer Biomet
Orlando is an industry leader in global supply chain management and M&A, Orlando Malone has consistently driven transformative outcomes through strategic insight and operational excellence. With a track record of innovation and leadership across multiple industries, he is a catalyst for sustainable business growth. A dedicated advocate for strategic procurement, his expertise has reshaped company trajectories and empowered teams globally.Paul Archiopoli, Subject Matter Expert at Institute for Supply Management
Paul is part of a team that develops professional education and training products in the areas of Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP), Material Planning, MRP, Procure to Pay, Shop Floor Control, Warehouse Management, and Logistics. Prior to ISM, Paul’s career covered a broad cross section of Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and materials management functions for Raytheon Technologies, Honeywell, Textron Aviation, Sargent Aerospace & Defense, and Northrop Grumman. With scale comes pressure to prove value! That’s what we’ll cover in the part 3, in the final webinar titled, Proving Procurement’s Value: Metrics That Matter in Mid-Market, coming in October.Terms And Conditions
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