Despite AI and cutting-edge technology, nearly 50% of procurement professionals say contractor verification and onboarding is a top challenge. Reserve your seat to hear how technology is helping - and not helping – 150 + procurement pros across multiple industries.

Nearly 50% of procurement professionals say contractor verification and onboarding remains a top challenge. Despite AI and cutting-edge technology, procurement leaders and their teams say...

They use an average of 5 different tools to assess contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

At least 55% spend 1-5 business days assessing contractor certifications and qualifications.

Over 50% rely on physical audits and site visits to verify compliance and check certifications

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how technology is both supporting and hindering procurement teams across more than 150 professionals and multiple industries.
• Analyze new proprietary research findings related to contractor risk management, sourcing efficiency, and compliance challenges
• Identify key insights and practical takeaways from real-world procurement data to improve operational performance.
• Engage in a live Q&A session to deepen understanding and clarify research findings.
• Access and review the full research report to apply lessons learned within your own procurement strategy.

Presented by:

Jamie Brener, Director of Client Expansion & Insurance Services at Veriforce

Jamie brings over 20 years of dedicated expertise as an underwriter and advisor in commercial insurance. She collaborates closely with safety professionals and risk managers across industries to implement best practices in procurement and insurance. Jamie’s deep knowledge spans insurance regulations, underwriting principles, and regional and national industry standards, making her a trusted resource in the field. She is a licensed insurance producer and holds esteemed designations, including Associate of Risk Management, Certified Workers' Compensation Professional, Energy Risk & Insurance Specialist, and Certified Insurance Counselor.

Nerissa Montes, HSE Specialist at Veriforce

With 16 years of HSE experience in upstream oil and gas, Nerissa brings deep insight into risk-based safety practices shaped by hands-on fieldwork and corporate leadership. She has led HSE programs across the full lifecycle of operations, from drilling to plug and abandonment. Coming from a family of tradesmen, she is personally driven to challenge outdated safety norms and create environments where workers feel empowered and protected.

Shelby Simpson, Audit Manager at Veriforce

Shelby is a second-generation Health, Safety, and Environmental professional with over 17 years of experience across the United States. His career has been focused on helping heavy industry identify opportunities for improvement and developing world-class solutions to real world challenges. Shelby has also had a concentrated focus on contractor management throughout his career. This includes contractor management responsibilities as a contractor, hiring client, independent consultant, and insurance.

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