APD Webinar | Managing in Times of Chaos

Date & Time: May 14th, 11:30 AM EDT
Duration: 30 Minutes
Hosts:
Jeoff Burris, Founder, Advanced Purchasing Dynamics
Mike Wynn, Partner & Leader, Sourcing Optimization, Advanced Purchasing Dynamics

How Purchasing Teams Can Lead Through Tariff Disruption and Deliver Strategic Value 

Overview: 

The latest wave of tariff-driven disruption is once again testing the limits of purchasing teams. Daily firefighting is consuming time and resources, while strategic priorities are getting sidelined. But as we’ve seen before—chaos creates opportunity for those prepared to lead through it. 

In this 30-minute session, we’ll provide a clear framework for managing uncertainty and turning today’s tariff chaos into a platform for delivering results and building internal credibility. 

What You’ll Learn: 

🔹How to eliminate non-value-added work to create time for what matters 
🔹A method for prioritizing strategic initiatives—even in the middle of daily disruption 
🔹How to build and leverage a price increase data set for confident negotiations 
🔹The importance of ideal supplier profiles and conducting sourcing under pressure 
🔹Strategies for clawing back past increases and uncovering hidden savings 
🔹Case studies where companies achieved millions in savings during disruption 

Who Should Attend: 

  • Buyers, sourcing professionals, and purchasing managers navigating supply chain instability 
  • Leaders responsible for supplier negotiations, cost containment, or risk management 
  • Teams overwhelmed by tariff-driven price increases and short-notice sourcing challenges 

Why Attend: 

This isn’t just theory—it’s a playbook developed through real client results. You’ll leave with actionable tactics, ready-to-use tools, and insight into how leading purchasing teams are navigating today’s chaos—and using it to get ahead. 

🎤 Featured Speakers: 

  • Jeoff Burris, Founder, Advanced Purchasing Dynamics 
  • Mike Wynn, Partner & Leader, Sourcing Optimization, Advanced Purchasing Dynamics 

Seats are limited—reserve yours today and take the next step toward turning chaos into career opportunity.