SAP Discovery Day for Strategic Procurement
Navigating supply risk to build competitive advantage beyond cost efficiency
October 21, 2025 | 08:30-16:00 | Copenhagen
Navigating supply risk to build competitive advantage beyond cost efficiency
Increased geopolitical instability, regulatory push for sustainability compliance, constant technological disruption and the rapidly changing global workforce not only induce risks that need to be managed and mitigated but also embody an opportunity to redefine the purpose of procurement and the terms of value creation.
By proactively taking the lead in tackling these challenges, procurement professionals have the unique opportunity to redesign the procurement value proposition, rethink procurement strategies and reconfigure procurement operating models.
In this event, on October 21st in Copenhagen, we will explore how procurement, by proactively navigating, managing and exploiting supply risks and challenges, can indeed increase its value as a strategic business partner and strengthen its relevance as a driver of competitive advantage.
Speakers
John Everett
CPO / VP of Global Procurement
Novonesis
Nikolaus Kirner
Chief Procurement Officer
SAP
Dr. Mervi Saarikorpi
Director Strategic Procurement
SAP
Pasi Tervo
Head of SAP Business Network EMEA North
SAP
Thomas Brask
Senior Solution Sales Executive
SAP
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Agenda
Light breakfast and registration
Speaker
- Thomas Brask, SAP
To be announced!
To be announced!
Description:
- Majority of companies underscore the importance of procurement insights, yet only a fraction of them apply those insights in efficient manner. In this session, we will explore how you can use data-driven insights to create robust category strategies and ensure smooth execution. We will also discuss how AI supports creation of category strategies
Speaker
- Dr. Mervi Saarikorpi, Director Strategic Procurement, SAP
Description:
- Guided Buying with a specific MRO use case
Description:
- This session examines how a global procurement organization is transforming and upskilling its managers to redefine procurement’s value—from transactional buying to strategic enterprise impact. Furthermore it will touch upon how the function tracks and navigates volatile supply markets to mitigate risk and drive resilience at scale.
Speaker
- Nikolaus Kirner, Chief Procurement Officer, SAP
Description:
- Procurement must move beyond S2C and P2P to play a strategic role in business growth and resilience. Today, siloed functions and disconnected solutions hinder value delivery and ability to proactively manage disruptions. To enable smooth operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance must align strategies and collaborate. In this session, we’ll explore how to break silos and secure procurement’s seat at the table
Speaker
- Pasi Tervo, Head of SAP Business Network EMEA North, SAP
Speaker
- John Everett, Novonesis
Wrap-up of the day
Networking and Drinks
Practical information
When
October 21, 2025
08:30-16:00
What
SAP Discovery Day
for Strategic Procurement
Where
Bernstorffsgade 5
1577 Copenhagen
Denmark
Location
Nimb Hotel Copenhagen
Bernstorffsgade 5, 1577 Copenhagen, Denmark
The hotel is located right next to the trainstation København Hovedbanegård (Copenhagen Central Station) where you can arrive with s-train and metro.
If you arrive by car here are suggestions near by:
- Q-Park Industriens Hus
- Axel Towers
- Royal Hotel
- Polititorvet
Remember to follow payment directions in the parking garage.
