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Agnieszka Stankiewicz

Head of IT Procurement, Raiffeisen International AG

Agnieszka Stankiewicz is a seasoned procurement expert and manager with over 12 years of experience across diverse business sectors, including the oil industry, telecommunications, and banking. She excels in aligning procurement strategies with business objectives, demonstrating high communication skills and strong business awareness. Agnieszka is adept at managing procurement teams and categories, fostering productive relationships with internal clients and vendors, and leveraging her strong negotiation skills. Her expertise spans both IT procurement (hardware, software, services) and non-IT procurement (oil industry licenses, chemicals, engineering). Agnieszka also leads procurement training and workshops, and is known for her problem-solving creativity, target-driven approach, and talent for motivating and developing her team.

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The Future of Category Management – What are the Best Strategies for Vendor Selection and Alignment with Business Goals?

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Tuesday, October 07

04:45 pm - 05:10 pm

Live in Amsterdam

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Category management is an essential approach for IT procurement, especially in large multinational organizations. From procure-to-pay to sourcing strategies, aligning category management with business objectives and industry regulations is crucial. This session will focus on how IT procurement teams can effectively select and categorize vendors, while addressing the impact of AI and regulatory changes in the banking sector. Learn how to craft a category management strategy that drives efficiency and supports business goals.In this session you will discover:

  • How to develop a category management strategy that optimally categorizes vendors across hardware and software?
  • How to establish key steps to ensure category management processes align with regulatory requirements, especially in highly regulated sectors like banking?
  • How to enhance vendor selection and procurement strategies within the category management framework?
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Raiffeisen International AG

https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen.html
We are one of Austria's leading corporate and investment banks and operate as a universal bank in 12 Central and Eastern European markets. In addition, the RBI Group offers numerous other financial services, for example in the areas of leasing, asset management and M&A.
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SAMS Europe 2025 is part of the Event Series. You can find more events here.
Date
October 06 – 07, 2025
Location
Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333
1072 Amsterdam
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+49 (0)30 52 10 70 3 0
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