In partnership with Marr Procurement, a VODG Strategic Partner, we are pleased to invite member chief executives to take part in a new series of CEO Strategic Conversations.
About CEO Strategic Conversations
CEO Strategic Conversations provide confidential, one-to-one access to specialist expertise on the issues affecting your organisation and the wider sector.
Designed to be practical, flexible and focused on your priorities, these sessions offer an opportunity to discuss challenges, test ideas and gain independent insight in a confidential setting.
Whether you are tackling an immediate issue or considering longer-term strategic priorities, these conversations provide space to explore options, identify potential risks and opportunities, and benefit from an external perspective.
About this Session
Join specialists from Marr Procurement for a confidential one-to-one discussion focused on your organisation's procurement, commercial and supply chain priorities.
Whether you are seeking to achieve greater value, review procurement strategies, strengthen supplier relationships or address a specific commercial challenge, these sessions provide practical insight and an independent perspective from specialists working across the health and social care sector.
Potential discussion areas include:
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Procurement strategy and transformation
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Cost reduction and value optimisation
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Supplier relationship management
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Contract management and performance
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Procurement governance and assurance
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Tendering and market engagement
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Social value and responsible procurement
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Supply chain resilience and risk management
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Technology-enabled procurement solutions
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Organisation-specific procurement challenges and priorities
CEO Strategic Conversations are ideal for:
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Discussing a specific challenge or concern
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Testing ideas and potential approaches
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Exploring risks and opportunities
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Gaining an independent perspective
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Accessing specialist expertise
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Addressing organisation-specific questions in confidence
Booking Process
Members are invited to register their interest, after which VODG will allocate a 20-minute slot between 10:00 and 16:00 on 11 November 2026.
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage members to register early to avoid disappointment. Scheduling and coordination will be managed in partnership with Marr Procurement.
Accessibility
We aim to make all sessions as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements, please indicate these on the booking form. Please note that we may require up to four weeks’ notice to arrange specific adjustments. Closed captions are provided as standard for all online meetings. For any further queries, please contact: [email protected]
Speaker
Christoph Marr
