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SUMMARY:17th Annual Purchasing Summit
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: \n \nHeld in partnership with: \n \nThe SAA\, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers\, and Plante Moran are pleased to announce the 17th Annual Purchasing Summit taking place May 19 at Marelli’s Customer Experience Center in Southfield\, Mich. \nThis long-standing industry event brings suppliers together with OEM purchasing leaders for timely insights\, candid discussion and meaningful networking. The program will open with key findings from the 2026 Plante Moran North American Automotive OEM Supplier Working Relations Index® Study\, offering an inside look at the current state of OEM supplier relationships across the industry. \nFollowing the presentation\, purchasing executives from participating OEMs will join a discussion on the study’s results and share perspectives on how suppliers can strengthen collaboration and navigate the evolving purchasing landscape. The program will conclude with a networking session\, providing valuable opportunities for face-to-face engagement with OEM purchasing leaders and industry peers. \n  \nSchedule: \n8:00 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast \n8:30 a.m. – Opening Remarks \n8:40 a.m. – Plante Moran North American Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index Study Results \n9:40 a.m. – Fireside Chat \n11:40 a.m. – OEM Panel Session \n11:55 a.m. —  Networking \n12:15 p.m. —  Adjourn \nFeatured Speakers: \nMark Barrott \nPartner\, Plante Moran \nVice President\, Society of Automotive Analysts \n  \nDr. Angela Johnson \nPrincipal Management Consulting\, Supplier Relations Analytics\, Plante Moran \n  \n \nMike Lapham \nVice President\, Purchasing\, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America\, LLC\n \n  \n  \nMarvin Washington \nVice President – Global Purchasing & Supplier Quality\, Stellantis \n  \nCollin Shaw \nPresident\, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers \n  \n  \nSecure your spot early\, as space is limited. \nClicking “Register” will take you to the MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers website to complete registration.
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/17th-annual-purchasing-summit/
LOCATION:Marelli\, 26555 Northwestern Highway\,\, Southfield\, MI\, 48033\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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