WEBINAR: Beyond Procurement: Building Capacity, Partnerships, and Measurable Impact in Local Supply Chains
| Date: | Sep 15, 2026 | |
| Time: | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (MDT) | |
| Location: | Online |
Moderator: DonnaLyn Thorsteinson, CEO, Supply Chain Canada, Saskatchewan
Panelists: SaskPower Management Team
Webinar Description
As organizations face increasing global supply chain uncertainty, workforce challenges, and growing expectations around economic reconciliation and supplier diversity, the role of procurement has evolved significantly. Today's leading organizations recognize that supply chain success extends beyond sourcing and purchasing - it requires intentional investment in local supplier development, strategic partnerships, and measurable outcomes that strengthen communities and the broader Canadian economy.
Join Supply Chain Canada, Saskatchewan and members of SaskPower's management team for an engaging moderated discussion exploring how one of Saskatchewan's largest organizations is advancing supply chain localization while building resilient, diverse, and sustainable supplier networks.
This conversation will examine practical approaches to developing local supplier capacity, advancing Indigenous participation in procurement, supporting women-owned businesses, and measuring the impact of supplier diversity initiatives. Panelists will also discuss how collaboration among industry, government, Indigenous communities, and suppliers can help strengthen Canada's economic competitiveness and resilience in an increasingly constrained global market.
Discussion Topics
- Local Supplier Engagement, Training, and Development
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Indigenous Procurement and Economic Reconciliation
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Supporting Women-Owned Businesses
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Building Supply Chain Resilience Through Collaboration
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Gain insights into practical approaches to supply chain localization and supplier development
- Learn how procurement can support broader organizational, social, and economic objectives
- Understand how Indigenous and supplier diversity initiatives can be measured and evaluated
- Explore best practices for building resilient supply chains through collaboration and partnership
- Identify opportunities to contribute to a stronger and more competitive Canadian economy
Target Audience
Supply chain professionals, procurement leaders, supplier diversity practitioners, Indigenous business leaders, executives, government representatives, economic development professionals, and suppliers interested in participating in major infrastructure and utility projects.
This is a FREE webinar for Supply Chain Canada members.
Non-Members welcome to attend at a cost of $25.
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