In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura of SIG interviews Nathan Haydn-Myer, the Chief Procurement Officer for VSP Vision. Nathan gives a sneak peek into his upcoming general session taking place on October 8th at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, CA. They discuss the importance of earning a seat at the table rather than asking for it. Nathan emphasizes the need for procurement professionals to focus on bringing value to their stakeholders and understanding their needs. They also discuss the power of influence and the role of procurement in driving real change within an organization. Nathan shares his experience in transforming the perception of procurement and earning the respect of business partners. Join Nathan Haydn-Myer on October 8th at the 2024 Fall Global Executive Summit.