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Speaker

Sherin Chacko

Senior Category Manager - IT Procurement, Humana

An experienced Technology and Procurement Leader with expertise in
diverse range of technologies within multiple industry settings.
Demonstrated success in managing technology category with over $150M /
Yearly spend at a Fortune 40 Company. Well organized and result
oriented Procurement expert with a focus on maximizing value added
services. Technology leader with proven ability to design and
implement technology infrastructure, policies, procedures and
processes that improve business functionality. Team Leader with strong
management skills with capability of leading and motivating
individuals to maximize productivity.

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Strategic Vendor Negotiations – How to Balance Costs, Value, and Long-Term Relationships?

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Thursday, December 04

03:20 pm - 03:45 pm

Live in Chicago

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In today’s dynamic business environment, managing vendor relationships effectively is key to ensuring both savings and value. This session will explore strategies to handle cost increases, leverage value-added services, and build long-term partnerships with vendors. Discover practical negotiation techniques that align with your business goals while addressing the realities of vendor agreements. In this session you will learn:

  • How to approach vendors when facing cost increases while maintaining a positive relationship?
  • How to include value-added services in negotiations to maximize overall savings and value?
  • What negotiation techniques to employ for managing long-term strategic relationships with vendors and maximizing benefits?
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Company

Humana

https://www.humana.com/
At Humana, our cultural foundation is aligned to helping members achieve their best health by delivering personalized, simplified, whole-person healthcare experiences. Recognizing healthcare needs continue to evolve for each person, for each family and for each community, Humana continuously creates innovative solutions and resources that help people live their healthiest lives on their terms –when and where they need it. Our employees are at the heart of making this happen and that’s why we are dedicated to building an organization of dynamic talent whose experience and passion center on putting the customer first.
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SAMS USA 2025 is part of the Event Series. You can find more events here.
Date
December 04 – 05, 2025
Location
Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 S Prairie Ave
60616 Chicago
Phone
+1(518)3102904
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