A conversational Q&A with Erin Burke, Head of Procurement at Pepperstone

Procurement touches every technology decision an organisation makes, yet it’s often misunderstood, under-utilised, or seen as a hurdle rather than a partner. In this live Q&A, Erin Burke, Head of Procurement at Pepperstone, will share how procurement teams can work hand-in-hand with IT, finance, and vendors to deliver smarter investments, avoid costly missteps, and build partnerships that drive real business outcomes.

Whether you’re shaping strategy, managing budgets, or sourcing solutions, this session will give you a rare behind-the-scenes look at how procurement operates, and how to get the most from it.

What We’ll Cover

• Procurement myths vs. reality
• How procurement stays on top of technology changes to recognise strategies over trends.
• What to expect from procurement in 2025 and beyond.
• Tackling software sprawl
• What makes a proposal stand out and what sends it straight to the reject pile.
• The mistakes to avoid when purchasing or renewing software.
• Erin’s top actionable tips for IT and business leaders.
• What “strategic partnership” really means and how suppliers can help drive better outcomes.

Who Should Attend

• Procurement leaders and managers looking to refine their approach to technology sourcing.
• IT directors, CIOs, and technology leaders seeking to align procurement processes with strategic business goals.
• Finance and operations managers aiming to optimise software spend and reduce tool sprawl.
• Project and portfolio managers involved in technology investment decisions.
• Vendor and partner managers wanting to build stronger, outcome-driven supplier relationships.