Procurement generational diversity: mind the gap!

For the first time in history, four generations share the workplace. Not managing generational differences can result in a clash of communication styles and work ethics that can create cultural chaos. Employees from all generations must take on the responsibility to overcome the generational differences and bridging the generation gap.

Our speakers will represent in full the different generations and share their direct experiences on how they understood generational dynamics and recognized the generational differences to keep employees connected and engaged in the Procurement Department.

If you have any queries please contact branchevents@cips.org

EVENT SPEAKERS

Massimiliano Masiero

Procurement Manager, WeBuild and CIPS Italy Branch Chair

Experienced manager with almost 20 years of experience in the Construction, Engineering and Consulting Industries. Currently Procurement Manager in Webuild at Consortium "Pedelombarda Nuova", previously, head of function in a real estate scaleup and european procurement director for almost 15 years in multinational environment.,

Marco Cantagallo

Regional Procurement Manager - F&E Europe, 

20 years of nonwoven’s industry experience playing several roles: IT Manager, Quality Manager, Procurement Manager, Project Manager of two startups. Formerly 7 years of experience as a Quality and IT consultant. Currently Regional Procurement Manager Fitesa EU.

 
Mahsa Bohlooli Zamani

Global Procurement - Subcontracting commodity, WeBuild

Versatile professional with a diverse background spanning from Engineering, architecture, and economics to innovation and entrepreneurship. Leveraging this diverse academic foundation, she has cultivated a dynamic career path, excelling in roles across industries including shipbuilding, consumer goods, architecture, design, real estate, and construction. She has gained expertise in Sales, Operations, Business Development, Academics, and Procurement.

Marco Carlotti

Indirect Procurement Buyer, Joivy

Procurement Buyer Trainee based in Milano in Joivy, one of the leading players in the residential market in Europe. Looking for improve his experience in the field, in order to understand how to sign the best deals and negotiate contracts that benefit both parties.

Scott Dance

Senior Client Engagement Director, Hays - Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain (CIPS Affiliate)

Director of Hays Procurement & Supply Chain leading the longstanding partnership with CIPS as a trusted exclusive recruitment knowledge partner providing strategic leadership to Hays’ procurement and supply chain recruitment experts. He is also an affiliate member of CIPS and often conducts workshops both nationally and globally for CIPS on recruitment trends and solutions.

Paolo Zaza

CEO, SC Italia and CIPS Country Manager Italy

CIPS Country Manager for Italy Experienced CEO and General Manager and +15 years’ experience working as Tutor and Assessor to accelerate careers of Procurement Managers and to support organizations in building robust and sustainable Procurement functions.

Francesco Frezza

Vice President Operations, Snap-on Equipment

Francesco Frezza has a strong background in manufacturing operations and supply chain management. He held various leadership positions at Snap-on Equipment, Invensys Controls, and GE Procond Elettronica. With a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Università degli Studi di Padova, he is currently serving as Vice President Operations at Snap-on Equipment, overseeing global manufacturing operations.