The Next-Gen Procurement Podcast | Not So Risky Business: Building Elasticity & Resilience

Next-Gen Procurement Podcast Episode 4
Last Updated on April 23, 2026

Focal Point CEO Anders Lillevik and Roy Anderson explore how procurement leaders can take a more proactive approach to risk and build the flexibility needed to adapt in today’s rapidly changing environment.

From data challenges to system limitations, the conversation highlights what it really takes to future-proof procurement and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Key takeaways:

  • Building resilience requires proactive planning, not reactive responses to disruption
  • Centralized, accessible data is critical for visibility and better decision-making
  • Procurement must look beyond tier-one suppliers to understand deeper supply chain risk
  • Flexible, user-friendly systems drive adoption and improve overall effectiveness
  • Real-time visibility and transparency reduce delays and improve stakeholder confidence
  • Predictive insights, not just historical data, are key to managing future risk
  • Emerging technologies like AI and digital twins will play a major role in building resilience

This session reinforces a key shift: procurement is no longer just managing suppliers, it is actively shaping resilience, agility, and long-term business performance.

Watch the replay now to learn how to build a more risk-ready and adaptable procurement organization.

Speakers

Professional headshot of Anders Lillevik - Chief Executive Officer

Anders Lillevik

Serial Chief Procurement Officer with 20+ years of experience in building and turning around large, complex procurement organizations to be best in class. Anders has extensive background in rolling out new procurement infrastructure and optimizing legacy technology investments. With this experience, Anders founded Focal Point to help organizations maximize the value of their procurement spend.
Roy Anderson Headshot

Roy Anderson

Roy Anderson is a procurement and supply chain leader with over 30 years of experience across global organizations. He has served as Chief Procurement Officer at companies like Tradeshift, State Street, and MetLife, and is now a lecturer from Northeastern University, helping develop future procurement professionals.

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