Washington University in St. Louis
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Sourcing & Vendor Management for Project Managers

This session provides essential strategies for effectively selecting, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships to ensure project success. Participants will explore best practices for procurement planning, contract management, risk mitigation, and performance evaluation. Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, attendees will gain insights into balancing cost, quality, and compliance while fostering strong vendor partnerships. This session equips PMs with the tools to optimize sourcing decisions and drive value throughout the project lifecycle.


June 5, 2025
 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
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Jeff Vilmer
Leadership Development Facilitator & Coach
 
Jeff is an inspirational people leader, problem-solver and change agent. He cultivates a high-trust environment where he creates challenging, real-time growth opportunities for emerging leaders – formal and informal. Jeff applies a high-touch, adaptive feedback approach based on the Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership® Model. Situational leadership is a practical, repeatable process leaders can employ to enhance their effectiveness when attempting to influence others.