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Hello!

It’s great to get the opportunity to contribute to Inside USA! The timing could not have been better, as I recently completed my first year as the Director – Procurement Systems for USA, stepping into the role previously held by my esteemed (and now very relaxed) colleague, Brad Vickery.

This is a very busy and exciting time for our team. USA hosted our 28th Executive Summit this past June in Naples, Florida, where we enjoyed some fantastic presentations and, most importantly, connected face-to-face with our members. The Supplier Showcase was a standout event, packed with opportunities for attendees to engage with our USA Supplier partners and explore the valuable contributions they bring to our alliance.

In addition, USA recently completed our annual MMC and Key Supplier Meetings. It was wonderful to spend time with our Supplier Partners, gain insights into the value they provide, and understand their needs from USA to continue nurturing their relationships and expanding their businesses. Our goal is always to foster mutually beneficial relationships and maintain open, honest communication, and I’m pleased to report that we achieved that goal with our partners.

Looking ahead, USA is currently facilitating the H2-2024 Spend and Rebate Forecast. I am eagerly anticipating the Spend and Savings forecast from our members at the end of the month. This forecast will help us determine the spending levels for each of our Suppliers and, consequently, calculate the rebates for our members. Alongside the Spend forecast, we remain focused on enhancing the value our Suppliers provide to our members, ensuring we continuously support and improve our collaborative efforts.

We will also be attending the upcoming Supplier Fairs at Fermi on September 10th and Cook on September 12th, and I am looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support of USA!