Joe Abraham

Joe Abraham

Sr. Program Manager, GBS Microsoft Corporation

Thursday, March 19, 2026: Main Program

12:50 PM De-Risk Procurement Outsourcing by Balancing Governance, Innovation, and Control

As procurement shared services evolve, outsourcing can unlock scale and efficiency—but it also introduces new risks. From service quality to brand integrity and compliance, organizations must strike the right balance between innovation and control. Discover how to build a governance framework that enables performance, minimizes disruption, and keeps your operations aligned with enterprise goals.

  • Design governance models that ensure accountability, performance tracking, and quality assurance in outsourced environments
  • Establish clear evaluation and segmentation criteria to determine which procurement processes to retain, standardize, or externalize
  • Mitigate change management risks through stakeholder alignment, transparent communication, and robust transition plans
  • Balance centralized control with localized flexibility to maintain compliance, responsiveness, and stakeholder trust
  • Explore hybrid delivery models that combine internal strengths with external efficiencies—without compromising control 

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