Mitigating Global Risk for Utilities: Leveraging category intelligence for smart decision making

In today’s volatile environment, procurement and supply chain leaders face mounting pressure to manage complexity, mitigate disruption, and deliver value—all while responding to rapid shifts in market dynamics. One strategy has proven critical: robust, insights-driven category management. No sector feels these pressures more acutely than utilities, where essential services depend on consistent, cost-effective access to materials, equipment, and labor. And as global risk for utilities continues to rise—from geopolitical instability to supply chain bottlenecks—strategic sourcing is no longer optional; it’s a business imperative.

In this compelling conversation, Sherri Barnes, Director of Market Intelligence at ProcureAbility, and Arthur Raguette, Vice President of Beroe, share practical approaches for navigating these challenges. Drawing from their deep experience in utility procurement, they highlight how market intelligence and category insights have helped organizations stay agile and proactive.

Key Takeaways:

• How utilities are adapting to new layers of global risk

• The importance of real-time category intelligence for smarter sourcing decisions

• Best practices to improve responsiveness and reduce risk across critical categories

• Why aligned procurement strategies are essential to drive resilience and long-term value

As the utility industry evolves, staying ahead of market shifts requires more than just cost containment. It demands a deep understanding of supply markets, supplier dynamics, and emerging threats. Watch now to learn how utility leaders are using procurement-focused intelligence to build stronger, more resilient supply chains in the face of global risk.