- Title
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The illusion of control in indirect spend: A survey of European CPOs and CFOs
- Section
- Webinar
- Summary
- Location
- Zoom
- Date
- Dec. 11, 2025
- Time
- 11 a.m. - noon GMT
Achieving true control over indirect spend remains a persistent challenge for most organisations.
In our next webinar, Richard Smothers, non-executive director at Greene King and former CFO of Greene King and Mothercare, will join host Adi Bijedic, Director at Efficio, to share practical insights on how procurement and finance leaders can turn the tide on unmanaged spend and safeguard business value.
We'll explore:
- How leading businesses are clarifying accountability and embedding ownership into governance to avoid the "illusion of control"
- Real-world examples of how organisations are improving visibility and aligning spend with strategic goals
- The crucial difference between a meaningful cost-saving pipeline and a long list of unprioritised ideas—plus what effective execution looks like in practice
- Why indirect spend is now a board-level issue, and how greater visibility can strengthen decision-making and business performance.
Register to gain actionable insights, backed by industry data, and proven approaches to drive sustained impact and deliver measurable results.
Can't make it to the live event? No problem! Register now, and we'll ensure you receive a recording of the webinar to watch at your convenience.