Suzanne Pardue

Vice President Strategic Sourcing Cornerstone Building Brands

Suzanne Pardue is a transformative and strategic supply chain leader with over 25 years of experience spanning finance and supply chain roles in the building products industry. She specializes in—and is deeply passionate about—transforming people, processes, and tools within procurement, driving measurable value through a collaborative, cross‑functional, and servant leadership approach. Suzanne holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland and a BS in Accounting from Virginia Tech.

June 16, 2026

9:50 AM Presentation: Pulling the Right Strings: Developing A Negotiation Mindset That Drives Value Beyond Cost

Sometimes the best value doesn't always come from the lowest price. A true negotiating savant knows how to leverage supplier and vendor relationships maximize partnerships. Join this presentation to learn how to use your industry and category expertise to drive the right outcomes and secure the best deals for your business.

Gain insights into:

Identifying value drivers during a negotiation that go past getting a low cost
Learning how to leverage vendor motives and needs to your advantage
Exploring trade-offs that create mutual benefits and long-term partnership strength
Aligning contracting terms that align with wider business goals

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Suzanne.

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