Register Now for the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Houston Dinner Meeting – Oct 20, 2026 – The Woodlands, TX

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Kevin Brady Community Center
2250 Buckthorne Place
The Woodlands, TX 77380

About the Event

ISM-Houston brings its professional development program to the Northside with an evening focused on leadership, collaboration, and driving results across teams without direct authority.

Featuring Dub Edwards, Strategic Sourcing Director at Indovinya/Indorama and an ISM-Houston EAB member, this fireside-chat discussion will explore how procurement and supply chain professionals can influence decisions, align stakeholders, and deliver value in complex organizational environments.

Professionals in procurement, purchasing, and supply chain often coordinate initiatives involving Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, EH&S, and other shared services without having formal authority over the people involved. Drawing on his experience with Indorama, Phillips 66, and Shell, Dub will share practical perspectives on building trust, managing competing priorities, and moving cross-functional initiatives forward.

Discussion Topic

Leading Without Authority: Delivering Value While Guiding Cross-Functional Teams

Explore strategies for earning influence, building alignment, navigating organizational challenges, and achieving meaningful outcomes when leadership depends on collaboration rather than reporting lines.

Event Schedule

• 5:30 PM–6:00 PM: Pre-event networking
• 6:00 PM–8:30 PM: Professional Development Meeting (PDM)

Who Should Attend?

This session is relevant for professionals in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, and strategic sourcing, as well as anyone responsible for guiding cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Registration is now open. Arrive early to connect with fellow professionals and stay for an engaging conversation on leading through influence, collaboration, and shared goals.