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“I’m having an issue with one of my suppliers.” That is how many conversations begin between procurement and the business. While a problem has been recognized, and the business knows it needs to be resolved, they can’t risk their day-to-day relationship with that supplier. Enter their friends in procurement. In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Joseph Scull. Joseph has deep experience managing functions like real estate, operations, and procurement - and sometimes all three at once - at the enterprise level. In this interview, Joseph speaks about: - How process, direct contact, and results shape internal perceptions of procurement - Using budgets to incentivize decision makers to work with procurement - When the business is most likely to seek out procurement’s help, and how procurement can turn that into added value 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gQf8SCYf #sourcinghero #supplychain #procurement Una

Language has the power to unite or divide! The latest episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast with Vishal Patel and Philip Ideson is about the challenges of communication in procurement—delivered with a good dose of humor. Tune in to hear: https://brnw.ch/21wMwvw - The business buzzwords they’d use to describe themselves and their organizations - The phrases they’d love to “vote off the island” - Why clear communication should be a top priority for procurement pros #Procurement #BusinessCommunication #SupplyChain Kelly Barner Art of Procurement

Check out the 16th episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast featuring our very own Vishal Patel! #ivalua #lifeativalua #procurement

The public and private sectors both have a great need for top procurement talent. And while their stakeholders, objectives, and processes differ in some ways, they are also subject to the same economic forces and market trends. Sometimes the dynamics in one of their sectors even has an impact on the other. In this episode of #TheSourcingHero podcast, Kelly Barner welcomes Dwight Gibbs, the CEO of Contraqer Corp., a procurement solution uniquely suited to the challenges and complexities faced in public procurement. In this interview, Dwight talks about the differences and similarities between private and public sector procurement 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02zDYXw0 Art of Procurement #publicsector #procurement

Procurement has been dealing with the same challenges for decades. And it stems from being trained to only negotiate when money is involved. It’s time for procurement to “wake up” and change their approach to savings. Omid Ghamami, CGNE™, CPSCM™, CEO of the Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM) Institute, shared this insight in a recent episode of #TheSourcingHero podcast. Instead of relying on the same, outdated practices of pressuring suppliers to find one-off savings, the real opportunity to transform procurement into a true profit center for the long-term lies internally, within the business. 💯

📢 New Episode of Human Libraries of Procurement Podcast featuring Michele Romano 📢 – It was wonderful to talk to Michele and I enjoyed it totally – Here is the recording 👇… Previously Live on The Alchemie Network YouTube Link - https://lnkd.in/gvU8vk6T In the podcast, Michele shares his wealth of experience in procurement, detailing how his career has evolved and the lessons he's learned along the way. Michele Romano works as the bridge between IT Stakeholders and Procurement and great interest in procurement Key takeaways include: ✔️ The critical role of building strong relationships with stakeholders via collaboration and partnership ✔️ Important concepts like Contracts – ‘WHAT IF’ scenarios’ - Pricing Models and RF(X) Process ✔️ Get to know about the IT Category… Michele explains IT Category in much details ✔️ Why it's essential for industry experts to inspire and support the next generation of procurement professionals ✔️ To Quote Michele ‘We should talk about Cost Optimizing and not Savings’ ✔️How we can make things better for everyone by helping each other with Teamwork Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, this conversation offers valuable insights into the industry. Individually it was a huge learning experience for me and I am so happy with our conversation... Hope it the same for you. Thank you again Michele for being the wonderful guest speaker for Human Libraries of Procurement Podcast #thehumanlibrariesofprocurement #procurement #sourcing #buyer #strategicsourcing #michele #humanlibrariesofprocurement #podcast #thesupratimroyshow #micheleromano #ITCategory #supratimroyshow #whatifscenarios #contracts #RFX #PricingModels

Does procurement need to be more than one dimensional? Is transformation an existential necessity? Does procurement need to adapt or die? Can't wait to hear Patrick Foelck on this week's podcast to hear what he thinks! Listen: https://lnkd.in/eZhrQqp4 Follow: Art of Procurement | Art of Supply #procurement #podcast #transformation

Here are few facts on the Procurement Manager’s Key Roles and Responsibilities 👨💼, make sure to tune in to my podcast “The Procurement Playbook” to learn more about fundamentals of procurement. https://lnkd.in/dqzD7qk2 #TheProcurementPlaybook #DeepakKamboj #Procurement #Inköp #sourcing

🚨New podcast alert 🚨 Episode 5 of the CIPS Futures Podcast features insight from George Mosey BSc MSc MSt MRICS and Rossella Nicolin CEng FICE FIStructE from Laing O'Rourke, as we discuss how procurement can think differently about how to drive sustainability performance 🍃 How can you think differently to build better supply chain relationships? Why do we need a culture shift to really embed meaningful change? What does the 'broken windows' theory have to do with sustainable procurement? Listen to the episode now - link is in the comment section 👇 #procurement #sustainability #supplychain #construction

In one of our PGC podcast episodes, Helene Laffitte sits down with Ozan Hazir to dive deep into the toolbox every procurement leader needs. From the nitty-gritty of the procure-to-pay process to the seamless integration of crucial tools, they've covered it all. But here's the twist: the journey doesn't stop at tool integration. The real game-changer lies in understanding and overcoming the cultural nuances that can make or break your procurement negotiations. Dive into this enlightening conversation and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the complex procurement landscape. Listen now: https://zurl.co/6bb6 And if you’re curious to explore how these insights can revolutionize your procurement strategies, you can book a call with us so that we can dive deeper. Let's craft your procurement success story together. Book a call here: https://zurl.co/45pJ #ConsultingProcurement #ProcurementToolbox #SmartConsultingSourcing