Procurement Says No

We get lots of questions from our listener on Procurement Says No...now you can listen to them all again in our series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food.  In episode 19 it's actually Ask Verity (White) & Graeme (Hunter) again - experts on the brilliant Procurement Act which brings bureaucracy and inefficiency to all things public procurement in the UK. Recorded waaaaay back in September 2024 - see if you can tell which bits of the Act have now been significantly improved following feedback from users (clue - none).Is there any data to show whether public procurement rues enhance or stifle competition?What are the rules on publishing notices and conract awards?Why don't we just scrap all this nonsense?What are the best and worst bits of the new Act?All of the procurement questions, all of the time.www.procurementsaysno.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Another video which we said we'd never do.   Except this is audio only.They're on TikTok and YouTube in full glorious video.Will your supplier ever walk away?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

We get lots of questions from our listener on Procurement Says No...now you can listen to them all again in our series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food.  In episode 18 it's actually Ask Verity (White) & Graeme (Hunter) - experts on the brilliant Procurement Act which brings bureaucracy and inefficiency to all things public procurement in the UK. Recorded waaaaay back in September 2024 - see if you can tell which bits of the Act have now been significantly improved following feedback from users (clue - none).Will the Act make it easier for SMEs?What's the new system like?Why do we need all these rules?Will there be new best practice?Will the new framework timescales drive better value?You can probably guess the answers!All of the procurement questions, all of the time.www.procurementsaysno.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Another video which we said we'd never do.   Except this is audio only.They're on TikTok and YouTube in full glorious video.The second of two mini-vids on the art of persuasion - conviction.Talk with conviction and your supplier will respect your authoritar.But don't be shouty.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed welcome Alex Jennings from the Alchemie Network to explain what went right and what went wrong with the world's best procurement ex-online network; including the weather (how very British); the history of Alex; Alchemie's inspiration (mainly boredom) and principles; "THE ALGORITHM"; and whether subscription models will save the world.We've also got a tonne of news including "Enshittification"; Tonkean's view of AI growth; AI's role in procurement and its lack of prioritisation; EU defence spending; Jacobs buys PA Consulting to improve biscuit management; and bourbon (not biscuits) sales and knickers down in the US in a race to the bottom.  And lots of mentions of Grok and our now abandoned Naked Procurement group.So many insights into the crazy world of procurement, you will learn sooooo much - so it'd be quite silly to miss this one.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

We get lots of questions from our listener on Procurement Says No...now you can listen to them all again in our series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food.  Except in headphone cans, not actual cans.  Sort of.In episode 17 we have still so much to share about consultants, and you ask - would we recommend a risk and reward/gainshare approach; how to spot "land and expand"; and how to negotiate with an incumbent consultancy.All of the procurement questions, all of the time.www.procurementsaysno.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Another video which we said we'd never do.   Except this is audio only.They're on TikTok in full glorious video.The first of two mini-vids on the art of persuasion - condition or repetition.  Or conditioning.Or repetition.What was your saving target again?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Last year (and the year before) Rich and Ed made a whole load of procurement predictions - and a few others.    Now it's crunch time as we find out how many came true.   Virtually all of them it turns out.   What a pair of prediction-genius-types!   ESG - correctTariffs - correctBefriending IT - correctObvious stuff from CAPS and Deloitte is true - correctRecession in the West - well, closeCOP30 - correctAmazon - correctA mysterious leader will emerge from the sea and form an aquatic emprie - correct (sort of)Kearney talking nonsense - correctCIPs resurgence (helped by us of course) - correctAnd now we have a whole load of more predictions - so get ready to place your bets - possibly everything on black  Or was it red?   So, just by listening to Procurement Says No you can potentially make millions of dollars in bet winnings by gambling your house on our predictions (which we don't recommend by the way).P.s. We're not sure if "bug people from the moon will eat all the cheese on Earth" will be accurate but it still stands in our list.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

...no it's just the way I walk.We get lots of questions from our listener on Procurement Says No...now you can listen to them all again in our series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food.  Except in headphone cans, not actual cans.  Sort of.In episode 16 we are still banging on about consultants, and you ask - is it better to use a big global consultancy (discuss); how to deal with a stakeholder who used to work for a consultancy they now want to use; why IT enterprise software vendors don't do their own implementations; would we recommend a career in interim management; and how best to use interims in your procurement function.All of the procurement questions, all of the time.www.procurementsaysno.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Another video which we said we'd never do.   Except this is audio only.They're on TikTok in full glorious video.How will I know if my supplier is lying to you?Watch out for them "letting the lie go"!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed welcome back Dr John Glen from Cranfield and CIPS to discuss more economic things such as: the Japanese economy; chips in the UK and Europe; austerity's role in the UK's lack of growth; the decline of political debate (and rise of Celebrity Traitors); whether the WEF is the beginning of Spectre; when AI will begin to make all the decisions; and, who is John's favourite economist?All this plus some more entirely predictable news about public sector tenders being required over the holiday period (how many due on New year's Eve???); Rich's identity fraud; and some made up procurement lists (we thought the days of lists were numbered, but no).It's also lightly sprinkled with Christmas glad tidings so listen now - or indeed over the Christmas hols! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed welcome super duper guest Dr John Glen to answer the question "how's the big global economy doing at the moment?".   John is visiting professor at Cranfield University and Chief Economist at CIPS so he answers a load of other questions too, such as: is economic reconfiguration inevitable; what's the longer term economic view; is this the end of liberal democracy; how to sum up the UK budget; is it the end for the UN, COP30, G20 (delete where applicable); how do we grow the UK economy; and can global protectionism ever be successful?It all sounds very serious.   But fear not, because we've kept it lighthearted and tried to ignore that we're all doomed.We've also got news from McKinsey and Magenta Associates on the use of AI tools - and it's all a bit obvious really!    And news about the German defence industry circumventing EU procurement rules; plus exciting threshold changes in the UK's public procurement and, shock - possible corruption in the Chinese defence industry.Can you afford NOT to listen?   We don't think so.And hope you like the blue logo!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

We get lots of questions from our listener on Procurement Says No...now you can listen to them all again in our series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food.  Except in headphone cans, not actual cans.  Sort of.In episode 15 we continue a theme all about consultants and you ask - what's the wort part of being a consultant; how to tender a consulting engagement (with thanks to Liam Neilson); and how to measure the value add of a change management programme.All of the procurement questions, all of the time.www.procurementsaysno.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Another video which we said we'd never do.   Except this is audio only.They're on TikTok in full glorious video.How will I know if my supplier is lying to me - ha, no elaboration and plenty repetition.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Well, if there are themes in procurement at the moment then they are AI, cyber and something else - possibly monkeys. Rich and Ed discuss two of these in depth - including whether we'll ever have an AI procurement companion-bot.We have news on what CAPS data is telling us now about how procurement people spend their time (same old); how Peter Smith is finding sex-bots; less chocolate on your Club (and Penguin); and THREE insightful surveys brought to you courtesy of 100 CIPS procurement people in a room in Birmingham.We also find out that we reached "peak procurement" in 1985. Apparently.We have more questions from listeners - this time on cyber insurance, outsourcing cyber defence and what exactly is a SOW? (Spoiler - not a pig).Plus some incredible thought leadership to help you create a procurement vision and develop your organisation using the "Procurement Sophistication Nexus".Plus double plus Diella, the AI procurement bot from Albania, makes an appearance (sort of).  All this plus plus plus more crap procurement jokes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Another video which we said we'd never do.   Except this is audio only.They're on TikTok in full glorious video.How will I know if my supplier is lying to me - ha, the autonomic response!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Lots more questions from Procurement Says No - the world's best procurement podcast.Now in a series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks.  Like dog food.In episode 14 you ask what's the best part of being a consultant; and whether you can bluff your way in consulting (er, yes).With thanks to Nigel VineyAll of the procurement questions, all of the time.www.procurementsaysno.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

It's all gone a bit psychic energy crazy, as Rich and Ed invite spritual mentor and intuitive business coach Aude Firmin to talk to the dead (and accounts), do some live reiki healing and generally improve our shakras.Channel your business strategy with Aude, improve your intuition and discover that rejection is redirection.   Enter the land of fluffy bunnies with us - you don't need psychedelic drugs, or even a valid PO, to get some spiritual healing with Aude.We also have some news from Starbucks and their use of AI to count stuff in warehouses; shock news as it turns out post award contract management in the UK public sector isn't brilliant; cyber attacks happening all over the place; and some waffle about the UK Government's AI IT services tender.There'll be interruptions, mysterious phone calls, black cats and more - so tune in and have your astral projection realligned! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Another video which we said we'd never do.   Except this is the audio-only version.They're on TikTok in full glorious video.Diella is the new Albanian Minister for Public Procurement and an AI bot.   She's here to take your job.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed are back with more news, advice and answers to the crazy goings-on in the world of procurement.Including very exciting news from Renault - their new CEO is an ex-procurement person.  Woohoo.   News that some people will never learn - as the UK Government gives Fujitsu more contracts, worth £281m.   And some reaction to US tariffs - or it was already planned, honest -  as Mars invests $2bn in US manufacturing across its pet care and snacking division by the end of 2026.Some legal stuff where suppliers to the public sector "win" after seeking commercially sensitive information; and "win" by being reinstated after being blacklisted.    And lots more questions from our listener around the world - including advice on buying a trench; which is best: desk research or going out to tender when looking to optimise costs; what to do when you receive reports of modern slavery in your supply chain; and some possibly dodgy behaviour from a boss who seems to be a little too close to a supplier.Plus a new feature "The Secret Buyer" where anonymous listeners tell us their stories of best and worst practice.  One involves a confused MD who is trying but failing to help; and one a confused business owner who thinks he's an expert negotiator but unfortunately isn't.  So mostly worst practice then.This all works in practice but will it work in theory?Now with incidental royalty-free background music!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Lots more questions from Procurement Says No - the world's best procurement podcast.Now in a series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks.  Like dog food.In episode 13 you ask for our thoughts on Amazon Business; how many suppliers is optimum; should you use an interim or a Big4 consultant and which consultancy is best - and should you work for one???All of the procurement questions, all of the time.www.procurementsaysno.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed star on episode 56 of internationally renowned podcast "The Way We Source" - hosted by Sam Jenks and sponsored (them, not us) by Kodiac Hub - your end-to-end Supplier Relationship Management platform for strategic, sustainable and smart procurement blah, blah.We answer the important questions:  Why does procurement say no?  Why do procurement people sometimes take themselves tooooo seriously?  Are we aligning or hindering? And some stuff about AI.   And we talk about agile for procurement (or lean or continuous improvement); how easy it is to repatriate off-shore manufacturing (including some non-fact-checked spurious data); our 5 point plan for dealing with tariffs; the call to action for procurement folk ("go out and do something") and whether indeed, history will teach us anything at all.It's also got the fabulous "TWWS" theme tune as an added bonus.   It's lovely and someone else did all the work.  So that's super.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

We've launched into the world of short videos on TikTok.   It's another thing we said we wouldn't do.Anyway, here's the audio-only version, for those of you who really, really don't want to look at us.We promise this is the last of our run of terrible procurement jokes. Until the next one.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Procurement Says No - the world's best procurement podcast - gets lots of questions from our listeners all around the world.  So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks.  Like dog food.In episode 12 you ask for help on creating a procurement 90 day plan (which you definately will stick to); how to save money on fuel buying; and whether using e-auctions is still a thing.All of the procurement questions, all of the time.www.procurementsaysno.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed welcome CIPS supremo Ben Farrell and find out how the Blackthorn Rally is saving Paddington bear, giraffes and elephants; Ben's globe trotting including nearly meeting the Nigerian president, seeing just how big a typical Government Dept of Bribery & Corruption should be; and his passion for procurement - shared with CIPS volunteers around the world.He also talks to us about the new CIPS strategy and HQ and invites us along for the ride; what's in it for mid-career procurement people; how to get from CPO to CEO; and how the public sector can surely do procurement better (spoilers - he wants to help!); whether we should ditch democracy for something that might actually work; plus global trade, tariffs and energy.All this and re-imagining the procurement role for the future.Fasten your seatbelt and let's "head to the storm".www.procurementsaysno.comhttps://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ben-farrell-5?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=CLhttps://youtu.be/zoFAeg7Aawk?si=wojYWF1MSwIvtS0uBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed meet Alex Jennings from Alchemie Network to discuss whether AI can save us from Trump's tariffs and global meltdown.This is the edited audio of Alchemie's live stream from July 2025 (and we know the sound is nowhere near Dobly 5.1) where we discuss the latest developments in the global tariff drama - agreements which have been made, deals which are close, which countries are on the naughty step, what it all means in economic terms and what you can do about it!We also find out whether penguins exported to the US are subject to some of the highest tariffs; which country is exporting women's garments and diamonds to the land of the orange man; and we have (almost) conclusive proof of the existence of higher intelligence from space.Plus - can students get away with using AI in their essays and dissertations (yep, at least 88% of them anyway); news on Ferrero/Kelloggs new innovation (chocolate coated corn flakes without corn syrup possibly); how much is an American F35 bomber; Deloitte's welfare scheme to prevent stress in the workplace, and changes to non disclosure agreements which we can't talk about here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

We've launched into the world of short videos on TikTok.   It's another thing we said we wouldn't do.Anyway, here's the audio-only version, for those of you who really, really don't want to look at us.We've nearly run out of procurement jokes thankfully - here they are...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

We've launched into the world of short videos on TikTok.   It's another thing we said we wouldn't do.Anyway, here's the audio-only version, for those of you who don't really want to look at us.We ask the important question - "what is the procurement elevator speech?"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

We've launched into the world of short videos on TikTok.   It's another thing we said we wouldn't do.Anyway, here's the audio-only version, for those of you who really don't want to look at us.More crap jokes...these ones are slightly worse than the previous episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

We've launched into the world of short videos on TikTok.   It's another thing we said we wouldn't do.Anyway, here's the audio-only version, for those of you who don't really want to look at us.Here is proof that there are no good procurement jokes...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

We've launched into the world of short videos on TikTok.   It's another thing we said we wouldn't do.Anyway, here's the audio-only version, for those of you who don't really want to look at us.What is procurement?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Procurement Says No - the world's best procurement podcast - gets lots of questions from our listeners all around the world.  So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks.  Like dog food.In episode 11 you ask us how to source travel - whether using a big travel agency still makes sense; what about using AirB&B?   Also, what is "above the line" marketing and why don't your marketing team work effectively with procurement types?   The old chestnut of the best category for the biggest savings; and whether we can recommend a Procurement Podcast!All of the procurement questions, all of the time.www.procurementsaysno.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks.  Like dog food.In episode 10 you ask us whether a jump into consultancy would be a good career move; whether to go to an all-expenses-paid-including-the-weekend IT expo paid for by a supplier; what's the least fulfilling category to buy; and what's the next procurement band wagon we should all be jumping on.www.procurementsaysno.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks.  Like dog food.In episode 9 you ask us whether to go all in on an SAP upgrade, or go "best of breed"; decentralise or centralise your organisation; and whether to make up your procurement savings because no one knows how you work them out and no one cares anyway!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed have another special guest - Shone Richardson - and we're talking total global turmoil and meltdown - including tariffs and their impact for US procurement; whether war with Canada is the answer (or at least stealing their timber); if an SUV is sufficient to run products across the Mexican border into the US; and if you should route all your Chinese imports via the UK with a "Made in UK" sticker.And loads of questions from the virtual postbag - on suppliers in administration who've already taken your cash; using AI to create specifications and contract comparisons; renewing design software contracts and when to use an IT reseller.  And lots of news, including the EU's "SAFE" financial procurement instrument for defence procurement; more on tariffs; Alchemie Network hits 5000 people; something on UK Government crime procurement we don't understand, and the new "Procurement Says No" website created from old bits of AI.And remember to put your order in for a "Procurement Says No" t-shirt - at all good ebays.So much excitement in 40 minutes of podcast fun.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks.  Like dog food.In episode 8 you ask us for our views on "total facilities management" or individual deals; what on earth is UNSPSC and how to deal with a supplier threatening to put you on stop for non payment of invoices (d'uh).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 7 we find out which stakeholders to talk to and listen to; what to do if a supplier goes bust; and how to get out of a contract with a pesky inperpetuity clause.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed do much pondering of all sorts of unintended consequences in the latest episode of Nicaragua's favourite business-based podcast - including the impact of tariffs on everything; pensioner job shares; Rachel Reeve's CV; even beavers and bees.We've also got lots of stats on just how well PSN is doing; news about Europe's continuing love affair with Russian gas; and....yes....news from CIPS...who are so hot they're on fire (not literally).All this and an extended "Ask Rich & Ed" where you will find answers to these tricky questions (which now have bullet points because they are so professional):Is everything negotiable - even death and taxes?What strategy should everyone else in the world use to deal with President Trump and his love of tariffs?How to get the best deal on a holiday (well, summer's coming in the Northern hemisphere!).How to negotiate with new and used car salespeople....and how best to get your kitchen refurbished...Yes, Rich and Ed are now offering consumer advice and it's still all as cheap as crisps. And don't forget - you can buy a lovely "Procurement Says No" T-shirt at all the best Ebay platforms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 6 we find the best elevator pitch for procurement; suggest the worst thing to say or do as a buyer; what to do if Houthi rebels are attacking your suppliers; and how to manage upskilling of procurement people in the wake of AI.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed said they'd never do politics but have a load of political news about the possible impact of US tariffs and looming recession (d'oh); a lack of news on the UK Public Procurement Act (which we'll take as good news); dull news about UK National Procurement Policy Statement; and finally some news from CIPS (yippee).And we have a special guest star from Zip - who we've been stalking for over a year and finally got to meet at ProcureCon in Vegas - Joe Piazza - who explains intake and orchestration, the lowest common denominator and how to make it easy to buy stuff!Plus a load of questions for Ask Rich & Ed - including what to do when you interview a candidate who is clearly better than you; whether rebates are ever a good thing; what to do if your procurement department is being taken over; the old centralisation vs decentralisation thing again; and what exactly is the span of responsibility for procurement folk?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 5 we answer the best ways to define savings; if we'd recommend a career in procurement; what to do after 21 years as head of procurement in a council; and which of the Big4 is best!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 4 we find out which is most important in procurement software - functionality or usability; is negotiation something you are born with or can it be developed; and whether we have any book recommendations in the world of procurement.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed are in their final day at ProcureCon Las Vegas - and have now put everything on red and lost it all.   But luckily we ran in Subu Rao from Discover Dollar who not only gave a great explanation of how AI can help procurement find those missing dollars, but he also subbed us 10 bucks to put on black.And we talk to Cheron Lessmeister from CIPS Americas who is tasked with developing the CIPS offering for the American market - from Canada through the US, the Caribbean and right down to Chile and Argentina!    And it turns out that all British Procurement people have NOT had personal training from the Royal Family, despite their MCIPS Chartered status. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed continue to be bamboozled by intake to procure and orchestration - so much so that they've found more guest stars to try to explain it all.    And this time....well....We speak to Michael (never Mike) Shields from Tropic and Sean Warren from Opstream.  Michael tells us how a procurement person turns sales person (Prosalesment) to further the cause of intelligent spend management, and Sean suggests R2D2 was soooo much better than C3PO as an agent of AI.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed literally woke up in Vegas to the excitement of ProcureCon West Indirect!    In the first of three sort-of-mini episodes, they get to grips with agentic AI and Orchestration Schmorchestration...we have no idea what this means, but luckily our guests Mike Pierson from Tonkean and Niyata Chhaya from Hyperbots do!!So listen up and learn.     Are you going to put the dollars on red or black????Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 3 we find out how much time you should spend with stakeholders and suppliers, and how much your travel budget should be; are there any procurement gurus out there; is it ok to accept gifts from suppliers; will AI eliminate everyone's career path in the next 5 years; are there any good procurement jokes?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed have an assortment of exciting news - including Procurecon in Las Vegas, "Procurement Says No" Merch (available in all of the colours and sizes almost) and our new spin-off podcast "Ask Rich & Ed" (available on all good pod places).Plus a survey from the Cheetah Research Institute all about the uptake of AI in procurement - it's happening - slowly; priorities for Supply Chain leaders in '25 from CAPS; and a whole range of tech vendors splurging with webinars!     We do love a webinar.This is a short but perfectly formed mini episode - so you've plenty of time to listen to it - down load it now! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 2 we find out how to introduce procurement to new stakeholder groups; what to do when one supplier's price is sooooo much lower than others in a tender; which is best - keeping an annoying salesperson or a tricky transition to a new supplier; and whether you need CIPS qualifications to progress in procurement.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 1 we learn how to negotiate an evergreen contract with annual RPI; whether it's ever right to punch a stakeholder; who is procurement's closest business ally; what advice would we give our graduate selves; and does procurement ever say yes?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed discover all there is to know about hosting your very own Procurement Event - with special guest stars Frank Musero and Michael Dunlap of ProcureCon; which only happens to be one of the biggest organisers of global procurement events!We ask Frank and Mike - what is ProcureCon all about; how many events do they hold; how long these things take to organise; how do they deal with terrible speakers and drop outs; what's in it for sponsors; and most importantly, what's in it for you, dear listener; and whether Taylor Swift or Guns 'n' Roses are playing ?   And how crazy does it get when things go wrong (and right!).Plus we've got news about Trump's tariffs from Columbia and Ericsson (who managed to predict this at least 2 years ago); no news as usual from CIPS (and a plan to fix it)...and a whole new world of agentic AI which is coming soon.   All this and DeepSeek - or is that SkyNet - and setting fire to the sky (again).And where exactly is Eswatini and where else has the world's top Procurement podcast been downloaded this month?Wherever you are, you know what to do - click the link!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Your favorite procurement podcast is hosted by Alex Jennings on the Alchemie Network's livestream event.Ed and Rich muse on what we should expect in the world of procurement in 2025, as well as also looking back at what we said this time last year.   Were we right about near shoring, the continuing focus on risk and cost reduction, the slow march of AI, procurement tech continuing to lag, and a lack of available talent beginning to hit recruitment??? And what are our predictions for 2025 – more AI, more tech, more risk, war, flood, famine, recession and tariffs - and that's just the positive stuff. What would Nostradamus think??   Perhaps, a new mysterious leader will come from the sea and form an aquatic empire. Oh, and a massive asteroid is going to come close to hitting the Earth.  Yep.We also talk about ProcureCon, PSN merch and some amazing thought leadership coming soon.And you can even see video of us recording this one on the Alchemie Network - join up, it's as cheap as crisps...https://www.alchemienetwork.com/spaces/13204286/contentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.