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This episode of How I Met Your Data welcomes Dr. Elouise Epstein, a digital futurist, to discuss the often overlooked world of procurement. Listeners will learn what procurement is and why it's essential to business success. Dr. Epstein provides insights into the challenges that procurement teams face, including a lack of spend transparency, reliance on outdated technology, and the struggle to keep up with a rapidly evolving digital landscape. She also shares her vision for the future of procurement, where supply chains become a core competitive advantage, driven by data, AI, and a deep understanding of supplier relationships. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in data, technology, and the future of business.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today is Anna Lakomy, Senior Strategic Buyer EMEA at Siemens. Join us as Anna shares her passion for procurement and the importance of building relationships. Anna provides valuable insights on procurement compliance, emphasizing the importance of incentivizing behavior and actively listening to others. Discover practical advice on building relationships, overcoming remote work challenges, and Anna's wish for procurement progress. Anna mentions that procurement runs in her blood, thanks to her father, who is also in procurement. Over her 13-year career in procurement, she has led procurement teams and initiatives at companies like Samsung, PwC, ABB, and Siemens. As the Senior Strategic Buyer EMEA at Siemens, her role includes strategic sourcing & procurement management with a focus on IT & IT software engineering services. She is also responsible for managing global & local projects with consideration for diverse local needs & legal regulations. Episode Resources: Anna Lakomy on LinkedIn Siemens website Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Gatekeeper Website Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

Looking to enhance your procurement skills and deliver value to your organization? Tune into this special episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. In this episode we welcome back nine leaders in the procurement space to share their insights whilst looking at procurement from different lenses. From supply relationship management to ESG sustainability, risk management, and emotional intelligence, this podcast covers it all. Don't miss out on the valuable advice and industry trends discussed by these experts. But before we dive in, a special shout-out to our loyal audience. Our journey would not have been possible without your participation and engagement. Episode Resources: Procurement Reimagined Podcast Link Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Matthew Booth LinkedIn Hannah MacDonald LinkedIn Tom Mills LinkedIn Gary Salterpicco LinkedIn Jen Barclay LinkedIn Ken Adams LinkedIn David Tollen LinkedIn Milind Deepak Tailor LinkedIn Dave Jones LinkedIn Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today from Munich in Germany is Lennart Eltzholtz, MD of Sana Einkauf & Logistik GmbH. Join us as we discuss the challenges of procurement in the healthcare industry and the need for collaboration between procurement and medical experts. Lennart emphasizes the importance of ensuring hospitals have the necessary products at the right quality and price and highlights the difficulties of managing many medical products. He also suggests establishing cross-functional teams and building trust to make product decisions together. They also discuss the scale of procurement in healthcare and the challenges of managing relationships with powerful suppliers. Episode Resources: Lennart Eltzholtz on LinkedIn Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Gatekeeper Website Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit worldofprocurement.substack.comHey Procurement Legend, this week we've got a breakdown of some significant points from Dr. Elouise Epstein's new book, How to hack your supply chain.Before you listen, make sure you buy this book. It should be a must-read book for every procurement pro who cares to remain in procurement as tech & AI increasingly cover procurement tasks.How you can help the Procurement Legends Video PodcastJoin 2200+ Procurement Pros in our Community here: https://worldofprocurement.substack.com/ Check out our go-to learning resources for Procurement Pros: https://worldofprocurement.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-procurement-reading Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKMRtL4Li9sFvLi-ixo1OwDownload our Digital Assets here: https://worldofprocurement.gumroad.com Take our Contract Management for Beginners Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/contract-management-for-beginners/?referralCode=F658394D58FA7DD0515A

Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today is Paula Doyle, Founder and Legal Innovation Advisor at PaLiDa. Join Daniel and Paula as they delve into the world of contracts and explore the criticality of identifying, understanding, and addressing real risks. Learn how to distinguish between real and imagined risks, the impact of definitions, and the need for simplicity and clarity in contracts. Gain insights into reimagining contracts for better business relationships and fair competition. Paula is a dynamic and inspiring leader with a keen interest in disrupting the status quo to drive efficiencies and inclusivity into economies. A lawyer by trade, she now focuses on legal innovation, with a passion for simplifying processes and designing user-centric contracts. Paula leverages technology while advising legal tech companies on product development and go-to-market positions. She has a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach and has a reputation for "just getting the job done"! If you are involved in framing procurement contracts, this episode is a must-listen! Episode Resources: Paula Doyle on LinkedIn Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Gatekeeper Website Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

1990's technology stacks will not give us the supply chain that 21st century customers need and deserve, says Elouise Epstein. Speaking to the PharmaSource podcast, Kearney partner, author and futurist Elouise Epstein explains that “Third-party data exchange is the key to the future. Above all, we need to facilitate easy data exchange with suppliers.” In her new book, How to Hack the Supply Chain, Elouise describes an experience she had during COVID-19 when was given her vaccination record on a piece of paper. With no digital record, there was no way for her to understand the provenance of the drug she was putting into her body. “I realised that none of these entities were integrated. There is no data exchange with the third-parties developing and distributing pharmaceuticals.” This lack of transparency comes with real risk, says Elouise. “When we extend supply chains we make them brittle and susceptible to risk. Our inability to exchange data has created vulnerability” Elouise has come to the conclusion that the 21st supply chain technology platform should based around cloud technologies that are able to facilitate data exchange with third-parties, rather than the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems that currently represent the foundation of most pharma supply chains. Read the full article on PharmaSource

Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today is Rachelle Hare, Managing Director at Blaze Business and Legal, a legal and procurement consulting firm. Join Daniel and Rachelle as they explore the challenges and disconnect between legal and procurement teams within organisations. Rachelle explains how her practical workshops and training approach can bridge the gap and foster collaboration. She also highlights the potential of turning legal and procurement verticals into profit centres, and the role of technology, including AI, in enhancing collaboration and efficiency. Rachelle has over 23 years of experience as a strategic management consultant, business adviser, and senior lawyer. She has held a wide range of roles, including General Counsel, Procurement Adviser, Commercial Officer, Contract Administrator, Senior Legal Counsel, and Strategic Adviser in different organisations. Rachelle is a strategic problem-solver who considers issues holistically from a combined legal, commercial, and operational angle. As the Founder and Managing Director of Blaze Business and Legal, Rachelle specialises in advising on legal, compliance, procurement, and risk management issues. Rachelle has also founded Blaze Professional Learning, where she teaches Procurement and Contracting Professionals and other Non-Lawyers how to work better with Contracts and build more collaborative working relationships. Episode Resources: Rachelle Hare on LinkedIn Blaze Business and Legal Website Blaze Professional Learning Website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Gatekeeper Website Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Today, we are joined by Lauren Tennant, the CEO and Founder of Horizon Seven Consulting, a leading technology procurement company providing a unique agile procurement services platform. Join Daniel and Lauren as they discuss the limitations of traditional procurement methods and the need for a more collaborative and outcome-focused approach. Lauren shares her expertise in agile procurement, highlighting the benefits of close collaboration, flexibility, and concurrent negotiation. Discover how Horizon Seven is reinventing technology procurement and learn how toimplement agile sourcing in your organisation. Lauren is the Founder of Horizon Seven Consulting and a technology procurement guru. Her research and development have led Horizon Seven to the forefront of technology procurement innovation, using agile principles to reinvent the procurement process and deliver rapid high value.A career in tech as a CIO has taught her the complex challenges businesses face, and she helps businesses resolve these through tech sourcing. Episode Resources: Lauren Tennant on LinkedIn Horizon Seven Consulting Website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Today, we are joined by James Meads, Founder of Procurement Software, a platform for simplifying digital procurement. Join Daniel and James as they discuss the need for creativity and innovation in the procurement industry. Explore how traditional methods are outdated and discover the role of technology in driving change. Learn about the challenges procurement professionals face and the importance of effectively communicating the value that procurement can bring. James is the Founder of Procurement Software. He also hosts The Procuretech Podcast. He is also a Digital Procurement Advisor and Content Creator. He mentions that he created ProcurementSoftware.site to offer an easy-to-use, free resource for anyone interested in the procurement tech landscape. Episode Resources: James Meads on LinkedIn Procurement Software Website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

Jonathan and Paul are joined by Dr Elouise Epstein. Elouise is the author of Disruptive Procurement and the new book, Trade Wars, Pandemics and Chaos. She is also a partner at Kearney. Together they discuss the future of procurement, including the impact of AI. Elsewhere in the podcast we learn how to pronounce Arkansas.

Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Today, we are joined by Stefania Passera, the Founder and Contract Designer of Passera Design. Join Daniel and Stefania and discover the importance of applying information design techniques to contracts to make them more accessible and readable. Learn how contract design differs from legal design and explore the challenges of creating user-friendly contracts. Stefania also shares real-life examples of her work, including projects in public procurement and utility companies. Stefania is an information designer specializing in contract design and simplification. Her mission is to help organizations transform their contracts and policies into user-friendly and effective business tools. Stefania has 15 years of experience in creative design, and her work draws upon information and service design, a minimalist design philosophy, user research, and UX. She is also the co-founder of the Legal Design Alliance, co-author of its Legal Design Manifesto, and a sought-after keynote speaker and trainer. Episode Resources: Stefania Paserra on LinkedIn Passera Design website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper, your host, Daniel Barnes, is joined by Milind Deepak Tailor, Global Head, Services Procurement & Vendor Management at Diebold Nixdorf. Join Daniel and Milind as they discuss what it means to be a trusted partner and value creator, the key characteristics of a trusted partner, as well as why value cannot be considered in isolation. Milind Deepak Tailor is a Global Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations Leader with a proven track record in program management, optimising supply chains, and delivering significant cost savings. He is the current Global Head of Services Procurement and Vendor Management at Diebold Nixdorf, a world leader in connected commerce producers of cutting-edge product technology, multi-vendor software, and service for financial and retail customers. There, he is responsible for providing influence and guidance to ensure best-in-class procurement across the global organisation. Episode Resources: Milind Deepak Tailor on LinkedIn Diebold Nixdorf Website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper, your host, Daniel Barnes, is joined by David Tollen, Author and Founder at Tech Contracts Academy™ and Sycamore Legal™. Join Daniel and David in this engaging podcast episode as they discuss the impact of AI on procurement and legal professions. Discover how AI can streamline procurement processes, navigate vendor onboarding, and maximize the value of vendor contracts. David Tollen is the author of the American Bar Association's manual on IT contracts, The Tech Contracts Handbook: the number-1 bestseller from the ABA's IP Section. He's the founder of Sycamore Legal in San Francisco, where he and his staff draft and negotiate information technology and intellectual property agreements. Finally, David trains lawyers and non-lawyers on drafting and negotiating tech contracts, particularly cloud computing agreements and software licenses, through Tech Contracts Academy. Episode Resources: David Tollen on LinkedIn Tech Contracts Academy website Sycamore Legal website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper, host Daniel is joined by Ken Adams, Chief Content Officer at LegalSifter, an AI-driven contract management service. Ken is a recognised authority on contract language and drafting legal/compliance contracts and the author of A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting. He shares his insights on the challenges of using traditional procurement contract language and how creating guidelines and templates can help drive compliance. Ken is a specialist in contract language and automation. He has spent 34 years across legal and contractual concerns and has also lectured at the University of Pennsylvania Law School for over seven years. He is a sought-after keynote speaker and regularly conducts public and in-house seminars globally on contract language. Episode Resources: Ken Adams on LinkedIn Ken Adams on Twitter LegalSifter website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Jen Barclay, ESG at Narta Procurement and Sustainable Solutions. Join us as we discuss the evolving procurement landscape and the exciting opportunities for positive change in the industry. From sustainability to collaboration and the role of AI, this podcast offers valuable insights and practical strategies for procurement professionals. Jen's career in procurement spans over 23 years, and in her own words, she loves what she does. Jen is a strong team leader focusing on developing her team members' careers while achieving organizational goals. Episode Resources: Jen Barclay on LinkedIn Narta Procurement and Sustainable Solutions on LinkedIn Narta Website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes on LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Gary Salterpicco, Procurement Lead at John Lewis Partnership, the holding company for John Lewis department stores and Waitrose. Gary shares his insights on topical issues within the procurement space, including conversations in procurement, rebranding procurement internally at organisations, and the role of internal audit in procurement. Gary is a Chartered Procurement Professional and a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, with over 35 years in leadership roles at organisations like the Milton Keynes Council, London Borough of Brent, and currently at John Lewis Partnership. He is a skilled professional with experience managing Procurement Teams and Systems Teams in both Private and Public Sector Organisations. Episode Resources: Gary Salterpicco on LinkedIn John Lewis Partnership Website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes on LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Tom Mills, Head of Procurement and Properties at Bibby Financial Services, an independent invoice finance specialist providing cash flow funding to over 10,000 companies in the U.K. Tom shares his insights across different touchpoints of procurement including, reimagining the procurement cycle, building consistency into sourcing, leaning on the experience of technology teams, and who should score supplier responses during the sourcing phase. Tom is a twenty-year veteran in the procurement space. He is passionate about procurement and enjoys the buzz of working in procurement. He has managed 100 million pounds budgets and led procurement teams at companies like Clarks and Nisbets. Tom describes himself as competitive and target-driven. Episode Resources: Tom Mills on LinkedIn Bibby Financial Services Website Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

Hello, and welcome to another episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. I am your host Daniel Barnes, and today we have something a little different for you. We'll be bringing together a collection of the best insights from our previous episodes that focus on how our guests would reimagine procurement to unleash accelerated value at their organizations. From agile and future-proofed procurement to digitalizing procurement and the role of AI, we've got you covered on all critical touchpoints in procurement. But before we dive in, a special word for our loyal and growing audience. Our journey would not have been possible without the participation of our ever-increasing audience base; thank you for making this show a success. With your continued support, we will make the coming episodes even bigger and better! Episode Resources: Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Nadia Stoykov LinkedIn Andra Forla LinkedIn Sara Kaye LinkedIn Natalia Pilipchak LinkedIn Rees Thomas LinkedIn Canda Rozier LinkedIn Elouise Epstein Michelle Vita LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

On this episode of Modern Business Operations, host Sagi Eliyahu is joined by Dr. Elouise Epstein, Partner at Kearney, a leading global management consulting firm with more than 5,300 people working in more than 40 countries. She is the author of the book Trade wars, pandemics, and chaos: How digital procurement enables business success in a disordered world, and she has a new book coming out in October.Topics discussed include:- The impact the US vs. China trade wars had on businesses at the enterprise level.- The importance of digital literacy in the wake of new generative AI technology.- ChatGPT and the ways it may transform procurement that leaders aren't thinking about. - How the value of in-person meetings has been elevated post-pandemic. - Using AI to create much more efficient processes in procurement in the future.- The importance of taking care of your people in business.Resources mentioned:Dr. Elouise Epstein - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drelouise/Kearney - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kearney/Kearney | Website - https://www.kearney.com/Trade wars, pandemics, and chaos - https://www.kearney.com/service/procurement/trade-wars-pandemics-and-chaosThis episode is brought to you by Tonkean.Tonkean is the operating system for business operations and is the enterprise standard for process orchestration. It provides businesses with the building blocks to orchestrate any process, with no code or change management required. Contact us at tonkean.com to learn how you can build complex business processes. Fast.#Operations #BusinessOperations

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Tom Rogers, Founder and CEO of Vendor Centric, a national consultancy specialising in helping companies take a systematic, risk-based approach to vendor lifecycle management. They discuss the evolution of vendor management strategies and the need for breaking down silos. Tom explains the importance of having a Vendor Management Office (VMO) and how aligning contract management and third-party risk can benefit businesses. He also touches on how to mitigate contract risks associated with contracts. Tom advises, writes and speaks on the value of vendor relationships and how companies can use risk-based vendor management to unleash the power of those relationships within their organisation. He also shares best practices learned in over thirty years of his career in professional services on being a vendor that companies will want to hire repeatedly. Episode Resources: Tom Rogers on LinkedIn Vendor Centric Website Tom Rogers on Twitter Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Michelle Vita, Senior Director of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing at Datadog, a monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. Michelle talks about pivoting procurement from a static to an agile process, lays out the framework for an agile procurement architecture, and explains why more companies need to adopt it. She also offers helpful tips for leaders of procurement teams. Michelle is a thought leader who specialises in transformational procurement processes. A professional who is passionate about identifying and solving problems, she has over eleven years of experience leading procurement teams. She is also on the advisory board of several companies and is a frequent speaker at industry events. Episode Resources: Michelle Vita on LinkedIn Datadog Website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Matthew Booth, Procurement Manager (DACH) EPCM Contracts at PM Group. Matthew shares his insights on Supplier Relationship Management, from understanding its value to how to implement it and the real-world challenges faced. Matthew also shares tips on how procurement leaders can drive organizational value. Matthew has twenty-five years of leadership in the procurement space. He is passionate about procurement because it creates multiple value points for the organisation, from cost and risk mitigation to innovation and sustainability. Episode Resources: Matthew Booth on LinkedIn PM Group Website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, Elouise Epstein, Partner at Kearney, joins us to share her future vision of all things procurement, including Data platforms, contract management tools and AI, and risk management. She shares her insights on how businesses can future-proof their operations to align with what lies beyond the horizon. Elouise has over twenty-two years of experience in digital procurement. She is an advocate for the advancement of procurement practices and, in her own words, is a digital futurist focused on supply chains. She specialises in how to apply digital to solve actual business problems. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here. Episode Resources: Elouise Epstein on LinkedIn Kearney Website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, Canda Rozier, Founder of Collabra Consulting, joins Daniel to share her insights on the evolving role of procurement within organisations and how procurement can find new avenues to drive value within the company. Canda also shares tips on empowering small procurement teams to handle a broader scope of operation. Canda has over twenty-five years of experience leading mid-tier to global enterprise procurement teams. Apart from procurement, she has also handled sourcing and real estate departments across different companies. She also founded Collabra Consulting, a sourcing consultancy business. Canda is an active speaker at industry events and is passionate about writing and creating content. Episode Resources: Canda Rozier on LinkedIn Collabra Consulting LinkedIn Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group, a global company that makes automotive fabrics and seat components. Nadia deep-dives into the implementation gaps in procurement at most companies and reimagines procurement by focusing on the quality of talent and removing structural impediments to deliver true value to the company. She also explains why sales and procurement are two sides of the same coin. Nadia brings over thirty years of leadership experience in the procurement and supply chain domain at global enterprises like Dow and Valspar. She rolls out a new framework for procurement and how supply chains and procurement should fit into the organisational puzzle. Episode Resources:Nadia Stoykov on LinkedIn Tesca Group on LinkedIn Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze, a UK-based healthy snacking brand. Rees shares his end-to-end vision on digitalization in procurement, from designing the digital framework to driving its adoption. He also shares his insight on the evolution of the procurement function over the past decade. Rees describes himself as a motivated, innovative, and capable buying manager with a proven sixteen-year track record in the procurement space. He believes that procurement is more than just cost reduction; it is a strategic function that adds value to the business. He is also a firm proponent of the value of supplier relationship management. Episode Resources: Rees Thomas on LinkedIn Graze Website Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode, Daniel is joined by Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems, to discuss the evolution of procurement from a support role to a leading role in facilitating customer-facing teams to be more agile, efficient, and effective. Natalia has sixteen years of leadership exposure to procurement and sourcing across global enterprises like Philips, Unilever, and Microsoft. She shares her insights on why procurement is a hidden gem for business growth. When enabled with technology, skills, and a mindset shift, procurement analytics becomes an enabler for customer-facing verticals to amplify growth. Episode resourcesNatalia Pilipchak on LinkedIn Mobile Tele Systems on LinkedIn Procurement Reimagined Podcast Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, Daniel is joined by Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds, to discuss the impact of the economic downturn on the procurement process. Andra shares her insights on tips for navigating turbulent times and how to emerge a winner when the upturn begins. Andra has over fifteen years of procurement exposure and has held business leadership roles in procurement at companies like Amazon and Vodafone. She is the co-founder of two startups, besides being a mentor and startup accelerator at Institute Benelux x Silicon Valley. Episode Resources: Andra Fola on LinkedIn Solutionary Minds Website Daniel Barnes LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Dave Jones, Managing Director at Procmentum Limited. Dave shares his insights on managing procurement in the current VUCA environment and how the role of procurement is evolving in these uncertain times. He also shares tips on how procurement team members can optimize their career paths by carefully selecting the CPOs they choose to work with. Dave has over sixteen years of leadership in the procurement space across retail, telecom, media, and consultancy. He is an MCIPS and passionate about technology procurement and the pace that drives it. He runs his own procurement consultancy firm and is also the co-founder of the Proctopus Community. Episode Resources:Dave Jones LinkedIn Proctopus LinkedIn Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Gatekeeper Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Check out Procurement Reimagined Podcast Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode, Daniel is joined by Hannah MacDonald, Supplier Operations Lead at Monzo Bank. Hannah has over twenty years of experience in IT, category management, and procurement management. Hannah and Daniel have a free-flowing discussion on topics such as automating routine procurement processes and the risks therein, how to stay ahead of the curve in high-growth companies, and best practices in the procurement space while looking forward. They also touch upon the role of ESG in the procurement process. Episode resourcesHannah MacDonald LinkedIn Monzo Bank Website Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Gatekeeper Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

In this episode, Daniel is joined by Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin, to discuss the role of cost-cutting and control in driving organizational value. Sarah shares her insights on how cost control is a proactive activity while cost cutting is reactive and how these strategies need to be aligned to positively impact the company's bottom line. Sarah has over eleven years of leadership expertise in sourcing and procurement management, from small startups to large global corporations. She is passionate about demonstrating the value procurement can deliver to an organization and its ability to help a company meet its short and long-term goals. Episode resourcesSarah Kaye LinkedIn Daniel Barnes LinkedIn Gatekeeper Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Book a call with a Vendor and Contract Management Expert - https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/book-gk-demo-step-1 GATEKEEPER'S GUIDE TO VENDOR LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Actionable checklists, tips, and best practices. Download the ebook now for FREE: https://www.gatekeeperhq.com/free-vendor-management-ebook Would you or someone you know be a great fit for the podcast? Please fill out the Procurement Reimagined Guest Questionnaire Procurement Reimagined Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: Reimagining Procurement by Filling Implementation Gaps with Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group Reimagining Procurement in an Economic Downturn with Andra Fola, Co-Founder of Solutionary Minds Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value with Sarah Kaye, Vice President of Procurement at Spin Reimagining Procurement as the Hidden Treasure for Business Growth with Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems A Playbook for Digitalising Procurement with Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze

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The pandemic forced the entire world to pivot on a moment's notice, but perhaps no other industry felt the brunt of its impact like procurement. Procurement and legal have always had a rocky partnership. But the pandemic reset expectations by driving innovation, both in technology and relationships. Dr. Elouise Epstein, Partner at Kearney and author of Trade wars, pandemics, and chaos, shares how procurement was forced to fast-forward its digital transformation in a world turned upside down. Join us as we discuss: - How the pandemic accelerated procurement's evolution (2:42) - Bridging the legal-procurement gap through relationships (20:20) - The impact of ESG initiatives on the future of procurement (32:55) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Dr. Elouise Epstein - Kearney - Trade wars, pandemics, and chaos: How digital procurement enables business success in a disordered world Hear more stories by following Innovative Legal Leadership on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Innovative Legal Leadership in your favorite podcast player.  

The pandemic forced the entire world to pivot on a moment's notice, but perhaps no other industry felt the brunt of its impact like procurement. Procurement and legal have always had a rocky partnership. But the pandemic reset expectations by driving innovation, both in technology and relationships. Dr. Elouise Epstein, Partner at Kearney and author of Trade wars, pandemics, and chaos, shares how procurement was forced to fast-forward its digital transformation in a world turned upside down. Join us as we discuss: - How the pandemic accelerated procurement's evolution (2:42) - Bridging the legal-procurement gap through relationships (20:20) - The impact of ESG initiatives on the future of procurement (32:55) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Dr. Elouise Epstein - Kearney - Trade wars, pandemics, and chaos: How digital procurement enables business success in a disordered world Hear more stories by following Innovative Legal Leadership on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Innovative Legal Leadership in your favorite podcast player.  

In this episode of CPO Open Mic, Mike Schiappa, Chief Procurement Officer at Beeline, reopens the discussion he began in 2021 with Dr. Elouise Epstein, Digital Procurement Expert and author of “Trade wars, pandemics, and chaos: How digital procurement enables business success in a disordered world.” In the podcast, Dr. Epstein discusses her research for a new book on digital transformation and shares her insight on the ways technology is – and is not – transforming enterprise procurement. "Billions of dollars are going into 'procure-tech.' If you want to learn how a company operates, procurement is a great opportunity." These are just a few things you'll learn when you listen to this episode of Mike Schiappa's "CPO Open Mic" podcast. Follow us on Twitter @BeelineVMS

The repercussions from the beginning of COVID-19 will continue to be felt for years to come. While there have been and will continue to be many negatives from the pandemic, for some professions, it pushed their work into the forefront and emphasized how important their roles are in everyday business and legal functions.  In this episode, we're shifting gears away from speaking with General Counsel and legal teams to take a deep dive into procurement with Dr. Elouise Epstein, Partner at Kearney.  We discuss:  How COVID-19 has impacted procurement  Why digital is an evolving factor in the business Collaborating with legal teams    Hear more stories by subscribing to Innovative Legal Leadership on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Innovative Legal Leadership in your favorite podcast player.

The repercussions from the beginning of COVID-19 will continue to be felt for years to come. While there have been and will continue to be many negatives from the pandemic, for some professions, it pushed their work into the forefront and emphasized how important their roles are in everyday business and legal functions.  In this episode, we're shifting gears away from speaking with General Counsel and legal teams to take a deep dive into procurement with Dr. Elouise Epstein, Partner at Kearney.  We discuss:  How COVID-19 has impacted procurement  Why digital is an evolving factor in the business Collaborating with legal teams    Hear more stories by subscribing to Innovative Legal Leadership on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Innovative Legal Leadership in your favorite podcast player.

We all know what digital transformation is, right? The two words together sound simple enough, but it has become an increasingly complicated process that might start with the intention to improve the business but ends up as a band-aid for problems that never see the light of change. So where have we gone wrong? Don't worry, it's not all on you! Dr. Epstein reveals from a consultant's point of view the many missteps she's seen at the executive level that have perpetuated a cycle of inept transformations. But there is hope – in the data flowing through the enterprise and the people working together to use it. But, Dr. Epstein reminds us – there is no magic button. It takes work. There's a new skill set that requires a general digital literacy, but it also requires working with people that perhaps have been the roadblock for a long time. Show host Katherine McCleery takes listeners on a journey through Dr. Epstein's comprehensive view of where procurement's gone wrong and a closer look at the path she sees ahead:  How procurement leaders can build a business case for better data and what it takes to close the gap with CIOs  Why open-sourcing data analysis and business strategy is one way to move procurement and supply chain forward Predictions on the state of the supplier experience and where we can expect to see new investment in 2022

My guest this week on The Procuretech Pub requires no introduction to anyone who is familiar with the digital procurement space. Dr. Elouise Epstein is Partner at Kearney in San Francisco and author of the book https://www.kearney.com/procurement/trade-wars-pandemics-and-chaos (Trade Wars, Pandemics and Chaos: How Digital Procurement Enables Business Success in a Disordered World). We have an informal and very open discussion about procurement technology's past, present and what direction the future trends are moving in this space. Procuretech's evolution, where it's at and where we're headed: The Procuretech Pub with Dr. Elouise Epstein Elouise begins by giving a whistle stop tour of her career and some of the things she's seen in the digital procurement space along the way. From its beginnings, where best of breed led the way, through the rise of the suites and now to a more emerging hybrid model. She explains how around 2013, Kearney began receiving calls from enterprises who had implemented what I now often refer to as "legacy suites", saying that users didn't want to use them and they weren't seeing their return on investment. It wasn't really until 2020, where Covid definitely seems to have given the market a push, that organisations started to adopt more of a "platform-based" approach with an increasing emphasis on a best-of-breed tech ecosystem. Elouise's "spider diagrams" and the current "platform" trend "The suites failed to deliver and there is legacy sunk cost investment" and as a result of that, often these suites are used as a platform from which companies build out their tech stack. Elouise is a big critic of the big suite approach and is an advocate of the platform approach, where this is built upon through best-of-breed technology. We just don't have 100% the ideal, perfect platform that we need just yet. The software used as a platform has ended up being in that role kind of by default, and there isn't a system built to act as a platform in its core function just yet. Building their own platform can also be an option for very large enterprises who have the IT capabilities in-house to do this. This is an approach for the brave / well resourced IT departments, but advantage of this strategy is that each "module" can easily be exchanged. Using a legacy suite as the platform doesn't allow this to happen as easily for P2P, or S2C to some extent. Will the legacy suites survive this pivot? I ask Elouise what the future holds for these suite providers with this market backdrop. While the market leaders are secure, especially with SAP Ariba and Coupa having implemented App Stores to allow easy bolt-ons and integrations for best-of-breed solutions, some of the others are "under duress". She sees the suite market as being "propped up" to some extent. Who will come in to challenge the market leaders? Will someone from outside procuretech come in to challenge them, such as Salesforce or AWS? And, where will the others go if they survive this? It could be that they pivot more towards the mid market, but that would obviously mean a significant realignment of their pricing model and features offered in order to compete and flourish in this market segment. How useful or reliable are the "best-of" lists when evaluating the market? Elouise is openly critical of analysts and consultants in general and sees the hype as being self-serving. She starts off by saying she's not a fan of 2x2 evaluations because they create artificial markets rather that have to fit into that specific evaluation framework. Much of the innovation doesn't neatly fit into a box, and innovation is constantly changing as the market evolves. How the data is being used and how the evaluations are put together is important to be able to truly appreciate and evaluate which procurement software is best for a specific business, based on their own unique, individual criteria. Keeping on top of the market evaluations and...

Part of my role in SAP is as a Futurist, so I'm always fascinated when I come across other Futurists. Dr. Elouise Epstein works as a Partner and Futurist for global management consulting firm Kearney and has written a couple of books on supply chain, including one released last year (2021) called Trade wars, pandemics, and chaos: How digital procurement enables business success in a disordered world so I invited her onto the podcast to talk supply chain and disruptionsWe had a great conversation discussing the future of supply chains, the growth of cyber threats, and climate's impact on supply chains .If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to leave me a voice message over on my SpeakPipe page or just send it to me as a direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. Audio messages will get played (unless you specifically ask me not to).If you want to learn more about supply chain semiconductor shortages, don't forget to check out SAP's recently published Point of View paper on the topic, as well as my podcast with the author of the paper Jeff Howell.And don't forget to also check out the 2021 MPI research on Industry 4.0 to find out how to increase productivity, revenues, and profitability for your operations. This global study examines the extent to which manufacturers deploy Industry 4.0 in their business and the benefits it brings.And if you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks.And remember, stay healthy, stay safe, stay sane! 

In this fifth session of “CPO Open Mic,” Mike Schiappa, chief procurement officer at Beeline, revisits the previous episodes of his podcast, featuring four distinguished guests: • Elouise Epstein, author, and futurist for Kearney consulting • Nina Vaca, Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group • Joseph Martinez, eminent global procurement executive • Al Williams, CPO of Cognizant In this episode, Mike replays highlights from the four previous podcasts, featuring discussions of the strategic and technological transformation of Procurement, the importance of entrepreneurial leadership, and how to attract talent into your Procurement organization.

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Leading procurement organizations are constantly reimagining their processes and operating models, but in today's unpredictable and fast-changing world they are under more pressure than ever to deliver a high-level roadmap to building the procurement function of tomorrow.  In TRANSFORM - a thought-provoking new podcast series from Art of Procurement in partnership with Globality - we spotlight the agenda-setting procurement leaders and companies who are changing the game and redefining the Future of Procurement.  For the first episode in this special series, host Philip Ideson talks with Dr. Elouise Epstein, a partner at Kearney and the acclaimed author of Trade Wars, Pandemics, and Chaos: How Digital Procurement Enables Business Success in a Disordered World. She is surely at the forefront of driving the procurement profession to an elevated future. Dr. Elouise shares her honest perspectives on: How she thinks most procurement leaders need to change their thinking about the profession How technologies like AI can enable companies to achieve their ESG goals and tap into new sources of innovation, growth and enterprise value The traits that distinguish the companies that have best positioned themselves for long term success

On this episode, author Elouise Epstein discusses the changes transforming procurement, and the procurement professional. SCMR's Editorial Director...

On this episode, author Elouise Epstein discusses the changes transforming procurement, and the procurement professional. SCMR's Editorial Director...