Podcasts about global procurement

On this episode, Ben Farrell MBE, discusses his journey from a 23-year military career to becoming the CEO of CIPS. He shares insights on leadership, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the challenges and opportunities in the procurement profession. Ben emphasises the need for CIPS to evolve and better represent procurement professionals globally, while also highlighting the importance of creating a supportive environment for career development in procurement. They explore the challenges and opportunities facing procurement professionals today, particularly in the context of global supply chains and the integration of AI. Additionally, the conversation touches on Ben's involvement with the Invictus Games Foundation.Some of the key moments during this podcast include:Ben Farrell joined CIPS to drive change in procurement.Human emotion plays a crucial role in leadership effectiveness.Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging but rewarding.CIPS has the potential to be a global leader in procurement.Ben aims to make CIPS more inclusive and relevant to all stages of a procurement career.The future of procurement requires adapting to changing global dynamics. Marketing the procurement profession is crucial for attracting new talent.Procurement must shift from a process-oriented mindset to a strategic one.Global supply chains require resilience and adaptability in the face of disruptions.The Invictus Games Foundation supports the recovery of wounded servicemen and women.Talent in procurement is about finding the right fit for individuals.Continuous improvement is essential for professional bodies to remain relevant.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ben Farrell01:15 Early Career and Military Background04:37 Leadership Lessons from the Army08:00 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life12:17 Experiences at John Lewis15:33 Becoming CEO of CIPS18:40 Global Perspectives on Procurement20:17 Challenges and Opportunities for CIPS25:26 Marketing the Procurement Profession30:11 The Future of Procurement34:22 Navigating Challenges in Procurement38:50 Global Supply Chains43:01 Invictus Games Foundation45:58 Defining Talent in Procurement

Today's guest is Salamatu Mahamadu, Global Procurement and Sourcing Leader for Wells Completion & Interventions at Baker Hughes. Salamatu joins the podcast to discuss the evolving supply chain landscape in the oil and gas industry. With a focus on green energy transitions, Salamatu highlights the critical role of supply chains in meeting ambitious carbon reduction targets and addressing challenges like supplier innovation, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity. The conversation also explores how AI-driven systems can transform supply chains by improving demand forecasting, optimizing inventory, and automating data collection processes. Salamatu emphasizes the need for supply chains to prioritize customer and market needs while aligning with global sustainability goals. This episode is sponsored by Arkestro. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

At Bosch, governance significantly contributes to business success, and actively supports purchasing teams by integrating compliance and functional excellence.Martina Buchhauser speaks with Dr. Thomas Schulte, Head of Governance Supply Chain Management Purchasing at Bosch, about how governance acts as a "license to operate" in procurement. Dr. Schulte outlines Bosch's collaborative approach—working with business unit representatives to analyse regulations and embed practical compliance solutions into everyday operations. From managing dual-sourcing complexities to advancing sustainability through circularity, Bosch's governance model fosters adaptability, strategic risk management, and resilience, all driven by a top-level commitment to sustainable growth.You'll learn:1. Bosch's unique governance model that fosters compliance and functional excellence2. Strategic insights into dual-sourcing and regionalisation for balanced risk management3. How Bosch integrates circularity and sustainability within procurement processes4. Why top-down commitment is essential to embedding sustainability in corporate culture5. The importance of cross-functional role rotation to drive governance acceptance and collaboration___________Get in touch with Dr. Thomas Schulte on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-thomas-schulte-989aa1243/?originalSubdomain=de___________Details about Bosch:Website: https://www.bosch.comIndustry: Software DevelopmentCompany size: 10,001+ employeesHeadquarters: Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, GermanyFounded: 1886___________About the host Martina Buchhauser:Martina Buchhauser is a global leader with extensive knowledge of the automotive industry, and its shift towards sustainable technologies and low-carbon business practices. Her leadership journey includes executive roles in Global Procurement and Supply Chain Networks at General Motors, MAN, BMW, and Volvo Cars, where she served as Chief Procurement Officer and on the management board. She is a senior advisor at H&Z Management Consulting and a non-executive director on several company boards. Martina enjoys hiking, golfing, and skiing, and values time with her family and friends from around the world. She is passionate about leadership and actively engaged in developing and promoting talent.Get in touch with Martina Buchhauser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-buchhauser/ ___________The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO. 

Today's guest is Paulo Ruy, Head of Terminal Procurement for Latin America at A.P. Moeller-Maersk. A.P. Møller–Maersk, a Danish shipping and logistics company with over 100 years of history, is a publicly traded family business. In 2023, the company generated $51.1 billion USD in revenue and was ranked by Forbes as the 174th largest public company globally. Paulo joins host Matthew DeMello to explore the complexities of global shipping and procurement. Their conversation provides critical insights into how geopolitical conflicts, such as the Ukraine war and Red Sea challenges, are impacting global supply chains and contributing to inflation. Throughout the episode, Paulo discusses the need for flexibility in contract negotiations and the ongoing shift in shipping routes. To discover more AI use cases, best practice guides, white papers, frameworks, and more, join Emerj Plus at emerj.com/p1.

“I'm madly passionate about procurement because I think it's a hidden gem of the corporate world, and it's a magical field for problem solvers.” - Natasha Gurevich, Founder and CEO of Candor Procurement Natasha Gurevich, Founder and CEO of Candor Procurement, has a long track record of procurement leadership under her belt. Most recently, she was the first Chief Procurement Officer at Nike, and, before that, VP of Global Procurement at Salesforce. She has also enjoyed procurement leadership roles at McKesson, Paypal, Gap, and Visa. In this episode, Philip Ideson talks with Natasha about her journey to becoming one of procurement's most well-known change agents and how her decades of experience in leadership roles have shaped her approach to driving change at scale.  Natasha shares her perspectives on: How to create change without causing too much disruption, fear, or resistance Adopting a specific, repeatable methodology to change in order to balance wider business goals with individual needs and concerns The ways procurement needs to evolve and improve, starting with a recognition that category management will be the #1 driving factor for success in the future Links: Natasha Gurevich on LinkedIn Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to the AOP YouTube channel

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we sit down with Walter Abreu, Director of Global Procurement at Del Monte, to discuss his fascinating career journey. Walter shares his experiences, starting from his early days in finance and international trade, leading to his current leadership role in global procurement. Tune in to learn about the critical hard and soft skills needed for success in procurement, including negotiation, market analysis, and effective communication. Walter also provides valuable insights on navigating challenges in the food and beverage industry, the importance of sustainability in procurement, and advice for those looking to build a career in this dynamic field. Whether you're new to procurement or a seasoned professional, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge to help you grow in your career.Listen now to explore the evolving role of procurement professionals and how to secure supply chains while balancing costs and sustainability goals.Need help hiring top talent? Engage a recruiting firm that specializes in your hiring needs: Supply Chain Recruiters Operations Recruiters Manufacturing Recruiters Distribution Center & Warehouse Recruiters Continuous Improvement Recruiters S&OP Recruiters Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Recruiters Inventory Planning Recruiters Transportation & Logistics Recruiters

Combining ambitious goals and solid strategies is where procurement 'magic' happens.Join host Martina Buchhauser as she talks to Lovisa Söderholm, Senior Vice President of Purchasing at Volvo Penta, about driving procurement success. Lovisa shares insights on the dual objectives of cost and CO₂ reduction, emphasising the significance of engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication.You'll learn:1. How to accomplish cost and CO₂ reductions simultaneously2. The importance of engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication3. The impact of setting high targets and anchoring them in a solid strategy___________Get in touch with Lovisa Söderholm on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lovisasoderholm/___________About the host Martina Buchhauser:Martina Buchhauser is a global leader with extensive knowledge of the automotive industry, and its shift towards sustainable technologies and low-carbon business practices. Her leadership journey includes executive roles in Global Procurement and Supply Chain Networks at General Motors, MAN, BMW, and Volvo Cars, where she served as Chief Procurement Officer and on the management board. She is a senior advisor at H&Z Management Consulting and a non-executive director on several company boards. Martina enjoys hiking, golfing, and skiing, and values time with her family and friends from around the world. She is passionate about leadership and actively engaged in developing and promoting talent.Get in touch with Martina Buchhauser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-buchhauser/ ___________The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO. 

Unlock the secrets to achieving immediate gains and sustainable value in procurement.In this episode, our host Martina Buchhauser sits down with Thomas Janvier, founder of Janvier Advisory, to delve into the intricate balancing act between short-term financial gains and long-term value creation in procurement. Thomas, a former CPO, shares his mission to drive sustainable value while meeting immediate business needs, and emphasises the critical mindset shift required to integrate sustainability into procurement practices.You'll learn:1. Strategies for balancing short-term financial goals with long-term value creation in procurement2. The necessity of transforming to circular value chains and its impact on procurement3. The critical role of aligning procurement strategies with overall company purpose and goals4. Effective cross-functional collaboration structures for enhanced procurement outcomes5. Insights on driving sustainable procurement practices and embedding ESG criteria in supply chain management___________Get in touch with Thomas Janvier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjanvier/?originalSubdomain=de___________About the host Martina Buchhauser:Martina Buchhauser is a global leader with extensive knowledge of the automotive industry, and its shift towards sustainable technologies and low-carbon business practices. Her leadership journey includes executive roles in Global Procurement and Supply Chain Networks at General Motors, MAN, BMW, and Volvo Cars, where she served as Chief Procurement Officer and on the management board. She is a senior advisor at H&Z Management Consulting and a non-executive director on several company boards. Martina enjoys hiking, golfing, and skiing, and values time with her family and friends from around the world. She is passionate about leadership and actively engaged in developing and promoting talent.Get in touch with Martina Buchhauser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-buchhauser/ ___________The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO. 

Navigating a carve-out? Get an insider's view on the procurement strategies that can help you achieve a seamless transition.In this episode, we delve into the complexities of procurement in corporate carve-outs with Paolo Lepore, Head of Global Procurement at ECO3. Paolo discusses his role in navigating the separation from Agfa, highlighting the critical aspects of change management, the power of data, and effective supplier management. You'll learn:1. The essential elements of change management in a carve-out.2. How to leverage data and knowledge for seamless procurement operations.3. Strategies for effective supplier management during a corporate transition.4. Key lessons in handling people and process adjustments post-carve-out.___________Get in touch with Paolo Lepore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-lepore-dr-ing-mba-67799b3/___________Details about ECO3:Website: https://eco3.com/Industry: Printing ServicesSize: 1,001-5,000 employeesYear: 2023___________About the host Richard McIntosh:Richard McIntosh, Partner at H&Z Management Consulting, has spent over 23 years helping procurement leaders succeed. Richard is an avid rugby fan, and a children's rugby coach, with a passion for helping children to become their best selves through sports. He spends his time outside of work with his wife and children. Get in touch with Richard McIntosh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcintosh-richard/___________The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO. 

In the highly pressurised world of procurement and supply chain, it's easy to lose sight of the things that matter: kindness, humility, and the odd 'Thank you' here and there.In this episode, we welcome Neil Marsons, who shares some of the invaluable knowledge he has gleaned from his impressive career in procurement and supply chain.Neil touches on the essential mindset characteristics CPOs need for a successful career, as well as how to transform procurement into a value-adding business component rather than a reactive function. He also touches on the power of learning from failure, and how kindness and strong relationships can significantly impact an organization's success.You'll learn:1. How to shift from reactive to proactive procurement2. The importance of learning from failures3. The impact of strong supplier relationships4. Why kindness is crucial in leadership5. The role of procurement in sustainability and its contribution to society___________Get in touch with Neil Marsons on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-marsons-9776836/ ___________About the host Martina Buchhauser:Martina Buchhauser is a global leader with a profound knowledge of the automotive industry and its shift towards new and sustainable technologies and the imperative for a responsible and low-carbon business. Her leadership journey has encompassed executive roles in Global Procurement and Supply Chain Networks at General Motors, MAN, BMW, and Volvo Cars, where she until recently served as the Chief Procurement Officer and on the management board. She is a senior advisor of H&Z Management Consulting and is a non-executive director on several company boards. Martina very much enjoys being outside in nature – that's why she loves hiking, golfing, and skiing. Her family and her friends from all over the world play an important role to her, and experiencing life together with them is the greatest joy. Martina is passionate about leadership and has been very engaged in developing and promoting talent.Get in touch with Martina Buchhauser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-buchhauser/ ___________The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO. 

In this episode, Martin Smith interviews Claire Bevan, Global Procurement Director at Dentsu. Claire discusses her career journey and the challenges and opportunities she has faced in driving a global procurement transformation. Claire emphasises the importance of building relationships with stakeholders and proving the value of procurement. She shares her advice for aspiring procurement leaders, including taking every opportunity to learn and grow, and the importance of hiring the right talent for the team. Claire also discusses the evolving landscape of diversity and inclusion in procurement and the impact of remote work on work-life balance. This episode of Talent Talks covers: ·      The emphasises on building relationships with stakeholders and how crucial it is for the success of procurement.·      The value of procurement and consistently delivering results being the key to gaining support and resources.·     Taking every opportunity to learn and grow within the organisation you're working in, even if it doesn't necessarily relate to procurement.·      Hiring the right talent is essential for the success of the procurement function.·      The conversation around diversity and inclusion in procurement is increasing, but there is still work to be done.·      Remote work having a positive impact on work-life balance for working parents.

“Good quality supplier data is the backbone of procurement,” says Lana Radosevic,  Global Supplier Lead in Procurement Excellence at Astellas In her role in Procurement Excellence, Lana Radosevic's primary focus is on improving supplier data quality across all SaaS systems used by Global Procurement and integrating supplier data.  In the latest episode of the PharmaSource podcast she explains the importance of accurate supplier data and  shares her experience in driving improvements. Read the full article on PharmaSource

Joyce welcomes Olivia Dunn, Procurement Manager-Supplier Diversity, and Laurinda Thomas, Senior Director of Sourcing within Global Procurement, at ADP. They will share ADP's commitment to a workforce that includes people with disabilities and the importance of diversity within the supply chain.

How is one of the world's leading healthcare companies reshaping the procurement landscape? By leading with innovation and focusing on what truly matters: the patient.In this episode, Marielle Beyer, Head of Global Procurement at Roche, explains how leadership, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to people-centric outcomes are the keys to driving success in today's complex corporate environment. She elaborates on Roche's holistic approach to procurement, emphasizing the importance of viewing the procurement function not merely as a series of transactions, but as a strategic partner capable of influencing positive outcomes for both patients and business units alike. You'll learn:1. How to cultivate a leadership culture in procurement.2. Strategies for fostering innovation and agility.3. The importance of a patient-centric approach in healthcare procurement.4. Best practices for talent development in a transformative era.___________Get in touch with Marielle Beyer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielle-beyer-1896102/___________Details about Roche:Website: https://www.roche.com/Industry: Biotechnology ResearchSize: 10,001+ employeesYear: 1896___________About the host Martina:Martina Buchhauser is a global leader with a profound knowledge of the automotive industry and its shift towards new and sustainable technologies and the imperative for a responsible and low-carbon business. Her leadership journey has encompassed executive roles in Global Procurement and Supply Chain Networks at General Motors, MAN, BMW, and Volvo Cars, where she until recently served as the Chief Procurement Officer and on the management board. She is a senior advisor of H&Z Management Consulting and is a non-executive director on several company boards. Martina very much enjoys being outside in nature – that's why she loves hiking, golfing, and skiing. Her family and her friends from all over the world play an important role to her, and experiencing life together with them is the greatest joy. Martina is passionate about leadership and has been very engaged in developing and promoting talent.Get in touch with Martina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-buchhauser/___________The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting.Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!

On International Women's Day 2024, the PharmaSource community hosted an important debate, asking "how can the biopharma industry do better at supporting and elevating women into leadership roles?" The panel included Elke Geysen, SVP Head of Global Procurement and External Supply at Grünenthal Group, Roxana Timmermans PhD, Supply Chain Procurement & Global Alliances Leader and was chaired by Alicia Ryan, Principal Consultant at Proxima. Read the full Women in Pharma article on PharmaSource

Liz Rider is a transformative organizational psychologist, associate fellow of psychology and official top leadership voice on LinkedIn with over 25 years of experience working with large, global companies.In this episode, Liz describes a new era of leadership that favours trust, empowerment and autonomy over micromanagement and dictation. She delves deep into how leaders can communicate the company's vision, make important decisions, and acquire feedback from their team in return for superior business results.What to expect:1. Redefining leadership for modern challenges2. The impact of vision and values in leadership3. Inclusivity in decision-making processes4. Selecting leaders beyond performance metrics5. Harnessing feedback for leadership growth6. The importance of ongoing leader development___________Get in touch with Liz Rider on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-rider-humancentricleadership/ ___________About the host Martina:Martina Buchhauser is a global leader with a profound knowledge of the automotive industry and its shift towards new and sustainable technologies and the imperative for a responsible and low-carbon business. Her leadership journey has encompassed executive roles in Global Procurement and Supply Chain Networks at General Motors, MAN, BMW, and Volvo Cars, where she until recently served as the Chief Procurement Officer and on the management board. She is a senior advisor of H&Z Management Consulting and is a non-executive director on several company boards. Martina very much enjoys being outside in nature – that's why she loves hiking, golfing, and skiing. Her family and her friends from all over the world play an important role to her and experiencing life together with them is the greatest joy. Martina is passionate about leadership and has been very engaged in developing and promoting talent.Get in touch with Martina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-buchhauser/ ___________Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us. 

In this enlightening episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure of delving into the world of procurement intelligence with Graham Scott, VP of Global Procurement at Jabil. Graham unveils how the Procurement Intelligence Platform (PIP) at Jabil has been a game-changer in navigating complex supply chain waters. He sheds light on how data-driven insights from PIP have become a cornerstone for effective negotiations with suppliers and creating stories that resonate.The semiconductor conundrum is a hot topic we touch upon. The demand for semiconductors is skyrocketing, yet the capacity to meet this demand is lagging, posing a significant question mark on the future of semiconductor supply. Graham's insights into the China plus one strategy and the pause in fab development are eye-opening.Our conversation transitions into how the smartification of everyday items is propelling semiconductor demand further. From smart toasters going on the blink to WiFi-enabled LED lights, the burgeoning demand is undeniable. Yet, the pause in fab development could spell trouble in the near future.Graham also shares how Jabil's market intelligence isn't just an internal asset but a valuable resource for their customers. By offering a glimpse into lead time trends, pricing information, and supply dynamics, they help customers foresee potential supply risks and technology shifts.The feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive, and the proactive stance Jabil takes in sharing this intelligence is a testament to their forward-thinking approach in a market that's constantly evolving.Lastly, Graham emphasises the importance of a long-term perspective in procurement decisions, urging entities to look beyond the immediate quarters and consider the larger picture.It was a rich dialogue filled with invaluable insights that procurement professionals and supply chain enthusiasts will find extremely beneficial. Also, don't forget to check out the video versionFor a deeper dive into Jabil's procurement intelligence and services, head over to Jabil.com and under services, and you'll find a wealth of information. Connect with Graham on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Krishna Kumar Christophe Kottelat Olivier Brusle Robert Conway Alexandra Katopodis Alicia Farag Joël VANDI Luis Olavarria And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Digital Supply Chain episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. 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 for listening.

Relationships take time to develop, and even more time to grow and foster over the long term. When they bloom and flourish, though, it's a win-win for all. This special Season 4 kickoff episode of the WBENC podcast “Women Who Own It”, recorded at the 2023 WBENC National Conference in Nashville, TN, features a guest pair we've not offered before.   Hear from both a corporate Supplier Diversity leader, in Maria Prince, head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) in DuPont's Global Procurement, and a powerful WBENC-Certified women's business leader in Peggy Del Fabbro, CEO of M. Davis & Sons and Chair of the Women's Enterprise Forum.   DuPont and M. Davis & Sons share the factors to a successful long-term business relationship, including shared core values and developed trust and respect and prioritizing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in everything both companies do. And hear about what a successful supplier diversity program like DuPont's looks for in diverse suppliers, including agility, flexibility, innovation, and safety performance.

Relationships take time to develop, and even more time to grow and foster over the long term. When they bloom and flourish, though, it's a win-win for all. This special Season 4 kickoff episode of the WBENC podcast “Women Who Own It”, recorded at the 2023 WBENC National Conference in Nashville, TN, features a guest pair we've not offered before.   Hear from both a corporate Supplier Diversity leader, in Maria Prince, head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) in DuPont's Global Procurement, and a powerful WBENC-Certified women's business leader in Peggy Del Fabbro, CEO of M. Davis & Sons and Chair of the Women's Enterprise Forum.   DuPont and M. Davis & Sons share the factors to a successful long-term business relationship, including shared core values and developed trust and respect and prioritizing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in everything both companies do. And hear about what a successful supplier diversity program like DuPont's looks for in diverse suppliers, including agility, flexibility, innovation, and safety performance.

Isaura De Albuquerque, Director of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at Orange, tells us creating momentum in a Circular Economy collaboration is key.

Years of supply chain disruptions have caused global organizations to rethink the role of procurement - and procurement teams are doing some reflecting of their own. This is the time for procurement leaders to reexamine their operating model in preparation for the next potential crisis.  In this episode, based on an AOP Live session, Art of Procurement's Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner are joined by Jake Taylor, Senior Director of Advisory at ProcureAbility. He provides his view on how leading procurement organizations are realigning themselves with the business and reinforcing that alignment with their operating model.  Jake answers questions on topics such as: The pros and cons of various procurement operating models Change management considerations that will put operating model adjustments into context Actionable insights that will help you make purposeful changes to your procurement operating model  

ESPAÑOL:Luca Nani es el Vicepresidente de Cadena de Suministro Global en Phillip Morris International con sede en Suiza. Antes de esta asignación, Luca fue vicepresidente de operaciones globales para la innovación de nuevos productos y, anteriormente, director de RRP de la cadena de suministro global y servicio al cliente de EE. UU. Antes de estos puestos en Europa, pasó 5 años en Japón y Filipinas como Director de Cadena de Suministro de Asia Central y Adquisiciones de Asia Pacífico, y ocupó cargos en Adquisiciones Globales y Proyectos de Cadena de Suministro Global anteriormente en Suiza. Antes de PMI, Luca estuvo trabajando para Firmenich y Danisco, y también inició su carrera en Danone en Compras en Francia e Italia.Algunos de los aspectos más destacados del podcast:Introducción de Luca NanniTus primeros pasos en Danone:Un cambio en la empresa trasladándose a Firmenich en Bélgica como Jefe de Compras de Europa Occidental.Una nueva carrera que se inicia en Phillip Morris en Suiza:¿Cómo ve la relevancia de la transformación digital de la Cadena de Suministro a través de todas sus asignaciones?¿Cuáles son las tendencias futuras que cambiarán la forma en que definimos la Cadena de Suministro?¿Qué recomendación y consejo para que los profesionales desarrollen su carrera en Supply Chain?¿Cuál es su mensaje final para la audiencia?DespedidaENGLISH:Luca Nani is the Vice President Global Supply Chain in Phillip Morris International based is Switzerland.  Before this assignment, Luca was the VP global Operations for New Product Innovation and previously the Director Global Supply Chain RRP and USA Customer Service. Before these roles in Europe, he spent 5 years in Japan and Philippines as a Director Supply Chain Central Asia and Procurement Asia Pacific, and roles in Global Procurement and Global Supply Chain Projects previously in Switzerland. Before PMI, Luca was working for Firmenich and Danisco, as well he initiated his career in Danone in Procurement in France and Italy.Some of the highlights from the podcast:Introduction of Luca NanniYour initial steps in Danone:A change in company moving to Firmenich in Belgium as Head of Purchasing Western Europe.A new career initiating in Phillip Morris in Switzerland:How do you see the relevance of the digital transformation of the Supply Chain through all your assignmentsWhich are the future trends which will change the way how we define the Supply Chain?Which recommendation and advice for professional to develop their careers in Supply Chain?Which is your final message to the audience?FarewellDiscover more details here.Follow us on:Website: https://bit.ly/32bR2GrInstagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

In this Women's Day special podcast series, Alpha Female in Procurement - the Lone Road to Leadership, host Helene introduces Alejandra Garcia, Senior Vice President of Global Procurement at DSM. Alejandra has 25 years of experience in procurement and shares her valuable insights on procurement challenges and strategies for success. In this episode, Alejandra talks about the biggest challenge she has faced in her career, which is to prove the value of procurement outside of just standard KPIs and metrics. She also discusses the importance of building networks and relationships, understanding the end customer's needs, and stepping out of the box to bring a solution to procurement. Tune in to this episode to learn from the best in the field.

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this conversation I talk with Sanja Cancar-Todorovic, Head of Enterprise Procurement, Outsourcing & Third-Party Risk Management at Home Capital Group and author of Be Bold and Brilliant - the ultimate guide to kicking butt and taking names while unlocking your personal and professional potential. Sanja and I talk about knowing and demanding your worth, strategies for identifying and dealing with imposter syndrome, being bold and the happiness revolution. You're going to love this conversation. About Sanja Cancar-Todorovic With over 20 years of experience in large global organizations, Sanja Cancar-Todorovic is a passionate Customer Experience, Strategy & Transformation Leader, specializing in Driving Technological Innovation, Agile Digital Transformation, Corporate Culture Evolution and Cost & Quality Streamlining via Global Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, BPO, ITO, Vendor Management and Third-Party risk Management. Sanja is a vocal advocate of diversity in business. For decades, her passion has been mentoring emerging female leaders, strongly believing that diversity breeds innovation. This passion inspired Sanja to write her first book “Be Bold and Brilliant”, that has already made Amazon's bestseller list in the Career Guide category. Sanja is involved with several different boards, all focused on either increasing female representation in the workforce, or advancement of the professionals through education, certification, networking and standards of practice. In addition to her numerous leadership awards, Sanja is also an avid speaker and a writer. She graced the front covers of two industry magazines in 2021, and since 2019 a number of her business strategy articles and other content contributions have been published by numerous international media outlets. In her free time, Sanja enjoys spending time with her husband and her two sons, enjoying water sports at the lake in the summer, and hitting the slopes skiing in the winter. Contact Sanja LinkedIn: Sanja Cancar-Todorovic

Bodo Bokämper is the VP of Procurement at BMW AG, responsible for Processes & Digitalization.Bodo has 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. He is a guru in building and implementing strategy, procurement operations, and digital transformation. In his current position, Bodo is transforming BMW Group‘s procurement function towards a data-driven organization with highly automated processes.Bodo has an interest in start-ups, disruptive solutions, and people.Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Digital Procurement Transformation starts with a mindsetHurdles and measures to implement digitalizationFuture of digital procurement at BMWQualities and skills to strengthen the BMW teamFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

It is not easy to strike a balance between the need for speed, control, and compliance.  Get it right and you've unlocked the X factor. Get it wrong and the customer experience will suffer. The business wants more convenience but procurement is wired to ensure control. Can procurement satisfy both at the same time? In this session from Mastermind LIVE 2022, Radhika Samant, VP of Finance and Head of Global Procurement at Optimizely, and Lalitha Rajagopalan, Co-founder and Head of Strategy & Marketing at ORO Labs, share their thoughts on the procurement X factor and why it is so critical to transformation. They shared their perspectives about: How procurement can be a revenue driver as well as a cost manager What is driving the shift towards decentralized procurement activity and ownership Ways that new digital capabilities are allowing greater freedom spending without sacrificing oversight

Daniel Marino Senior Partner of Marino Associates, LLC a manufacturing consulting firm specializing in ERP/MRP II, Lean/Agile Manufacturing, JIT, Six Sigma, and related consulting and education. Prior to establishing his own firm Mr. Marino was a Senior Consultant with Robert Abair Associates. Mr. Marino has also held the positions of Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations with Gerber Technology, Inc., Tolland, Connecticut, Director of Manufacturing and Materials, for a high-tech CAD manufacturer, Vice President of Manufacturing for a large capital machine manufacturer, as well as Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and ERP Project Manager for a large capital equipment manufacturer. A proven world-class manufacturing executive, Mr. Marino has been fortunate to enjoy a track record of successfully directing the manufacturing activities of world leading companies. He is listed in “Who's Who in American Manufacturing.” Mr. Marino has more than thirty years in materials and manufacturing with experience in ERP, Lean/Agile Manufacturing process, JIT, S&OP, Capacity Planning, Lean Supply Chain Management, Warehouse layout and process and Global Procurement. Mr. Marino has planned, structured, developed, and directed company-wide training and education programs. Mr. Marino has implemented SAP's R3 ERP system in a global environment, Oracle's ERP system, Microsoft NAV, Business Central and EPICOR. Mr. Marino has led the efforts of three acquisitions, two in the USand one in Europe. Dan has managed, in a multi-plant environment, facilities in the USand Europe. Dan's expertise in facility layout and product flow allowed for the consolidation of plants and major improvements in material flow and logistics. Dan has numerous successful Lean, Supply Chain, Customer Relationship Management, and ERP Optimization programs. Mr. Marino has a Degree in Business Management from NEC, coupled with an MBA. In addition, he has taken extensive courses in Manufacturing Engineering, completed a one-year technical program in Industrial Engineering, and achieved CPIM from the American Production and Inventory Management Society. He is a certified instructor for Boston Universities Corporate Education Center and is an Adjunct Professor at Bentley College. Mr. Marino also has extensive knowledge in both SAP and Oracle ERP systems. As a popular public speaker, Mr. Marino has enjoyed delivering numerous presentations over the years to a variety of professionals and organizations. He is a frequent speaker and educator on the local, national, and international level. He is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Manufacturing Association of Connecticut and a member and former VP of Education and Research of the American Production and Inventory Control Society. Mr. Marino is considered a motivator and is recognized as leader in his field working with companies such as AT&T, Marotta, GE, Canberra, York Air Conditioning, Valent, Distek, Hussey Seating, Hasbro, Hadco, Lego, and Natick Labs.

Paul D. Ashley is a seasoned procurement executive with over 20 years of Industry Experience. Paul is currently Director Strategic Engagement within the Global Procurement group at Bristol- Myers Squibb. In his role, Paul is responsible for strategic advising on global category strategies, performance management, professional development, communications and Market Intelligence. Diversity and Inclusion has been a passion of Paul throughout his career. At BMS he is on the Leadership Team of BOLD (Black Organization for Leadership Development), the People and Business Resource Group (PBRG) where he helped to develop their strategic business plan as well as leads BOLD's Patient Advocacy Initiative. He is also active in the LGBTA People and Business Resource Group. Paul serves as co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Council for the Global Business Operations function at BMS. His role as a procurement professional and passion for diversity coalesce with his work advocating for small and diverse businesses within the supply chain of large companies such as BMS. Because of his leadership in this area, he was named to the Board of Directors of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), a national advocacy and policy organization, where he recently served as chair of its strategic planning committee. Prior to joining BMS, Paul has held various roles in Procurement and Supply Chain management with both IBM and Pfizer. Paul also served as the Chief Procurement officer at Howard University, where he led several transformation initiatives that increased organization performance and compliance. Giving back to the community has always been important to Paul. In 2015 he started and facilitated sponsorship of community outreach events as part of BMS engagement at supplier diversity conferences. The objective is to connect with diverse patient communities and/or top diverse talent representing the next generation of corporate professionals and entrepreneurs, as well as providing an additional opportunity to engage and highlight diverse suppliers. For this work, Paul was named a 2017 Corporate Buyer of the Year and was recognized for leading the Corporate Initiative of the Year from the National Business Inclusion Consortium at its 2019 Best of the Best Awards. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University, and well as a Master of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering from The University.

In this Episode, Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, and Bernadine Henderson, Director of Strategic Sourcing and Global Procurement at Protolabs discuss procurement in a prototyping and small-lot environment.

Women in Chemical's Panel featuring 4 women from our community:Ashley Matz, Sourcing Manager, 3MJen Jewson, VP Global Procurement, LyondellbasellChristine Grybos, Director Product Management, BrenntagAnne Gariepy, Global Marketing Communications Director, Stepan The event was  moderated by Women in Chemicals' Co-founder Kylie Wittl. The topic of our discussion was Diverse Career Pathing in One Organization including dialogue on topics such as identifying career opportunities within your organization, deciding on and mapping out long term career goals, ensuring you develop necessary skills and expertise toward achieving your goals, leveraging internal stakeholders for sponsorship and mentorship towards your ideal career path, and making lateral/horizontal transitions into different business functions. 

Welcome to the pre-event chat for IHTF 2022 where we with Accor's Global Procurement director Guest technology, energy, CAPEX  and IHTF sponsor, CEO of Dan Magi, Daniel Lister about the focus of technology buying.  April's hosted 121 buyer event in Madrid will explore hotel retailing, digital experiences, tech application and tech evolution.  Watch out for upcoming episodes recorded at the event, where Haynes MarComs is Media Partner and I will be chairing the Marketing & Distribution stream. Hosting the Technology and Operations stream is Ted Horner, owner of eHorner & Associates.

Guest Name: Max Kent, VP of Global Procurement at Compleat Software, Language: English, Publication date: March, 12. 2022 Max is Vice President of Compleat Software and is responsible for the Compleat Procure (Digital Procurement) division. He oversees the Strategic, Divisional and Global relationships with clients, partners, the senior leadership team and the wider business. Compleat offers Invoice Automation, Data Capture and Spend Analytics tools. Here are some of the highlights from the podcast: What does sustainability mean in procurement? How digital procurement can help to build sustainability ? What advice can you offer to the business leader on how to integrate their digital transformation into sustainability goals? How do you see the trends of procurement sustainability in recent days? Is there any major developments in term of technology, market, policy, challenges & opportunity? Connect with Max on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxjkent/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bicarasupplychain/message

ESPAÑOL:Juan Carlos Parada es el EVP de Cadena de Suministros para Europa en Unilever con base en Holanda. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como Head de la Cadena de Suministros para Latinoamérica en Argentina al igual que se desempeñó como VP de Global Procurement para el área de químicos.  Previamente estuvo en Brasil como VP de las operaciones de la Cadena de Suministros y la estrategia de Route to Market, así como VP de la cadena de Suministros para America.Previo a Unilever, Juan Carlos Parada trabajó en Procter & Gamble por mas de 25 años, donde su ultima responsabilidad fue Director Global de la Cadena de Suministros para la categoría de la Belleza.Algunos de los aspectos más destacados del podcast:Presentación de Juan Carlos ParadaTus tiempos iniciales en Procter & GambleTu movimiento a Uniliever. Tus roles en LATAMUn nuevo rol en Europa: EVP Supply Chain EuropeCómo ha sido la transformación digital de la Supply Chain en UnileverEstos últimos 2 años se han complicado debido a la pandemia de Covid 19. ¿Cómo lo ha gestionado en su cadena de suministro?¿Qué habilidades considera más importantes para que SCCO lidere su organización y equipos?Tu recomendación final para las personas en el área de Cadena de Suministros.ENGLISH:Juan Carlos Parada is the European Supply Chain EVP at Unilever based in the Netherlands. Previously, he served as Head of Supply Chain for Latin America in Argentina as well as VP of Global Procurement for the chemicals area. He previously was in Brazil as VP of Supply Chain operations and Route to Market strategy, as well as VP of Supply chain for America.Prior to Unilever, Juan Carlos Parada worked at Procter & Gamble for more than 25 years, where his last responsibility was Global Director of Supply Chain for the Beauty category.Some of the highlights from the podcast:Introduction of Juan Carlos ParadaJuan Carlos' initial times in Procter & GambleA new adventure with UnileverA new role in Europe:  EVP Supply Chain EuropeHow have been the digital transformation of the Supply Chain in UnileverThese last 2 years have been complicated due to COVID-19 Pandemic. How have you managed it in your supply chain?Which skills do you consider the most important for SCCO to lead their organization and teams.? Final recommendation for SC Professionals.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Website: https://bit.ly/32bR2GrInstagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

"We're expected to double our size over the next 3 to 5 years, from $3b to $6b. To be able to sustain that growth in that short period of time, we have to have a stable foundation.” Coming from a Chemical Engineering background, Tom Thomas now leads a unified and standardized supply chain at Albemarle. In this episode, he shares the intricacies of his role, his journey with SAP, and some personal anecdotes, such as when he explained what supply chain is to his six-year-old daughter.

“To some extent, the Oil & Gas Industry has always belonged to the Energy Industry; so, today, in most of the cases, the key players in Oil & Gas industry are also key players in electricity, and biofuels...” José Antonio Valgañón is the CPO for one of the leading Oil & Gas companies in the world–CEPSA. From a personal perspective, he shares about his close connection to the Basque Culture, and to the small village his grandparents are from, called Valgañón. Professionally speaking, he delves into the specificities of the Oil & Gas–or, better said, Energy–Business, and into CEPSA's initiatives to revolutionize the industry. Stay tuned to hear all about it!

Most procurement organizations want to increase their internal influence and improve their working relationship with other functions - after all, that seems like the straightest path to opportunity and recognition. So what happens when a procurement team succeeds? What doors are opened and what additional efforts have to be launched? Is increased influence all it is cracked up to be or is it simply a ‘grass is greener' type of situation? We find out in this conversation. In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner is joined by Mike Morsch. Mike is the VP of Global Procurement and Supply Chain for CDK Global, a leading provider of integrated data and technology solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, recreation, and heavy equipment industries. But that's not all - he also has responsibility for Real Estate, Repair operations and has led business transformation and M&A transactions. In this conversation, Mike shares his perspective on: The difference between a leader's ‘day job' and their ‘night job' and how each contributed to their ability to succeed His team's working relationship with finance - including how it was established and the investments he makes on a regular basis to keep a productive dynamic in place How we should consider and aim to leverage technology as procurement takes on more complex challenges in pursuit of business objectives

“The next stage of the stakeholder understanding of what value could be for procurement is unlocking new things that they haven't already thought of.”Procurement is an ever evolving world, and with several decades of experience between them, this week's guests on Talent Talks are well acquainted with how to adapt to new technologies and opportunities. Robert Bonnar is a Global Procurement Director with valuable experience at SHV Energy, A-B InBev and GlaxoSmithKline, and Andy Neilson's illustrious career includes time with Fitness First, Clarks, and now a position as Congress Member with CIPS. We hear their collective wisdom on the areas of focus that will further propel the procurement profession, the importance of innovation and tools that make collaboration with stakeholders easier, and how we can demonstrate procurement's power as a go-to profession.This episode of Talent Talks covers:Main areas of focus in order to keep evolving the professionUnlocking value adding opportunities beyond cost-savingThe need to focus on innovations and tools to collaborate with stakeholdersRemote work and recruitment cutting out unnecessary travelProcurement specialists becoming more generalSelling procurement as a go-to professionThis episode of Talent Talks is sponsored by 4C Associates - a leading European procurement and supply chain consultancy, who work collaboratively with forward-thinking clients to deliver real business value across a wide range of transformation and cost optimisation service offerings. Visit https://www.4cassociates.com/ for more information.Links and references at: https://talentdrive.co.uk/

Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.Today's focus area is the 'Role of Procurement' and the pivotal role that it can play in ensuring that the partnership between a start-up and corporate works to it's full potential. Our guest is Tina Fegent, who is a global leader in Marketing Consultancy Procurement and whose clients include Adidas, Age UK, BBC TV Licensing, British Land, Debenhams, Deliveroo, DFS, Dreams, KPMG, Moneysupermarket.com, RNLI, SSE, Selfridges, Vodafone, Yopa, William Hill and John Lewis and Waitrose. In today's show we discuss many areas including, 'Is Procurement misunderstood, does it get a bad rap?' 'What is Procurement's true purpose, why is it important?' and 'What can large Procurement department's do differently when it comes to working with start-ups?' Tina's contact details:Email address: tf@tinafegent.comLinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-fegent-fcips-2103573/To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

We were delighted to invite Alejandra Garcia, the VP Global Procurement at DSM in Switzerland, to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “We don't have to be male to be good leaders; value your talents, value your skills, value your experience.” Alejandra reflected on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our lives with Paul Toms, our Founder. She not only spent a lot of time at home with her twin daughters, but Alejandra also realised how powerful it is to have good relationships with colleagues and suppliers. When supply chains and sourcing capabilities were turned upside down by the pandemic, it was these networks that helped her navigate through. Through having strong relationships with stakeholders, Alejandra has found that she's able to prioritise the consumer. While Procurement is typically far from the customer and generally tries to optimise everything, Alejandra now believes that focussing on diversification and empowerment will create trust and safety networks. In fact, she calls the ability to connect both internally and externally as one of Procurement's “superpowers”. Alejandra is a trained chemical engineer, due to her curiosity in understanding how things work. Combined with her desire to care for and help people, she found her way into Procurement. Now, as the leader of a large, global team, she's able to bring these components together. Alejandra tells the story of her time working with a well-known chocolate cookie brand in Mexico. Seeing the struggles that customers were having with the packaging of the product, she wanted to make a difference. This influenced her decision to move into regional and global roles; Alejandra can expose herself to different perspectives.  Following her move to Switzerland a few years ago, Alejandra has some strong advice for the younger generation on taking risks. She developed her passion for curiosity through encouragement from her mother. An influential music teacher also gave her a lesson in leadership and the most powerful message of her life. Paul delves into the reasons that Alejandra went into engineering, which is generally a male-dominated field. Her background has been helpful in the Procurement discipline, so, although she is usually the only woman in the conversation, she believes that she has a responsibility to make sure she's not the only woman in the future. It's the reason that she's so passionate about Diversity & Inclusion.  We explore the difference in mindset between men and women, and the skills and abilities that females can bring to the engineering and chemical fields. According to Alejandra, it's the right moment for women to join the sector. She feels that networks like the EMEA Recruitment podcast are doing a great job of providing role models to others.   If you'd like to find a particular part of the episode, you can use the timestamps below: 01:10: How relationships have helped Alejandra through COVID-1904:35: Why Procurement must diversify & empower teams08:03: Why Alejandra chose Procurement13:31: How a mother in Mexico City influenced Alejandra's career17:26: Advice for the younger generation19:10: The 2 people who influenced Alejandra's career22:01: Why diversity is invaluable in Procurement24:22: What women can bring to the industry30:12: Advice for women applying for jobs32:40: Talking about when we've failed36:43: How to reach out to Alejandra   If you'd like to connect with Alejandra, please visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alxgsaucedo/   We are proud to bring you the EMEA Recruitment podcast in partnership with international medical charity Operation Smile. We're trying to raise enough money to create 100 new smiles – you can help us change a child's life by donating at this link: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile   This episode was hosted by Paul Toms, our Founder, and Rose Jinks, our Senior Marketing Executive. To find out more about our services, including Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment, please visit our website: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/  You can also find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/  If you'd like to connect with Paul, visit his profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/  You can also follow Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paul_toms    If you have any topics that you'd like us to cover in future episodes of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please contact Rose: rose.jinks@emearecruitment.eu    #emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #alejandragarcia #paultoms #switzerland #procurement #operationsmile

Joe Agresta has been a global Senior Leader with a career spanning 39 years at Johnson & Johnson and Allied Signal. His experience spans across Global Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Program and Product Line Management.    In his 19 years at Johnson & Johnson, Joe has held Vice President leadership positions of increasing scope.  In both J&J and Allied Signal Joe has been a leader in the design and execution of Category Management and Supply Chain operating models. Most recently for Johnson and Johnson Joe served as the leader of critical Global Supply Chain sourcing processes and was a member of the Johnson and Johnson Product Supply Leadership Team. In addition,  he has been the Executive Sponsor of the Construction Capital and Facilities Services Category. Prior to creating the Global Procurement Excellence Team Joe served as Vice President and CPO for J&J's Pharmaceutical Sector Supply Chain Procurement Organization. In his post Corporate career Joe, as a thought leader in the industry, formed JNA Leadership Consulting providing consult on Talent Development, Risk Management, Leadership and Operating Model Design to corporate clients.   With teaching and coaching as his passion Joe joined the Rutgers Business School Faculty as Assistant Professor of Professional Practice Supply Chain. He brings his unique perspective form theoretical to the practical end-end Supply Chain. Joe continues his engagement with industry as the Supply Chain program leader for Industry Client relationships, projects and alumni engagement. He has recently been appointed Coadjutant for the M.S in Healthcare Analytics and Intelligence Program.    Joe continues to mentor veterans and military service associates  as member of the American Corporate Partners (ACP) industry group. He is part of a national team developing leadership education for persons with disabilities.    Joe is honored to teach, coach, advice and provide end to end thought leadership around the globe for the students at  Rutgers University!

“Globalisation is very much determined not by the organisation, but by how it serves its customers.”“Globalisation is very much determined not by the organization, but by how it serves its customers.”Jayesh Joshi joins us this week to discuss how he has managed to boost the profile of Procurement as an industry through many great initiatives including the APAC CPO Forum he created and how Procurement can do more to share best practice and help highlight Procurements importance to businesses.Having managed an incredible portfolio of contracts (Vodafone, Barclays, Capita and many more), and serving as BT's Global VP for 3 years now, Jayesh has a wealth of experience that offers a truly worldwide perspective on procurement. Joining Martin Smith for an episode of Talent Talks, rich with insights from all aspects of the procurement world, Jayesh shares his take on solving procurement's ‘identity crisis', increasing the strength of bonds between larger companies and SMEs, and how procurement can be a real force for good.This episode of Talent Talks covers:Procurement's current perception in the marketProcurement as a strategic enabler and a force for goodThe growing focus on SMEsGlobalisation in procurement, and its dependence on client needsPace of evolution of procurement in tech vs other sectorsJayesh's route into procurement, and why you should choose itThis episode of Talent Talks is sponsored by Suppleye - a free to access platform that provides fresh insights, breaking news and unique sentiment scores on the companies that interest you. Know your suppliers inside and out by visiting https://www.suppleye.com/ and signing up in less than 2 minutes.Links and references at: https://talentdrive.co.uk/

This year for international women's day, the MIT Women in Supply Chain Initiative (WISCI) hosted a leadership panel to celebrate women working in the supply chain field. Today's episode offers highlights from the conversation. Julie Van de Kamp, Vice President of Customer Experience at U.S. Xpress, Inc, and Tricia Brannigan, VP Procurement - Head of Global Procurement at The Hershey Company share candidly with WISCI Lead, Katie Date, about their approaches to managing, mentorship, and work-life balance. The panel discusses strategies for creating more gender parity in their own organizations and in those of their suppliers. Learn more about MIT CTL Women in Supply Chain Initiative here.

We live and work in a busy world in which there is little time to read, watch or listen beyond the headlines.Hello, my name is Iain Campbell-McKenna, and this is “Procurement in 5-minutes.” That's right, in 5-minutes I promise to tackle some of the biggest challenges and deepest questions our profession and industry face on a day-to-day basis.In today's 5-minutes I welcome Nick Gunn. After a successful career at Hewlett-Packard where he held senior executive positions including SVP of Global Procurement and SVP of Global Corporate Services, Nick founded The NiVACK. Today he answers the question: "What advice would you give to someone new to our profession?" Visit Nick's LinkedIn profile @: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgunn1/ 

We live and work in a busy world in which there is little time to read, watch or listen beyond the headlines.Hello, my name is Iain Campbell-McKenna, and this is “Procurement in 5-minutes.” That's right, in 5-minutes I promise to tackle some of the biggest challenges and deepest questions our profession and industry face on a day-to-day basis.In today's 5-minutes I welcome Jonathan Townsley who has been the Head of Global Procurement for notable brands such as Ingersoll Rand and Hager, to answer the question: Why would procurement produce better results in a "gig" economy? Visit Jonathan's LinkedIn profile @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmtownsley/

We live and work in a busy world in which there is little time to read, watch or listen beyond the headlines.Hello, my name is Iain Campbell-McKenna, and this is “Procurement in 5-minutes.” That's right, in 5-minutes I promise to tackle some of the biggest challenges and deepest questions our profession and industry face on a day-to-day basis.In today's 5-minutes I welcome Gregory Lachas who is the Head of Global Procurement at Imperial Tobacco to answer the question: How does Procurement adapt to an organisation in transition? Visit Gregory's LinkedIn profile @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-lachas-9977171/ 

What can you do to improve your attractiveness, candidacy, and relevance in the market? How do you hold strong on the value you offer when the job availability in your region just isn’t there? The procurement industry is growing into a global force and procurement professionals need to adapt to their changing world.  Martin Smith—the Managing Director of Talent Drive in the U.K.—joins this episode of the Negotiations Ninja podcast to share a fascinating outside perspective into the procurement industry. He is a high-level top-tier procurement recruiter. Martin is also the host of the Talent Talks podcast, where procurement people in the field give unreal tips about staying relevant in the market. Don’t miss his insight into the world of procurement.  Outline of This Episode [2:43] Martin Smith’s background in the industry [3:37] Why procurement people don’t like talking about themselves [4:21] How the market is changing in the U.K. [6:54] How to approach a raise or position change [8:53] How to approach the interview [10:28] Geo arbitrage: cheaper labor? [14:30] How is an interview similar to a negotiation? [19:09] Contrasting candidates in the U.K. and the U.S. [21:25] The rapid move towards implementing AI [23:43] Be authentic + be yourself [24:28] How to connect with Martin Resources & People Mentioned Talent Talks Podcast Bid Ops Connect with Martin Smith Connect on LinkedIn TalentDrive Connect With Mark Follow Negotiations Ninja on Twitter: @NegotiationPod Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Follow Negotiations Ninja on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram: @NegotiationPod Subscribe to Negotiations Ninja

We live and work in a busy world in which there is little time to read, watch or listen beyond the headlines.Hello, my name is Iain Campbell-McKenna, and this is “Procurement in 5-minutes.” That's right, in 5-minutes I promise to tackle some of the biggest challenges and deepest questions our profession and industry face on a day-to-day basis.In today's 5-minutes I welcome Herman Savenije who is Head of Procurement Board, VP Global Procurement at INEOS Styrolution to answer the question: Why is it important for procurement leaders to be Charismatic? Visit Herman's LinkedIn profile @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-savenije-796a4930/

In Episode 55, listeners hear from Steve Hoffman, a Partner of 14+ years at Mckinsey & Company, about the magic at McKinsey and the future of the consulting industry, his work with clients focusing on supply chain and procurement, and his recruiting advice to professionals considering consulting. Subscribe to our newsletter at ourfuturehq.com to get incredible content and get invited to future live events.

Guest Name : Jill Robbins, President at Business Fierce Language : English, Publication date: Sep, 03 2020 Jill Robbins is a President at Business Fierce; a strategic consulting firm focused on (i) elevating the skills of sales and account management professionals selling to Procurement and Supply Chain, (ii) arming organizations with skills and a culture of how to buy smart and (iii) maximize the top line and bottom line. For the last 20+ years, Jill has been a successful serial Entrepreneur, while functioning daily as an “intrapreneur” in Corporate America. She has served in a variety of executive leadership roles, including Global Procurement, Lean Six Sigma, and Business Development; delivering more than $50 million in annual bottom line savings and $28 million top line margin growth, improving ROI through training sales teams how to effectively negotiate with Procurement and cultivating a culture of buying smart. As an entrepreneur, Jill has built and sold businesses, coaches young entrepreneurs and written a children’s book. Her motto "“Sell better. Buy SMART.” Learn her profile on : https://businessfierce.com/about/ In this episode, you'll learn: First things to do in the negotiation processes Winning the negotiation; A few tips and trips on how to deal with a difficult & powerful suppliers / customers Improve the value of the outcome of negotiation Connect her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillerobbins/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bicarasupplychain/message

JoyL is the General Manager of Pfizer CentreOne, a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and a leading supplier of specialty APIs embedded within Pfizer. In 2019, under her leadership, Pfizer CentreOne contributed $810M in revenue with a growth rate of 9% while advancing Pfizer’s purpose of delivering breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. In 2020 Pfizer CentreOne received the Life Science Leader and Outsourced Pharma CMO Leadership Award for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing the strong partnerships built with customers. JoyL began her 20+ year career at Pfizer as a healthcare representative and progressed through a series of sales, operational, and strategic leadership roles. Her roles as U.S. Regional Business Director and Commercial Enablement Lead included managing people leaders and demonstrating commercial excellence. Growing in both partnership and organizational management skills, JoyL then became the Global Integration Lead for the Pfizer/Merck KGaA Immuno-Oncology Alliance and Global Operations Lead for Pfizer Essential Health. JoyL was recently named on the Medicine Maker Power List and Putnam Media Top 20 Influential Women in Manufacturing List. She has also received a Rising Star Award by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association and the Scrip Best Partnership Alliance Award. JoyL has several industry publications, is a frequent speaker at professional forums and is a board member for the non-profit Pharma & Biopharma Outsourcing Association. A strong proponent of diversity, she is a sought-out mentor and sponsor. JoyL is a graduate of the South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Medical Humanities. Nicole is Pfizer CentreOne’s Pipeline Development and Innovation Lead. In this role, Nicole has responsibility for assessing competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities across the Pfizer CentreOne businesses, lead technical and regulatory assessments of pipeline projects and provide development services to meet customer needs. Nicole brings a wide range of expertise to this role, including a background which covers contract manufacturing operations, procurement, business development, and sourcing strategies. Nicole joined Pfizer in 2001 as Pharmaceutical Supply Manager supporting the Parenteral Site in Carolina, Puerto Rico. In 2002, she was promoted to Category Manager in Global Procurement responsible for the identification and selection of contract manufacturers and packagers for pharmaceutical products. She joined External Supply (ES) in 2005 supporting the Divestitures and Business Development Group, and later on moved to manage contractors as an Operations Director. In 2010, Nicole was promoted to ES Strategy and Operations Management Director which included site divestiture support, sourcing, and leading the Americas Virtual Site governance. Nicole’s most recent assignment in Global External Supply included leading the implementation of SAP and partnering with tax and network strategy teams to roll out initiatives aligned with tax efficient system strategies and the standardizing/streamlining supply chain processes across the Global External Supply Virtual Sites. Nicole holds a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology and an M.B.A. from The University of Delaware.

Niul Burton is the recently retired Global Procurement Practice Lead at EY. His 34 years of experience working in the Supply Chain has focused in many areas including procurement, strategic methodology and operations across many different markets. In this weeks episode, Niul lends us his knowledge as we we discuss the globalisation of the supply chain in terms of emerging technologies, managing risks and optimisation. Read more at supplychaindigital.com

It’s our pleasure to introduce Jill Robbins. Jill is an Entrepreneur and Senior Director of Global Procurement – Indirect Goods and Services at Elanco.  Elanco is a global animal health company. Jill leads a global team responsible for over $1.5B spend across indirect goods and services categories.   Jill is Responsible for driving innovative category strategies across Information Technology, Marketing & Sales, G&A, and R&D by delivering sustainable value, supplier innovation and margin growth.   Passionate about productivity and technology automation, Jill is among the Top 20 Global Supply Chain and B2B Thought Leader. She is also an author and speaker.

Sir Rob Wainwright has an engaging conversation with Dr. Jean Baderschneider, CEO of The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery about the huge global industry behind modern slavery. Hear about the scale of the problem, how Covid-19 is making the challenge more difficult to manage, and the opportunity business has to make a telling impact in the fight. Dr. Jean Baderschneider has three decades of experience in the private sector. She retired from ExxonMobil, the oil & gas giant, in 2013 where she was Vice President of Global Procurement. She currently serves as a Chair of the Board of Directors and previously served as the Fund's inaugural CEO. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the second episode of our COVID-19 series that addresses how the ecommerce industry should respond to the Coronavirus global epidemic. On today's episode, Kunle interviews three experts that serve the ecommerce industry in varying degrees,  Erich LitchPresident and Chief Operating Officer of 2Checkout, an online payment processing platform with 17,000+ Active Clients, 300+ Employees all of which currently now work remotely in the wake of the epidemic and 4 global offices. Refael Elbaz An Israeli entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Unicargo. Unicargo leverages technology to consolidate all the data points of international shipping, thus creating services and tools for E-commerce businesses enabling them to make intelligent, data-driven supply chain decisions. Refael is an e-commerce logistics advisor to the Israeli export institute and a public speaker in international logistics and supply chain conventions. Yuriy Ostapyk Chief Operating Officer and Director of Global Operations at Logistics Plus, Inc. He has over 15 years of experience in the international and domestic transportation, logistics, and supply chain sectors. Yuriy’s responsibilities include roles in Sales and Management, Trucking and Warehousing, Freight Forwarding and Third-Party Logistics, and Global Procurement. We discuss, The impact of Covid-19 on Warehousing and fulfilment networks globally.  China's recovery Building resilient supply chains with innovative solutions regardless of the crisis How to manage the risk of chargebacks due to delayed deliveries How to brace your operations for remote working   ----------- SPONSORS: This episode is brought to you by: Klaviyo  This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x.   Rewind This episode is brought to you by Rewind. The #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and Movement Watches rely on Rewind. Cloud-based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!   For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind.io, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention ‘2x ecommerce’

WTCBN Podcast interview with Rob Clark, WTCBN Board member and Director US/C Ingredients, Global Procurement at Rich Products Corporation. Join host Craig Turner, World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara President, and Rob for their discussion on the upcoming 2020 WTCBN International Case Competition, which will be held on Friday, February 28 at Niagara University. More details on the Case Competition are available at www.wtcbn.com. 0:21 - Intro - Rob Clark, Rich Products 0:41 - Global trade uncertainty from Rich's view 1:43 - 2019 Case Competition recap 2:35 - Building relationships - future workforce (and new contacts) 4:40 - Interacting with the students 5:17 - Writing a relevant case 5:54 - A bi-national competition 7:02 - More information on the 2020 WTCBN International Case Competition

According to the Cimpress corporate website, “We manage our businesses in a decentralized, autonomous manner so as to ensure we remain close to our customers, focused and entrepreneurial.” Now go back and read that statement again – this time as a member of the procurement team supporting such a collection of businesses. Evert Karsen is the Vice President of Global Procurement at Cimpress. From his office in Switzerland, he leads a team of procurement professionals that support Cimpress’ multiple autonomous brands, including Vistaprint, Easyflyer, and BuildASign. They don’t have a mandate to lean on with internal stakeholders, but they don’t have a savings target either. That combination of conditions has made it possible for them to deliver a wide range of value types and build a services-oriented relationship with the business.

Joanna Martinez is an award winning business owner and the force behind the soon-to-be-launched learning series Disruption University. Her book, A Guide to Positive Disruption, focuses on her experiences working though the ups and downs of the corporate world to make positive changes at the companies for which she has worked. Joanna is recognized as a global procurement and supply chain leader, providing a range of services to management and employees. Her clients range from Fortune 50 companies to technology startups, and last year, she was named #9 on the list of Top 20 Global Procurement Influencers by Thinkers360.

Joanna Martinez is an award winning business owner and the force behind the soon-to-be-launched learning series Disruption University. Her book, A Guide to Positive Disruption, focuses on her experiences working though the ups and downs of the corporate world to make positive changes at the companies for which she has worked. Joanna is recognized as a global procurement and supply chain leader, providing a range of services to management and employees. Her clients range from Fortune 50 companies to technology startups, and last year, she was named #9 on the list of Top 20 Global Procurement Influencers by Thinkers360.

Paul Harvey, Head of Global Procurement Operations & Infrastructure, Marsh and McLennan Companies, discusses how he promotes and embeds supplier diversity in his workplace, and the benefits it brings. For more information and guidance on this topic, visit www.cips.org/supplier-diversity

At the 2019 Future of Sourcing Awards, EcoVadis and Avery Dennison claimed the Innovations in Sustainability Award for their submission “Making a Material Difference: Collaborating with Suppliers on Sustainability.” The commitment to continuous improvement and fostering transparency throughout the supply chain is an integral component of achieving any corporate social responsibility (CSR) vision -- and to doing what's right. That is why Avery Dennison sets high standards and goals for responsible purchasing practices and has partnered with EcoVadis to implement their Sustainability Procurement Program. In this podcast, Emily Rakowski, Chief Marketing Officer of EcoVadis and Robyn Buma, Vice President of Global Procurement at Avery Dennison, elaborate on the ways they are working together to foster sustainable innovation across the supply chain. Learn more about their project on the Future of Sourcing Awards website.

  At the 2019 Future of Sourcing Awards, Mike Morsch, Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at CDK Global, was inducted into the Sourcing Supernova Hall of Fame. Mike talks about what this award means to him and his career and introduces key team members who contribute to the organization's success. Learn about this $2 billion integrated IT solutions organization, its value as a global provider within the automotive retail industry and the direct impact this team has on the bottom line. Visit the Future of Sourcing Awards to learn more about Mike and meet the other 2019 award winners.  

Introducing, Procurement Innovation with Raj Verma - An exclusive GoProcure radio show where business leaders share key insights on innovation, market growth and principles of business success. This radio show is powered by Business Radio X

In this episode, AOP Host Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner (AOP Content Director and Owner of Buyers Meeting Point) discuss their major take-aways from September’s news, industry topics and podcast interviews. In September, we heard four diverse interviews: NBA CPO Joe Postiglione started the month by reminding us of the importance of self-empowerment as well as how powerful a truly engaged manager can be.  Mahmood Shah, Director of Global Procurement at MetLife, brought the continued importance of change management to light by talking about his company’s exploration of emerging technologies. Chris Sawchuck, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader at The Hackett Group, shared recent research into World Class Procurement – including how (and now not) to pursue World Class status. Finally, Deutsche Telecom’s Hakan Cakir provided an example of how procurement can move into uncharted waters without feeling pressure to already know everything. This month’s discussion topic is how to make the most of the fall conference season. Whether you are a ‘frequent flyer’ or only attend one event a year, Phil and Kelly provide advice on making the most of your time onsite, how to survive those awful coffee breaks and the answer to the question all conference-goers ask at some point: if a session is not well done, do I really have to stay for the whole thing?

“If you were to ask me what the ‘Art of Procurement’ is, I would say it is bringing together the right people and the right partners.” In this week’s podcast, we get to listen in on a conversation about digital transformation on a global scale that was recorded at Ivalua NOW in Paris earlier this year. Hakan Cakir is the Procurement Digitalization & Analytics Product Owner of Sourcing Solutions for Deutsche Telekom AG, one of the world's leading integrated telecommunications solutions with 178 million mobile customers, 28 million fixed lines and 20 million broadband users in 50 countries. DT is best known in the US for their T-Mobile brand. The procurement steering team that Hakan works within has end-to-end responsibility for all group wide strategic procurement processes and systems including digitization and innovation roadmaps. Given the scope and scale of their project, they leveraged advocates across the company, a key decision that allowed them to harmonize their processes before implementing technology. In this conversation, Hakan talks about: Their future state vision for the source-to-contract process and how that informed technology decisions. How his team emphasized usability and acceptance testing to improve the implementation process and maximize adoption rates. Lessons learned from a broad global rollout that required change management training and communication. How DT plans to move forward towards their primary goal of building a fully data-driven procurement function. The role that emerging technologies such as chatbots may play in DT’s global procurement future in the future.

“We have to be able to talk in a language that the business understands, and they have to see the actual value of what [procurement is] bringing to the table over and over, above any type of savings, I think that's the key for me.” In this week’s podcast, host Philip Ideson speaks with Mahmood Shah, Director of Global Procurement at MetLife. He started his career in supply chain in the automotive and airline industries before making the switch to procurement and financial services. He has also worked on both sides of the direct/indirect spend line. His experience and point of view are critical for any procurement organization weighing the benefits and challenges of full digital transformation. That doesn’t just mean taking the source-to-pay process online; it requires the leadership team to explore and employ the full advantages of bots and robotic process automation (RPA). In this conversation, Mahmood shares his advice about: The importance of having a vision for procurement digitalization that includes more personalized capabilities and self-service options for distributed buyers, and what boundaries (if any) should confine what non-procurement colleagues have access to do. What he would do differently to market procurement within his organization if he had it to do over. How to evaluate, select and implement RPA solutions specifically for procurement applications. The kinds of changes further automation of procurement requires to the relationship between procurement and in-house IT.

Sales Reinvented Podcast Episode 152: Mike Inman. Mike has taught negotiations in over 20 countries on 6 continents for the past 8 years. Prior to joining TableForce as an Expert Negotiations Trainer, Mike was a Head of Global Procurement at MGM Resorts International. He has also held procurement and supply chain management roles at American Airlines, General Motors, and Raytheon.

Today on the show I am joined by Mike Morsch. Mike is the Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at CDK Global. Mike shares more about CDK in our interview, but to give you some context, CDK Global is a $2B+ revenue company that provides technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive dealership industry. They were formally the Dealer Services division of ADP before being spun off into an independent company back in 2014. In today’s conversation, we discuss Mike, and CDK’s journey to transform procurement within CDK after the spin-off. As is often the case after a spin-off like this, the new company - in this case CDK Global - has to rebuild a large part of its organization from the ground up. Either the infrastructure that comes over from the former parent company is not suited for a smaller company that the spun-off entity now is, or there is no infrastructure that comes across at all! I question Mike about the three phases of transformation that typically occur in a situation like this: steadying the ship post the spin-out, rebuilding capabilities and more fundamental technical infrastructure, and then looking forward to bringing in new technology to evolve the procurement value proposition. As you will hear, Mike has deep IT experience outside of procurement, and so I wanted to tap into this to understand how he looks at technology and developing a business case for investments in technology.

We are joined on All Access by Paul Ashley, Director of Strategic Engagement, Global Procurement and Tinamarie Duff, Senior Manager of Value, Access & Payment & Differently-Abled Workplace Network Tri-Chair, both of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS); and Nedra Dickson, Global Supplier Inclusion & Sustainability Lead from Accenture. BMS and Accenture are the sponsors responsible for bringing America's Got Talent star Mandy Harvey to The State for a free concert on October 22.

I am joined today by Antonio Humphreys, the Senior Manager of Global Procurement at Adobe Systems based in California. I’ve actually seen Antonio speak before, and he has always been high on my list of practitioners that I wanted to interview and so I’m delighted we were able to make it happen.  We were connected by the team at ProcureCon, as Antonio will be speaking at the upcoming ProcureCon Marketing conference in New Orleans at the end of November. Antonio has enjoyed a career that, after an internship with NASA, actually started in sales before he jumped over to the other side of the table and joined procurement.  He worked for organizations such as Shell, Hewlett-Packard, and Gap before joining Adobe. He has a deep background in procurement organizational development and marketing, and those two topics were the focus of our conversation. I started by asking Antonio what keeps him in procurement after spending time in both sales and procurement...

For those of you joining us primarily from the interwebs, our June releases may seem to be the last portion of a recent (inadvertent) series of talks, interviews, and discussions which deep dive into “green buying”. In reality, the panel discussions we’ll be sharing this week and a fortnight from today were the first that we organised and presented to a live audience as the second day of afternoon lectures at the first-ever Roaster Guild of Europe Camp last October. Featuring a panel of Raphael Studer (Algrano), Sara Morrocchi (Vuna Origin Consulting), and Joanna Alm (Drop Coffee Roasters), Steve lead an open discussion that sought to pick through the ethical considerations at play when purchasing green coffee for a specialty coffee business, from a high level (origin country politics, human rights, climate change) to the farm level (wages/treatment of staff, the use of the “premium”, relationships and trust) and everything in between. Together, they share stories of unethical or questionably ethical purchasing and follow up with some actionable suggestions for those who wish to aim for a more ethical purchase. As we prepared for this panel, the importance of a story – and its subsequent verification – appeared again and again in the context of coffee purchase, both green and brewed forms. To put this idea to the test, we asked the audience assess coffees once split into two groups: those assessing blind and those provided with information and backstory. Things didn’t quite go to plan logistically on a number of levels, so we 100% would not advocate these results to be indicative of correlation – let alone causation! In face, we're pretty sure that these are nothing but some numbers on a page, but aswe promised to release the data! Either way, we hope it provides you with some food for thought as you make your own buying decisions.   ---   Joanna Alm | Drop Coffee Joanna Alm is from Dalarna in the north of Sweden. She ran a coffee bar in Oslo for a few years, moved home to Sweden, and started working at Drop in 2010. A few years ago, Joanna became partner in the company and is now the CEO, head roaster, and green coffee buyer at Drop Coffee. She’s a three-time winner of the Swedish Roasting Championship (2014-2016) who has placed consistently in the final four at the World Roasting Championships during her time as Swedish Champion.    Joanna is also known for her passion for coffee education and community, participating as a speaker, panellist, lecturer, and attendee at coffee events worldwide both as Drop Coffee’s Head Roaster and as a working group member of the Roaster Guild of Europe.    Sara Morrocchi | Vuna Origin Consulting Born in Italy and educated in the UK, Sara found her path in the specialty coffee sector in various roles since 2007. A social scientist by training, she began working as a development worker in Kenya in early 2000s, and started to grow an interest in ways to grow and strengthen rural supply chains in East Africa. She began working as East Africa supply chain manager for Sustainable Harvest in 2007. This role would keep her working in Tanzania for the next four years. Later, she moved to headquarters in Portland, OR heading up the Global Procurement and Supply Chain management team for 4 years.   Sara has recently moved to Amsterdam to start her Vuna Origin Consulting, specialized in supply chain strategies and product development in green coffee and cacao. The perfect mix of origin travel, suppliers’ relationships and tropical products makes her work extremely exciting. She is passionate about creating long-term sustainable solutions to empower and incentivize supply chain actors in collaborative ways.   Raphael Studer | Algrano Raphael Studer is a Swiss economist and entrepreneur. During his PhD Raphael researched the statistical measurement and modelling of human well-being. He has working experience in the fields of international business development, sustainability consulting and energy trading. Two years ago, Raphael co-founded algrano.com, the B2B online marketplace for green speciality coffee. algrano allows access to roasters and producers only and brokers logistic, financial and quality services on a cost plus margin basis transparently. algrano was awarded by the Startup Brasil and Startup Chile programs, as well as by the SCAE.  Raphael lived in the Brazilian coffee fields and met producers and roasters all over the world. He understands the chances, wishes, but also problems of the new generation of coffee producers. Motivated by the vision that efficient and scalable tools of communication will transform agricultural supply chains, Raphael focuses today on the spread of algrano.

For those of you joining us primarily from the interwebs, our June releases may seem to be the last portion of a recent (inadvertent) series of talks, interviews, and discussions which deep dive into “green buying”. In reality, the panel discussions we’ll be sharing this week and a fortnight from today were the first that we organised and presented to a live audience as the second day of afternoon lectures at the first-ever Roaster Guild of Europe Camp last October. Featuring a panel of Raphael Studer (Algrano), Sara Morrocchi (Vuna Origin Consulting), and Joanna Alm (Drop Coffee Roasters), Steve lead an open discussion that sought to pick through the ethical considerations at play when purchasing green coffee for a specialty coffee business, from a high level (origin country politics, human rights, climate change) to the farm level (wages/treatment of staff, the use of the “premium”, relationships and trust) and everything in between. Together, they share stories of unethical or questionably ethical purchasing and follow up with some actionable suggestions for those who wish to aim for a more ethical purchase. As we prepared for this panel, the importance of a story – and its subsequent verification – appeared again and again in the context of coffee purchase, both green and brewed forms. To put this idea to the test, we asked the audience assess coffees once split into two groups: those assessing blind and those provided with information and backstory. Things didn’t quite go to plan logistically on a number of levels, so we 100% would not advocate these results to be indicative of correlation – let alone causation! In fact, we're pretty sure that these are nothing but some numbers on a page, but we promised to release the data. Either way, we hope it provides you with some food for thought as you make your own buying decisions.   --- PHOTO BY JORDAN SANCHEZ FOR ROASTER GUILD OF EUROPE Joanna Alm | Drop CoffeeJoanna Alm is from Dalarna in the north of Sweden. She ran a coffee bar in Oslo for a few years, moved home to Sweden, and started working at Drop in 2010. A few years ago, Joanna became partner in the company and is now the CEO, head roaster, and green coffee buyer at Drop Coffee. She’s a three-time winner of the Swedish Roasting Championship (2014-2016) who has placed consistently in the final four at the World Roasting Championships during her time as Swedish Champion.  Joanna is also known for her passion for coffee education and community, participating as a speaker, panellist, lecturer, and attendee at coffee events worldwide both as Drop Coffee’s Head Roaster and as a working group member of the Roaster Guild of Europe.  Sara Morrocchi | Vuna Origin ConsultingBorn in Italy and educated in the UK, Sara found her path in the specialty coffee sector in various roles since 2007. A social scientist by training, she began working as a development worker in Kenya in early 2000s, and started to grow an interest in ways to grow and strengthen rural supply chains in East Africa. She began working as East Africa supply chain manager for Sustainable Harvest in 2007. This role would keep her working in Tanzania for the next four years. Later, she moved to headquarters in Portland, OR heading up the Global Procurement and Supply Chain management team for 4 years. Sara has recently moved to Amsterdam to start her Vuna Origin Consulting, specialized in supply chain strategies and product development in green coffee and cacao. The perfect mix of origin travel, suppliers’ relationships and tropical products makes her work extremely exciting. She is passionate about creating long-term sustainable solutions to empower and incentivize supply chain actors in collaborative ways. Raphael Studer | AlgranoRaphael Studer is a Swiss economist and entrepreneur. During his PhD Raphael researched the statistical measurement and modelling of human well-being. He has working experience in the fields of international business development, sustainability consulting and energy trading. Two years ago, Raphael co-founded algrano.com, the B2B online marketplace for green speciality coffee. algrano allows access to roasters and producers only and brokers logistic, financial and quality services on a cost plus margin basis transparently. algrano was awarded by the Startup Brasil and Startup Chile programs, as well as by the SCAE.  Raphael lived in the Brazilian coffee fields and met producers and roasters all over the world. He understands the chances, wishes, but also problems of the new generation of coffee producers. Motivated by the vision that efficient and scalable tools of communication will transform agricultural supply chains, Raphael focuses today on the spread of algrano.

Learn how to adapt your pricing and selling strategies to win with 21st century procurement. Come join us and learn firsthand from instructors who have worked in and teach Global Procurement and Strategic sourcing! Attendees Will Learn: • What 21st century buyers really want from their suppliers • Five key procurement goals that should be considered in your value selling and pricing strategy • How to adapt pricing strategy based on procurement’s supplier segmentation model and strategic sourcing strategies Presented by: Lydia Di Liello & Christopher Provines

Ghana native (and excellent laugher) Essie Bartels first describes her eight years in the corporate world carrying out global procurement for massive companies. Always a passionate cook, Essie turned her passion of bottling spices and sauces into a real business. She chats about starting a new company, finding inspiration, and maintaining the necessary qualities of an entrepreneur. Find her company at www.essiespice.com and support her fundraising campaign! Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or your favorite Podcast app so you never miss an episode! Follow us: Twitter @ButIAlso Instagram @ButIAlso Facebook: www.facebook.com/ButIAlso

Procurement is a cornerstone of a sound supply chain and overall business strategy. Procurify recognizes the importance of innovation and excellence in the profession and is committed to rewarding those organizations and individuals showing leadership and dedication to driving it forward, impacting their teams, organizations, communities and the world at large. Today we talk with Procurify's John Rugamas about this new program. In the introduction to the Global procurement awards, reference is made to recognizing "the importance of innovation and excellence in the profession and is committed to rewarding those organizations and individuals showing leadership and dedication to driving it forward, impacting their teams, organizations, communities and the world at large." I would like to talk about each one of these elements individually. 1, Driving it forward . . . it seems like a fairly straight forward concept, but what does driving it forward actually mean and, how has the premise evolved over the years in terms of procurement's role? 2. From a generational standpoint are the up and coming pros better positioned to have a greater impact in terms of their teams and their organizations on a whole, than did their predecessors? Whether yes or no, please elaborate. 3. Regarding community impact and the world at large, are we talking about social and economic impact beyond the procurement pro's own organization? What skill sets are required to have this greater reach in today's world? 4. In terms of nominees, what are the demographics from which the winners are likely to come?  5. When everything is said and done, what do you hope will be the end result of The Global Procurement Awards Program? Are you hoping to make this an annual event?  

Steve Lightfoot, Senior Manager, Global Procurement at the World Federation of Advertisers discusses with Darren the challenges faced by global procurement teams and the role they will increasingly play in risk management and assisting global marketers in dealing with the huge complexity and differences of the global market on a market by market basis. https://www.trinityp3.com/2016/07/challenges-of-global-procurement/

MGM Resorts International has a massive number of rooms on the Las Vegas Strip comprised of properties such as Bellagio, Mirage, Mandalay Bay, Aria and many more. With so many city sized properties in one place it’s amazing they can keep properties fully stocked. From bars of soap to bottles of booze anything and everything that is used or consumed must be sourced, ordered, paid for and delivered. And it’s up to the procurement department to make sure it all goes smooth. In this episode Editor-In-Chief Glenn Haussman chats with Mark Stolarczyk, VP of Global Procurement at MGM Resorts International to learn about how his team makes that happen. This is one show you want to miss and you’ll hear great inside stories not just about how they do it, but suppliers can get the inside track to get their products considered.