Spotlight on Procurement
Business & Economics Podcasts
The buying of goods and services is at the heart of most businesses across the world. In an increasingly complex global economy challenged by cost reduction pressures, supply chain disruptions, security of supply concerns, and the challenges of meeting sustainability targets, the topics of procurement and supply chains are more important than they have ever been. In the Efficio Spotlight podcast, we talk to industry leaders across the globe about their stories, both personal and professional, to understand what it's like to work in such an exciting area at such a pivotal time. To find out more about we do, visit: https://www.efficioconsulting.com/en-gb/ Host: Simon Lipscomb Producer: Abi Kramer Music by Jake Lipscomb We would love to hear your feedback, please write to us at EfficioPodcast@efficioconsulting.com
Location:
United States
Description:
The buying of goods and services is at the heart of most businesses across the world. In an increasingly complex global economy challenged by cost reduction pressures, supply chain disruptions, security of supply concerns, and the challenges of meeting sustainability targets, the topics of procurement and supply chains are more important than they have ever been. In the Efficio Spotlight podcast, we talk to industry leaders across the globe about their stories, both personal and professional, to understand what it's like to work in such an exciting area at such a pivotal time. To find out more about we do, visit: https://www.efficioconsulting.com/en-gb/ Host: Simon Lipscomb Producer: Abi Kramer Music by Jake Lipscomb We would love to hear your feedback, please write to us at EfficioPodcast@efficioconsulting.com
Language:
English
Episodes
Prompt pay pays off: Challenging a culture of late payments to suppliers
4/26/2024
Terry Corby, Founder and CEO of Good Business Pays CIC, discusses an often under-estimated aspect to maintaining a healthy supply chain and fostering innovation: prompt payment.
Duration:00:22:37
Procurement's evolution in MENA: Insights from a CIPS leader
3/18/2024
Sam Achampong FCIPS, Regional Managing Director of CIPS Middle East & North Africa (MENA), discusses how the procurement profession has transformed since he moved to Dubai in 2008 and the challenges and opportunities the region offers.
Duration:00:20:46
A journey from Mars: What does a four decade career in Procurement look like?
2/27/2024
We sit down with Malcolm Harrison, the former Chief Procurement Officer of Nestlé and, most recently, the former CEO of the Crown Commercial Service and of CIPS. During this episode, Malcolm takes us through his over 40 years in the procurement profession, the changes he's seen take place and his thoughts on the future of procurement.
Duration:00:28:22
From ESG to Capital Projects to M&As: Our procurement and supply chain experts’ 2024 predictions
1/30/2024
We're starting the year by pulling together different views on what the next 12 months look like for procurement and supply chain across a range of industries.
Duration:00:19:34
Navigating the AI revolution: balancing risks and rewards in procurement
12/18/2023
Aris Georgopoulos, Assistant Professor in Public Law and European Law at the University of Nottingham, who is also the Head of the Innovation, AI, Strategic, and Defence Procurement Research Unit, discusses AI in the context of procurement and how it has the potential to change the way we see the world, the way that we work and the way that we live our lives.
Duration:00:20:42
Startups, networking, and imposter syndrome: Talking all things growth in procurement
11/6/2023
Rendi Miller, VP of Global Travel and Procurement at Qualtrics, discusses her extensive experience in procurement roles in tech startups and high-growth companies.
Duration:00:20:00
"In the North East of England, social value isn't a choice. It's a necessity" – Using local government procurement as a force for good
10/4/2023
Darren Knowd MBA, (Durham) MCIPS, Head of Procurement, Sales and Business Services at Durham County Council, discusses procurement at a local government level and the importance of social value.
Duration:00:25:59
“We've not seen such a change since the 1890s”: From combustion engines to electric vehicles
9/5/2023
Rob Johnson, former Global Purchasing Director, Jaguar Land Rover, and Honorary Professor at Nottingham University Business School, discusses his experience in the automotive industry and the industrial revolution as we move from combustion engines to electrification.
Duration:00:20:29
Procurement is simple – the challenge is deciding what you want to achieve
8/1/2023
Andy Clark, Head of Commercial Services at Yorkshire Water, discusses his unusual route into procurement, having never run a procurement process. He believes that procurement has a wider purpose than just procuring goods and services and that understanding the business's core purpose is crucial for turbocharging its operations.
Duration:00:22:58
“It's trendy to say we're moving beyond savings”: Getting the procurement basics right at Marks & Spencer
7/11/2023
Andrew Newnham, Chief Procurement Officer at Marks & Spencer, discusses the challenges he faces in the current economic environment, as well as and the importance of negotiating, measuring savings, and understanding sourcing.
Duration:00:23:55
“We have something that I really think is revolutionary”: A deep dive into the US cannabis industry
6/13/2023
Joining us in this episode are two leaders in a young and fast-developing industry: cannabis.
In this episode, Timeka Drew (Founder & CEO of Biko Flower), Tony Kim (CEO of Telos CG Inc) and host, Simon Lipscomb, discuss:
The history of cannabis legalisation and the cannabis industry in the US The supply chain challenges that the industry faces in different US states The role of social equity in the cannabis industry Where the cannabis industry is headed
Duration:00:36:24
Procurement Talent: Lifting the lid on the industry's clichés, stereotypes, and preconceptions
5/17/2023
Martin Smith, Managing Director at Talent Drive, shares his views on recruiting in the procurement and supply chain space, the direction he sees the profession heading, and the misconceptions people have about the industry.
Duration:00:19:14
Both sides of the coin: Taking the step from procurement consultant to Director of Procurement at EVRi
4/3/2023
Pauline Potter, Procurement Director at EVRi (formerly Hermes ParcelNet), shares her experience transitioning from a consulting career to a CPO role and how being a consultant has made her a better Procurement Director.
Duration:00:24:16
The Procurement Reform Bill: What to expect
3/13/2023
Richard Bonnar, a lawyer specialising in major projects for the government and a part-time professor, shares his thoughts on the upcoming Procurement Reform Bill and how this will impact the UK government’s procurement.
Duration:00:15:59
“I’m not a risk taker by nature” – How a founder went back to his roots to build the go-to digital procurement event
2/8/2023
Matthias Gutzmann, Founder of Digital Procurement World (DPW), shares his entrepreneurship journey.
Duration:00:22:47
Peeling back the onion: BT Group’s step-by-step process for measuring procurement savings
1/13/2023
Jim Davies, CFA, Procurement Finance Director at BT Group, shares his experience addressing the thorny issue of measuring procurement savings.
Duration:00:22:25
Neurodiversity in the workplace: A personal story of ADHD
11/29/2022
Dr Beverley Jandziol MCIPS, who is the Commercial Director - Programmes (GCO) at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office discusses her recent diagnosis of ADHD and breaks the stigmas often associated with it.
Duration:00:20:58
What’s courage got to do with it? How to develop a growth mindset
10/17/2022
Reshma Ramachandran, Chief Transformation Officer at The Adecco Group, discusses ways to (re)set your ambitions for success. This episode looks at how "Imposter Syndrome" and visions of perfection work against us – especially when it comes to leadership.
Duration:00:20:01
Your next CPO role: taking ownership of your career
9/6/2022
Lucy Harding, Partner and Global Head of the Procurement & Supply Chain Practice at Odgers Berndtson, discusses what makes someone successful in a CPO position and what the future of talent in procurement looks like.
Duration:00:18:52
“Supply chain is the business”: From hidden hero to rockstar, supply chain takes centre stage
7/29/2022
Professor Richard Wilding OBE is recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in logistics and supply chain management, retiring this summer after a quarter of a century at Cranfield University. Richard recently created a must-see course called Building Resilient Supply Chains for Effective Risk Management for LinkedIn Learning, and he discusses why it’s vital that everyone in business have a basic understanding of supply chain’s role.
Duration:00:22:12