The Procurement Show podcast sets out to explore the more interesting aspects of procurement!
Hosted by procurement expert and award-winning author of a series of acclaimed procurement and negotiation books, and the CEO of Positive Purchasing, Jonathan O’Brien, alongside Co-Host, Managing Director of a leading communications agency, Fresh Air Studios, Paul Philpott.
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Episode 39 – The Future of Digital Category Management
How do you think digital category management will transform how we determine and implement breakthrough sourcing strategies into the future? Well, in this episode, Paul and Jonathan ask that very question to Stephane Morel, who is Director Procurement Capabilities & Standards for Fresenius Medical Care. Not only will you find out his answer, you’ll also find out in this episode that Excel spreadsheets are quite exciting.
Episode 37 – AI in Procurement – Cutting through the BS
Is Jonathan really presenting this edition? Well, it’s possible. Although it sounds as though he and Paul will have to fight for the right to the Procurement Show. They’re eventually joined by the CEO of Voiceovers Ltd, Gary Churcher and data scientist, Emily O’Brien. There are also a couple of other surprise guests. Together, they tackle the fascinating issue of AI in procurement. Is it scary? Or is it all hype? Let’s find out. NB: Some sequences have been shortened for easier listening.
Episode 32 – The Future of Procurement
Jonathan and Paul are joined by Dr Elouise Epstein. Elousie is the author of Disruptive Procurement and the new book, Trade Wars, Pandemics and Chaos. She is also a partner at Kearney. Together they discuss the future of procurement, including the impact of AI. Elsewhere in the podcast we learn how to pronounce Arkansas.
Episode 27 – Navigating the Procurement Tech Landscape
In this episode, Jonathan O’Brien and Paul Philpott discuss the immense procurement tech landscape, which is no easy thing to navigate. They’re helped through this overwhelming topic by digital procurement advisor, Founder of the site 'ProcurementSoftware.site' and Presenter of the Procuretech podcast, James Meads. Together they attempt to understand what’s out there and James might even get in some skiing and possibly a kebab!