The Procurement Game Changers

Impacts of Geopolitics on Procurement Strategy

For centuries, Geopolitics remained a major influencer in global trades. Nations that could manage geopolitical risks well, became wealthier than others, and eventually more powerful and influential as far as international relations were concerned. What can be some of the ways to handle these situations, effectively?  What can be the best strategies that nations can embrace to reduce their risks of geopolitical impacts? In this episode of our Procurement Game Changers podcast, Khalid Dib answers all these questions, based on his experience of handling similar challenges involving clients and vendors across the world.

Why is Indirect Procurement such a complex job?

It's no news that indirect procurement is a complex job. But what are the factors that make it complex?
Well, that calls for a deep discussion. Fragmentation, decentralization, less than adequate talent inflow – multiple factors may add to the complexity of indirect procurement.
In today's episode of our Procurement Game Changer podcast series, sourcing expert, John Dockins takes a close look at all these and more.
If you’re interested in taking the complexities out of indirect procurement, this episode is for you.

How to create Ideation channels in procurement to boost ownership & Personal growth?

 
Organizations never hesitate when it comes to soaking up new, promising ideas and turning them into opportunities. These ideas need not necessarily have to come from the R&D departments only. Often the best and the most viable ideas come from outside of the organization.
In the case of procurement organizations, their suppliers and partners happen to be the source of some of the most brilliant ideas that can contribute to profitability and competitive edge.
In this episode of our Procurement Game Changer podcast series, we'll discuss how procurement organizations can create ideation channels to boost ownership and personal drugs.
And we have Susanne Thöle as our guest. She's the director of procurement spot buy and indirect at Uniper, a global leader in the energy transition.
Brace yourself for an exciting conversation between two procurement thought leaders on why innovation and ideation must be a part of the modern CPO mindset and what are the benefits of implementing an ideation system in procurement.
And that is not all -- you will come to know about some of the ideation implementation programs she led and how her team turned ideas into action. It's going to be extremely insightful.    Don't miss it.

How can Procurement reinvent itself to become more resilient to supply chain disruptions?

Procurement has always been a critical function within companies, responsible for ensuring that the supply of goods and services is uninterrupted. However, in recent years supply chain disruptions have become more common, due to factors such as political instability, natural disasters, and pandemics.
As a result, procurement teams have been under increasing pressure to ensure that their supply chains are resilient to these disruptions. So, how can Procurement reinvent itself to become more resilient to supply chain disruptions?
This is what we will discuss today with Robert Copeland, Group Procurement and Supply Chain Director at G4S.

How to attract university students to procurement as a career choice?

Procurement is changing. Now new technologies are helping organizations to automate the more transactional tasks and focus on more strategic ones. Procurement groups have now more time to invest in building relationships with internal clients and suppliers. But it also means that the profiles needed for procurement are changing. How do we attract talents? How to make sure we have enough candidates for the procurement careers?
This is what we will discuss today with Alejandro Basterrechea, Head of Procurement Excellence & (Corporate) Services, Zalando.