Procurement Talk With David Byrne

David Byrne

Procurement Talk provides insight, solutions and assistance to other Procurement and Business Professionals.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 3 – Procurement Thresholds and Delegation of Authority

    In this episode David discusses why procurement thresholds and delegation of authority are foundational to good governance and smart spending. Procurement thresholds are like the "speed limits" for spending – designed to balance efficiency and control, while Delegation of Authority is like the "driver's licence" – defining who is allowed behind the wheel at what speed.

    7 min

  2. 27 JAN

    Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 2 – Why Aggregated Procurement Does Really Pay.

    In this episode David talks about why aggregated procurement is more than just a cost-cutting tool, it's a strategic approach to buying that fosters collaboration, efficiency, and innovation.  It is about buying smarter, ensuring alignment, transparency and a shared vision.

    7 min

  3. 13 JAN

    Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 1 – New Year, New Mindset: The Power of Reflecting, Refocusing & Resetting

    The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to take stock, to reflect on what worked in the previous year, and what didn't.  So as we step into the new year, let's carry forward three key ideas - Reflect on lessons, Refocus on priorities  and Reset your goals.

    7 min

  4. 15/12/2025

    Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 17 – 2025 Christmas Special

    The Christmas Edition — where we check our lists twice, decide if our suppliers are naughty or nice, wrap up another busy year in procurement. From all of us at BWD Consulting, we wish you a merry, well-compliant Christmas, and a happy, value-for-money New Year!

    7 min

  5. 02/12/2025

    Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 16 – The Importance of an Ethical Procurement Strategy

    Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy.  Implementing an ethical procurement strategy embeds values like fairness, transparency and sustainability in to the DNA of your organisations thinking regarding purchasing decision and that is a good thing.

    7 min

  6. 17/11/2025

    Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 15 – Audits do improve your business

    Audits aren't just about catching mistakes—they're about building better systems, identifying inefficiencies, ensuring compliance, and uncovering risks.  A good auditor will help you improve and grow your business so the next time an auditor comes knocking embrace the experience and improve your business.

    7 min

  7. 03/11/2025

    Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 14 – The Procurement Balancing Act

    We all have heard phrases like "right size your procurement function" and a "fit for purpose procurement solution".  In this episode David explains that Procurement can be a balancing act and he does this by breaking down 11 challenges whilst also providing key metrics to measure your success.

    12 min

  8. 21/10/2025

    Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 13 – Why Probity is so Important

    Probity is the foundation of ethical business conduct. It means acting with integrity, transparency, maintaining confidentiality and fairness, and without bias in all decisions and that's why Probity is so important.

    6 min
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