Pondering Procurement CASME

Special guest Craig Butler, Senior Category Manager, Marketing Procurement, Europe at Kellanova discusses the pivotal role of Marketing Procurement in shaping business outcomes with host Graham Crawshaw. They highlight the need to apply diverse skill sets to navigate 3-pillar internal structures and manage the various business objectives, and simultaneously build trust both internally, and with external agencies.

Join Chaminda Madduma, Head of Purchasing at 4Cabling, and host Graham Crawshaw in this engaging podcast about the complexities of talent management – one of the themes being tackled at this year’s ProcureCon Australia. Before they both appear at the event, they've taken the opportunity to discuss the critical role of talent in organisational success, and share insights on maximising internal resources while strategically integrating external talent. From career-development initiatives t...

While environmental and economic sustainability have traditionally taken the spotlight for Procurement, it’s now the turn of social sustainability. Ignoring it could mean risking your organisation's reputation, embracing it presents an opportunity for success. Discover more from our special guest Victoria Folbigg, Co-Chair of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) Human Rights Chapter, as she explains why it’s essential to promote equality, justice, and human rights in supply chains -...

Given the rapid rise in the capabilities of generative AI, finding the right digital solution is crucial for transforming procurement processes; whether that be completely new tools, or existing system add-ons. Once again, the focus is on ProcureTech for special guest James Meads and host Graham Crawshaw. Together, they explore business case strategies for justifying the investment - from supplier relationship management to achieving sustainability targets - plus some other interesting ...

Business acumen training is not the exclusive entitlement of leadership; Procurement teams need it too! Beyond gaining the essential technical skills of procurement, business skills such as effective communication, change management and relationship-building are crucial for adding value, improving purchasing processes, and gaining innovation within the organisation’s supply base. In this episode, our special guest Malcolm Harrison and host Graham Crawshaw explore the possibilities...

Discover the essential steps to a successful digital transformation in this insightful podcast with special guest, Jennifer Sieber, Head of Global Procurement Data and Insights at Gilead Sciences, Inc. Listen as she explains how to manage an efficient digital metamorphosis for Procurement that not only embraces technology, but also focuses on the vital components of people, process and change management across the whole organisation.