The Procurement Show

The Procurement Show
The Procurement Show

The Procurement Show takes a different approach to the subject of procurement. Hosted by procurement expert Jonathan O'Brien and Co-Hosted by Paul Philpott, it's the show that tackles the topics we all need to think about and sets out to explore the more interesting bits of procurement. Brought to you by Positive Purchasing (https://positivepurchasing.com) Podcast production (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/services) by Fresh Air Studios (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk)

  1. What the Police Can Teach Us About Negotiation

    8 APR

    What the Police Can Teach Us About Negotiation

    Please note; this episode includes references to child sex offenders.  In this unique and fascinating interview, Jonathan and Paul explore negotiating around establishing the truth, as well as finding ways to compel others to do something or give up something.  So, it makes sense to get one of the ultimate experts in on interrogation and interviewing – a former detective from the UK police, who we can only refer to by his first name, Dave. Brought to you by Positive Purchasing. A branded podcast production by Fresh Air Studios.

    36 min
  2. Trump's Tariffs & Trade - A Procurement Show Special - A Podcast About Tariffs

    17 MAR

    Trump's Tariffs & Trade - A Procurement Show Special - A Podcast About Tariffs

    A podcast about Trump's Tariffs... It’s hard to escape the news of US President Donald Trump and the various tariffs he’s either been introducing, suggesting he’s going to introduce or that he introduces, then moves the date around. So, what does this mean for businesses inside and outside the United States? How are those in procurement supposed to react? And where will it all lead? And what are tariffs anyway? Jonathan and Paul discuss tariffs, the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the relationships between the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Russia and China and take a close look at President Trump’s negotiation tactics. Essential listening before everything changes again…! Brought to you by Positive Purchasing. Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Branded Podcast Production for Business.

    51 min
  3. Making What We Buy Sustainable

    13 MAR

    Making What We Buy Sustainable

    In this edition Jonathan and Paul venture outside the world of procurement and focus on how organizations need to approach driving sustainability for what is made.  They also look at how people in the roles of design, development and manufacturing might need to rethink how they engage with procurement.  In the driving seat for this journey is Product Sustainability Director of TetraPak, Kristina Andric.  She actually left procurement to take on this role.  Jonathan is still recovering from this shocking revelation. Brought to you by Positive Purchasing Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Podcast Production Services

    31 min
  4. What’s Trending in Procurement Tech?

    26 FEB

    What’s Trending in Procurement Tech?

    If you’re drowning in a sea of procurement tech, you need someone to throw a lifeline; and on this episode, Jonathan and Paul have found just the man. They are joined by Chief Research Officer and MD at Spend Matters, Pierre Mitchell. He’ll guide us through all the latest tech and will teach us one or two new bits of jargon. Brought to you by Positive Purchasing. Produced by Fresh Air Studios, contact us to find out where to record a podcast in the South West!

    46 min
  5. Fiftieth Episode

    12 FEB

    Fiftieth Episode

    Jonathan and Paul celebrate fifty episodes of the Procurement Show by selecting highlights from their favourite guests as they cover five themes: technology, AI, sustainability, procurement excellence and people.  They also invite members of the backstage team to select their favourite past guests and to offer up an obscure fun fact.  Bring on the cake and Champagne! Brought to you by Positive Purchasing. Produced by Fresh Air Studios, podcast recording studios in the South West.

    1h 2m
  6. The Importance of Soft Skills and Emotional Intelligence in Procurement

    20 JAN

    The Importance of Soft Skills and Emotional Intelligence in Procurement

    Good emotional intelligence – or EQ – can be an important factor in a successful and healthy life, both personally and professionally.  But what is emotional intelligence?  Can you learn it?  Can you teach it?  And how can it help us be more successful in procurement?  Jonathan and Paul speak to “The Procurement Protagonist” himself, Tom Mills to find out all this and more.  Hopefully, he can help Jonathan to stop being a “such and such”. Brought to you by Positive Purchasing, and produced at the Devon podcast studios of Fresh Air Studios.

    29 min
  7. Tony’s Chocolonely

    09/12/2024

    Tony’s Chocolonely

    Much excitement in the studio this episode, as it involves talking about chocolate.  Jonathan and Paul are joined by Pascal Baltussen, Chief of Impact & Operations at Tony’s Chocolonely.  They discover why it’s Tony’s Chocolonely’s mission to eliminate child labour from the chocolate manufacturing industry.  What do they do?  How do they do it?  Why don’t others in the industry follow their lead?  And did Paul eat all the chocolate that was brought into the studio?  Find out the answers to these and other very important questions… Brought to you by Positive Purchasing, and produced by Fresh Air Studios Podcast Production, with podcast studios for Devon and Cornwall.

    39 min
  8. Lessons from the Frontlines

    22/11/2024

    Lessons from the Frontlines

    There’s an old song by Oasis where they sing about starting a revolution from their bed.  In this episode we meet someone who did exactly that.  Well, from his bedroom in Pennsylvania during lockdown.  Luká Yancopoulos founded Grapevine – a company using tech to reimagine the world’s medical supply challenges – and without any prior knowledge of procurement.  Jonathan and Paul find out how and why he did it.  We also discover that Jonathan and Paul are quite old. Brought to you by Positive Purchasing Produced by Fresh Air Studios, podcast studios in the South West.

    35 min
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About

The Procurement Show takes a different approach to the subject of procurement. Hosted by procurement expert Jonathan O'Brien and Co-Hosted by Paul Philpott, it's the show that tackles the topics we all need to think about and sets out to explore the more interesting bits of procurement. Brought to you by Positive Purchasing (https://positivepurchasing.com) Podcast production (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/services) by Fresh Air Studios (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk)

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  • Creator
    The Procurement Show
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Positive Purchasing Ltd, produced by Fresh Air Studios
  • Show Website
    The Procurement Show

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