A Procurement Podcast - The Reform Rundown

Chris Robinson and Fleur Summers
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With 40 years combined public sector procurement experience, Chris and Fleur discuss the key features that will impact this sector as we edge closer to the launch of the Procurement Act 2023 which will be one of the largest changes that has been seen in this area for a number of years. Each episode as part of this podcast series will cover a bite-sized topic that we think you will be interested to know more about. If there are any areas that you would like us to discuss as part of future episodes or be a guest, please contact us at podcast@thereformfundown.co.uk

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 59 - Teaching Procurement Forward - Learning, Leadership and Developing the Next Generation

    "Teaching Procurement Forward - Learning, Leadership and Developing the Next Generation" In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Jonathan Jones FCIPS. With extensive experience across practical procurement, teaching and professional development, Jonathan brings a genuine passion for helping current and future procurement professionals build their confidence, knowledge and capability. Jonathan brought fantastic experience, humility and practical insight to the conversation, making this an episode packed with valuable takeaways for procurement professionals, lecturers, students and anyone passionate about developing others across our profession. Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jones-fcips-a5795632/?isSelfProfile=false Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown Follow us on Instagram - @aprocurementpodcast Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/ Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/ Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk Affiliate Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used): - Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

    Episode 59 - Teaching Procurement Forward - Learning, Leadership and Developing the Next Generation

  2. Sep 25

    Episode 58 - From Procurement Function to Strategic Capability

    "From Procurement Function to Strategic Capability" In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Rizwan Khalid BEng, MBA, Chartered FCIPS. Rizwan has over 20 years of experience across public, private and international environments, including the UK and across the world. Rizwan has worked across major organisations and regulated portfolios where procurement has had to deliver real organisational impact. Rizwan is currently a Commercial Transformation Consultant at the City of London Corporation and is continuting his work with CIPS, including the Central London Branch. This episode focuses on the evolution of procurement, not just as a function, but as a strategic capability that shapes organisations. Follow Rizwan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rizwan-khalid-beng-mba-chartered-fcips-689b87b/?isSelfProfile=false Follow Rizwan's YouTube account (The Procurement Mentors) - https://www.youtube.com/@TheProcurementMentors/videos Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown Follow us on Instagram - @aprocurementpodcast Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/ Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/ Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk Affiliate Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used): - Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

    Episode 58 - From Procurement Function to Strategic Capability

  3. Sep 11

    Episode 57 - From Firefighting to Flow: Building Smarter Supply Chains Through Process, People & Performance

    "From Firefighting to Flow: Building Smarter Supply Chains Through Process, People & Performance" In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Casey (CJ) Jenkins, owner & CEO of Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting, a supply chain professional, educator, lean Six Sigma Black Belt and industry thought leader. CJ's experience covers logistics, procurement, manufacturing, retail and operations Follow Casey on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-m-jenkins/ Follow Casey on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/supplychain_cj/ Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown Follow us on Instagram - @aprocurementpodcast Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/ Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/ Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk Affiliate Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used): - Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

    Episode 57 - From Firefighting to Flow: Building Smarter Supply Chains Through Process, People & Performance

  4. Aug 28

    Episode 56 (Part 2) - Earn Your Seat: Procurement, Contract Management & Ecosystems

    "Part 2 - Earn Your Seat: Procurement, Contract Management & Ecosystems" In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Arjen Van Berkum, Contract Management Evangelist, Ecosystem Thinker and Procurement Challenger. In Part 2 of this episode, we explore the academia side of procurement and the latest generation entering the profession alongside topics such as AI and Ecosystems. Make sure to check out Part 1 where we explored Arjen's career background as well as the importance of contract management within procurement. Arjen's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjenvanberkum/ Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown Follow us on Instage - @aprocurementpodcast Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/ Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/ Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk Affiliate Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used): - Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

    Episode 56 (Part 2) - Earn Your Seat: Procurement, Contract Management & Ecosystems

  5. Aug 14

    Episode 56 (Part 1) - Earn Your Seat: Procurement, Contract Management & Ecosystems

    "Part 1 - Earn Your Seat: Procurement, Contract Management & Ecosystems" In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Arjen Van Berkum, Contract Management Evangelist, Ecosystem Thinker and Procurement Challenger. In Part 1 of this episode, we explore the early years of Arjen's career as well as the importance of contract management within procurement. Alongside this, they also discuss all about procurement earning a seat at the table! Arjen's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjenvanberkum/ Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown Follow us on Instage - @aprocurementpodcast Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/ Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/ Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk Affiliate Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used): - Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

    Episode 56 (Part 1) - Earn Your Seat: Procurement, Contract Management & Ecosystems

  6. Aug 3

    Episode 55 - The Future of Procurement - Profession, Platform or Powerhouse? (CIPS UK & Europe Volunteer Conference & Awards 2026)

    "The Future of Procurement - Professional, Platform or Powerhouse? CIPS UK & Europe Volunteer Conference & Awards 2026, The Great Conversation" Join Chris and Fleur as they take part in the CIPS UK & Europe Volunteer Conference & Awards 2026 as part of the Great Conversation with a live podcast episode. We are joined by 4 amazing guests where we discuss the future of the procurement profession in light of emerging technologies and how procurement is shaping up for the next generation of procurement professionals. Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown Follow us on Instage - @aprocurementpodcast Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/ Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/ Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk Affiliate Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used): - Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

    Episode 55 - The Future of Procurement - Profession, Platform or Powerhouse? (CIPS UK & Europe Volunteer Conference & Awards 2026)

  7. Jul 22

    Episode 54 - Flow over footprint: Procurement, logistics & building resilient systems in a volatile world

    "Flow over footprint: Procurement, logistics & building resilient systems in a volatile world with Gbenga Ojo" Join Chris and Fleur in this episode where they are joined by a procurement leader who is working across supply chains, logistics and procurement in some of the most demanding operating environments. They are joined by Gbenga Ojo, Executive Director at Flux Logistics and Founder of Warehouzit, who has over 20 years of experience across logistics, procurement, construction supply chains, and telecommunications. He is now also leading innovation in warehouse digitisation across Africa, where he focuses on solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in supply chains today: inefficient storage and flow systems. Check out Gbenga's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbenga-ojo-a1285726/ Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/ Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/ Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk Affiliate Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used): - Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

    Episode 54 - Flow over footprint: Procurement, logistics & building resilient systems in a volatile world

  8. Jul 10

    Episode 53 - Procurex 2026 LIVE edition

    "Procurex 2026 LIVE edition" Welcome to this very special LIVE edition of the podcast where Chris and Fleur take 'A Procurement Podcast' to the stage as part of Procurement England 2026 and the People, Purpose & Planet Zone. They are joined by three amazing guests, who are all well known to the podcast, to discuss important topics such as how we can engage the younger generation in procurement, the importance of social value and how circular economy can be considered. This was a very exciting opportunity for both Chris and Fleur, who have attended many Procurex events previously when they both worked directly within the public sector, so getting to take their podcast live on stage really was a memorable event. Check out Stephen's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenseki-motivationalspeaker/ Check out Siobhan's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhangoss111/ Check out James's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-a-george/ Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/ Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/ Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk Affiliate Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used): - Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

    Episode 53 - Procurex 2026 LIVE edition
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With 40 years combined public sector procurement experience, Chris and Fleur discuss the key features that will impact this sector as we edge closer to the launch of the Procurement Act 2023 which will be one of the largest changes that has been seen in this area for a number of years. Each episode as part of this podcast series will cover a bite-sized topic that we think you will be interested to know more about. If there are any areas that you would like us to discuss as part of future episodes or be a guest, please contact us at podcast@thereformfundown.co.uk

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