Art of Procurement

Philip Ideson
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Art of Procurement

Learn from procurement experts. Host Philip Ideson talks with thought leaders who share the trends, strategies and tactics that you can lever to elevate the role of procurement - and your career.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    768: Celebrating 25 Years of ProcureCon US

    “The industry is evolving faster than our willingness to accept it.” - John Ward, Portfolio Director, ProcureCon North America, Worldwide Business Research  For 25 years, ProcureCon has served as a cornerstone for procurement education and community-building with their well-known annual conference series.  In this episode, Philip Ideson talks about the evolution of ProcureCon (and procurement in general) with Frank Musero, Divisional Director, Content and Strategy, ProcureCon, B2B and Finance Events at Worldwide Business Research; Michael Dunlap, Portfolio Director, Worldwide Business Research; and John Ward, Portfolio Director, ProcureCon North America, Worldwide Business Research. They discuss procurement’s evolution from cost center to strategic partner over the last two decades and how ProcureCon events have adapted in order to meet changing practitioner needs and expectations.  In this episode, they discuss: How perceptions about procurement as a profession and a career path have changed The ways ProcureCon has changed their approach to events to meet new realities in procurement, like AI and procure tech, shifting demographics of practitioners, and category-specific challenges How ProcureCon balances their coverage of emerging trends like AI while emphasizing interactive experiences that still address fundamental practitioner pain points  Links: Frank Musero on LinkedIn Michael Dunlap on LinkedIn John Ward on LinkedIn Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube

    37 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    767: Procurement 6 | January 10th, 2025

    Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of events to news or overviews of blog posts that capture our attention.

    10 min

  3. JAN 6

    766: Procurement’s Inflection Point: What to Expect in 2025

    “As we stand here at the start of 2025, it's clear that this moment isn't about minor tweaks or incremental gains. It's about embracing fundamental shifts that challenge our long-held assumptions.” - Philip Ideson, Founder and Managing Director of Art of Procurement As we head into 2025, which also marks the 10th anniversary of Art of Procurement, Founder and Managing Director Philip Ideson pauses for his annual look at the state of procurement. This year, he examines five critical trends that are reshaping procurement and redefining their role in the business, including labor trends, the role of AI and automation, the return to stakeholder-led buying, and growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.  Drawing from hundreds of conversations with procurement leaders and subject matter experts over the last year, Philip explores how procurement teams can best position themselves at what feels like an existential and transformative inflection point for the profession. In this episode, Philip explores: How procurement will have to do more with less in 2025, and the role that AI and automation will play in making that happen The trend toward “invisible procurement” as stakeholders take back control of the purchasing process, aided by technology Why potential tariffs, inflation, and supply disruptions could present significant opportunity for procurement The four most important ways procurement can add value that machines and AI can’t compete with Links: Philip Ideson on LinkedIn Art of Procurement Annual Letters Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube

    20 min

  4. JAN 3

    765: Procurement 6 | January 3rd, 2025

    Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of events to news or overviews of blog posts that capture our attention.

    9 min

  5. 12/30/2024

    764: Small Steps, Big Impact: Transforming Procurement at Mastermind Live 2024

    “I think there is an element of mastering your own destiny, a sense of showing up and being engaged in the conversation about what the change should be and the nature and how you do it.” - Aaron Addicoat, Director at AlixPartners  In a session at Mastermind Live 2024, Kelly Barner spoke with Aaron Addicoat, Director at AlixPartners, to examine the ways procurement can adapt their operating model to achieve business objectives - and do so with the right attitude. Aaron’s passion for procurement and all it encompasses was apparent as he shared his thoughts on: The level of awareness and forethought procurement must invest in adapting and improving their operating models  The ways certain mindsets can enable a more comfortable and efficient relationship with change The importance of making changes that empower the user experience Links: Aaron Addicoat on LinkedIn Watch on demand: Mastermind LIVE 2024 Listen to Deloitte’s 2023 CPO Survey with Aaron Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube

    31 min

  6. 12/23/2024

    763: Macro Clouds Gather on the Horizon: Mastermind LIVE 2024 w/ Constantine Limberakis

    “I think there's this dichotomy of two things that we always have to keep in mind in procurement. We don't want to create friction. We want frictionless procurement. At the same time, we want to be seen as the people who have ideas, who could come up with something that could be innovative and have influence in the business.” - Constantine Limberakis, CEO and Owner of Liberis Consulting LLC In a session at AOP Mastermind Live 2024, Kelly Barner sat down with Constantine Limberakis, CEO and Owner of Liberis Consulting LLC, to discuss the macroeconomic concerns and trends that procurement will certainly need to keep an eye on in the coming year. During the session, Constantine combined his Masters Degree in public and international affairs and more than 20 years in procurement to give his perspective on: How procurement needs to navigate this new inflationary environment with a different mindset  The ways technology offers procurement an opportunity to create influence across the business and support a workforce pivot How de-globilization lets procurement shine, even in the face of changing regulations, as they plan for the future Links: Constantine Limberakis on LinkedIn Watch on demand: Mastermind LIVE 2024 Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube

    33 min

  7. 12/20/2024

    762: Procurement 6 | December 20th, 2024

    Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of events to news or overviews of blog posts that capture our attention.

    9 min

  8. 12/16/2024

    761: The State of Procure Tech: Testing the Limits of What’s Possible w/ Pierre Mitchell

    "Procurement organizations that are able to master knowledge around their workflows and categories, and bring that intelligence on demand into their processes and tech, are going to really be able to get that 5x, 10x, 20x kind of performance advantage. It’s a game-changer.”  - Pierre Mitchell, Chief Research Officer and Managing Director, Spend Matters Procurement technology is a fast moving target, and well-known industry analyst Pierre Mitchell is one of a handful of highly experienced people who can provide a nuanced perspective on the evolving landscape of procure tech, both looking back at what’s been accomplished while simultaneously predicting the trends that will drive us into 2025 and beyond. In this episode, Philip Ideson speaks with Pierre, who is the Chief Research Officer and Managing Director at Spend Matters, about the critical factors impacting the procure tech market, how to avoid data paralysis, the road ahead for procurement and generative AI, and how procurement leaders can wade through a crowded, fragmented, (and still growing!) procure tech landscape.  They also discuss: The most important procure tech trends to pay attention to in 2025 What procurement leaders should look for in an intake and orchestration platform The likely outcomes, key developments, and challenges for the procure tech market in 2025 Links: Pierre Mitchell on LinkedIn Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube

    49 min
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Learn from procurement experts. Host Philip Ideson talks with thought leaders who share the trends, strategies and tactics that you can lever to elevate the role of procurement - and your career.

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  • Creator
    Philip Ideson
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    766
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