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Insights and conversation about the latest issues in indirect procurement, bought to you by CASME, the global membership community for procurement professionals. 

  1. AI & the Human Touch in Procurement

    FEB 3

    AI & the Human Touch in Procurement

    Alessandro Comerci reflects on his 25-year procurement journey, sharing how human leadership and relationships shaped his growth. He explores the practical use of AI in procurement, reminding us that technology is an enabler not a replacement, and that success lies in blending digital intelligence with people-first leadership.

    39 min
  2. Why Procurement Needs to Keep Quiet

    JAN 8

    Why Procurement Needs to Keep Quiet

    Procurement doesn’t build credibility by explaining more, it builds it by solving more. Richard Beaumont and Graham Crawshaw discuss why Procurement can sometimes over-communicate to prove its value, and how that can unintentionally weaken its influence. They explore why stakeholders want outcomes, not processes, and why judgment and clarity will matter even more as AI changes the function.

    40 min
  3. Bias, Behaviour & Buying Decisions

    09/22/2025

    Bias, Behaviour & Buying Decisions

    From human instincts to AI algorithms, bias is everywhere in procurement; often leading to unobjective and unhelpful outcomes. Irma Kopaliani and Luana Pagano, ambassadors for Women in Procurement, share compelling real-world stories and practical strategies into how to use behavioural economics to challenge assumptions and make more confident, data-informed procurement decisions.

    39 min
  4. The Art of Negotiation with Giuseppe Conti

    09/08/2025

    The Art of Negotiation with Giuseppe Conti

    Discover the powerful art of negotiation with Graham Crawshaw and the #1 Global Negotiation Guru, Giuseppe Conti. From knowing when to make the first move, to mastering tender strategies and active listening, gain practical insights to elevate every negotiation you make at work and beyond.

    51 min
  5. Behind the Deal: Procurement’s Role in Mergers & Divestitures

    07/16/2025

    Behind the Deal: Procurement’s Role in Mergers & Divestitures

    Join Ellen Lavender (MCIPS), Director, Global Commodities at GE Healthcare, as she shares how Procurement can play a pivotal role during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. From contract remediation to stakeholder alignment, Ellen offers practical lessons and strategic advice drawn from real-world experience. Hosted by Graham Crawshaw, this episode is essential listening for professionals navigating procurement through organisational change.

    36 min
  6. Supplier Diversity in Flux: Mapping the Road Ahead

    06/10/2025

    Supplier Diversity in Flux: Mapping the Road Ahead

    Timo Worrall, a former leader in Johnson & Johnson’s Responsible Sourcing programme, and co-chair of the Supplier Diversity Chapter at the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, joins Graham Crawshaw to talk about the roots of supplier diversity. They explore how inclusion in Procurement has evolved, and how organisations can respond to today’s shifting political and commercial landscape.

    37 min
  7. Winning Procurement Hearts and Minds

    04/30/2025

    Winning Procurement Hearts and Minds

    Khalid Al Barwani MCIPS, Head of Contracts (IT and Digitalisation Services) at Petroleum Development Oman, is a rising star in Procurement and a true success story of how a young professional can accelerate his career. He has previously achieved CIPS Talent and ISM 30 Under 30 Awards and is a part-time University lecturer and international speaker.  Khalid discusses his fast-paced career journey, the emerging trends shaping the digitalisation of IT contracts, and how to build credibility and earn respect from senior stakeholders. He shares lessons from his leadership philosophy, which centres on empowerment with accountability, and the persuasive techniques he now teaches his team to influence effectively and win procurement hearts and minds.

    40 min
  8. Future-Proofing Category Management

    04/01/2025

    Future-Proofing Category Management

    Category management is evolving fast. So is the role of the procurement professional. Telia’s CPO Nicolas Passaquin joins CASME’s Graham Crawshaw to discuss how leaders are adapting strategies, embracing AI, and building data foundations to meet today’s cost, compliance, and technology demands.

    36 min
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Insights and conversation about the latest issues in indirect procurement, bought to you by CASME, the global membership community for procurement professionals. 

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    CASME
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
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