Sourcing Industry Landscape

Dawn Tiura
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Are you ready for the next wave of disruption in procurement? Join Sourcing Industry Group CEO Dawn Tiura, CSP, CSMP, C3PRMP, for conversations on the sourcing industry landscape with innovators who embrace technology to improve, influence and inspire procurement professionals.

  1. 4D AGO · VIDEO

    Transforming Talent Development with Celeste Anderson, CRO of Jalasoft

    In this conversation, Dawn Tiura interviews Celeste Anderson, Chief Revenue Officer of Jalasoft, discussing the innovative approach of Jalasoft in developing engineering talent through Jala University. They explore the transition from traditional staff augmentation to managed services, emphasizing the importance of outcomes over headcount. Celeste shares insights on how this shift enhances procurement relationships, the evolution of statement of work, and offers advice for sourcing leaders looking to implement managed services. The discussion highlights the flexibility and commitment of Jalasoft in talent management, showcasing their unique model that benefits both clients and graduates. If you would like to connect with Celeste Anderson please email at celeste.anderson@jalasoft.com.

    20 min

  2. SEP 26

    What's Next for Procurement Technology? - With Anders Lillevik of Focal Point

    In this conversation, Dawn Tiura and Anders Lillevik, CEO of Focal Point, discuss the evolution of procurement technology, focusing on the transition to AI-powered procurement management. They explore the significance of an AI procurement operating system, its impact on efficiency, and how it can enhance supplier relationships and quarterly business reviews. The discussion highlights the importance of strategic thinking in procurement and the potential ROI from adopting advanced technologies. Here more from Anders Lillevik at the Global Executive Summit in Scottsdale AZ, where he will be presenting, "Chaos to Clarity: Orchestrating Procurement for Strategic Impact."

    18 min

  3. SEP 24

    A Glimpse into NPI's Closing Keynote- Procurement's Next Move: What to do Now, What to do Next

    In this conversation, Dawn Tiura interviews John Winsett, the CEO of NPI, about his upcoming panel discussion at the SIG Summit. They discuss the importance of IT procurement, the challenges faced by CPOs in managing technology stacks, and the diverse expertise of the panelists joining him. The conversation highlights key topics that will be addressed during the session, including vendor management and cost optimization strategies.

    7 min

  4. SEP 22

    Mastering Vendor Communication – How to Control the Message and Protect Your Leverage

    In any IT negotiation, what you say (and what you don't) can dramatically shape the outcome. In this episode, NPI CEO Jon Winsett shares how to plan and execute vendor communications that strengthen your negotiation strategy. He covers what information vendors are trying to uncover and how to protect it, how to create productive uncertainty without damaging relationships, and best practices for message ownership, timing, and internal alignment. You'll learn how to balance transparency with control while positioning your organization as a unified, prepared buying team.

    19 min

  5. SEP 19

    Building Trust Through Data: Insights from Candiss Kumar's Summit Session

    In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Candiss Kumar, an associate director of strategic sourcing for Wolters Kluwer. Candiss gives a sneak peek into her upcoming Summit session, Building Trust Through Data: The Strategic Sourcing Leader's Guide to Credibility and Compelling Narratives. Candiss shares her insights on the importance of understanding one's business, the role of storytelling in data presentation, and the necessity of curiosity and problem-solving in procurement. The conversation emphasizes the need for sourcing professionals to engage with stakeholders effectively and to present data in a compelling way that drives innovation and decision-making.

    17 min

  6. SEP 3

    The $800B Marketplace Opportunity — A Conversation with Procurement Leaders Ahead of SIG's General Session

    In this episode, Dawn Tiura of SIG talks to procurement leaders Ankur Srivastava of Flywl, Mazen El-Haideri of McAfee, and Lawrence Kane of Transamerica. Together, they discuss their upcoming general session, "The $800B Marketplace Opportunity: How CPO's are Turning Cloud Spend into Savings and Speed" which takes place on Wednesday, October 8th at the Omni Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ.  They share their perspectives on how sourcing and supply chain professionals can elevate their role from tactical operators to trusted strategic partners. Drawing on real-world experiences, they explore how credibility, collaboration, and storytelling can transform procurement into a driver of organizational value.

    13 min

  7. AUG 28

    Procurement Crystal Ball: Top priorities for CPOs to future-proof their operations

    Listen in as Satyen Pathak, Managing Director–India for ProcureAbility, shares his predictions for the future of procurement and his tips for future-proofing procurement operations in an interview with Dawn Tiura, CEO & President of SIG. While many procurement best practices—like category management, procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, communicating procurement's strategic importance to the business, and building supplier relationships for the long term—will remain at the heart of CPOs' strategies, emerging trends will reroute the path to success. Learn how to incorporate and leverage the latest influences, including: The impact of Generative AI. A global focus on environmental, social, and governance. The possibilities of improved data analytics, machine learning, and risk solutions.

    22 min

  8. AUG 25

    A Sneak Peek into Halo Ai's Dina Ghobrial's 2025 Global Executive Summit Presentation, "Operational Risk Intelligence: Designing Future-Ready Programs that Scale"

    In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Dina Ghobrial, founder and CEO of Halo AI, about her upcoming Summit session, "Operational Risk Intelligence: Designing Future-Ready Programs that Scale." Dina, along with Becky Newton of Ansys will discuss the importance of designing scalable risk programs that can adapt to rapidly evolving threats, the need for real-time data in risk management, and practical steps for procurement and compliance teams to enhance their risk assessment processes. To hear more, join us at the Global Executive Summit Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa from October 6-8th!

    9 min
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Are you ready for the next wave of disruption in procurement? Join Sourcing Industry Group CEO Dawn Tiura, CSP, CSMP, C3PRMP, for conversations on the sourcing industry landscape with innovators who embrace technology to improve, influence and inspire procurement professionals.

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  • Creator
    Dawn Tiura
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (c) SIG - Sourcing Industry Group
  • Show Website
    Sourcing Industry Landscape

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