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The Procurement PodcastEpisode 015: Procurement Sourcing and Supply Chain Challenges during Covid-19Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Chain Challenges during Covid-19
Andy and Christophe discuss the challenges procurement faces during Covid-19. From re-thinking strategic contracts to dealing with supply disruption, and whether remote working is still effective at a time when the procurement function needs a more important seat at the executive management table.
This episode is filled with important question for the procurement professional:
How organisations are dealing with suppliers issues, product availability, shortages and delays, transportation and logistics disruptions, price increases?
Is working from home as efficient and effective as working from within an organisations...
2021-10-2234 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 014: MECLA – Reducing Embodied Carbon in the Building & Construction Industry with Monica Richter and Hudson WorsleyReducing Embodied Carbon in the Building & Construction Industry with Monica Richter and Hudson Worsley.
In this episode of the Procurement Podcast, Andy Franks and Christophe Barriere-Varju speak with Monica Richter and Hudson Worsley to introduce MECLA and the purpose of the Alliance.
MECLA stands for Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance which is a collaboration of organisations that have come together to drive reductions in embodied carbon in the building and construction industry.
MECLA seeks to align with the Paris Agreement targets and principles of the circular economy and recognise that the building and construction sector is a complex...
2021-04-1648 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 013: How to Focus Procurement Activities with Jody RoweHow to Focus Procurement Activities with Jody Rowe.
With years of expertise in the Oil & Gas industry, Jody Rowe is the CEO of both Rowe Advisory (resource advisory firm) and Promitheia Procurement, providing procurement online solutions that support procurement professionals.
Jody shares her views about how Covid-19 forced businesses to better manage risks and into the obvious cost reduction activities and why any Procurement activities should start with a good plan.
With Covid-19 raising the profile of Procurement it has also highlighted the need for strong governance and the essential of having a good “Procurement Plan” in order to focu...
2021-04-1534 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 012: Using Procurement Collaboration to Improve an Organization with Paul McCarthyUsing Procurement Collaboration to Improve an Organization with Paul McCarthy.
Paul McCarthy talks about buying products and services in a way that is effective, not necessarily cheap, but the best for your company, the best for right now, and the best for the future.
Paul talks about a huge procurement knowledge gap that began with procurement employees that began their career post the 2008-09 financial crisis. With 10 years of expertise to 2019-2020, and a market now in decline, the focus is still buying as cheap as possible, but at the same time this approach expedites the decline of the market...
2020-10-2846 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 011: The Role of Procurement in the Banking Industry with Tony CraneThe Role of Procurement in the Banking Industry with Tony Crane
In this episode of the Procurement Podcast we talk about the Role of Procurement in the Banking and Financial Industry and the impact the Bank’s Supply Chain has onto the end consumer.
During our conversation with Tony Crane, we uncover some hidden areas that Banks can explore to continuously add value to their vertical supply chain, and how difficult it is to articulate the customers benefits — often emotional — and then being able to deliver a real customer experience.
About Tony Crane
Tony has worked in the Financial Services...
2020-08-0351 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 010: Advanced & Strategic Procurement with Mario AdamoAdvanced and Strategic Procurement with Mario Adamo
In this episode of the Procurement Podcast we talk about Advanced and Strategic Procurement with Mario Adamo.
Brace yourself for an almost hour-long in depth conversation with Procurement defined as “Optimising price, availability, reliability, innovation, TCO in consultation with stakeholders and where Procurement is embedded into the organisation as a ‘complex and strategic’ fact based function.”
And in Mario’s words, “Procurement is to be able to think at the next level and bring all the pieces together into concise and well articulated plans.”
Mario Adamo’s is the founder and Managing Director...
2020-07-3055 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 009: High Performance Procurement Program – HP3 EventHigh Performance Procurement Program – HP3 Event
In this episode of the Procurement Podcast we speak with attendees of the High Performance Procurement Program (HP3) developed and presented by Rob Halsall.
Listen to the valuable information and feedback from:
David Dellow – Contract and Commercial Manager Group Procurement at QBE Insurance;
Rey Louw, Head of Procurement & Property at Alinta Energy;
Kara Watson – Customer Interactions at Westpac;
Marie Viant – Procurement Manager, IT & Professional Services at Origin Energy;
Thomas Poulton – Global Portfolio Lead at Macquarie Group;
Avneel Naidu – Senior Commercial Manager at Westpac;
Zoe Lin – Senior Category manager at Westpac;
Juan Casas –...
2020-06-0325 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 008: What is Procurement? A Recap from our 2019 Procurement Guest Speakers with Andy and ChristopheWhat is Procurement? A Recap from our 2019 Procurement Speakers & Leading Executives
All of our podcasts begin with the same question: ‘What is Procurement?’ Yet the answers differ greatly.
In its first year the Procurement Podcast offered insights from Procurement Professional with deep knowledge about the profession.
What is Procurement? There is no single answer. Yet, Procurement, the Procurement function, and the Procurement profession in general offer many keys to unlock the potential performance within any organisation.
Here is a summary of the insights gained from our procurement guest speakers in 2019. We urge you to listen (re-listen), Take a notepad...
2020-01-2116 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 007: High Performance Procurement with Rob HalsallHigh Performance Procurement (HP3)
In this episode of the Procurement Podcast, we speak with Rob Halsall (former Chief Procurement Officer at Westpac New Zealand) about not just what Procurement is, but how improvements can be made at an individual level.
Rob Halsall is the Founder and Managing Director of The Executive Athlete whose aims are to provide a range of talent profiling & training solutions, commercial & strategy advisory, as well as corporate coaching options to build creative, adaptable and resilient performance.
Using a blend of proven contemporary behavioural science and neuro-leadership practice, combined with extensive transformational leadership experience, The...
2020-01-1048 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 006: Circular Economy Procurement with Myla Bulaon and Tania LalorCircular Economy Procurement
Circular Economy Procurement is a non-negotiable activity to be undertaken by Government Agencies, Public and Private Organisations for the future of our generations and for the future of our planet.
In this Procurement Podcast, Myla Bulaon (NSW Department of Education) and Tania Lalor (Local Government Procurement) speak with Christophe and Andy (Procurement Podcast) and discuss the importance and approaches to embed Circular Procurement as one of the enabler of Circular Economy over the traditional Create + Make + Dispose value creation model.
In today’s world, it is now critical to rethink an organisation initial needs and consider social...
2019-10-0153 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 005: The Role of Strategic Procurement as an Enabler with Jean-Michel CarriereThe Role of Strategic Procurement
In his role of Chief Procurement Officer for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (Australia), Jean-Michel Carriere discusses the role of Procurement as an enabler to achieve strategic objectives.
As with any Government Agency, there is a level of responsibility dealing with public monies and ensuring that value is achieved to the benefits of tax payers.
Jean-Michel Carriere also discusses the importance of having a Supplier Development Programme as a conduit for cross-enterprises value creation.
By setting the correct Procurement Strategy to enable outcomes around:
1. A customer-centric approach to Procurement;
2. Strong Category Management;
3. Governance...
2019-09-3049 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 004: Sustainable Procurement with Sarah CollinsSustainable Procurement
Sustainable Procurement is a growing topic amongst most Australian organisations. Climate Change, Modern Slavery, Circular Economy, Reconciliation are some of the elements that fall within Sustainable Procurement.
Sarah Collins – ABC’s Head of Procurement
However, many people still do not clearly understand the business imperative that sits behind integrating sustainability into procurement and supply chain management practices.
As the Australian Broadcast Corporation (ABC) Head of Procurement, Sarah Collins is passionate about Procurement and Sustainable Procurement.
Listen to Sarah Collins talk about Sustainable Procurement and how to implement it within organisations.
Brought to you by the Procurement Podcast, with A...
2019-05-1656 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 003: Procurement’s Role in Implementing Business Solutions with Jo BaileyProcurement’s Role in Implementing Business Solutions
Andy Franks and Christophe Barriere-Varju from the Procurement Podcast interview Jo Bailey, CEO of Progressive Systems. Jo discusses the role of Procurement and its commercial role in identifying and implementing business solutions.
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2019-02-2744 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 002: Responsive Suppliers in Government with Rod LambertAndy Franks and Christophe Barriere-Varju from the Procurement Podcast interview Rodney Lambert, Procurement Manager of NSW Fire Service. Rod offers fascinating insights of his procurement management approach and the importance placed on having responsive suppliers.
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2019-02-0540 min
The Procurement PodcastEpisode 001: The Procurement Podcast with Andy & ChristopheListen to our first Procurement Podcast where Andy and Christophe discuss some of the topics they will be discussing during their interviews with leading Procurement Executives.
4:35 What is procurement? What is the greatest value?
5:00 What is the end game of Procurement?
5:30 Your negotiation technique will dictate the long term viability of your contract.
7:23 Do all businesses need procurement?
7:51 How Procurement people are remunerated?
13:50 Should Procurement sit in Finance? or as a stand along entity?
18:34 The impact of category management within Procurement.
21:20 Should you extend an existing contract that is not adequate for the business?
Join us as we seek to discuss...
2018-10-0223 min