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Procurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep31 Alchemie part deux - AI and tariff meltdownRich and Ed meet Alex Jennings from Alchemie Network to discuss whether AI can save us from Trump's tariffs and global meltdown.This is the edited audio of Alchemie's live stream from July 2025, where we discuss the latest developments in the global tariff drama - agreements which have been made, deals which are close, which countries are on the naughty step, what it all means in economic terms and what you can do about it!We also find out whether Penguins exported to the US a...2025-07-2147 min
Procurement Says NoProcurement Says No Vids Ep5 Crap jokes #3We've launched into the world of short videos on TikTok. It's another thing we said we wouldn't do.Anyway, here's the audio-only version, for those of you who really, really don't want to look at us.We've nearly run out of procurement jokes thankfully - here they are...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.2025-07-2100 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Vids Ep4 Elevator SpeechWe've launched into the world of short videos on TikTok. It's another thing we said we wouldn't do.Anyway, here's the audio-only version, for those of you who don't really want to look at us.We ask the important question - "what is the procurement elevator speech?"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.2025-07-1400 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Vids Ep3 Crap jokes #2We've launched into the world of short videos on TikTok. It's another thing we said we wouldn't do.Anyway, here's the audio-only version, for those of you who really don't want to look at us.More crap jokes...these ones are slightly worse than the previous episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.2025-07-1401 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Vids Ep2 Crap jokesWe've launched into the world of short videos on TikTok. It's another thing we said we wouldn't do.Anyway, here's the audio-only version, for those of you who don't really want to look at us.Here is proof that there are no good procurement jokes...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.2025-07-1400 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Vids Ep1 What is procurement?We've launched into the world of short videos on TikTok. It's another thing we said we wouldn't do.Anyway, here's the audio-only version, for those of you who don't really want to look at us.What is procurement?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.2025-07-1400 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep30 Global turmoil - trade, tariffs, Trump and t-shirtsRich and Ed have another special guest - Shone Richardson - and we're talking total global turmoil and meltdown - including tariffs and their impact for US procurement; whether war with Canada is the answer (or at least stealing their timber); if an SUV is sufficient to run products across the Mexican border into the US; and if you should route all your Chinese imports via the UK with a "Made in UK" sticker.And loads of questions from the virtual postbag - on suppliers in administration who've already taken your cash; using AI to create specifications and...2025-06-0239 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep29 Unintended ConsequencesRich and Ed do much pondering of all sorts of unintended consequences in the latest episode of Nicaragua's favourite business-based podcast - including the impact of tariffs on everything; pensioner job shares; Rachel Reeve's CV; even beavers and bees.We've also got lots of stats on just how well PSN is doing; news about Europe's continuing love affair with Russian gas; and....yes....news from CIPS...who are so hot they're on fire (not literally).All this and an extended "Ask Rich & Ed" where you will find answers to these tricky questions (which now have bullet...2025-05-0137 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep28 Zipped UpRich and Ed said they'd never do politics but have a load of political news about the possible impact of US tariffs and looming recession (d'oh); a lack of news on the UK Public Procurement Act (which we'll take as good news); dull news about UK National Procurement Policy Statement; and finally some news from CIPS (yippee).And we have a special guest star from Zip - who we've been stalking for over a year and finally got to meet at ProcureCon in Vegas - Joe Piazza - who explains intake and orchestration, the lowest common denominator and...2025-04-0141 minProcurement Says NoAsk Rich & Ed Ep4 - Functional or Usable?All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 4 we find out which is most important in procurement software - functionality or usability; is negotiation something you are born with or can it be developed...2025-03-1206 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep27 Leaving Las VegasRich and Ed are in their final day at ProcureCon Las Vegas - and have now put everything on red and lost it all. But luckily we ran in Subu Rao from Discover Dollar who not only gave a great explanation of how AI can help procurement find those missing dollars, but he also subbed us 10 bucks to put on black.And we talk to Cheron Lessmeister from CIPS Americas who is tasked with developing the CIPS offering for the American market - from Canada through the US, the Caribbean and right down to Chile and Argentina! And it t...2025-03-0522 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep26 Vegas NightsRich and Ed continue to be bamboozled by intake to procure and orchestration - so much so that they've found more guest stars to try to explain it all. And this time....well....We speak to Michael (never Mike) Shields from Tropic and Sean Warren from Opstream. Michael tells us how a procurement person turns sales person (Prosalesment) to further the cause of intelligent spend management, and Sean suggests R2D2 was soooo much better than C3PO as an agent of AI.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pro...2025-03-0527 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep25 Waking up in VegasRich and Ed literally woke up in Vegas to the excitement of ProcureCon West Indirect! In the first of three sort-of-mini episodes, they get to grips with agentic AI and Orchestration Schmorchestration...we have no idea what this means, but luckily our guests Mike Pierson from Tonkean and Niyata Chhaya from Hyperbots do!!So listen up and learn. Are you going to put the dollars on red or black????Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.2025-03-0419 minProcurement Says NoAsk Rich & Ed Ep3 - Any good jokes?All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 3 we find out how much time you should spend with stakeholders and suppliers, and how much your travel budget should be; are there any procurement gurus...2025-03-0206 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep24 Viva Las VegasRich and Ed have an assortment of exciting news - including Procurecon in Las Vegas, "Procurement Says No" Merch (available in all of the colours and sizes almost) and our new spin-off podcast "Ask Rich & Ed" (available on all good pod places).Plus a survey from the Cheetah Research Institute all about the uptake of AI in procurement - it's happening - slowly; priorities for Supply Chain leaders in '25 from CAPS; and a whole range of tech vendors splurging with webinars! We do love a webinar.This is a short but perfectly formed mini episode - s...2025-02-2421 minProcurement Says NoAsk Rich & Ed Ep2 -Dealing with annoying salespeopleAll of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 2 we find out how to introduce procurement to new stakeholder groups; what to do when one supplier's price is sooooo much lower than others in a...2025-02-1806 min
Procurement Says NoAsk Rich & Ed Ep1 - Does Procurement ever say yes?All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 1 we learn how to negotiate an evergreen contract with annual RPI; whether it's ever right to punch a stakeholder; who is procurement's closest business ally; what...2025-02-1707 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep23 ProcureCon - Events, dear boyRich and Ed discover all there is to know about hosting your very own Procurement Event - with special guest stars Frank Musero and Michael Dunlap of ProcureCon; which only happens to be one of the biggest organisers of global procurement events!We ask Frank and Mike - what is ProcureCon all about; how many events do they hold; how long these things take to organise; how do they deal with terrible speakers and drop outs; what's in it for sponsors; and most importantly, what's in it for you, dear listener; and whether Taylor Swift or Guns 'n...2025-02-0243 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep22 Alchemie - Pestilence, Plague and Other Predictions.Your favorite procurement podcast is hosted by Alex Jennings on the Alchemie Network's livestream event.Ed and Rich muse on what we should expect in the world of procurement in 2025, as well as also looking back at what we said this time last year. Were we right about near shoring, the continuing focus on risk and cost reduction, the slow march of AI, procurement tech continuing to lag, and a lack of available talent beginning to hit recruitment??? And what are our...2025-01-2054 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep21 The 12 Days of Procurement - Christmas SpecialRich and Ed bring you Christmas cheer with their 12 Days of Procurement - as they count the days and suggest things you should be doing - like sorting 12 unpaid invoices, approving 10 requistions, unsticking 9 contracts stuck in legal, reading 6 Linked-In lists, defining 3 definitions of ESG and a releasing tender on Christmas eve...you get the picture. Listen to find out the whole 12 days! And will Ed uncover what exactly the Apostles' Creed is all about? Plus news from VW and L'Oreal on batteries and decarbonisation, more news on our collabs with ProcureCon and Alchemie and we celebrate new listeners in th...2024-12-1626 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep20 Death of a SalesmanRich and Ed meet a real life salesperson, Meir Ziskin, who is an expert in automation and robotics sales. Mier will be answering all those salesy questions such as what makes a good salesperson; what does he really think of procurement people; how to stop “tyre kickers”; what does sales want from procurement; can salespeople be a buyer’s friend; do competing sales organisations really talk to each other about tenders, margins and whether to bid; what’s the hardest sell; and how to sell a pen. Plus we have news from the world of procurement; our views on the US...2024-11-1839 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep19 Now RecruitingRich and Ed explore the murky world of recruitment and provide their top tips whether you are interviewing or being interviewed. Should you “be yourself” or perhaps someone else; should you wear a pointy hat; what’s the worst question to ask in an interview - and how to answer it; should you be passive or aggressive or passive aggressive; when should you walk out of an interview and run, never looking back; what is an EVP anyway?And why do some sectors only recruit from within their own sector?Plus...2024-10-2142 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep18 The Procurement ActRich and Ed explore the strange and wonderful world of Public Procurement with the Procurement Act 2023. We are “deep diving” into what it’s all about with special guests Graeme Hunter and Verity White and asking questions such as: What is it and why?What are the differences compared with PCR 2015?Will it encourage SMEs?What’s the new system going to be like?What is a Dynamic Markets process?Will it create a new best practice and does it encourage or stifle competition? We have conclusive proof.Is there a reduction in bureaucracy or even more than ever?Is it all a...2024-09-1047 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep17 Collaborators feat LTPIt’s a collab podcast – this time we are joining forces with fellow smooth podcasters Luke Stroud and Luke Burford aka 2Lukes of Let’s Talk Procurement (verified as the second best procurement-based podcast). Yes, it’s PSN vs LTP. GenX vs GenZ. Masters vs Learners. We discuss important matters such as: which animal would be best at procurement; how to spot “red flags” in recruiting and job ads; whether you always need a notepad; should we have merch, an Amazon mini-series and possibly the sponsorship of Tranmere Rovers?Plus: what usually goes wrong in proc...2024-08-0545 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep16 Consulting with ConsultantsRich and Ed spill the beans on all the tricks of the trade in consulting and interim management. So have a listen if you are buying them, working with them, are one or want to be one! We are selling the consulting crown jewels for nothing by answering questions from our listeners around the world - when to use an interim vs a consultant; boutique or Big4; what's the best part and worst part of being a consultant; whether you can bluff your way in consultancy (yes, a bit); measuring a consultant’s “value add”; whether to go for a risk...2024-07-0841 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep15 Return to ListmaniaFor our first anniversary, Rich and Ed Return to Listmania - our favourite topic of random lists for everything in procurement - including a list from someone off the internet - the 9 laws of stuff, plus 7 skills for supplier management, lists of procurement hats, 5 stages of aligned strategy, 11 trends for 2024 and a load of other hopeless predictions - including the demise of the letters C, X and Q. And we've got news - including more lists, this time of the top 10 ethical procurement companies (no we don't believe it either) with the BS thermometer of news, Dunkin's new C...2024-06-1738 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep14 Deus Ex MachinaAshley Williams from Mishcon de Reya is back as we delve further into artificial intelligence and machine learning. Will machines save us? Will capitalism save us? What will the world’s despots do with this technology? Is this a turtle on its back? Will Charlie Watts really play drums on a new Whitney album? Will lawyers and procurement people be replaced by bots? Who’s best – big companies or small companies? What is intent prediction and will Ed go to prison for a crime he is yet to commit? Or will we just be regulated to a higher standard (oh, that’s a bit dull...2024-05-1540 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep13 Artificially IntelligentRich and Ed invite another super-duper special guest star to the podcast – Ashley Williams is a partner at Mishcon de Reya, specialising in all things AI, who talks to us about EU and US approaches to AI; whether your AI controlled car will kill you or random pedestrians whilst you’re playing Candy Crush; data scraping; Love Island and the wonderfully broad definition of AI. It’s procurement, but it’s personal.We’ve also got a distinct lack of news; except for a very exciting CPO conference coming up in May; the price of cocoa and eggs; some very u...2024-04-2238 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep12 ListmaniaRich and Ed have noticed that everyone is banging on about lists - so they’ve joined the bandwagon of creating lists about stuff. We’ve got lists from Elon, PWC and, er, a Linked-In algorithm on procurement top 10 skills! We’ve also got news from CEPA, WMBC and CEBI, the mystery of CIPS and CCS; and that your BEV might by spying on you. So many acronyms, so little time.And we’ve got loads of your questions - this time about whether TFM is good for you, UNSPSC (jeez, more acronyms); what to do when your supplier t...2024-03-2443 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep11 Procurement Guru #2We've turned it up to 11 where Rich and Ed welcome back special guest, and Procurement Guru, Peter Smith, who bangs on about Bad Buying (including the story of Fat Leonard; the Wrong Incentives); the madness of HS2; AI and replicant procurement people, and whether the world is going to end.We also discuss Apple's continuous improvement blah, blah, blah; whether you should be zigging or zagging; and buying bits for aircraft in India.And we have yet more answers for your questions - which stakeholders should you talk to; what to do if your supplier goes...2024-02-2633 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep10 Procurement Guru #1Rich and Ed are back with Part 1 of a special guest appearance by Procurement Guru Peter Smith, talking all things CIPs, the Procurement Act 2023, and a bit of bad buying.There's also the latest news and answers to your questions on the procurement elevator pitch (every little helps), the worst thing to say in procurement, dealing with Houthi rebels and whether to join the AI training bandwagon.All this in the #1 (almost) award winning, top charting, leading global procurement podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.2024-01-3031 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep9 Resolution RevolutionRich and Ed have their crystal balls at the ready with some predictions for 2024. What's the focus for Procurement this year (er, apart from savings)? Will we become T-shaped commercial people? Is it centralise or decentralise this time around? Are procurement systems really getting better? Will AI finally set fire to the sky, or at least do a decent job of an RFP? We also answer your questions on whether you can be a born negotiator; how to convince others that your saving is real; whether you should go into Procurement as a career (or get out); and...2024-01-0132 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep8.5 Legally BrunetteProcurement Says No Ep 8.5 - Rich and Ed discuss more legal stuff with top barista Mark Sherwood-Edwards and his freshly ground beans - and he's particularly SAASy this time. More news - including our little podcast being big in Vietnam and Romania; bizarre news about a balloon manufacturer; why procurement people leave their companies; Whirlpool's $800m procurement saving; and just how bad payment terms have become. We find out there aren't many procurement jokes, whether to accept wine from Suppliers, and which day is best for listening to Procurement Says No. You don't want to miss it - so click...2024-01-0132 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep8 Legally Brunette - The Christmas SpecialProcurement Says Ho Ho Ho - it's our Christmas Special where Rich and Ed discuss more legal stuff with top barista Mark Sherwood-Edwards and his freshly ground beans - and he's particularly SAASy this time. More news - including our little podcast being big in Vietnam and Romania; bizarre news about a balloon manufacturer; why procurement people leave their companies; Whirlpool's $800m procurement saving; and just how bad payment terms have become. We find out there aren't many procurement jokes, whether to accept (mistletoe and) wine at Christmas, and which day is best for listening to Procurement Says No. All...2023-12-1133 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep7 Legally BlondishWhen is a barrister better than a barista? Rich and Ed find out which coffee is best with special guest star and expert in legal things - Mark Sherwood-Edwards. We talk liabilities, warranties, and being reasonable but never consequential. And whether the Magic Circle really can pull a rabbit from a hat. Plus news from the world of procurement - including the Procurement Bill's 128 page Royal Ascent, Zip's coolbox, and lots of lists of procurement tech providers. We find the origins of Mythra, the capitals of Canada and Nicaragua, and how much to spend on expenses. And whether there are...2023-11-2332 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep6 How do you like your stake(holders)?How do you like your stakeholders*? Well done or medium rare? Rich and Ed talk to guest star Nick Ford about everything you ever needed to know about managing stakeholders - whether they are friends, derailers or passive aggressive. We have more news from the world of procurement; and answer important questions like: whether you should buy from the cheapest supplier; what to do if a salesperson annoys you; and do you really need a CIPS qualification? All the usual nonsense but with extra added seriousness. You can pause if it all gets too exciting and you need to pee...2023-11-0132 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep5 Socially ValuableRich and Ed are back, albeit a little belatedly, with the No1 Management Podcast in Nicaragua. This time we've got news from the Apple Podcast charts which will stun and amaze; the CIPS awards (best haircut, nicest coat); why you should never ignore procurement strategy and why procurement teams aren't achieving supply chain nirvana. We've also got a post bag full of, wait for it, 5 questions from listeners around the world ("Is it ever right to punch a stakeholder?"). And extra special guest star Kate Hill talks to us about all things social value - what is it, how do...2023-10-1044 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep4 Tools 'n' TechniquesProcurement Says No Episode 4 is our magnum opus – an extended concept album of procurement nonsense. We discuss tools and techniques in procurement, Ed turns his back on the procurement community; and we talk about Kraljic, Van Wheel, and even come up with a sixth force (or sic forth) for Michael Porter. We’re also talking about negotiation – some good ones and mostly bad ones. And providing advice on how to avoid your lies being spotted. Fly lie, fly. We even invent some new acronyms along the way (IN2P, TSMA), and discover that procurement won WW2. All this knowledge, all this d...2023-08-2139 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep3 ESG for you and meProcurement Says No Episode 3. ESG is definitely for you and me. Does everyone think so? Rich and Ed have more news from the world of procurement and this time they are providing their unique insight into the world of ESG (give me an "E"); they talk about how to love your suppliers; and also give advice on being a great boss (yes, the jury's still out). Beware the shiny suited salesman and don't get all serious on me! Let's get into Apple's Top 18 Management related Podcasts! Download it now and share, share, share.Become a supporter of this...2023-07-1028 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep2 The Rise of the MachinesThe difficult second episode. The Rise of the Machines. Rich and Ed talk more brilliant procurement nonsense. Featuring: In the news. Is anything new in procurement? Why is procurement technology adoption so crap? Will AI wipe out procurement? It turns out there is a lot to learn from "The Terminator". Includes name checks for Zip, Market Dojo, Globality, Ariba, Coupa, Per Angusta, oh, and CIPS. Definitely worth more than 20 sheckles. Download it now - it's as cheap as crisps.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.2023-06-2229 minProcurement Says NoProcurement Says No Ep1 Procurement, purchasing, buying - whateverEpisode 1. Our first episode of a slightly irreverent look at the world of procurement - featuring: In the news. Public procurement - any good? Is it procurement or purchasing or buying and who cares? Are procurement people born or are they made in a lab? Should procurement be at the top table? Newly remixed and remastered to improve the sound quality!Rich and Ed.https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support2023-06-1124 min
First Minister's Question Time (FMQs)FMQs 19/04/2018First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Jenny Gilruth, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) Mark Ruskell, Spokesperson for: Climate, Energy, Environment; Food & Farming (Green - Mid Scotland and Fife) Fulton MacGregor, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport (SNP - Coatbridge and Chryston) Sandra White (SNP - Glasgow Kelvin) Willie Re...2018-04-1900 min