Spotlight on Procurement
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -The buying of goods and services is at the heart of most businesses across the world. In an increasingly complex global economy challenged by cost reduction pressures, supply chain disruptions, security of supply concerns, and the challenges of meeting sustainability targets, the topics of procurement and supply chains are more important than they have ever been. In the Efficio Spotlight podcast, we talk to industry leaders across the globe about their stories, both personal and professional, to understand what it's like to work in such an exciting area at such a pivotal time. To find out more about we do, visit: https://www.efficioconsulting.com/en-gb/
Host: Simon Lipscomb
Producer: Abi Kramer
Music by Jake Lipscomb
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Procurement's evolution in MENA: Insights from a CIPS leader
March 18, 2024 09:57 - 20 minutes - 16.2 MBSam Achampong FCIPS, Regional Managing Director of CIPS Middle East & North Africa (MENA), discusses how the procurement profession has transformed since he moved to Dubai in 2008 and the challenges and opportunities the region offers.
A journey from Mars: What does a four decade career in Procurement look like?
February 27, 2024 09:45 - 28 minutes - 20.9 MBWe sit down with Malcolm Harrison, the former Chief Procurement Officer of Nestlé and, most recently, the former CEO of the Crown Commercial Service and of CIPS. During this episode, Malcolm takes us through his over 40 years in the procurement profession, the changes he's seen take place and his thoughts on the future of procurement.
From ESG to Capital Projects to M&As: Our procurement and supply chain experts’ 2024 predictions
January 30, 2024 10:52 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWe're starting the year by pulling together different views on what the next 12 months look like for procurement and supply chain across a range of industries.
Navigating the AI revolution: balancing risks and rewards in procurement
December 18, 2023 11:07 - 20 minutes - 14.9 MBAris Georgopoulos, Assistant Professor in Public Law and European Law at the University of Nottingham, who is also the Head of the Innovation, AI, Strategic, and Defence Procurement Research Unit, discusses AI in the context of procurement and how it has the potential to change the way we see the world, the way that we work and the way that we live our lives.
Startups, networking, and imposter syndrome: Talking all things growth in procurement
November 06, 2023 15:30 - 20 minutes - 14.7 MBRendi Miller, VP of Global Travel and Procurement at Qualtrics, discusses her extensive experience in procurement roles in tech startups and high-growth companies.
"In the North East of England, social value isn't a choice. It's a necessity" – Using local government procurement as a force for good
October 04, 2023 08:26 - 25 minutes - 28.8 MBDarren Knowd MBA, (Durham) MCIPS, Head of Procurement, Sales and Business Services at Durham County Council, discusses procurement at a local government level and the importance of social value.
“We've not seen such a change since the 1890s”: From combustion engines to electric vehicles
September 05, 2023 08:07 - 20 minutes - 15.1 MBRob Johnson, former Global Purchasing Director, Jaguar Land Rover, and Honorary Professor at Nottingham University Business School, discusses his experience in the automotive industry and the industrial revolution as we move from combustion engines to electrification.
Procurement is simple – the challenge is deciding what you want to achieve
August 01, 2023 09:38 - 22 minutes - 24.6 MBAndy Clark, Head of Commercial Services at Yorkshire Water, discusses his unusual route into procurement, having never run a procurement process. He believes that procurement has a wider purpose than just procuring goods and services and that understanding the business's core purpose is crucial for turbocharging its operations.
Procurement is simple – the challenge is deciding what you want to achieve
August 01, 2023 09:38 - 22 minutes - 24.6 MBAndy Clark, Head of Commercial Services at Yorkshire Water, discusses his unusual route into procurement, having never run a procurement process. He believes that procurement has a wider purpose than just procuring goods and services and that understanding the business's core purpose is crucial for turbocharging its operations.
“It's trendy to say we're moving beyond savings”: Getting the procurement basics right at Marks & Spencer
July 11, 2023 07:56 - 23 minutes - 18.3 MBAndrew Newnham, Chief Procurement Officer at Marks & Spencer, discusses the challenges he faces in the current economic environment, as well as and the importance of negotiating, measuring savings, and understanding sourcing.
“We have something that I really think is revolutionary”: A deep dive into the US cannabis industry
June 13, 2023 07:41 - 36 minutes - 42.6 MBJoining us in this episode are two leaders in a young and fast-developing industry: cannabis. In this episode, Timeka Drew (Founder & CEO of Biko Flower), Tony Kim (CEO of Telos CG Inc) and host, Simon Lipscomb, discuss: The history of cannabis legalisation and the cannabis industry in the US The supply chain challenges that the industry faces in different US states The role of social equity in the cannabis industry Where the cannabis industry is headed
Procurement Talent: Lifting the lid on the industry's clichés, stereotypes, and preconceptions
May 17, 2023 12:26 - 19 minutes - 16.4 MBMartin Smith, Managing Director at Talent Drive, shares his views on recruiting in the procurement and supply chain space, the direction he sees the profession heading, and the misconceptions people have about the industry.
Both sides of the coin: Taking the step from procurement consultant to Director of Procurement at EVRi
April 03, 2023 08:24 - 24 minutes - 16 MBPauline Potter, Procurement Director at EVRi (formerly Hermes ParcelNet), shares her experience transitioning from a consulting career to a CPO role and how being a consultant has made her a better Procurement Director.
The Procurement Reform Bill: What to expect
March 13, 2023 09:44 - 15 minutes - 11.7 MBRichard Bonnar, a lawyer specialising in major projects for the government and a part-time professor, shares his thoughts on the upcoming Procurement Reform Bill and how this will impact the UK government’s procurement.
“I’m not a risk taker by nature” – How a founder went back to his roots to build the go-to digital procurement event
February 08, 2023 09:20 - 22 minutes - 17.5 MBMatthias Gutzmann, Founder of Digital Procurement World (DPW), shares his entrepreneurship journey.
Peeling back the onion: BT Group’s step-by-step process for measuring procurement savings
January 13, 2023 08:48 - 22 minutes - 16.9 MBJim Davies, CFA, Procurement Finance Director at BT Group, shares his experience addressing the thorny issue of measuring procurement savings.
Peeling back the onion: BT Group’s step-by-step process for measuring procurement savings
January 13, 2023 08:48 - 22 minutes - 16.9 MBJim Davies, CFA, Procurement Finance Director at BT Group, shares his experience addressing the thorny issue of measuring procurement savings.
Neurodiversity in the workplace: A personal story of ADHD
November 29, 2022 13:59 - 21 minutes - 15.9 MBDr Beverley Jandziol MCIPS, who is the Commercial Director - Programmes (GCO) at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office discusses her recent diagnosis of ADHD and breaks the stigmas often associated with it.
What’s courage got to do with it? How to develop a growth mindset
October 17, 2022 08:53 - 20 minutes - 13.1 MBReshma Ramachandran, Chief Transformation Officer at The Adecco Group, discusses ways to (re)set your ambitions for success. This episode looks at how "Imposter Syndrome" and visions of perfection work against us – especially when it comes to leadership.
Your next CPO role: taking ownership of your career
September 06, 2022 08:14 - 19 minutes - 12 MBLucy Harding, Partner and Global Head of the Procurement & Supply Chain Practice at Odgers Berndtson, discusses what makes someone successful in a CPO position and what the future of talent in procurement looks like.
“Supply chain is the business”: From hidden hero to rockstar, supply chain takes centre stage
July 29, 2022 14:47 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBProfessor Richard Wilding OBE is recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in logistics and supply chain management, retiring this summer after a quarter of a century at Cranfield University. Richard recently created a must-see course called Building Resilient Supply Chains for Effective Risk Management for LinkedIn Learning, and he discusses why it’s vital that everyone in business have a basic understanding of supply chain’s role.
Pioneering sustainability in public health: delivering a “net zero” NHS
June 22, 2022 08:33 - 28 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode hear why NHS Chief Sustainability Officer, Dr Nick Watts and NHS Director Of Procurement Transformation and Commercial Delivery, Preeya Bailie MCIPS, see the NHS’s response to climate change as “an enormous opportunity for public health.”
Supplier Ethnic Diversity: So much more than a box-ticking exercise
May 17, 2022 12:46 - 17 minutes - 13.2 MBMayank Shah, Founder & CEO of Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK), discusses the importance of having suppliers that are owned by a traditionally underrepresented individual/group.
Rubbish, nonsense, and shambles: Straight-talking procurement with Peter Smith
May 03, 2022 09:13 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBPeter Smith, author of “Bad Buying” and “Procurement With Purpose” and Managing Director of Procurement Excellence Ltd, discusses whether procurement as a profession has changed over time. This episode looks into how Peter uses his platform to challenge the procurement community and what the future of procurement and supply chain looks like. “Spotlight on Procurement” podcast series has been featured in Feedspot’s top 25 Procurement podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eS8zwXTc
Power to the mama! Breaking the poverty cycle with supply chain visibility
April 06, 2022 14:57 - 22 minutes - 14.8 MBUnveiling the problems that too often lie behind CSR buzzwords is Ashish Gadnis, the founder and CEO of BanQu. Ashish describes the systematic issues in traditional procurement processes that are a barrier to combatting poverty – and how BanQu is tackling them by increasing visibility in the supply chain.
Navigating global supply chain disruption in an era of conflict and sanctions
March 15, 2022 11:34 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode our guest, Patrick Penfield, Professor of Supply Chain Practice, Director of Executive Education at Syracuse University discusses how the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is having an impact across the global supply chain.
Lessons in procurement agility - running an airport through a global pandemic
March 08, 2022 09:13 - 14 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode our guest, Camilla Davidsen, Head of Procurement at Copenhagen Airports A/S discusses running a huge international airport during the peak of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Lessons in procurement agility - running an airport through a global pandemic
March 08, 2022 09:13 - 14 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode our guest, Camilla Davidsen, Head of Procurement at Copenhagen Airports A/S discusses running a huge international airport during the peak of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Power in Partnership: Procurement and Finance join forces for change
February 09, 2022 09:45 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode our guest, Rachel Dolan, Head Of Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management at Permanent TSB discusses her journey to initiate and execute a successful procurement transformation programme.
BT Sourced: procurement rethought
January 10, 2022 10:16 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode our guest, Cyril Pourrat , Chief Procurement Officer at BT discusses the creation of BT Sourced. BT Sourced is the innovative procurement arm of BT and was established to challenge the traditional ways of buying goods and services, with the introduction of new technology.
BT Sourced: procurement rethought
January 10, 2022 10:16 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode our guest, Cyril Pourrat , Chief Procurement Officer at BT discusses the creation of BT Sourced. BT Sourced is the innovative procurement arm of BT and was established to challenge the traditional ways of buying goods and services, with the introduction of new technology.
Jabbed: An inside look at the UK’s vaccine supply chain
December 09, 2021 09:05 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode our guest, Steve Gibb, Supply Chain Director - Vaccine Programme at NHS England discusses the challenges, pressures and practicalities of building a supply chain at unprecedented speed to vaccinate an entire population.
Jabbed: An inside look at the UK’s vaccine supply chain
December 09, 2021 09:05 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode our guest, Steve Gibb, Supply Chain Director - Vaccine Programme at NHS England discusses the challenges, pressures and practicalities of building a supply chain at unprecedented speed to vaccinate an entire population.
Supply chains under cyberattack – awareness and prevention
November 15, 2021 15:46 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode our guest, David Emm, Principal Security Researcher at Kaspersky, discusses supply chain cybersecurity. David takes us through some very high profile and damaging attacks and explains how the attackers have both the intent and the ability to exploit vulnerabilities in the supply chain. Key discussion points include: What it means when we talk about cybersecurity risks in supply chains What high profile attacks have taken place Why these attacks are committed The imp...
Liquid Gold: The Story of the COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce
September 28, 2021 09:04 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBRuth Todd CBE, formerly Programme Director at UK Vaccine Taskforce, talks about her leadership role in the Vaccine Taskforce (VTF), the organisation created by the UK Government to bring together the public, private, and academic sector to lead on the most pressing challenges of recent times – finding a viable vaccine against COVID-19. In the podcast Ruth talks us through the story of the taskforce and the challenges faced along the way, from its founding in the darkest days of the pandemic ...
Supplier Diversity: Of course it matters, but where to begin?
August 02, 2021 13:11 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBVictoria Mallinckrodt, Procurement Development Lead at World Economic Forum speaks out on the topic of supplier diversity. Key discussion points include: What is supplier diversity and how do you define what a diverse supplier is? Is there a different level of focus on supplier diversity depending on the country? How does the topic of suppler diversity fit into sustainability? How do organisations make positive progress on this agenda and how do you measure it? Do companies nee...
Expanding healthcare access in Africa
May 24, 2021 12:42 - 17 minutes - 12 MBElizabeth Amuli, Quality Healthcare Specialist at Business for Health Solutions, explains how the organisation strengthens the healthcare systems and improves healthcare access throughout Africa. Key discussion points include: What are some of the key challenges for healthcare access in Africa and what innovative approaches are being used to try and solve these challenges? Why is the public health care system better served than the private health care system? How has Business for Hea...
“There’s no vaccine for climate change!”
April 20, 2021 09:18 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBPaul Ekins OBE, Professor of Resources and Environmental Policy at University College London (UCL) boldly speaks out on sustainability and environmental economics. Paul is one of the most esteemed thinkers in this field and was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to environmental policy. Key discussion points include: How did Paul become interested in environmental economics and policy? Are economic growth and environme...
Protecting the Frontline: How the NHS delivers 30 million items of PPE a day to 58,000 locations
March 19, 2021 14:37 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MBGary Horsfield, Chief Operating Officer UK PPE at NHS Department of Health and Social Care reveals his experience leading a team with responsibility for acquiring and distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) at speed, to the UK’s Health and Social Care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key discussion points include: How did Gary come to work within the public sector at the NHS, and what have been the highlights? What were the initial supply chain challenges at the start of t...
Protecting the Frontline: How the NHS delivers 30 million items of PPE a day to 8,000 locations
March 19, 2021 14:37 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MBGary Horsfield, Chief Operating Officer UK PPE at NHS Department of Health and Social Care reveals his experience leading a team with responsibility for acquiring and distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) at speed, to the UK’s Health and Social Care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key discussion points include: How did Gary come to work within the public sector at the NHS, and what have been the highlights? What were the initial supply chain challenges at the start of t...
NHS Test and Trace: Building a team of 50,000 in four months
January 07, 2021 11:52 - 19 minutes - 17 MBSimon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio, speaks to Jacqui Rock, Chief Commercial Officer at NHS Test and Trace Programme about her experience to rapidly build an organisation of 50,000 people to test and trace the UK's population to COVID-19. Key discussion points include: What circumstances led Jacqui to take on this highly complex role? What have been Procurement and Commercial's most prominent achievements? How has the press commentary and general public opinion ha...
Backstage at Sainsbury’s: feeding the nation in a pandemic
December 21, 2020 09:24 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBSimon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio, speaks to Patrick Dunne, Director of Group Property, Procurement and Cost Transformation at Sainsbury’s on his experience of running procurement/supply-chains through the COVID-19 global pandemic. Key discussion points include: How did they cope with changing customer channels and unprecedented demand? How important was procurement and a well-structured supply chain during this time? What does the future of Sainsbury’s business...
Impact starts with I: taking action to drive sustainability
November 19, 2020 08:40 - 24 minutes - 21.6 MBSimon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio, speaks to Thomas Udesen, Chief Procurement Officer at Bayer/Co-Founder of The Sustainable Procurement Pledge and Eleonore de Montjoye, Manager at Efficio on sustainability in procurement and what actions we can each take to make a difference. Key discussion points include: What does the future of sustainability look like? Are organisations generally doing enough on this topic and specifically what can procurement teams do? Has ...
Impact starts with I: taking action to drive sustainability
November 19, 2020 08:40 - 24 minutes - 21.6 MBSimon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio, speaks to Thomas Udesen, Chief Procurement Officer at Bayer/Co-Founder of The Sustainable Procurement Pledge and Eleonore de Montjoye, Manager at Efficio on sustainability in procurement and what actions we can each take to make a difference. Key discussion points include: What does the future of sustainability look like? Are organisations generally doing enough on this topic and specifically what can procurement teams do? Has ...
Let's talk about race: headwinds, tailwinds and code-switching
October 20, 2020 10:34 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBSimon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio, speaks to Rob Woodstock, Chief Commercial Officer at HMRC on issues connected to diversity and inclusion, with a specific focus on race. On this podcast, Rob shares his inspiring story and discusses his journey from growing up as a child of an immigrant family on a council estate, to the senior position he holds today. Highlights include: The pressure to fit in and the impact of code-switching The difference between not being rac...
Diversity in Procurement: Admit it – we're not doing enough
July 06, 2020 15:07 - 24 minutes - 20.7 MBSimon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio, speaks to Emma Osborn, Category Management Director at Network Rail and Sheena Russel, HR Manager at Efficio on diversity issues around procurement, supply chain and corporate more generally. Key discussion points include: How are organisations tackling diversity and driving change? Should the focus on moral imperative take a more active shift towards quotas to achieve meaningful outcomes? What next? How can we do better? T...
The impact of COVID-19 on working capital
May 15, 2020 13:33 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBSimon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio speaks to Emilio Della Bruna, Efficio on the impact COVID-19 is having on working capital. Key discussion points include: Why is the impact of working capital so important, especially in this era? What are the actions people should be doing now to improve their working capital position? What will the future look like from a working capital position?
Category deep dives: COVID-19 – Running supplier negotiations
April 29, 2020 14:23 - 7 minutes - 6.38 MBSimon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio speaks to Greg Horgan and Tibor Sotkovszki about how to run successful supplier negotiations Key discussion points include: How to approach supplier negotiations Key to success in negotiations Long term impact of negotiations
Category deep dives: COVID-19 impact on the chemical sector
April 23, 2020 16:44 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBSimon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio speaks to Wolfgang Rueth, Efficio’s SME on chemicals about the impact COVID-19 is having on this category. Key discussion points include: The dramatic impact COVID-19 has had on the chemical sector, such as: price drops, price hikes and the issues around demand and supply. The short, mid and long term approaches procurement professionals should focus on to manage the crisis.
Category deep dives: COVID-19 impact on the chemical sector
April 23, 2020 16:44 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBSimon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio speaks to Wolfgang Rueth, Efficio’s SME on chemicals about the impact COVID-19 is having on this category. Key discussion points include: The dramatic impact COVID-19 has had on the chemical sector, such as: price drops, price hikes and the issues around demand and supply. The short, mid and long term approaches procurement professionals should focus on to manage the crisis.