Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Summary In this episode, Martin Smith speaks to Tom Hajek, an independent consultant and who has worked for a number of well known brands. They discuss the key ingredients for successful procurement transformation.  Tom emphasises the importance of aligning procurement with high-level business objectives … The post Procurement Perspectives: Unveiling Procurement’s Strategic Value with Tom Hajek – Episode 92 appeared first on Talent Drive ..read more

  Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Summary In this episode, Martin Smith interviews Ben Paynter, Procurement Director of Burberry, about his journey into procurement and the challenges and opportunities in the industry. Ben shares his transition from sales to procurement and his passion for bringing non-procurement professionals into the field. … The post From Sales to Procurement: Unveiling New Perspectives with Burberry’s Ben Paynter – Episode 90 appeared first on Talent Drive ..read more

  Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Summary In this episode of the Talent Talks podcast, Martin Smith interviews Brian Lombard, a manager at Talent Drive. Brian shares his background and how he transitioned from procurement into procurement recruitment. He primarily focuses on the interim market and discusses the current opportunities … The post Procurement Power Moves: Strategies for Success in the Interim Market with Brian Lombard – Episode 89 appeared first on Talent Drive ..read more

  Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Episode show notes “Really push yourself out there – pushing your comfort zone is where you really feel alive.” “The most critical thing right now is to really develop the relationships with the people you work with, spend time with them understand them really well and form … The post Embracing Challenges and Change to Succeed in the Ever-Evolving World of Procurement with Tim Elliott, Head of Procurement at Leaders Romans Group #88 appeared first on Talent Drive ..read more

    Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Amazon Episode show notes “We need suppliers who understand what it’s like from underrepresented groups’ perspectives, because those often are the groups that we’re looking to speak to.” Supplier diversity is essential to any good procurement professional’s portfolio, which emphasises … The post Why Supplier Relationship Management is Second-to-None in Today’s Market with Head of SRM at Coventry Building Society, Rebecca Howard – Episode 87 appeared first on Talent Drive ..read more

    Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Amazon Episode show notes “Really push yourself out there – pushing your comfort zone is where you really feel alive.” Soft skills in procurement are one thing, but employing them to become one of procurement’s most prominent names on social … The post Push the Comfort Zone and Stand Out: Part 2 with Head of Procurement & Properties at Bibby Financial Services, Tom Mills – Episode 86 appeared first on Talent Drive ..read more

    Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Amazon Episode show notes “Everyone should be learning right through their career. It’s actually the power of saying very little, and listening.” Soft skills are an undoubtedly vital part of any procurement professional’s skillset, but it’s such a vague term … The post The Evolution of Soft Skills & How to Flip the Narrative: Part 1 with Head of Procurement & Properties at Bibby Financial Services, Tom Mills – Episode 85 appeared first on Talent Drive ..read more

    Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Amazon Episode show notes “Procurement has been really effective in seeing growth opportunities and saying ‘Let us manage this, we can look after this’.” While Will Bowley’s route into procurement may not be conventional, his pedigree in the industry matches … The post Taking the Leap Into Procurement Business Ownership with Staverton Consulting Director & Co-Founder, Will Bowley – Episode 84 appeared first on Talent Drive ..read more

    Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Amazon Episode show notes “We have all these other things that we can do, but the end game that the Chief Executive wants is the value that you’re giving them.” The procurement industry is ever-evolving with shifting skillsets, constrained talent … The post Talent Talks LIVE Sept 2023 with Visa’s S-J Aldridge, Specsavers’ Carl Ferrand and Aztec Group’s Jonathan Patrick – Episode 82 appeared first on Talent Drive ..read more

  Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Amazon Episode show notes “The challenge is finding somebody with a really good set of soft skills, and that transcends both public and private sectors.” When it comes to recruiting exciting new procurement talent, good apprenticeships can be the perfect combination … The post Engaging New Talent Through High-Level Apprenticeships with Emma Law – Episode 81 appeared first on Talent Drive ..read more