In this episode, Daniel is joined by Natalia Pilipchak, Transformation and Excellence Director at Mobile Tele Systems, to discuss the evolution of procurement from a support role to a leading role in facilitating customer-facing teams to be more agile, efficient, and effective. Natalia has sixteen years of leadership exposure to procurement and sourcing across global enterprises like Philips, Unilever, and Microsoft. She shares her insights on why procurement is a hidden gem for business growth. When enabled with technology, skills, and a mindset shift, procurement analytics becomes an enable ..read more

Hello, and welcome to another episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. I am your host Daniel Barnes, and today we have something a little different for you. We’ll be bringing together a collection of the best insights from our previous episodes that focus on how our guests would reimagine procurement to unleash accelerated value at their organizations. From agile and future-proofed procurement to digitalizing procurement and the role of AI, we’ve got you covered on all critical touchpoints in procurement. But before we dive in, a special word for our loyal and growing a ..read more

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Tom Rogers, Founder and CEO of Vendor Centric, a national consultancy specialising in helping companies take a systematic, risk-based approach to vendor lifecycle management. They discuss the evolution of vendor management strategies and the need for breaking down silos. Tom explains the importance of having a Vendor Management Office (VMO) and how aligning contract management and third-party risk can benefit businesses. He also touches on how to mitigate contract risks associated with contracts. Tom advises, writes and speaks ..read more

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Matthew Booth, Procurement Manager (DACH) EPCM Contracts at PM Group. Matthew shares his insights on Supplier Relationship Management, from understanding its value to how to implement it and the real-world challenges faced. Matthew also shares tips on how procurement leaders can drive organizational value. Matthew has twenty-five years of leadership in the procurement space. He is passionate about procurement because it creates multiple value points for the organisation, from cost and risk mitigation to innovation and sustaina ..read more

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, Elouise Epstein, Partner at Kearney, joins us to share her future vision of all things procurement, including Data platforms, contract management tools and AI, and risk management. She shares her insights on how businesses can future-proof their operations to align with what lies beyond the horizon. Elouise has over twenty-two years of experience in digital procurement. She is an advocate for the advancement of procurement practices and, in her own words, is a digital futurist focused on supply chains. She specialises in how to apply digital to solve ..read more

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Dave Jones, Managing Director at Procmentum Limited. Dave shares his insights on managing procurement in the current VUCA environment and how the role of procurement is evolving in these uncertain times. He also shares tips on how procurement team members can optimize their career paths by carefully selecting the CPOs they choose to work with. Dave has over sixteen years of leadership in the procurement space across retail, telecom, media, and consultancy. He is an MCIPS and passionate about technology procurement and the pace ..read more

Hello and welcome to another episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today is Reba Cox, Global Head of Procurement, Travel and Sustainability at MongoDB.  Join us as Reba shares her passion for procurement and discusses the importance of adapting to the changing world and industry. Learn how to build positive relationships with stakeholders and the need for continuous improvement. Reba also explains how technology and strong relationships can significantly impact an organization's efficiency and profitability. Reba is the Head of Procurement, Travel, an ..read more

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group, a global company that makes automotive fabrics and seat components. Nadia deep-dives into the implementation gaps in procurement at most companies and reimagines procurement by focusing on the quality of talent and removing structural impediments to deliver true value to the company. She also explains why sales and procurement are two sides of the same coin. Nadia brings over thirty years of leadership experience in the procurement and supply chain domai ..read more

Hello and welcome to another episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today is Anna Lakomy, Senior Strategic Buyer EMEA at Siemens. Join us as Anna shares her passion for procurement and the importance of building relationships. Anna provides valuable insights on procurement compliance, emphasizing the importance of incentivizing behavior and actively listening to others. Discover practical advice on building relationships, overcoming remote work challenges, and Anna's wish for procurement progress. Anna mentions that procurement runs in her blood, thanks to ..read more

In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, host Daniel is joined by Rees Thomas, Head of Procurement at Graze, a UK-based healthy snacking brand. Rees shares his end-to-end vision on digitalization in procurement, from designing the digital framework to driving its adoption. He also shares his insight on the evolution of the procurement function over the past decade. Rees describes himself as a motivated, innovative, and capable buying manager with a proven sixteen-year track record in the procurement space. He believes that procurement is more than just cost reduction; it is a strategic func ..read more