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Art of Procurement

Philip Ideson
Procurement
Artificial Intelligence
Supply Chain Management
AI In Procurement
Supply Chain
Digital Transformation
Procurement Technology
Sustainability
Category Management
Incentive Structures
Corporate Procurement
Procurement Transformation
Generative AI
Change Management
Catalyst LA
Supplier Relationships
Innovation
Risk Management
Procurement Strategies
Cost Management

Learn from procurement experts. Host Philip Ideson talks with thought leaders who share the trends, strategies and tactics that you can lever to elevate the role of procurement - and your career.

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"Procurement has to become an ecosystem builder for the enterprise, because no enterprise can do everything by itself in today's world." - Saurabh Gupta

Procurement leaders are feeling the pressure to "be AI-first," yet most struggle to get past th... more

"Digital masters aren't just deploying technology. They're changing the way procurement runs." - Chris Riley, Partner - Supply Chain and Procurement, Deloitte As AI-enabled tools shift the landscape from efficiency to true strategic impact, CPOs are ... more

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"Isn't it true that everybody talks about supplier management, but nobody does it?"

This observation from Summit Procurement CEO and Founder Alan Veeck captures the delta between procurement's aspirations and the reality on the ground. It's a gap,... more

"Right now, procurement needs to define their future role in the business. Procurement needs to drive that for themselves, because if we don't, then someone is going to drive it for us, and that could drive us out." - Gordon Donovan, Vice President R... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Veeck
Founder & CEO of Summit Procurement
Summit Procurement
Episode: BTW EP 31: The Fellowship Against Fake Savings with Alan Veeck
Stan Moskovtsev
Co-founder and US CEO of Zinit; former McKinsey procurement leader; Harvard MBA
Zinit
Episode: EP 06: Startup of the Week: Zinit W/ Stan Moskovtsev
Sammeli Sammalkorpi
Co-founder and CEO at Sievo
Sievo
Episode: 864: Benchmarking Procurement: Lessons from $1.4 Trillion in Spend W/ Sammeli Sammalkorpi
Viji Doraiswamy
Vice President of Product Marketing
Coupa
Episode: 863: The Agentic Shift in Procurement: The Rise of Autonomous Processes
Harald Nitschinger
Co-founder and CEO of Prewave
Prewave
Episode: EP 05: Provider of the Week: Prewave W/ Harald Nitschinger
Swapnil Dubey
Procurement and supply chain leader with four decades of experience in India
Independent / Former Indian industry executive
Episode: 862: AI, Talent, and the New Shape of Procurement in India W/ Dr. Swapnil Dubey
Amit Mahajan
Partner at AlixPartners
AlixPartners
Episode: 861: Procurement Under Pressure: Disruption, AI, and the New Operating Model W/ Amit Mahajan and Jon Jensen
Jon Jensen
Partner and managing director at AlixPartners
AlixPartners
Episode: 861: Procurement Under Pressure: Disruption, AI, and the New Operating Model W/ Amit Mahajan and Jon Jensen
Adam Brown
Industry executive discussing ProcureTech and Digital Garage
ProcureTech insider / BT alumnus
Episode: EP 04: Procurement's Innovation Sandbox: How Digital Garages Deliver Value with Adam Brown

Hosts

Philip Ideson
Founder and host of the program, focused on procurement as a strategic function and value-based transformation.
Rich Ham
Co-host in studio; CEO of a procurement-focused analytics and services company.
Jyothi Hartley
Host of segments including Startup of the Week and related procurement features.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • Hooked on this podcast

    Started listening two years ago and been hooked ever since - I’ve learned so much from this podcast from a fantastic host (Phil), highly credible guests, and engaging/relevant topics. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pbj2521
    United States2 years ago
  • Sound quality

    Ep 575 had such poor sound quality for the guest. It was virtually impossible to understand. If the guest is on a mobile phone you need to ensure quality. Disappointing as what I could discern was really useful.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Politico maverick
    Australia3 years ago
  • Hits the points. Good guests. Even better host that should have better guests.

    Really a top notch gentleman. Wish he would push a bit more and not ease on some gueats. He could get even better guests simply because of the quality of his interviewing. Great industry expert and podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrCharleston
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcast, amazing host

    I’ve just recently discovered this podcast and I’m loving it so far! :) Philip is an outstanding interviewer. Highly recommended to anyone interested in growing their business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EddieHar
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Episode 271 was great!

    Chris Sawchuk hit all the points I needed to hear today. I’ll listen to this one again and read the white paper. Thanks, Philip.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bootdragger
    United States6 years ago

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Sound quality can be inconsistent in some episodes; overall strong hosting and interviewing.
Balanced, credible guests and high-quality content.
Audience appreciates practical procurement insights and actionable takeaways.

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865: Confidence, Cost, and Compliance: Insights from the Economist Impact Report W/ Gordon Donovan
Q: What do the findings suggest about the role of humans versus AI in decision-making over the next few years?
Around 46% expect AI to support tactical decisions while humans retain strategic control, with 42% anticipating collaboration between AI and humans across most decisions. A minority believe AI will lead with human oversight, and CIOs show slightly stronger belief in AI-led decisions, signaling ongoing evolution of the human-in-the-loop model.
865: Confidence, Cost, and Compliance: Insights from the Economist Impact Report W/ Gordon Donovan
Q: What are the top drivers of digital transformation in procurement, and how does AI compare to spend analytics in that context?
AI emerged as the top driver of digital transformation, closely followed by spend analytics; spend analytics has been a long-standing driver, but AI is now the leading catalyst alongside analytics, reflecting a shift toward real-time insights and smarter decision-making.
865: Confidence, Cost, and Compliance: Insights from the Economist Impact Report W/ Gordon Donovan
Q: Can you summarize what the Economist Impact survey covered this year and how AI questions were integrated into the study?
The study is the fifth year of the survey, expanded to include CIOs to understand technology implications, with a broad-based look at AI adoption, data quality, and organizational priorities. We asked AI-specific questions about performance, process delays, data integrity, and how AI would be adopted—aiming to map where AI can best improve procurement and where barriers remain.
BTW EP 31: The Fellowship Against Fake Savings with Alan Veeck
Q: Now, when you first heard about the project and the flawed systems of incentivization, what were your initial reactions?
Alan described initial excitement about redefining procurement incentives and the hard work ahead, acknowledging both the opportunity to move toward value and the challenge of implementing lasting change.
EP 06: Startup of the Week: Zinit W/ Stan Moskovtsev
Q: So for those who may not know, please tell us, Stan, what does Zinit do?
Zinit is an AI-native B2B marketplace that removes the invisible wall between enterprise clients and suppliers, starting with an AI-powered e-sourcing solution that streamlines and speeds up RFPs and sourcing events, making procurement more efficient from the ground up.

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What is Art of Procurement about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, discussions center on shaping procurement into a strategic, value-driven function. Topics include AI-enabled decision making, supplier collaboration, risk management, analytics benchmarks, and new operating models that elevate procurement from back-office cost center to a strategic business partner. Notable angles include agentic AI and autonomous workflows, the role of data quality, and practical playbooks for implementing innovative tech in real-world procurement programs. The show often features practitioners and leaders from top tech-enabled procurement platforms and consulting firms, offering actionable insights, case studies, and frameworks to drive measurable business impact. A standout element is the focus on... more

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2. Stan Moskovtsev
3. Sammeli Sammalkorpi
4. Viji Doraiswamy
5. Harald Nitschinger
6. Swapnil Dubey
7. Amit Mahajan
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