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Art of Procurement

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

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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Latest Episodes

"Don't overvalue the top procurement spot, and don't undervalue the tools and the budget required. It's an ecosystem." - Stephen Rauf, Global Head of Indirect Procurement, Zoetis

Delivering more value with fewer resources is an easy thing to want, ... more

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Procurement teams are under increasing pressure to do more with less… less time, less headcount, and often less budget. But, at the same time, the volume of data they manage continues to grow, making it harder to uncover insights and act on them quic... more

"Catalyst is really a unicorn. You walk in the room, check your ego at the door, and everybody is there to learn." - Christine Moore, Managing Partner, RAUS Global

Procurement is racing to harness AI, but simply "doing more" won't be enough. At Cat... more

In the final episode of "Buy: The Way...To Purposeful Procurement," Philip Ideson, Rich Ham, and Kelly Barner reflect on 18 months of exploration, 32 episodes, and a remarkable roster of guests who collectively proved that procurement's incentive pro... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Rauf
Global Head of Indirect Procurement at Zoetis
Zoetis
Episode: 869: The Modern Operating Model: Building a Lean, High-Value Procurement Team W/ Stephen Rauf
Jeff Gerber
Co-founder of Supplari
Supplari
Episode: EP 08: Startup of the Week: Suplari W/ Jeff Gerber
Christine Moore
Managing Partner at RAUS Global
RAUS Global
Episode: 868: Catalyst SFO: (Re)Designing Procurement for an Agentic World W/ Christine Moore and Joe Postiglione Sr.
Joe Postiglione Sr.
Vice President of Procurement at Credit One Bank and author
Credit One Bank
Episode: 868: Catalyst SFO: (Re)Designing Procurement for an Agentic World W/ Christine Moore and Joe Postiglione Sr.
Oliver Hurry
Worldwide corporate purchasing and sustainability leader
American Cancer Society
Episode: BTW EP 32: The Final Phil-Ins: Closing One Door, Opening Another
Kate Vytasic
Author and procurement expert
Independent
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David McCarty
Founder, Corporate United
Corporate United
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Angie Clay
Worldwide leader in the uniform rental industry
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Bob Schreiner
Security Guard Services Executive
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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 182 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 States7 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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP 08: Startup of the Week: Suplari W/ Jeff Gerber
Q: Brilliant. Thank you. So Jeff, for those who don't know about your company, what does Supplari do?
Supplari focuses on bringing AI to procurement by helping teams understand spend and explore scenarios, then enabling action through an AI agent that helps orchestrate activities like renegotiation and changing purchasing behavior to capture value faster.
869: The Modern Operating Model: Building a Lean, High-Value Procurement Team W/ Stephen Rauf
Q: Did you find procurement or did procurement find you?
Procurement found me; I started in IT and discovered procurement is where influence, value creation, and systems come together, serving as a cross-functional connector across the business.
EP 07: Procurement as Ecosystem Builder in the Age of AI W/ Saurabh Gupta
Q: How should CPOs think about AI and the new blended category?
CPOs should treat AI as a strategic capability, focus on reducing debts (data, technology, people, process), and craft a narrative that positions procurement as an ecosystem builder rather than a cost center.
EP 07: Procurement as Ecosystem Builder in the Age of AI W/ Saurabh Gupta
Q: Did you find Procurement or did Procurement find you?
Procurement found me; my path from software engineering to consulting led me to cover procurement outsourcing, highlighting how procurement's power has been historically undersold.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Art of Procurement

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. Jeff Gerber
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6. Kate Vytasic
7. David McCarty
8. Angie Clay

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