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Procurement Pulse

Friddy - SCOPE Recruiting
Artificial Intelligence
Supply Chain
Learning Management System
Lean
Alibaba
Procurement
Third-Party Risk Management
Forecasting
Tariffs
Automation
SCOPE Recruiting
Manufacturing
Reverse Recruiting
Artificial Intelligence In Recruiting
Learning and Development
General Purpose Robotics
Fulfill.com
Recruiting
Vendor Risk Management
Vendor Offboarding

Procurement Pulse is the podcast for supply chain, procurement, operations, and manufacturing leaders. Hosted by Friddy Hoegener, Co-Founder of SCOPE Recruiting, a boutique supply chain recruiting firm, the show features conversations with executives, industry experts, and hiring leaders about supply chain strategy, procurement, leadership, AI, talent, and the future of work. If you're looking for... more

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Season 1 covered a lot: AI in procurement, lean manufacturing, supplier sourcing, robotics in the warehouse, reverse recruiting.

Different guests, different corners of the industry, but the sam e question kept coming up: as the tools get smarter, w... more

Robots have been in warehouses for years. But rigid setups, massive upfront costs, and zero flexibility have kept automation out of reach for most 3PLs.

General-purpose robotics changes that, and it's closer than most people think.

In this episode ... more

Companies spend millions on procurement technology and walk away with almost nothing to show for it. Not because the tech failed, but because nobody planned for the hard part.

The hard part is the people.

In this episode of Procurement Pulse, host ... more

90% of Alibaba's revenue comes from supplier advertising fees. That means page one rankings are heavily influenced by who paid the most, not just who's best for your product.

Most procurement teams contact 3 to 5 suppliers before making a decision. ... more

Hundreds of applications. Zero callbacks. That's the reality for a lot of senior professionals right now. And it's not because they're underqualified.

The job market has quietly shifted. More competition, more AI-generated resumes flooding the same ... more

You contact 5 suppliers. Maybe 10. You pick one. Done.

But what if the best supplier for your product was never even on your list?

That's not bad luck. That's how the old system was designed. Gatekeepers with "books of vendors" who steered you towa... more

Are you hiring for today or for 24 months from now?

In this episode, Darryl Fitzpatrick, CRO of Intellek, challenges the "plug-and-play" hiring mindset that's dominating procurement and supply chain recruiting right now.

His point: Everyone's chasi... more

You search for a supplier, contact the top five, pick one, and move on. But what if the absolute best manufacturer for your product never showed up on page one—and never will?

Most buyers rely on popular directories like Alibaba, assuming the top se... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Spisak
Founder of fulfill.com
fulfill.com
Episode: Ep 10: Is General-Purpose Robotics the Future of Warehousing?
Amanda Prochaska
Founder of Wonder Services, procurement transformation expert
Wonder Services
Episode: Ep 9: Leadership in Procurement: The Trust, Talent, and AI Questions Nobody's Answering
Adam Feinberg
From My Personal Recruiter
My Personal Recruiter
Episode: Ep 8: What Is ‘Reverse Recruiting' and Why It’s Growing Now?
Ricky Ho
Co-founder of SourceReady
SourceReady
Episode: Ep 7: Why Sourcing Is a Luck Game and How AI Is Finally Changing That
Patrick Van Hull
Supply Chain Consultant with Tungsten Automation and founder of Supply Chain Storyteller; university lecturer
Tungsten Automation; Supply Chain Storyteller; University of Arkansas
Episode: Episode 6: Why Supply Chain Will Always Be Undervalued Without Better Storytelling
Daryl Fitzpatrick
CRO of Intellek
Intellek
Episode: Episode 5: Why Companies Struggle to Grow Talent (And How to Fix It)
Flavio Albarino
VP of Procurement
TK Elevator
Episode: Are You Ready for Tariff Changes? How to Build Supply Chain Resilience When Rules Change Quickly
Jared Paget
Industry practitioner with hands-on Lean/S&OP experience
Unknown (guest on episode)
Episode: Episode 4: How to Eliminate Waste and Double Efficiency with One Proven Manufacturing Strategy
Tiffany Bray
Expert in vendor management and compliance in the financial sector
Independent consultant / Vendor management expert
Episode: Episode 3: The Vendor Risk Blind Spots That Are Quietly Exposing Your Supply Chain

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Friddy
Host of Procurement Pulse

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Episode 2: How Filterbuy Built a $280M Manufacturing Powerhouse with AI, People, & Speed
Q: How do you see AI and automation changing the need for human capital?
AI amplifies human capability; those who learn to use it will gain opportunities, while resistance or fear will hurt competitiveness; the key is adopting and integrating AI while maintaining strong data and people-driven leadership.
Episode 2: How Filterbuy Built a $280M Manufacturing Powerhouse with AI, People, & Speed
Q: What have you learned about managing a remote workforce and culture fit?
Culture in a remote environment requires deliberate in-person touchpoints and a transparent, value-driven framework to hire and manage against; misalignment in roles or values undermines remote teams.
Episode 2: How Filterbuy Built a $280M Manufacturing Powerhouse with AI, People, & Speed
Q: What roles can be remote and which ones must be on-site for manufacturing?
Most manufacturing roles must be on-site, but non-direct manufacturing functions like marketing, procurement, customer service, and finance can be remote with proper cadence and alignment.
Are You Ready for Tariff Changes? How to Build Supply Chain Resilience When Rules Change Quickly
Q: What strategies can companies use to plan for tariff uncertainty and keep operations resilient?
Map the supply chain, develop options across geographies, and keep key supplier relationships engaged so transitions can be made smoothly when tariffs shift, with a governance structure that enables quick, informed decisions.
Are You Ready for Tariff Changes? How to Build Supply Chain Resilience When Rules Change Quickly
Q: How do you approach the current tariff and risk mitigation landscape, given the volatile environment?
The approach emphasizes supply chain redesign, understanding landed costs, HTS codes, and maintaining agility through multiple geographic options to mitigate tariff exposure while balancing long-term supplier relationships.

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

A practical, industry-wide look at how procurement, supply chain, and talent management are being transformed by AI, automation, and data-driven strategies. Episodes span robotics in warehousing, AI-enabled sourcing and supplier discovery, leadership and change management in procurement, and the evolving role of learning platforms and ERP systems. Guests share real-world case studies—from robotics adoption in fulfillment to AI's impact on recruiting and workforce planning—along with practical bets on ROI, implementation pitfalls, and how to build human capability alongside technology. The show often threads in storytelling around supply chain efficiency, cost control, and talent development, making it valuable for professionals responsible ... more

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4. Ricky Ho
5. Patrick Van Hull
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