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The Procurement Show

The Procurement Show
Artificial Intelligence
Procurement
Greenland
AI In Negotiation
Procurement Talent
Circular Economy
Connected Ecosystem
Travel Counsellors
United States
Innovation
Data
Digital Category Management
Data Cleansing
The Procurement Show
Ellen Macarthur Foundation
Capella
Corporate Travel
China
At North
Data Centers

The Procurement Show takes a different approach to the subject of procurement. Hosted by procurement expert Jonathan O'Brien and Co-Hosted by Paul Philpott, it's the show that tackles the topics we all need to think about and sets out to explore the more interesting bits of procurement. Brought to you by Positive Purchasing Podcast production by Fresh Air Studios Edited by Martin Burgess-Moon, v... more

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What is behind getting good supplier data and intelligence? That’s a good question! So, Jonathan and Paul are asking that very question to the CEO of Craft, Ilya Levtov. He set up Craft in order to solve the problem of looking up information about co... more

We all need clean data. But did you know that if we don’t have good clean data, we don’t have AI! To help keep Jonathan and Paul clean is a man who has emerged from the dark side of sales and is now a Managing Partner with ProcureVue. They specialise... more

Innovation is the key to survival, but why are so many in the Procurement World so bad at it? Seeing as Jonathan and Paul are so funny, they decided to speak to someone that isn’t in the Procurement World … but is a comedy writer who also helps busin... more

If a lot of companies are getting procurement tech wrong, why is that? What should they be doing? Where do they get this tech from? Who can help them implement it? Jonathan and Paul explore all these questions and more. To do this they need an expert... more

If you’re working in a growth sector, that comes with its own challenges, but what if you’re working in procurement in a growth sector? Does it mean you work differently? Does it mean that AI will have a greater effect on you? To answer all this and ... more

Western influence, Arctic security and the global implications of Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland - and what it means for procurement, trade and supply chains.

In this breaking-news special of The Procurement Show, Jonathan O’Brien and ... more

With so many crises going on in the world and having a huge effect on businesses, the C Suite will be expecting great things from procurement. But what, exactly…? Gordon Donovan, VP Research for SAP in Melbourne works with Economist Impact, so he see... more

With businesses getting back on the trains, ‘planes and automobiles post-Covid, it’s important for everyone to get the best deal when it comes to sending employees to conferences and meetings. To give us the best advice, we’ve got three experts on ha... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Symmonds
Data expert, international business leader, ProcureVue managing partner
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Episode: 68: No Data, No AI – Why Clean Data Matters So Much
Felix Riley
CEO and founder of brilliantthinking.com; comedy writer and business strategist
brilliantthinking.com
Episode: 67: Procurement is a Joke! – Lessons from a Comedy Writer About Why and How We Need to Be More Innovative
Adam Brown
Global Director and Procurement Platform Tech Lead at Maersk
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Episode: 66: Digital Procurement Transformation – How Maersk Got it Right
Andreas Takacs
Director of procurement for At North; former CPO for Green Cargo
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Episode: 65: Driving Procurement in a High Growth Industry
Tim Fitzgerald
Business development manager, Travel Counselors
Travel Counselors
Episode: 62: How to be Really Good at Buying Travel Services
Scott Tempero
Head of procurement for Travel Counsellors
Travel Counsellors
Episode: 62: How to be Really Good at Buying Travel Services
Karen Thornton
Travel expert specializing in personal and luxury packages
Travel Counsellors
Episode: 62: How to be Really Good at Buying Travel Services
Guy Strafford
Special guest invited to discuss AI's impact on procurement
Chair of Argus Cognitive; Founder of OneSupplyPlanet
Episode: 61: Functional Extinction from AI – Can Procurement Survive?
Jeff Bever
Procurement executive with Mars and Colgate background; current BP sourcing and procurement leader
BP / Russell Stover (historical)
Episode: 60: The Connected Ecosystem – How Procurement and Supply Chain Can Unlock New Benefits with Ecosystem Thinking

Hosts

Jonathan O'Brien
Host of The Procurement Show
Paul Philpott
Co-Host of The Procurement Show; guides conversations and asks questions

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65: Driving Procurement in a High Growth Industry
Q: How do you handle scarcity and competition for critical components in a rapidly expanding data center industry?
By deep forecasting, close supplier partnerships, and strategic actions like pre-booking production, building up inventory where feasible, and cross-functional alignment to ensure supply resilience.
65: Driving Procurement in a High Growth Industry
Q: What kind of technological solutions are on the shopping list for At North?
An ERP overhaul and modern procurement tooling to support faster, integrated processes, improved supplier collaboration, and better visibility across orders and invoices.
65: Driving Procurement in a High Growth Industry
Q: What does procurement look like in a really big, high growth sector, and what is different from other industries?
The focus shifts toward lead times, cash flow, and long-term value, with a strong emphasis on supplier relationships and sustainability, while still applying governance and risk controls as needed.
62: How to be Really Good at Buying Travel Services
Q: What should procurement's role be in managing travel with many online tools available?
Procurement should define policy, develop a category management strategy, and continuously manage and vet suppliers to ensure cost control, compliance, and ongoing value beyond simple bookings.
57: AI in Negotiation
Q: What is the future of AI in negotiation?
AI will act as a supportive assistant and co-pilot, handling preparation, data analysis, and scenario planning, while human negotiators bring judgment, empathy, and complex strategy; in some non-critical autonomous tasks, AI can handle simpler negotiations, but the human role remains central for high-stakes deals.

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

This show explores procurement beyond traditional purchasing, with a focus on technology-enabled transformation, data-centric decision making, and cross-functional collaboration. Episodes span topics such as AI in procurement, digital tools and change management, talent development, circular economy, travel procurement, and sustainable sourcing, often featuring practitioners from leading companies and researchers or experts who bring practical, real-world insights. The format combines strategic storytelling with concrete tips on governance, supplier relationships, risk management, and implementing innovative practices—often anchored by sponsor and ecosystem context that highlights how procurement can drive business value across functions. A... more

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