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The Sourcing Hero

TheSourcingHero
Procurement
Artificial Intelligence
Negotiation
Oona
Leadership
Energy Grid
Sales
Supply Chain Transformation
Philip Ideson
Supplier Relationships
Software As a Service (saas)
Cyber Attack
Renewable Energy
Human Behavior
Value
Organizational Culture
Inclusive Teams
Relationship Building
Cost To Serve
Everest Base Camp

Together, Una and Art of Procurement are excited to bring you epic stories of beating the odds and rising up in procurement. Hear from leading sourcing and supply chain professionals as they share expert insight and tales of business heroism, all in the name of creating exceptional value within procurement. Follow the team: Anthony Clervi -> www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyclervi/ Kris Lance ->... more

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“We always want to go about it from a consolidated approach so long as the business, the organization, whoever we're working with, is open to that. That is normally my biggest piece of advice, because it really does make the procurement process as a ... more

As procurement looks toward 2035, leaders will have to face deeper transformation requirements than simply adding AI tools. They will have to rethink their operating models, talent, data, and decision-making. Uncomfortable though it might be, this wi... more

“If we can help you either validate that you're already saving enough money or help you find another way to do it, then we're happy to do that.”

Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) help companies save money by pooling buying power to secure better... more

Procurement is always looking for ways to increase their efficiency, freeing up more time to invest in strategy and relationship building. Although AI holds a lot of promise on that front, not all teams are sure quite where to apply it.

Interestingl... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Rodenberg
Member engagement specialist with Oona
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Episode: Ep 237: Better Pricing Through Partnership feat. Michael Rodenberg
Nithin Mummaneni
Founder and CEO of Infinity Loop
Infinity Loop
Episode: Ep 236: Making the Magic Happen With a Little Help from AI feat. Nithin Mummaneni
Clay Kopp
Account executive at Oona
Oona
Episode: Ep 235: The ‘Small but Mighty’ Model that Makes Una Work feat. Clay Kopp
Chad Gaydos
CEO of Procurify
Procurify
Episode: Ep 234: Standing at the Crossroads of AI and SaaS feat. Chad Gaydos
Bronwyn Reid
Founder of Small Company, Big Mistas
Small Company, Big Mistas
Episode: Ep 233: Look for the value, not the transaction feat. Bronwyn Reid
Dru Krupinsky
Senior Manager in Procurement, focus on supplier risk and sustainability
Gilead Sciences
Episode: Ep 232: ‘Holding the Rope’ on Supplier Risk and Sustainability feat. Dru Krupinsky
Ketul Patel
President of OMIIA Consulting; author of A Journey of Elevation, Lessons for Business Transformation from Everest Base Camp
OMIIA Consulting
Episode: Ep 231: Respecting the Challenge of Transformation feat. Ketul Patel
Matthieu Garnier
Procurement professional with automotive background and entrepreneur
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Episode: Ep 230: Turning Human Relationships into Business Outcomes feat. Matthieu Garnier
Pamela Gerber
Procurement and supply chain leader with a background in strategic sourcing and global operations
Episode: Ep 229: Procurement as a Talent Launching Pad feat. Pamela Gerber

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Kelly Barner
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Ep 220: Hitchhiker’s Guide to Procurement & Sales feat. Mike Lander
Q: What do salespeople honestly think of procurement?
Salespeople often view procurement as price-focused, sometimes as barriers or the 'process police,' which underscores the need for early engagement and mutual understanding of value.
Ep 219: Why and What… but the HOW? feat. Tara Milburn
Q: What does heroism look like in a business context?
Heroism is enabling people to act autonomously, sharing the responsibility for outcomes, and choosing solutions that align with core values like transparency and meaningful work, even if it requires tough calls or controversial choices.
Ep 219: Why and What… but the HOW? feat. Tara Milburn
Q: What does the idea of a sourcing hero mean to you?
It means empowering the team to make decisions, right or wrong, with information and without judgment, and giving them the freedom to act in the moment while we later unpack and learn from those choices.
Ep 227: The Power and Sophistication of Payments feat. Brian Goudie
Q: What might be interesting for people to know about your professional journey to this point?
Brian describes starting as a sales individual at First Data, moving into North American Acquiring leadership, and ultimately becoming executive chairman at Aurora Payments, highlighting a long path in payments and sales leadership.
Ep 236: Making the Magic Happen With a Little Help from AI feat. Nithin Mummaneni
Q: How do you measure ROI for AI in procurement, and how do you guide teams to articulate the benefits to the CFO and broader business?
ROI is shown through realized savings, efficiency gains, and the ability to move from pilot results to scalable impact, supported by automated reporting and a clear narrative that ties outcomes to business goals.

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A practical, practitioner-friendly program focused on procurement, supply chain leadership, and technology-enabled cost optimization. Episodes frequently explore group purchasing organizations, AI-enabled sourcing, supplier risk and sustainability, talent development, and the human side of negotiation and relationship-building. Listeners likely include procurement leaders and teams seeking actionable frameworks, real-world case studies, and governance-minded approaches to applying AI, driving cost savings, and strengthening supplier partnerships. A notable strength is the consistently sharp emphasis on the intersection of people, process, and tech—showing how culture, trust, and collaboration amplify procurement impact across organizations ... more

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