Best Two Lukes, One CIP Podcasts (2025)

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S2.E23. The Real Work: What Procurement Professionals Actually Do Daily 49:44

9d ago49:44

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Send us a text We dive deep into what procurement professionals actually do day-to-day, breaking down misconceptions and revealing the strategic value behind the function. Sharing personal experiences, we explore how procurement is about far more than simply blocking progress or finding the cheapest price. • Procurement isn't about delaying project…

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S2. E22. The Path to Procurement Excellence (Career growth) 51:34

23d ago51:34

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Send us a text Our hosts discuss practical strategies for progressing in a procurement career, covering everything from education pathways to handling imposter syndrome and building influential stakeholder relationships. • Multiple pathways into procurement including degrees, apprenticeships, qualifications, or transferring from adjacent roles • Ex…

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S2. E21. Navigating the CIPS Essay Route (Assignment 2: Commercial Management) 40:13

1M ago40:13

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Send us a text We discuss the challenges and unexpected triumphs of tackling the CIPS Commercial Management in Procurement module, revealing Luke 10's results to you listeners and Luke live on this recording. • Deep dive into the content of the Commercial Management module focusing on organisational strategy • Exploring the connections between corp…

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S2. E20. Statements of Work: When, Why, and How to Use Them in Procurement (SOWs) 35:55

2M ago35:55

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Send us a text Confused about Statements of Work (SOWs)? You're not alone! We cut through the jargon to reveal what truly matters in this essential procurement document. We start by addressing a common misconception that procurement professionals simply "press buy" - when in reality, we're crafting sophisticated frameworks for accountability and pr…

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S2.E19. From Classroom to Career: A Procurement Graduate's Journey 47:56

2M ago47:56

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Send us a text Ever wondered if there's a more direct route into procurement than the typical "falling into it" story most professionals share? In our fascinating conversation with Loren, we uncover the surprising world of dedicated procurement degrees and how academic pathways can provide unique advantages in this ever-evolving profession. Loren s…

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S2.E 18. Strategic Procurement in 2025's Tech-Driven World (Short Episode) 9:03

3M ago9:03

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Send us a text Today's discussion unveils the five procurement trends set to dominate in 2025, highlighting the critical role of technology, sustainability, and collaboration. We explore how these trends will reshape decision-making processes and supplier relationships in the procurement landscape. • Importance of AI and automation in enhancing pro…

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S2.E17. Technology in Procurement with a SaaS platform provider COO 54:32

3M ago54:32

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Send us a text Procurement is not just about saving money; it’s about building relationships and creating value. In this episode, we explore reverse auctions, the impact of technology on procurement, and the role of procurement for different types of businesses. Nick Drewe shares insights from his journey in the procurement sector and addresses the…

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S2. E16. Bouncing Back After a Bad Week in Procurement 38:37

4M ago38:37

38:37

Send us a text In this episode of "Let's Talk Procurement," hosts Luke 1 and Luke 10 take you on a rollercoaster ride through the ups and downs of a challenging week in procurement. Known for their witty banter and infectious humor, Luke 1 and Luke 10 make even the toughest topics entertaining and relatable. Join our dynamic duo as they help you fi…

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S2. E15. Procurement Insights on CIPS exam route and more featuring Abdul 34:57

4M ago34:57

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Send us a text Today the two Luke's meet Abdul, who has completed his level 4 CIPS and been in the industry for a number of years. We discuss the value of CIPS, why Abdul hasn't started level 5 and what Procurement skills can be used to make everyday life that bit easier. This is Abdul's first time on a podcast and with a bright future ahead of him…

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S2.E14. Total Cost of Ownership - All you need to know 44:03

5M ago44:03

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Send us a text What is Total Cost of Ownership & why is it important for you? In this insightful episode of “Let’s Talk Procurement,” hosts Luke 1 and Luke 10 dive deep into the concept of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Often, procurement professionals focus solely on the purchase price, but TCO takes a broader view, considering all costs associate…

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Christmas Message from the Lukes 11:35

5M ago11:35

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Send us a text Thanks for all your support throughout 2024, wishing you lovely listeners a great festive break. We know you proc blockers are on the naughty lists so enjoy your lump of coal. A lovely Xmas message from the boys, lets see what their thoughts are for 2025, barbers of course and... actually mostly just barbers. Support the show Please …

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S2. E13. Busting These Myths - Common Procurement Myths 34:29

5M ago34:29

34:29

Send us a text In this episode of "Let's Talk Procurement," engaging and hilarious hosts Luke 1 and Luke 10 dive into common procurement myths and set the record straight. Discover why buying cheap isn't always the best choice and how it can lead to higher costs in the long run. We'll explore why procurement is more than just cost-cutting—it's abou…

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S2. E12. Results day! CIPS Assignment Route Part 2 33:54

6M ago33:54

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Send us a text Does Luke 10 pass or fail on his first essay submission? We unveil the results LIVE on the podcast (I cannot believe L10 signed up for this) and you can hear the pressure in Lukes voice. If you got results back recently then let us know how you got on? do you prefer the assignment route or exams? Support the show Please get in touch …

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S2. E11. What is the CIPS Assignment Route? An Alternate Way to become MCIPS Qualified 34:38

6M ago34:38

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Send us a text In this insightful episode of Let's Talk Procurement, hosts Luke 1 and Luke 10 dive deep into the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Assignment Route. Join them as they explore the ins and outs of this alternative pathway to achieving CIPS qualifications. Luke 1 and Luke 10 share their expert insights on the benefits …

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S2. E10. What are the most frustrating things about working in Procurement? 40:24

7M ago40:24

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Send us a text Shall we make Luke10's submission public? Who wants to roast his essay? The boys spend this episide talking about things that frustrate them as Procurement professionals. Have they missed anything out? Share your frustrations with the team and we can give some Supplychain Sally guidance on them in future episodes. "Man i feel like a …

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S2. E9. Procurement Horror Stories (H'ween special!) 34:05

7M ago34:05

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Send us a text It is Halloween week, so what better way to celebrate than with a spooktacular episode! Luke 10 has some terrifying horror stories from the world of Procurement and hopes to really give you the creeps. IF you are sick and tired of skimpy bunnies and vampires then give this episode a listen for a real terror. Let us know if you agree …

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S2. E8. Do Suppliers Even Like Me?? Exploring the Supplier Preferencing Model - Stakeholder Series Part 3 43:58

8M ago43:58

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Send us a text Ever wondered how your suppliers see you? Are you their Beyoncé or just another face in the crowd? In this lively episode, our hosts break down the Supplier Preferencing Model—a game-changing framework that'll help you decode your supplier’s mindset. Join us as we dive into the four sections suppliers use to rank their clients: Core,…

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S2 E7. The Public Sector Procurement Goddess Caitlin 59:50

8M ago59:50

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Send us a text The procurement gods series is back and my word is this a good one for you lovely listeners. Today we give you an insight to the public sector as we hear from someone who is at the peak of Procurement. Caitlin is a wonderful guest and opens up on all things public sector - including the frustrations and joys. Luke 1 instantly clicks …

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S2 E6. Ministry of Defence Duck Up - Ajax Armored Vehicle Programme 45:20

8M ago45:20

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Send us a text In this riveting episode, hosts Luke 1 and Luke 10 dive deep into the tumultuous journey of the UK Ministry of Defence's Ajax Armoured vehicle programme. What was meant to be a groundbreaking advancement in military technology turned into a cautionary tale of systemic failures and supply chain blunders. Join the Lukes as they unravel…

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S2 E5. Psychology in Procurement - How to use behavioural science to your advantage 50:49

8M ago50:49

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Send us a text The 2 Lukes meet Jonti, a behavioural psychologist with lots of great knowledge. In this episode we delve into the fascinating intersection between behavioural science, psychology and procurement. Join us as we explore how human behaviour has an impact in procurement such as bias in decision making, actions in processes, influencing …

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S2 E4. Procurement Royalty - Insights from a Procurement Director 20:10

9M ago20:10

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Send us a text Today's guest Lee Royal, is a Procurement Director with over 25 years of Procurement experience and insights. Lee offered us some time to ask questions which we grabbed with both hands & have turned into the first episode of our "Procurement Gods" series. The series will see the two Luke's asking Procurement veterans, from a variety …

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S2 E3. Project Managers Roasting Procurement 52:44

9M ago52:44

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Send us a text Have you ever really wondered what your Stakeholders truly think? Today's episode we asked Project Managers what they think about Procurement & working with us. Believe us, they did not hold back! The PM's roast us and we give their roasts a rating based on how valid we think they are. Project Managers are known for needing things do…

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S2 E2. RFI - What the hell is that? 39:26

9M ago39:26

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Send us a text Who gave Luke10 something to smoke before this episode? Romeo Foxtrot India - What is an RFI? Everything you could want to know about the Procurement reqearch technique is right here in this episode! Ever heard a budding procurement say RFI in English, Italian and Arabic? Neither had I until today... Support the show Please get in to…

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S2 E1. Procurement Says No 50:31

10M ago50:31

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Send us a text Season 2 starts with a very special episode. The two Luke's were visited by two self-proclaimed procurement gods. Rich & Ed host the amazing podcast "Procurement Says No" and often amaze with their expertise and knowledge in the Procurement space. A huge thanks to the pair for taking the time to collaborate with LTP, we really enjoye…

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24. Season 2 Trailer 12:29

10M ago12:29

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Send us a text Luke 10 recorded a season 2 trailer before we had published our first ever episode. The boys give some insights as to what you can expect for the upcoming second season of Lets Talk Procurement before playing the audacious initial recording. Please get in touch with any episode requests, questions or stories for a chance to be featur…

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23. The End of Season 1 35:37

11M ago35:37

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Send us a text Luke 10s massive announcement prompts the pod to end season 1. Like all other episodes you will learn absolutely nothing, but you can listen to us recap on some favourite episodes and top listeners. Given that Luke 10 doesn't deserve a break, season 2 will be launched in a couple of weeks. Links to the episodes mentioned: AI Episode:…

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22. What is Termination anyway? 36:32

11M ago36:32

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Send us a text Todays episode touches on everyones favourite topic. Termination. What is termination anyway? A term that is thrown around a lot by the business but not always understood. Let's unpack it. Are there any terms you want us to cover on future episodes? [email protected] Thank you as always! Support the show Please get in touch as we …

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21. Inside Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) featuring Nigel 46:34

12M ago46:34

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Send us a text What is Supplier Relationship Management? Why do we need it & who is best placed to do it? SRM is treated differently across various industries with a lot of companies treating it as a part of someone's role as opposed to a job in itself. Today's amazing guest is Nigel, aka big Nige, who takes us inside his role as a relationship man…

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20. Procurement & Supply Chain FAQs 32:14

12M ago32:14

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Send us a text Today's episode tackles some of the most google'd questions surrounding Procurement including whether or not we can work from home, what skills make a good professional and what makes Procurement different to Supply Chain. Luke 10 seems to have dollars on his brain in this one and Luke 1's new mic turns the sauce up. The boys mention…

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19. Stakeholder Management part 2: Mendelow's Matrix 39:54

12M ago39:54

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Send us a text It wouldn't be a procurement podcast without a deep dive into the main man - Mendelow. The king of stakeholder management is our topic for part 2 in this series as the two Luke's run through the different segments of Mendelow's Matrix. Please do get in touch with any questions on the episode or suggestions for future episodes.. Thank…

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18. Stakeholder Management part 1 30:16

1y ago30:16

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Send us a text Let us know if you managed to solve the two riddles before the Lukes got them! Today we introduce our Stakeholder management series by looking at defining stakeholders and then distinguishing between the three types. This is then worked through with a number of real life examples to help you build that exam bank. Part 2 will look at …

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17. The Procurement Cycle part 1 28:21

1y ago28:21

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Send us a text Procurement Lifecycle series is right here. Strap up as it's going to be a bloody good series. The boys start at the front of the cycle with a discussion around Business Requirements Documentation. Up next is Specifications, stay tuned for Part 2. Will we ever get Luke10 passing level 5?? Support the show Please get in touch as we lo…

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16. Bite Size - Competitive Advantage & Porters 3 sources 6:09

1y ago6:09

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Send us a text A bite size pod for topping up your memory bank, refreshing your mind or rapid learning! Points discussed are: - what is competitive advantage? [✓] -Porters three sources of Competitive Advantage 1. Cost [✓] 2. Differentiation [✓] 3. Focus (Cost or Differentiation) [✓✓] Send Luke 1 some love as he had to record this beauty whilst Luk…

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15. Contracts Unleashed: The 5 Elements of a Legally Binding Contract 32:44

1y ago32:44

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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to be the master of the contract universe? Buckle up, because Luke1 and Luke10 are about to take you on a wild ride through the essentials of procurement contracts, spiced up with our signature blend of humour and wisdom. From the quirky charm of intent in everyday deals to the solemn gravity of binding bu…

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14. ISOs recapped - Bite Size 2:49

1y ago2:49

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Send us a text The two Luke's are dropping some 5 minute pods aimed at recapping some helpful content. The first of this content covers 3 key ISOs and what they are. ISO9001 ISO14001 ISO27001 Have a quick recap before your exams or just to refresh your memory. Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use t…

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13. The Night-Mare Duck up - Horsemeat Scandal 47:50

1y ago47:50

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Send us a text Neigh body would have believed the outrageous horse meat scandal if it didn't get such huge exposure. A lot of us think of Tesco when we think of this scandal, but join the boys as they explore the deeper supply chain troubles. Somehow this story involves potential government involvement AND drug transporting. Find out how? Another c…

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12. The 5 Wrongs (Rights) of Procurement 35:48

1y ago35:48

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Send us a text 5 Wrongs of Procurement - A focused and efficient pod (as usual) starts off with an interesting question about noses. There is almost a fight after L1 disrespects L10's mum, L10 proves he can count and L1 thinks he's down with the people who like rappers. Join us as we discuss the 5 rights of Procurement, a fundamental concept that u…

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11.Get to Know your hosts - Luke 1 & Luke 10 41:30

1y ago41:30

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Send us a text Get to know your hosts episode. The Luke's set up some quick fire questions for each other before going into what they love and loathe about Procurement. We also shout out some of our listener countries alongside introducing our Hall of Fame. Are you in the LTP Hall of Fame? Do you have any suggestions for the Listeners or Celebrity …

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10. Will AI steal our jobs? 2 Lukes meet an AI expert 43:17

1+ y ago43:17

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Send us a text One of our favourite episodes to record yet! Meet Dr Wang, AI Expert and legend. The Dr has some fantastic answers to our much loved quick fire questions. Then we get to dive into AI, what it really is and whether we should be worried about our beloved supply chain jobs. Genuinely had so many questions we could have asked & tried to …

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9. What are specifications anyway? Everyday Dave with Sanaed! 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

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Send us a text She's got the Iphone Megapro 17 XL deluxe Introducing the Everyday Dave series, and episode 1 kicks us off in perfect style. The two Luke's talk Procurement fundamentals with a guest who has minimal or zero Procurement experience. Today's guest is a bundle of joy who talks specifications and requirements with the boys. Do you look at…

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8. What is the Triple Bottom Line? 29:57

1+ y ago29:57

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Send us a text Today's episode explores the "Triple Bottom Line" concept. Can a business focus on the Planet whilst being profitable? Why is the TBL important? Join us to find out & let us know what you would do in the scenario put forward by Big John. Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text…

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7. This FCK up goes way off track 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

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Send us a text FCK up number 2 is here. Luke 10 brings another high profile duck up to the pod which looks at mistakes made in the rail industry. Are these mistakes due to the suppliers or the buyers? What can we do to avoid similar mistakes ourselves? Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text…

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6. Lean Manufacturing God Taichi Ohno 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

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Send us a text Luke10 is less than impressed with Luke 1's rubbish joke. The boys take a dive into one of the founding fathers of Lean manufacturing, Taichi Ohno. This episode is not a waste of your time. Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: 2lukes1cip…

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5. Goods V Services 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

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Send us a text The boys decided to scrap the intro today and dive straight into the key differences between goods and services. CIPS love this topic at all levels so come along for the ride! Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: [email protected] or …

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4. The KFC FCK Up 23:27

1+ y ago23:27

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Send us a text In this side mission the guys talk about high profile procurement duck ups. This episode takes a look at one of the most devastating duck ups in recent years. Perfect for complimenting your essay answers, you would be quackers to miss this one Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the…

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3. Is MCIPS worth it? Cheers Janet 32:46

1+ y ago32:46

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Send us a text Our first dive into MCIPS and whether or not it is worth doing. The journey can be a long one but will it pay dividends? More importantly, we introduce a wonderful listener to you all. Email: [email protected] Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop …

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2. CIPS TIPS 25:08

1+ y ago25:08

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Send us a text In this episode we look at some top tips for passing your CIPS exams. Warning, this may go off on a tangent. Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: [email protected] or visit our website www.letstalkprocurement.co.uk It would also mean …

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1. What is Procurement anyway? 24:46

1+ y ago24:46

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Send us a text Procurement is an unusual subject - you either know it or have never heard of it. Today we explore what Procurement actually is, what it contains and how we can explain it to those who have no idea. Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: 2…

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0. Barbershop Pilot Ramble 24:07

1+ y ago24:07

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Send us a text Testing a couple of locations for recording the pod results in some questionable audio quality. We would like to assure you that the first half of this recording is the worst audio you will listen to. Although your patience will be rewarded with an incredible second half. Bit of a ramble, bit of a shamble, enjoy our pilot. Support th…

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The Teaser 4:17

1+ y ago4:17

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Send us a text Let's Talk Procurement is nearly here. Come and get yourself a little teaser of what's to come. Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: [email protected] or visit our website www.letstalkprocurement.co.uk It would also mean the world if …

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