Best Ivalua Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 7: A World of Difference: Global Women in Procurement feat. Sara Grongstad and Julia Jokinen 32:48

3d ago32:48

32:48

Every conversation about equality or opportunity has to happen with full awareness of the larger social or cultural context. Different people, in different places around the world, at different places in their lives want very different things. We should never assume, for instance, that work-life balance or the idea of being ‘family-friendly’ carry …

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Ep 6: Are you TPRM curious? feat. Saima Sabir and Arnaud Malardé 26:07

18d ago26:07

26:07

Third party risk management (TPRM) is an essential - and strategic - effort for financial services companies, but that doesn’t mean everyone in the organization views it in the same way. For procurement, TPRM equals risk, but for the company as a whole, it is just one form of exposure that must be addressed opportunistically. In this episode of the…

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Ep 5: Building Procurement Careers with Meaning feat. Lauren Feery and Kathryn Thompson 33:12

1M ago33:12

33:12

Procurement leaders are notorious for finding varied paths into the function, often bringing with them a depth and breadth of experience that the teams they join benefit from. Just as important as the knowledge they gather are the people they meet along the way - mentors and trailblazers who inspire them and open doors ahead of them, clearing a pat…

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Ep 4: How to Become a Procurement 'Prepper' ft Ted Nordquist 17:24

2M ago17:24

17:24

Procurement organizations are no strangers to change, but, over the past few years, the rate and scale of that change have both increased in a way that even veterans of the profession might not have expected. The impact of this change has clearly registered with procurement leaders, many of whom are now working hard to prepare their teams for futur…

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Ep 3: Spicing Up Procurement with New Ideas ft Paul Derogee 24:13

2M ago24:13

24:13

Procurement has changed considerably over time, from the associated skills and formal professionalism to the available platforms and sources of information. With that change has come more opportunities to collaborate with suppliers, impact the performance of the company as a whole, and incentives for the next generation of professionals to enter th…

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Ep 2: A New Era in Corporate Compliance ft Nicole Sherwin #LoveProcurement 34:13

2M ago34:13

34:13

As compliance shifts from an internal process-related concept to one associated with external expectations and regulations, procurement’s role continues to grow. Understanding what is at stake, the up and down-side benefits, as well as the why driving the company’s investment are all critical to success. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podc…

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Ep 1: Feel the magic! Procurement meets at Ivalua NOW 2025 ft Aurelie Lucas & Aurelie Teyssier 32:49

3M ago32:49

32:49

World class events go beyond people, place, and time. If they are planned for and hosted with purpose, they can take on a culture or ‘vibe’ of their own. The more unique and cohesive the event experience is, the more impactful and lasting it will be in the minds of attendees - as well as those who help to run the event. In this episode of the #Love…

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Ep 26: Stimulating an Appetite for Digital Change ft Sam Bowyer 32:11

3M ago32:11

32:11

How well an organization - or a procurement team - knows itself plays a huge role in how successful they are able to be in any change effort, systems implementations included. Knowing what the objectives of the project are and having a plan to stay focused on them until they are achieved is both absolutely critical and also a lot harder than it sou…

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Ep 25: Selling Procurement for a Living ft Thomas Germer 33:31

4M ago33:31

33:31

Expectations drive what procurement is able to deliver. Whether that means the business’s expectations, supplier expectations, or procurement’s own expectations, what they think they can achieve, and how they think they should spend their time, drives outcomes - for better or worse. While that may sound limiting, if procurement can change their exp…

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Ep 24: Variety is the Spice of Procurement ft Amanda Christian 28:21

4M ago28:21

28:21

Procurement is a diverse profession. Every category presents procurement with unique opportunities and challenges, ensuring that no two days are ever the same. This variety is one of the features that procurement professionals love most about the field. But, when procurement works in government contracting, a whole new set of rules, expectations, a…

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Ep 23: Procurement is For Everyone ft Adele Bleakley #LoveProcurement 23:55

5M ago23:55

23:55

The categories procurement manages are as varied as the stakeholders they work with and the suppliers they buy from. But that does not mean learnings from one category, or industry even, can’t be transferred from one to another. In fact, when the objective is value creation, this may be the very advantage that allows procurement to succeed. In this…

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Ep 22: The Epic Supplier Management Maturity Journey ft Florent Connac 27:18

5M ago27:18

27:18

Procurement’s value comes from many different sources, but supplier relationships are a nearly inexhaustible source of potential. Over the last few years, procurement has made significant investments - and substantial progress - in their ability to build relationships with key suppliers as well as to improve the supplier experience overall. In this…

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Ep 21: Race to Maturity: Generative AI v. Mankind feat Pascal Bensoussan #LoveProcurement 37:44

6M ago37:44

37:44

Generative AI, and the models that underpin it, are maturing at a rapid pace. Even procurement, a function that has always been a proving ground for emerging digital capabilities, is scrambling to keep up. In this time of growth, procurement has the chance to stretch their use of technology and also to uncover current mindsets about innovation and …

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Ep 20: Empowering Procurement in Times of Change feat Mathew Schulz #LoveProcurement 27:40

6M ago27:40

27:40

Many procurement conversations are focused on tech, but the work of procurement is innately human - even the digital parts. As procurement systems become bridges to the business, procurement professionals have the opportunity to cross them and forge strategic, more meaningful relationships with entirely new parts of the business. In this episode of…

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Ep 19: Procurement Trends and Opportunities for 2025 feat. Ari Stone 32:22

7M ago32:22

32:22

Each year contains unexpected developments and surprises. Some of them are mere flashes of circumstance while others change the trajectory of industries, communities, and individuals for the long term. The challenge for procurement is knowing what to watch for and then deciding how to prepare. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Kelly …

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Ep 18: A Passion for Category Management feat. Sabrina Hueren 27:46

8M ago27:46

27:46

Category management is as fundamental part of procurement as strategic sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation. At the same time, there is a chasm between optimism about the potential of category management and examples of where it has been carried out successfully. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Kelly Barner is joined by S…

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Ep 17: Modernizing Procurement for the State of Ohio feat. Andrew Cochran 33:07

8M ago33:07

33:07

Procurement transformation is always a complex, high-stakes effort, but when the organization going through the change is in the public sector, every effort has to be made to minimize disruption - especially when the public may be affected. When the state of Ohio decided to transform their procurement organization, they started by laying a foundati…

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Ep 16: Love Them or Leave Them - Procurement Buzzwords & Acronyms featuring Vishal Patel and Philip Ideson 39:03

9M ago39:03

39:03

Language has the power to unite a community. Not only does it create a feeling of belonging, using the same terminology as others makes the speaker’s meaning clear, despite challenging circumstances. On the other hand, language can also alienate, frustrate, and just plain annoy people who are not familiar with the acronyms and terminology used by o…

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Ep 15: Firm but Empathetic: Procurement’s Role in Implementation feat. Katarzyna Fonteyn 31:19

9M ago31:19

31:19

No digital solution can deliver an ROI without a successful implementation, and yet procurement often finds themselves taking a key role in critical implementations without necessarily having the skills or experience to do so. On the other hand, few efforts provide procurement with a greater opportunity to build relationships across the organizatio…

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Ep 14: One Year into the Generative AI Journey feat. Chris Sawchuk and Vishal Patel 40:21

10M ago40:21

40:21

For almost two decades, The Hackett Group has been asking procurement leaders about their priorities for the current year, how they plan to invest in skills and technology, and what new and trending topics have seized their attention. Since procurement is a constantly evolving professional discipline, some areas of the study show only minor adjustm…

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Ep 13: Soft Skills - Applying the Art of Improvisation to Procurement feat. Carmen Carulli 21:53

10M ago21:53

21:53

Despite the interest and attention being heaped upon digital platforms, leadership teams still have to emphasize the importance of developing their team’s soft skills. Whether that means improved two-way communication abilities or a willingness to trust one’s instinct when it matters most, strengths and abilities have to go far beyond technical are…

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Ep 12: Taking an Operational View of Procurement and Supply Chain feat. Michael Stietz #LoveProcurement 25:38

11M ago25:38

25:38

Aspiring professionals have to deliver more than table-stakes results if they want to climb the corporate ladder. In fact, they have to do more than climb: they need to time travel. Most hard working individuals can create value for today, in their current role, given the present circumstances. The real prize goes to those who manage to create a so…

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Ep 11: Unveiling the Secrets of Selling to Procurement: feat. Franck Lheureux #LoveProcurement 32:47

11M ago32:47

32:47

Many procurement professionals cringe and cover their ears at the mere mention of “selling.” The fatigue associated with being ‘sold to’ for their own solutions and the solutions associated with sourcing projects across the business is real. But legacy perceptions of selling are no more representative than legacy perceptions of procurement. In this…

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Ep 10: Successful Change Management, Implementation, and Adoption feat. Dan Amzallag 37:50

12M ago37:50

37:50

When a decision is made about what procurement platform will be put in place, the team’s effort is not done. In fact, it is only the beginning. A well-managed implementation process ensures that the company achieves the objectives and benefits associated with the solution, and it takes into consideration input from a wide variety of users. Implemen…

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Ep 9: Going from Procurement to the Dark Side feat. Arnaud Malarde and Jarrod McAdoo 33:10

12M ago33:10

33:10

Being ‘in procurement’ can mean a number of things, but typically it is assumed to mean that someone is a procurement practitioner. When a practitioner makes the decision to stay in procurement but take on another role - say working at a service or solution provider - their colleagues may be distrustful. Some will even believe they have gone over t…

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Ep 8: Forming a Lasting Data Strategy feat. Joseph Yacura and Alex Saric 33:19

1y ago33:19

33:19

Data is one of the most valuable resources any company can have, but having it versus being able to trust it and put it to work are two different things. Some data is brought in from the outside with a clear purpose, and other data is created as a byproduct of business processes and transactions. Being able to pull it together as part of a cohesive…

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Ep 7: Telling the Ivalua Story feat. David Khuat-Duy 32:26

1y ago32:26

32:26

Today’s emerging technology is based on artificial intelligence and machine learning, but it wasn't so very long ago that the Internet, followed by cloud computing and SaaS, revolutionized enterprise systems. At the start of each new age, disruptive thinkers have to imagine - and then build - platforms that are able to apply the new capabilities to…

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Ep 6: 2024 Big Trends in Procurement feat. Andrew Bartolini and Vishal Patel 36:54

1y ago36:54

36:54

While some market research reports capture a snapshot in time, others play a long game, watching priorities shift over a decade or more. Those annual reports can often capture more nuanced trends, providing actionable insight that executives can use to position themselves, their teams, and their companies as leaders in an incredibly competitive mar…

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Ep 5: Why and How Generative AI Is Changing Procurement feat. Pascal Bensoussan 35:14

1y ago35:14

35:14

In late 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT set the world’s imagination on fire. The possibilities of generative AI seemed endless, but at some point the work of applying this new technology had to begin. Companies of all sizes and across industries started experimenting with all kinds of generative AI use cases. Which of them will stand the test of time - and …

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Ep 4: Procurement as the Agent of Sustainable Change feat. Thomas Udesen and Oliver Hurrey 36:33

1y ago36:33

36:33

While the work to reduce emissions is not simple, it is absolutely critical for organizations worldwide. Fortunately for them, procurement’s core skills - multi-tasking, resilience, and an emphasis on taking action - are precisely what is needed to lay the foundation for a more sustainable future. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Ke…

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Ep 3: Women and Procurement feat. Katie McEwan and Laura Smith 30:30

1y ago30:30

30:30

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about experiences and challenges, bringing everyone together for the sake of driving needed change. But it is also an opportunity to recognize, to celebrate, and reflect on the progress that has been made, in some cases, one connection at a time. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement …

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Ep 2: When Procurement Changed the Course of History feat. Stephen Carter 30:06

1+ y ago30:06

30:06

In 1685, two armies led an armed rebellion against King James II of England. Their goal was no less than to remove him from power. In the final battle, 3,600 Government soldiers faced off against 4,000 soldiers led by the Duke of Monmouth. Despite being outnumbered, the Government army took the day. What was it that allowed King James II and the Go…

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Ep 1: Introducing the #LoveProcurement podcast feat. Vishal Patel 14:05

1+ y ago14:05

14:05

A few years ago, Ivalua was trying to invest in the procurement community. They realized that whenever procurement professionals talk about their work, they genuinely enjoy what they do and they take pride in their work. The team started asking procurement professionals they met one simple question: Why do YOU love procurement? The rest is history.…

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Microsoft President Kevin Peesker Talks About The Need For More Women In STEM 42:00

7y ago42:00

42:00

At the recent Long View Systems #ActivateDigital2018 Conference, I had the opportunity to meet with some of the most notable thought leaders from the high tech industry and beyond. In what is the first of eight podcast interviews I did with amazing individuals such as Microsoft’s new President Kevin Peesker, NetApp’s Jon Mellon, and HPE’s new Vice …

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What Is Our Digital Future? (This Week: NetApp VP Jon Mellon) 27:00

7y ago27:00

27:00

At the recent Long View Systems #ActivateDigital2018 Conference, I had the opportunity to meet with some of the most notable thought leaders from the high tech industry and beyond to talk about digital transformation and its impact on everything from business, to the economy and even gender from the standpoint of the pressing need for more women in…

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Acquisition News: Ivalua CMO Alex Saric Talks About Directworks Acquisition 31:00

7+ y ago31:00

31:00

Back in April I welcomed Ivalua SVP Sales and Business Development Amol Joshi to the show to talk about the company's big win Arizona, as well as successes with Quebec Hydro, Toronto’s Cadillac Fairview, and other notable account wins including US Foods, Honeywell and Credit Suisse. To say that Ivalua is a company on the rise may be an understateme…

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Horizon 2017 Panel: The Evolution of Supplier Risk Assessment and Mitigation 52:00

7+ y ago52:00

52:00

In October I had the privilege of moderating two panels featuring international industry experts discussing some of our industry's most pressing questions. I am pleased to provide you with this PI Window On The World exclusive broadcast of one of those discussions which were on supplier risk assessment and mitigation. INNOVATION TRACK (Lafitte Room…

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The Risking It All Series: One-On-One with The Hackett Group's Chris Sawchuk 32:00

7+ y ago32:00

32:00

Okay, so I took some liberties with the famous Mark Twain, and Charles Dudley Warner joke about the weather and made it about risk. However, and different from the weather, procurement professionals can do something about risk, but for whatever reason choose not to. At least this is what one study reported when it was disclosed that while 80 percen…

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Spend Matters SolutionMap: A Talk With Pierre Mitchell 34:00

7+ y ago34:00

34:00

On April 10th, 2017, I received a press release announcing that Spend Matters released its first SolutionMap, an essential tool for procurement executives and their teams to assess and understand vendor capability on an ongoing basis. In today's segment, I am joined by Spend Matters' Chief Research Officer Pierre Mitchell to talk about SolutionMap,…

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The Risking It All Series: One-On-One With CreditRiskMonitor CEO Jerry Flum 37:00

7+ y ago37:00

37:00

Okay, so I took some liberties with the famous Mark Twain, and Charles Dudley Warner joke about the weather and made it about risk. However, and different from the weather, procurement professionals can do something about risk, but for whatever reason choose not to. At least this is what one study reported when it was disclosed that while 80 percen…

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Procurious Big Ideas Summit: Transforming Procurement The IBM Way 32:00

7+ y ago32:00

32:00

The Procurious Big Ideas Summit that is scheduled to take place on September 28th in Chicago promises to bring across the pond the same energy and insights as last years event in the UK. To do this, the organizers have lined up an impressive array of speakers, one of whom will be joining me today. Over the next 30-minutes, I will be talking with IB…

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Procurious Big Ideas Summit: Understanding The Blockchain Effect on Procurement 33:00

7+ y ago33:00

33:00

The Procurious Big Ideas Summit that is scheduled to take place on September 28th in Chicago promises to bring across the pond the same energy and insights as last years event in the UK. To do this, the organizers have lined up an impressive array of speakers, one of whom will be joining me today. Over the next 30-minutes, I will be talking with Am…

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Procurious Big Ideas Summit: Rethinking What's Possible 54:00

7+ y ago54:00

54:00

The Procurious Big Ideas Summit that is scheduled to take place on September 28th in Chicago promises to bring across the pond the same energy and insights as last years event in the UK. To do this, the organizers have lined up an impressive array of speakers, one of whom will be joining me today. Over the next 30-minutes, I will be talking with Si…

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An Insight Into The Proactis - Perfect Commerce Reverse Takeover 31:00

8y ago31:00

31:00

PROACTIS, the Wetherby-based provider of spend management solutions, recently completed the reverse takeover of US-based Perfect Commerce, LLC for an aggregate consideration of up to $132.5 million (approximately £102.4 million). It has been reported that the acquisition will significantly "accelerate PROACTIS’ growth strategy and its geographic fo…

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Is Procurement Good For The Environment? 31:00

8y ago31:00

31:00

Everycs, a data and software engineering company focused on product intelligence, has just joined forces with environmental consultant GreenDelta to connect their Makersite platform with the world's life-cycle data, augment it with other information, and enable faster, distributed collaboration for procurement professionals. Joining me today to tal…

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The Ivalua tail wags the CGI dog 31:00

8y ago31:00

31:00

Today I will be joined by Ivalua’s SVP Sales and Business Development Amol Joshi to talk about the upstart company's big win with the State of Arizona. Ironically, the use of the term upstart is somewhat deceiving, because Ivalua has been around for 15 years. The moniker, however, is appropriate because the win with Arizona as well as with Cadillac…

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A Discussion With Santa Clara County Executive Jeffrey Smith 38:00

8y ago38:00

38:00

One top public sector procurement expert suggests that the additional $2 million that Santa Clara County is going to pay to KPMG to review its procurement practice makes absolutely no sense. Or as he put it, there is no amount of service or insight that KPMG – or any consulting firm for that matter, can provide that would come close to justifying n…

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THOMASNET – D&B Partnership: Now This Is A Story To Watch 31:00

8y ago31:00

31:00

The partnership between THOMASNET.com (formerly the Thomas Register), a company that is more than 100 years old, and Dun & Bradstreet (a company that is more than 150 years old) to protect supply chains against disruption due to unforeseen risks, is a potential game changer. Today I will be joined by THOMASNET President and CEO, Tony Uphoff, to tal…

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The Global Procurement Awards 30:00

9y ago30:00

30:00

Procurement is a cornerstone of a sound supply chain and overall business strategy. Procurify recognizes the importance of innovation and excellence in the profession and is committed to rewarding those organizations and individuals showing leadership and dedication to driving it forward, impacting their teams, organizations, communities and the wo…

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Procurement Unplugged: Turning Big Ideas Into Meaningful Action 36:00

9y ago36:00

36:00

Last month I welcomed to the show Procurious' Tania Seary to talk about the state of our industry and the then upcoming Big Ideas Conference. Today, I am once again joined by Tania Seary, to not only revisit some of the questions we discussed last time, but to learn about any new revelations that resulted from the event, including their impact on t…

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