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The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast delivers industry-leading insights and trends to propel your organisations’ procurement strategy forward. With hosts Richard McIntosh, Martina Buchhauser and Mike Jansen, respective Partner, Senior Advisor and Associate Partner at H&Z (Europe’s leading Management Consultancy) this podcast is your go-to resource to up your game as CPO. Join Richard, Martina and Mike as they sit down with industry leaders and experts to uncover the latest trends and i ...
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Ep. 14 - Orchestrate or Stagnate: Rethinking Procurement for Business Impact - with Alexander Pilsl
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How do you turn a clunky ERP-based procurement process into a driver of >10% savings? In this episode, host Richard McIntosh speaks with Alexander Pilsl, Director Procurement at TeamViewer, about how modern procurement orchestration can directly drive measurable business value. Alexander shares how his team replaced a legacy ERP-based process with …
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Ep. 13 - Procurement Business Partnering: Driving Value Beyond Cost at Diebold Nixdorf - with Milind Tailor
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What happens when procurement evolves from being transaction-focused to becoming a true business partner? Find out in this episode. Host Richard McIntosh speaks with Milind Tailor, Global Head, Resale Products & Services Procurement at Diebold Nixdorf, about the transformative journey of procurement business partnering. Milind shares how procuremen…
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Ep. 12 - Towards 2030: Practical Governance Strategies for Procurement Success at Bosch - with Dr. Thomas Schulte
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At Bosch, governance significantly contributes to business success, and actively supports purchasing teams by integrating compliance and functional excellence. Martina Buchhauser speaks with Dr. Thomas Schulte, Head of Governance Supply Chain Management Purchasing at Bosch, about how governance acts as a "license to operate" in procurement. Dr. Sch…
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Ep. 11- From Static to Strategic: The Evolution of Category Management in Modern Procurement - with Detlef Schultz
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Is your procurement strategy stuck in the past? Discover how to transform category management and drive real strategic impact. In this episode, Richard McIntosh speaks with Detlef Schultz, award-winning procurement leader and co-founder of akirolabs, about the evolution of category management. Drawing from his vast experience as former CEO and curr…
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Ep. 10 - Redefining Procurement: Circular Value Chains and the Power of Secondary Materials - with Matthias Ballweg
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Ready to embrace sustainable procurement? Discover how circular value chains and secondary materials can revolutionise your supply chain. In this episode, host Richard McIntosh welcomes Matthias Ballweg, Co-founder of CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, to discuss circular value chains and secondary materials. Matthias reveals the significance of circularity and sh…
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Ep. 9 - Driving Procurement Success through Anchored Strategies and Ambitious Targets - with Lovisa Söderholm
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Combining ambitious goals and solid strategies is where procurement 'magic' happens. Join host Martina Buchhauser as she talks to Lovisa Söderholm, Senior Vice President of Purchasing at Volvo Penta, about driving procurement success. Lovisa shares insights on the dual objectives of cost and CO₂ reduction, emphasising the significance of engagement…
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Ep. 8 - The Procurement Leader's Dilemma: Short-Term Wins vs. Long-Term Value - with Thomas Janvier
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Unlock the secrets to achieving immediate gains and sustainable value in procurement. In this episode, our host Martina Buchhauser sits down with Thomas Janvier, founder of Janvier Advisory, to delve into the intricate balancing act between short-term financial gains and long-term value creation in procurement. Thomas, a former CPO, shares his miss…
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Ep. 7 - Empowering Procurement in Carve-Outs: Strategies for Managing Suppliers and Teams - with Paolo Lepore
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Navigating a carve-out? Get an insider’s view on the procurement strategies that can help you achieve a seamless transition. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of procurement in corporate carve-outs with Paolo Lepore, Head of Global Procurement at ECO3. Paolo discusses his role in navigating the separation from Agfa, highlighting the c…
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Ep. 6 - The Procurement Pathfinder: Five Megatrends Shaping the Future - with Laurin Zemmrich
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Explore the future of procurement! Discover how five key megatrends are defining the industry's next chapter and how you can future-proof your procurement strategy. In this episode, host Richard McIntosh is joined by Laurin Zemmrich, from the University of St.Gallen's Institute of Supply Chain Management, to discuss the whitepaper, "Procurement Pat…
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Ep. 5 - CPO Mindset 101: Purpose, Kindness, Pre-emptive Action, and Learning from Failure with Neil Marsons
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In the highly pressurised world of procurement and supply chain, it's easy to lose sight of the things that matter: kindness, humility, and the odd 'Thank you' here and there. In this episode, we welcome Neil Marsons, who shares some of the invaluable knowledge he has gleaned from his impressive career in procurement and supply chain. Neil touches …
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Ep. 4 - Procurement Excellence Through Effective Risk Management: Strategies from National Grid's Paul Howard
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Proactive risk management can transform procurement into a strategic powerhouse. Find out how, in this insightful episode with Paul Howard, Interim Director of Global Indirect Procurement at National Grid, as he delves into the critical aspects of procurement excellence through effective risk management. As a seasoned professional with a background…
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Ep. 3 - Transforming Procurement: Roche’s blueprint for enabling next-generation procurement with Marielle Beyer
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How is one of the world's leading healthcare companies reshaping the procurement landscape? By leading with innovation and focusing on what truly matters: the patient. In this episode, Marielle Beyer, Head of Global Procurement at Roche, explains how leadership, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to people-centric outcomes are the keys to drivi…
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Ep. 2 - The CPO Leadership Agenda: Exploring Challenges, Solutions, and Evolutions in Procurement in 2024
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With the new year already in full swing, boardrooms are abuzz with pertinent questions, existing geopolitical disputes continue while new ones emerge, and new technologies rapidly enter the market. There's never been a more challenging, yet opportunistic moment to be a leader in procurement. In this episode, Kathleen Harmeston, a seasoned CPO, Busi…
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Ep. 1 - Leading with Empathy: Liz Rider on Rethinking Leadership in Organizations
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Liz Rider is a transformative organizational psychologist, associate fellow of psychology and official top leadership voice on LinkedIn with over 25 years of experience working with large, global companies. In this episode, Liz describes a new era of leadership that favours trust, empowerment and autonomy over micromanagement and dictation. She del…
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