Art of Procurement

??? Art of Procurement is the home of supply management podcasting Art of Procurement: https://lnkd.in/gMeCzYbQ Art of Supply: https://lnkd.in/gh5KeKfE Procurement 6: https://lnkd.in/gQE-QvQF The Sourcing Hero: https://lnkd.in/e52BfPi #LoveProcurement: https://lnkd.in/gFYFuC4t Buy: The Way…To Purposeful Procurement: https://lnkd.in/gjfhUVcm #podcast #procurement #supplychain Ivalua Fine Tune Expense Management Una

Friday means a new episode of Procurement 6 is now available! ?? https://lnkd.in/gf4hsN6m Listen in to this week’s Procurement 6 as Helen Mackenzie discusses: - A CPO’s first hundred days - Solving procurement’s data quality problem with AI - Procurement’s prominent role in M&As - And more! #artofprocurement #procurement6 #procurement Darshan Deshmukh ProcureAbility Mithra-Ai Solutions Rasa Raoufi White Cap Sydney Ray Fine Tune Expense Management

I’d rather watch DOGE make mistakes publicly and correct them quickly than not know what is going on at all. From the outside looking in, DOGE is going about its work in a highly disruptive fashion. (Note to self: the next time ‘disruptive innovation’ sounds appealing, remember that this is what it looks and feels like.) That said, they are being bold, calling their shots in advance and taking plenty of hits in return. In this week's Art of Supply, I look at DOGE's approach to savings reporting through a corporate procurement lens - looking for signs of how they intend for the data to be used and what we might be able to learn. Department of Government Efficiency Art of Procurement Buyers Meeting Point #procurement #savings #DOGE

The Department of Government Efficiency, a.k.a. DOGE, was created by executive order on January 20, 2025, and immediately became controversial. ?? https://lnkd.in/gSgPT8V3 In this episode of Art of Supply, Kelly Barner takes a step back and then a close look at the DOGE savings calculator from a procurement perspective for what it can teach us about their approach and our own. #procurement #governmentspending #DOGE

We all know that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but it is easy to forget how intimidating those first few feet can be. Whether procurement is focused on strengthening their core skills or pushing for larger scale impact, it is essential for everyone to be aligned in their thinking, to leverage their strengths, and to know where the journey is expected to end. In this episode of?The Sourcing Hero?podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Priya Kumari. Priya is a manager at Kearney where she specializes in strategic operations, sustainability, and innovation. Her experience in consulting gives her a broad perspective on the importance of performance transformation, operating model design, and change management. Priya speaks about the many opportunities procurement has to increase their impact: - Where the boldest leaders and decision makers find the inspiration for their ideas - How procurement can balance ‘big bold’ aspirations with table stakes efforts - What separates companies that struggle with procurement transformation from those who succeed ?? https://lnkd.in/gRgauDKq #thesourcinghero #procurementtransformation #changemanagement Una

Just released: Episode 5 of "Buy: The Way... To Purposeful Procurement" featuring a discussion on what “purposeful procurement” truly means in 2025 with Richard Ham, Philip Ideson, and Kelly Barner. In this episode, they question the misconception that meaningful work only happens in mission-driven organizations. ?? https://lnkd.in/gvjRqZeK Purpose and positive impact are accessible to anyone in procurement, regardless of their category or company. But, when procurement faces obstacles like misaligned incentives and outdated standardization, their ability to drive impact at scale is weakened. Listen in to hear the trio discuss how procurement can overcome these obstacles and become true catalysts for change in any industry, any business, or any category. #buytheway #procurement #purposefulprocurement Fine Tune Expense Management

In order to ensure safety in the food supply chain, every employee must make it their priority, and companies must build a strong food safety culture. ?? https://lnkd.in/gi45RKgM In the most recent episode of Art of Supply, Nathan Walts, CEO of WorkForge, describes how successful food manufacturers deliver safe, quality products to consumers. #foodsafety #manufacturing #supplychain Art of Procurement Buyers Meeting Point Kelly Barner

Cost-cutting is no longer the CPO’s primary function. Today’s procurement leaders must be strategic value creators and revenue enablers.? ?? https://lnkd.in/gsFitQFq How can new Chief Procurement Officers understand, meet, and exceed today’s new set of expectations? In this week’s Art of Procurement podcast episode, Philip Ideson speaks with Darshan Deshmukh, President at ProcureAbility, about how the CPO’s role has evolved over the last decade to align more closely with executive leadership than ever before. #artofprocurement #procurement #CPO

There is something charming about setting an 'Out of Office' message. Batches of these messages greet me every Saturday when we send the Art of Procurement Saturday Linkfest: https://lnkd.in/ezbfZMgF ?? Believe it or not, I read every one. I started the habit to help keep our email list up to date, but over time it became like reading a section of the newspaper. Sometimes I question whether people are ever ON the clock because I get their OOOs so regularly, but generally, I'm happy for people retiring and going on vacation, and I worry about the people stepping away for family emergencies and unexpected situations. The OOO seems like a quaint old tradition, the idea that you want someone to know you're not ignoring their email as a professional courtesy. If you add a little bit of personal detail to your OOO - like what holiday you are celebrating, the fact that you are retiring to the beach, or that you are offsite meeting with a supplier - it adds charm, and I genuinely appreciate the variety. If you happen to be OOO this week, thanks for letting us know! #OOO #outofoffice #professionalism