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Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast
The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast delivers industry-leading insights and trends to propel your organizations procurement strategy forward. With hosts Richard McIntosh and Martina Buchhauser, respective Partner and Senior Advisor at H&Z (Europe's leading Management Consultancy) this podcast is your go-to resource to up your game as CPO.
Join Richard and Martina as they sit down with industry leaders and experts to uncover the latest trends and insights in procurement, from exploring the transformative power of technology, data, digitization, and AI, to unraveling the complexities of leadership, competencies, and talent management. Discover strategies for cost reduction and value creation, gain a deeper understanding of the impact of inflation, the economy, and geopolitics, and learn how to build resilient supply chains while effectively managing risks. We also delve into the crucial topics of ESG and the circular economy, exploring their implications for procurement leaders.
Tune in to the Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast to unlock the knowledge and expertise you need to stay at the cutting-edge of the industry and drive meaningful change within your organization.
Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast
Ep. 2 - The CPO Leadership Agenda: Exploring Challenges, Solutions, and Evolutions in Procurement in 2024
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, Business Transformation Advisor and Non-Executive Director, sits down with Richard McIntosh to map the evolving role of procurement in 2024 and beyond. She offers insights into topics like how procurement leaders can better respond to geopolitical and market changes, enhance their digital readiness, develop leadership skills, and more.
You'll learn:
1. How to align procurement with the corporate strategy for better outcomes
2. How digital systems can enable more strategic, data-driven approaches in procurement
3. How procurement is evolving and how it can add more value in 2024
4. How to prepare procurement teams for a future of strategic importance
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Get in touch with Kathleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathharmeston/
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About the host Richard:
Richard McIntosh, Partner at H&Z Management Consulting, has spent over 23 years helping procurement leaders succeed. Richard loves rugby & he is a kids' rugby coach. He spends his time outside of work with his wife and kids, and he likes nothing better than helping a bunch of kids develop through sport to be their best selves.
Get in touch with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcintosh-richard/
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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!
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