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Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast
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 insights in procurement, from exploring the transformative power of technology, data, digitisation 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 organisation.
Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast
Ep. 15 - Beyond the RFQ: Building a Purpose-Driven Procurement Function - with Gao Kwintmeyer
If five purchase orders go wrong, suddenly everyone’s looking at procurement.
That’s the reality Ottobock CPO Gao Kwintmeyer knows well—and it’s why he’s spent his career building a procurement function that delivers far more than just cost savings.
In this episode, host Mike Jansen talks with Gao about what it really takes to lead procurement at a global scale. From navigating supplier quality issues and regulatory complexity to integrating AI with intention, Gao shares how he balances operational excellence with strategic impact. With over 27 years of experience, Gao offers a pragmatic, long-term perspective on elevating procurement’s role in the business—proving its value not just through process, but through purpose.
You’ll learn:
1. How to align procurement’s role with top management’s vision and expectations
2. Why relationship-building still outperforms AI with strategic suppliers
3. When (and when not) to invest in new procurement tech
4. How to tackle regulatory complexity with a pragmatic, risk-based lens
5. What makes a strategic buyer truly valuable in today’s procurement landscape
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Get in touch with Gao Kwintmeyer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gao-kwintmeyer-23890158/
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About the host Mike Jansen:
Mike Jansen is an Associate Partner at H&Z Management Consulting with over a decade of experience enhancing the value that procurement delivers to organisations. Driven by a passion for tackling challenges, Mike thrives on competition—whether with others or himself. Outside of work, Mike enjoys quality time with his wife and children.
Get in touch with Mike Jansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jansen-mike/
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The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO.
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