The Procurement Brief
This podcast is for indirect sourcing and procurement leaders, analysts, and anyone who wants to understand the hidden engine of business operations. Each episode, we’ll explore how technology, relationships, and strategy come together to elevate Indirect Procurement from a cost center to a value-creation powerhouse.
Episodes
3 episodes
Episode 1 - Unpacking Indirect Procurement
Most people outside the field don’t even realize Indirect Procurement exists — yet it quietly drives the majority of a company’s operating spend. In this first full episode of The Procurement Brief, I’m breaking down what Indirect Procurement r...
Episode 2 - AI in Procurement: What’s Real, What’s Next, and What Actually Works in 2026
AI is everywhere in procurement—but what’s actually real, what’s hype, and what’s delivering measurable value today?In this episode of The Procurement Brief, we cut through the noise and take a clear, management-level look at ho...
Episode 0 - Welcome to The Procurement Brief
Welcome to The Procurement Brief — the new home for professionals who believe Indirect Procurement deserves the spotlight. I’m Patrick Bliss, and after more than 30 years leading procurement transformations across Fortune-level organizations, I...
