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Adapt to Survive: How to Abort the Extinction of Procurement with Thames Water’s Commercial & Procurement Director, David Wylie #80

July 25, 2023 Martin Smith, David Wylie Episode 80
Adapt to Survive: How to Abort the Extinction of Procurement with Thames Water’s Commercial & Procurement Director, David Wylie #80
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Adapt to Survive: How to Abort the Extinction of Procurement with Thames Water’s Commercial & Procurement Director, David Wylie #80
Jul 25, 2023 Episode 80
Martin Smith, David Wylie

“Procurement was once the gatekeeper to the marketplace. Technology speeds up how we do things, and brings the external market to internal stakeholders.”

The one defence we have against extinction of any kind is adaptation. It might be drastic to suggest procurement is on the brink of extinction, but it certainly needs to adapt…

Whether it’s in the attraction of new talent or moving away from gatekeeping suppliers, Thames Water’s David Wylie has seen first hand the power of shifting focus and making changes.

David joins us for Talent Talks this week to share key learnings from roles in TfL & Centrica, how to deliver meaningful social value, and the three most important words in procurement.

This episode of Talent Talks covers:

  • How the procurement industry needs to shift to stay relevant
  • Evolving observations in procurement talent
  • The power of bringing ‘relentless insight’ into your business
  • Operating in environments with very different regulatory challenges
  • Delivery of social value at Thames Water
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“Procurement was once the gatekeeper to the marketplace. Technology speeds up how we do things, and brings the external market to internal stakeholders.”

The one defence we have against extinction of any kind is adaptation. It might be drastic to suggest procurement is on the brink of extinction, but it certainly needs to adapt…

Whether it’s in the attraction of new talent or moving away from gatekeeping suppliers, Thames Water’s David Wylie has seen first hand the power of shifting focus and making changes.

David joins us for Talent Talks this week to share key learnings from roles in TfL & Centrica, how to deliver meaningful social value, and the three most important words in procurement.

This episode of Talent Talks covers:

  • How the procurement industry needs to shift to stay relevant
  • Evolving observations in procurement talent
  • The power of bringing ‘relentless insight’ into your business
  • Operating in environments with very different regulatory challenges
  • Delivery of social value at Thames Water