Talent Talks Podcast

Why Supplier Relationship Management is Second-to-None in Today’s Market with Head of SRM at Coventry Building Society, Rebecca Howard #87

December 14, 2023 Talent Drive Episode 87
Why Supplier Relationship Management is Second-to-None in Today’s Market with Head of SRM at Coventry Building Society, Rebecca Howard #87
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Talent Talks Podcast
Why Supplier Relationship Management is Second-to-None in Today’s Market with Head of SRM at Coventry Building Society, Rebecca Howard #87
Dec 14, 2023 Episode 87
Talent Drive

“We need suppliers who understand what it's like from underrepresented groups’ perspectives, because those often are the groups that we're looking to speak to.”

Supplier diversity is essential to any good procurement professional’s portfolio, which emphasises the importance of the SRM that underpins everything.

That’s a focus area for one of procurement’s most prominent voices, Coventry Building Society’s Rebecca Howard.

Rebecca joins us on Talent Talks to discuss her very purposeful route into procurement, a growing focus on the social element of ESG goals, and the skills that separate average SRM from great SRM.

This episode of Talent Talks covers:

  • Rebecca’s determined entry into procurement
  • The two top skills that underpin great SRM
  • The amazing work on supplier diversity
  • Pros and cons of separating SRM from procurement
  • Advice for aspiring procurement and SRM leaders

The Talent Talks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Staverton Consulting.

Staverton Consulting delivers tangible and sustainable cost reduction as well as reducing business risks throughout the supply chain for private equity backed businesses, SME’S and growth companies. For more information please head to https://www.stavertonconsulting.com/.

Show Notes

“We need suppliers who understand what it's like from underrepresented groups’ perspectives, because those often are the groups that we're looking to speak to.”

Supplier diversity is essential to any good procurement professional’s portfolio, which emphasises the importance of the SRM that underpins everything.

That’s a focus area for one of procurement’s most prominent voices, Coventry Building Society’s Rebecca Howard.

Rebecca joins us on Talent Talks to discuss her very purposeful route into procurement, a growing focus on the social element of ESG goals, and the skills that separate average SRM from great SRM.

This episode of Talent Talks covers:

  • Rebecca’s determined entry into procurement
  • The two top skills that underpin great SRM
  • The amazing work on supplier diversity
  • Pros and cons of separating SRM from procurement
  • Advice for aspiring procurement and SRM leaders

The Talent Talks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Staverton Consulting.

Staverton Consulting delivers tangible and sustainable cost reduction as well as reducing business risks throughout the supply chain for private equity backed businesses, SME’S and growth companies. For more information please head to https://www.stavertonconsulting.com/.