In this episode, Martin Smith interviews Alex Jennings, an experienced procurement and commercial professional who has worked for companies such as GE and Toyota.
They discuss Alex's career journey, his experience in managing teams, and the changes in the procurement profession.
They also delve into Alex's entrepreneurial journey and the launch of his procurement platform, the Alchemie Network. The platform aims to connect procurement, supply chain, and sustainability professionals and provide them with tools for personal and professional development.
Alex emphasises the importance of building strong teams, understanding individual strengths and weaknesses, and creating a culture of trust and diversity.
This episode of Talent Talks covers:
● Alex Jennings 40 years worth of experience within procurement and commercial roles.
● The importance of building strong teams that complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.
● That diversity, both in terms of demographics and thought, is crucial for a healthy and successful team.
● The need for a culture of trust and an environment where team members feel comfortable challenging each other.
● The evolution of procurement from a fulfilment-focused function to a strategic role that requires managing supply chain risks and disruptions.
● Alex introduces the Alchemie Network, a procurement platform that aims to connect professionals and provide tools for personal and professional development.
In this episode, Martin Smith interviews Alex Jennings, an experienced procurement and commercial professional who has worked for companies such as GE and Toyota.
They discuss Alex's career journey, his experience in managing teams, and the changes in the procurement profession.
They also delve into Alex's entrepreneurial journey and the launch of his procurement platform, the Alchemie Network. The platform aims to connect procurement, supply chain, and sustainability professionals and provide them with tools for personal and professional development.
Alex emphasises the importance of building strong teams, understanding individual strengths and weaknesses, and creating a culture of trust and diversity.
This episode of Talent Talks covers:
● Alex Jennings 40 years worth of experience within procurement and commercial roles.
● The importance of building strong teams that complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.
● That diversity, both in terms of demographics and thought, is crucial for a healthy and successful team.
● The need for a culture of trust and an environment where team members feel comfortable challenging each other.
● The evolution of procurement from a fulfilment-focused function to a strategic role that requires managing supply chain risks and disruptions.
● Alex introduces the Alchemie Network, a procurement platform that aims to connect professionals and provide tools for personal and professional development.