Talent Talks Podcast
The Talent Talks Podcast provides regular insights and guidance to procurement and supply chain professionals. Host, Martin Smith interviews CPO's within large corporations and brands in the UK such as John Lewis, Mars, Babcock International, Managing Directors of procurement specialist companies including as Procurement Excellence and Embedded IT as well as thought-leaders and authors from the sector. Martin Smith, founder of Talent Drive is a specialist procurement and supply chain recruiter. He uses his network and expertise to provide insightful, thought provoking discussions, as well as providing tips on building your own career in the industry. The podcast is just one area of #projectprocurement; Martin's network of like-minded procurement professionals including webinars, content and events. Register your email to find out about our next meet-up and get involved: https://bit.ly/talenttalksmailinglist We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast, and do please reach out if you'd like to be a guest; martin@talentdrive.co.uk. All links and references at https://talentdrive.co.uk/
Talent Talks Podcast
Empowering Procurement Professionals: Lessons Learned Over 40 Years Within Procurement With Alex Jennings #93
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.
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