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
Cultural Adaptability and Soft Skills: A New Era in Procurement with Canberk Incekara
In this episode, Martin Smith interviews Canberk Incekara, Head of Indirect Procurement at OCS.
Canberk shares his extensive experience in procurement and supply chains, discussing the evolution of the industry, the importance of understanding the end-to-end value chain, and the challenges of navigating external factors like COVID and Brexit.
He emphasises the need for a balance between globalisation and local support, the significance of soft skills in talent management, and the changing expectations of the new generation in the workforce.
The conversation also touches on cultural adaptability in negotiations, with Canberk discussing the differences between Turkey and the UK. He also discusses the importance of retaining talent through job satisfaction and growth opportunities.
Takeaways
· Canberk’s journey reflects the interconnectedness of procurement and supply chain.
· Understanding the total cost of ownership is crucial in procurement.
· COVID and Brexit have reshaped procurement strategies.
· Supporting local businesses is essential in a globalised market.
· Procurement is evolving into a more strategic function.
· Cultural adaptability is key in international negotiations.
· Soft skills are increasingly important in talent management.
· Retention challenges stem from new generation expectations.
· Transferable skills in procurement can apply across industries.
· Agility in approach is necessary for success in procurement.
Chapters
00:00 Journey Through Procurement and Supply Chain
02:23 End-to-End Value Chains
04:42 External Factors in Supply Chain
06:00 Globalisation and Local Support
09:09 The Evolution of Procurement
12:52 Cultural Adaptability
16:17 Talent in Procurement
19:30 Retention Challenges
22:08 Transferable Skills
23:34 Quickfire Questions
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