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
Continuous learning and adaptation: Steps to success from John Butcher, Just Eat
On this episode, Martin Smith interviews John Butcher, the Procurement Director at Just Eat Takeaway.
John shares his journey of building a procurement team from scratch, the challenges he faced, and the importance of hiring the right talent.
He discusses the evolving procurement landscape, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the impact of technology, particularly AI, on the industry.
John emphasises the need for agility in procurement and offers valuable insights for aspiring leaders in the field.
Takeaways
Building a procurement team requires a blend of internal and external talent.
Cultural fit and attitude are crucial in talent acquisition.
Procurement can add value beyond just cost savings.
Emotional intelligence is becoming increasingly important in procurement roles.
Delegation is essential for effective leadership.
Technology, including AI, is transforming the procurement landscape.
Continuous learning and adaptation are necessary for success in procurement.
Leadership involves pushing boundaries and extending influence.
Chapters
00:00 Building a Team from Scratch
09:46 The Importance of Talent
19:59 Procurement in 2024
23:52 Leadership Insights
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