The Global Procurement Podcast
A weekly podcast that explores procurement issues, featuring insights and discussions on global supply chain management, sourcing strategies, and industry trends. Hosted by Procurement Magazine, it aims to inform and educate professionals in the procurement field.
Episodes
Ep.11 | Are Super Agents Procurement's Future? Zip's Felix Meng Explains
Super agents can think, plan and execute complex procurement tasks without human intervention. So what does that mean for procurement teams? Felix Meng, Co-Founder of Zip, joins host Matt High live from DPW New York to discuss the next stage of AI in procurement, why governance is the foundation that makes it work, and what the function looks like on the other side of this transformation.Join us f
Ep 10 | Why Procurement Must Recode for AI with Matthias Gutzmann
Is your procurement function ready for AI, or just ready to look like it is? DPW Founder Matthias Gutzmann joins host Matt High live from New York to discuss Recode, DPW's boldest theme yet, and why real AI transformation means rebuilding procurement from the ground up, not layering technology onto outdated processes. From the thinking behind the theme to the investment reshaping the industry,
Episode 9 | Is Procurement Ready for AI and What Comes Next? With Nils Windahl
In fast-scaling tech organisations, how does procurement maintain control without becoming the bottleneck? Nils Windahl, Director of Group Procurement at Sinch, joins Aaron McMillan to answer this question.In this episode they discuss how the CPO role has evolved well beyond cost-cutting and what procurement leaders need to do next.Nils covers why AI won't fix broken processes, how to shift procur
Episode 8 | Procurement Podcast: Procurement as a Strategic Enabler with Hiten Parmar
In this episode of the Procurement Magazine Podcast, host Aaron McMillan sits down with Hiten Parmar, Chief Procurement Officer at Beazley, to explore his remarkable 25-year career spanning Reuters, UBS, HSBC, and GSK. Hiten shares his vision for procurement as a true strategic enabler, discussing the importance of breaking free from legacy thinking, speaking the language of the boardroom and harn
Episode 7 | Procurement Podcast: 30+ Years of Sourcing Strategy with Mahbub Chowdhury
In this episode of the Procurement Magazine Podcast, host Aaron McMillan sits down with seasoned procurement executive Mahbub Chowdhury to unpack his incredible three-decade journey through the industry. From his accidental start as a finance graduate dealing with inventory control variances to leading strategic procurement at Citibank, Mahbub shares invaluable lessons on how the profession has ev
Episode 6 | Procurement Podcast: Radian's Peter Sharoff on AI Strategy
In this episode of Procurement Podcast, Peter Sharoff Strategic Sourcing Lead at Radian breaks down his philosophy of managing procurement as a "dual-mode" function. He argues that procurement leaders must balance two distinct speeds: a fast, customer-service-oriented track for low-risk, low-value requests, and a more deliberate, relationship-driven track for high-value strategic sourcin
Episode 5 | Procurement Podcast: Mathias Grünewald on AI and Leadership
In this episode of the Procurement Magazine podcast, host Aaron McMillan sits down with Mathias Grünewald, a seasoned procurement leader with over 30 years of experience. Mathias shares insights from his extensive career at Merck Group—where he rose from a team leader to Chief Procurement Officer for electronics—and discusses his current work in procurement transformation at Susonity.
Episode 4 | Procurement Podcast: British Council's Andrew Swift on AI
In this episode, host Aaron McMillan sits down with global procurement expert Andrew Swift to dissect the evolving landscape of public sector sourcing. Far from being a mere back-office function, modern procurement has become a high-stakes lever for organizational influence and international diplomacy.From navigating the rigid requirements of compliance to driving measurable global impact, Aaron a
Episode 3 | Procurement Podcast: Celebrating Excellence in Procurement
Host Aaron McMillan talks about redefining procurement excellence through innovation, influence, and value creation beyond cost savingsBuilding high-performance procurement cultures that drive enterprise-wide transformation.The role of “curiosity-led leadership” in modern procurement strategy and decision-making.How procurement leaders can elevate visibility and impact at board levelFuture-facing
Dennis Evashenk on AI, Trust & SaaS
Join our host Aaron McMillan as he speaks with Dennis Evashenk, Global Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager for Corporate Services & SaaS at DoorDash. Drawing on a career that spans nonprofit transformation, international operations, global sourcing, and leadership roles across major organisations, Evashenk offers a grounded perspective on how procurement leaders can reposition themselves
Procurement Podcast: Cost, Risk & Value with Man Industries
Manish Lunker, President of Group Procurement & Strategy at Man Industries India, joins Episode 1 of Procurement Magazine’s Weekly Podcast Series to discuss strategy.Procurement is undergoing a significant transformation, and the first episode of Procurement Magazine’s Weekly Podcast Series captures that shift through a candid and wide-ranging conversation.In Episode 1, titled “The Real Cost D
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