Procurement Experiences & Insights

Procurement & Transformation | Experiences from the Frontlines | Mark Ansell | Corio Generation

Join Anil Joshi of Splendid Tiger and Mark Ansell, Head of Supply Chain Enablement Global, of Corio Generation as they reveal the power of procurement to drive organizational change. We discuss the impact of transformation on Procurement with an interesting twist. 🔥 Discover how to build a culture of innovation, breaking down silos, and leveraging technology to become a procurement powerhouse.💪🏻 This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance value. Be inspired by Anil and Mark's passion, embrace the mindset of continuous learning, and listen to strategies for making procurement a strategic partner, and more. Some more topics in this podcast are: How procurement is gaining an elevated role in organizations beyond just cost-cutting The challenges and opportunities building processes and capabilities from scratch The importance of having an open, inquisitive mindset and being willing to challenge existing ways of working Addressing self-limiting beliefs and the impact of imposter syndrome The need to build strong stakeholder relationships and foster healthy tension/debate to drive positive change The key role that relationships, collaboration, and attention allocation will play Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the experts - tune in now and unlock the secrets to transformational procurement! Like, Share, Subscribe and tell us what you like about our podcast. We would love to hear from you. 😊 www.splendid-tiger.com www.coriogeneration.com

Category Management with Sander Korving | Chief Procurement Officer | Van Oord Maritime Contractors

🎙️Exciting News! Podcast episode on Category Management with Sander Korving, Chief Procurement Officer of Van Oord Maritime Contractors and Anil Joshi, Splendid Tiger sharing insights and experiences on Category Management. Increase the value generated by Procurement with Category Management! Procurement is Cool! Category Management is Hot!🔥 Our conversation highlights the evolving role of procurement from a transactional function to a strategic "partner in business", capable of driving innovation and sustainability. We both agree on the significance of starting small, building relationships and continuously adding value to achieve long-term success. Key Topics of the Podcast: Category management is a strategic, end-to-end way of thinking and working that can drive value for the organization.   Building trust and connectivity  The diverse skill sets required for category managers  Measuring the success of category management initiatives  Finding the right talent for category management roles is a key challenge Procurement professionals should not hesitate to "sell" the value of procurement and category management Category Management is a movement. Is it easy? No. Is it worth the effort? Definitely Yes! Enjoy the insights and experiences shared in our podcast. Stay Splendid! Like, share, subscribe and comment on what you liked about our podcast. 😊 Thank you. 🙏🏻 ⁠⁠  [https://kpn1371035-my.sharepoint.com/personal/aniljoshi_itida_nl/Documents/Documents%202/Documents%202/Podcasts%20folder/02%20Leadership%20podcasts/Covestro/Aukje%20Doorenbos%20Sense%20of%20Belonging/Final/www.covestro.com] #businesspodcast #podcast #categorymanagement #procurement #CPO #strategicprocurement #careergrowth #categoriemanagement #inkoop #categoriemanagement #vanoord #splendidtiger

Category Management with Marco Scheurwater, Vattenfall, Procurement Director Wind

Category Management with Marco Scheurwater, Vattenfall Procurement Director, Wind. Calling all procurement and supply chain enthusiasts! 🚀 You won't want to miss this insightful podcast on the power of category management! In this episode, Marco and I dive deep into category management: 🔥 The evolving role of procurement - from cost-cutting to value-adding partner in business, accelerated by category management. 🔥 Proven strategies for building effective cross-functional category management teams 🔥 Overcoming resistance and getting buy-in for category strategy development 🔥 Maintaining momentum and driving continuous improvement through category management I am in dialogue with a seasoned procurement expert, Mr Marco Scheurwater, as he shares his wealth of experience and passion for the transformative impact of Category Management, not just for your organisation, not just for cross-functional stakeholders, but also for the procurement professionals. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their procurement function and drive sustainable business impact. Is category management easy? No. Is it worth the effort? YES. Is it fun? YES. Mega thanks to Marco Scheurwater! 🙏🏻 Procurement is Cool - Category Management is Hot! Enjoy the ride🚀 Stay Splendid! Anil Joshi www.splendid-tiger.com [www.splendid-tiger.com] info@splendid-tiger.com [info@splendid-tiger.com] Subscribe to our channels for instant access to our podcasts. Share and comment on what you liked.

Building Procurement from the Ground Up at Corio Generation with Benoit Lavinal, CPO.

🎙️Excited to share our podcast on "Building a Procurement Department from the ground up", with my special guest, Mr. Benoit Lavinal, Chief Procurement Officer at Corio Generation, who joins Anil Joshi as we both share our experiences and insights. 🎙️Podcast episode: "Building a Procurement Department from the ground up"! Please subscribe and like so you get immediate automatic access to new episodes. Topics covered in this podcast are: - Building the procurement function from the ground up. - The importance of being self-inspired and motivated when starting a new initiative - Surrounding ourselves with people who share that enthusiasm - The challenges around showcasing the value of procurement and positioning it as a value-creating function, not only a cost-saving one. - Identifying key skills for procurement professionals to succeed - The need to be "partners in business" rather than just "business partners" - The importance of speaking and understanding stakeholders' language - Ways to increase the understanding and appreciation of procurement's value, such as proactively marketing our services and capabilities. - The concept of "failure" versus "things that didn't work out as planned" - Creating a psychologically safe environment that encourages risk-taking and learning. - The importance of passion, planning, talent acquisition, and a forward-looking, solutions-oriented mindset in building a successful procurement function. - Practical tips - and more Why do we make these podcasts? We want to make content, experiences, insights and tips available to anyone interested - sharing for your benefit! 😊 🙏 We hope you enjoy this and our other podcasts. Please like, share, and comment on what you found appealing so others in the Procurement community can also benefit. This will motivate us, too. 🙂 Mega, thanks to Mr. Benoit Lavinal, Chief Procurement Officer, Corio Generation. Procurement is cool! Stay Splendid! www.splendid-tiger.com

Category Management | Wolters Kluwer with Marco Stenvert, CPO

🎙️Excited to share our Category Management podcast with my special guest, Mr. Marco Stenvert, Chief Procurement Officer at Wolters Kluwer, who joins me as we both share our experiences and insights on Category Management and how it can accelerate Procurement's value add, visibility andpositively impact careers, in the short and long term.  It is worth the effort. Podcast episode #2 Why Procurement is Cool & Category Management is Hot! 🎉 Purpose The purpose of the podcast is to help listeners bd procurement and category management. It aims to provide insights and knowledge on category strategy development and how procurement applies category management.  Topics covered in this podcast are:   * Procurement is a "business" that creates business value * Importance of category management and category strategy development * Aligning with business objectives and early stakeholder engagement * Prioritizing planning categories with the Joshi Alignment Model® * Early collaboration and communication with stakeholders * The value of methodologies to develop and implement category strategies * Continuous calibration, adaptation and improvement of categories * Practical tips Tune in now and let us know what you liked!  Subscribe and like and share what you liked about the podcast. Follow our Splendid Tiger® | Academy of Destination® LinkedIn page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/splendid-tiger®-academy-of-destination®/?viewAsMember=true] for intstant access to our updates. Stay Splendid! Anil Joshi www.splendid-tiger.com [http://www.splendid-tiger.com]