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The Procurement Software Podcast

S4 Ep 29: Procurement tech’s latest developments – Simon Geale from Proxima

There are lots of exciting developments and the market is rapidly changing. Simon Geale and James Meads discuss what we're seeing.

S4 Ep 28: Generative AI driving better spend analytics – Sam Clive from Rosslyn

Initial results and findings shared by Rosslyn from their recent trials using Generative AI to perform complex spend classification.

S4 Ep 27: How to modernise procurement for the mid-market? – Hans Boot from PEG

Driving digital transformation within mid-market European businesses can be painful. Resistance to change persists. What are some ways to speed this up?

S4 Ep 26: Predictive Procurement orchestration – Edmund Zagorin from Arkestro

We take a look at how AI and machine learning can be used to predict sourcing and procurement decisions, enabling us to reach the right decisions faster.

S4 Ep 25: Can tech help to source Consulting? – Laurent Thomas from ConsultingQuest

Consultancy services: traditionally a tough area for sourcing teams to have a meaningful impact. Can tech help to change this, breaking Big 4 dominance?

S4 Ep 24: P2P software to solve a tight labour market – Ryan Belcher from Spendwise

Spendwise has grown organically since 2013 with no funding. The secret? A competitively-priced solution which can replace administrative employees.

S4 Ep 23: The State of Procuretech address – Solo episode with James Meads

Procuretech and digital procurement tools are fast-paced and constantly changing. This is our twice-yearly look at the current and emerging trends.

S4 Ep 22: Is “plug-and-play” procuretech a fallacy? – Karthik Rama from Procurement Doctors

Choosing the right procurement software is a increasingly complex. What is driving the decision nowadays, and how much influence does Procurement have?

S4 Ep 21: How can Procurement Leaders grow with Coaching? – Laura Sellers from Olive

Can procurement leaders become better influencers through the power of coaching? And if so, what are the necessary skills and mindset to succeed?

S4 Ep 20: Guided Buying for mid-market businesses – Thejo Kote from Airbase

Guided buying is moving beyond just an enterprise solution. Airbase's new module, targeting mid-market and growing procurement teams seeks to fix this.

S4 Ep 19: Procuretech in the Middle East – Iyad Aldalooj from Penny Software

Growing a procurement tech startup in the Middle East has enabled Penny Software to develop a Source-to-Pay product that resonates beyond its borders

S4 Ep 18: Contract Management for the Real World – Dominique Kindt from WITH

Existing Contract Lifecycle Management software doesn't focus enough on implementation and performance measurement. Birdseye strives to fix this.

S4 Ep 17: Generative AI and B2B Searches – David Doyle from Forestreet

How much can generative AI do in the supplier discovery space. And at what point do you need to add humans to the process to ensure we get the most value?

S4 Ep 16: Smart Contracts for Services Procurement – Jan Ellerbrock from trueLedger

Services procurement can be muddy. There's a risk of cost creep. Smart contracting can improve visibility and control. That's what trueLedger does

S4 Ep 15: Procurement Summit Live Interviews – Part 2: Corporate Procurement Leaders

I interview 3 corporate procurement leaders and discuss the latest trends and their strategies for digitisation of procurement

S4 Ep 14: Procuretech in Brazil & Latin America – Leo Calvacanti from Linkana

Leo is the Founder of one of the few growing Latin American procurement technology startups. We discuss trends in the LatAm procuretech ecosystem.

S4 Ep 13: Procurement Summit Live Interviews – Part 1: Procurement Tech Companies

We feature 6 different procuretech startups and 1 stalwart who were exhibiting at Procurement Summit and who've not been guests on the show before

S4 Ep 12: Supplier risk management within an S2P suite – Ward Karson from Raindrop

Supplier risk management is critical to any modern procurement team. Is it necessary to invest in best-of-breed software, or can your S2P suite cover it?

S4 Ep 11: Customer Case Study – Nick Verkroost (Canopy) and Anna Williams (Unispace)

Every company knows its customers. Not many know their suppliers. Canopy and Unispace share a great case study showcasing their success together.

S4 Ep 10: Training to procurement SaaS – Jonathan O’Brien from Positive Purchasing

Pivoting from consultancy, to formal training, to online courses and now to software-as-a-service, Positive Purchasing and Jonathan have seen it all

S4 Ep 9: ESG and Sustainable Supply Chain – Sheldon Mydat, CEO of Suppeco

Sheldon explains how Suppeco aims to make ESG data and compliance certification more visible to those who run day-to-day operations in a business

S4 Ep 8: Procurement in the Metaverse – Clive R. Heal from Lavenir.ai

The metaverse isn't just gaming. Clive takes us into the future, explaining how the procurement metaverse will drastically change the way we work

S4 Ep 7: Importance of UI/UX and fast implementation – Ward Karson from Raindrop

Resources and budgets are scarce. User adoption, UI/UX and time to implement are critical factors which must be prioritised more by buyers.

S4 Ep 6: Building your Personal Brand – Tom Mills from Procurement Bites

Tom shows us why personal branding is not just relevant for influencers and business owners, and explains why our profession needs to modernise

S4 Ep 5: Funding tips for Procuretechs – Ruth Cremer from Entrepreneurial Education

Struggling as a startup to get funding? Or looking to buy procurement tech and want to know the signs if a startup is in trouble. This one's for you

S4 Ep 4: Preparing For and Driving Change – Joël Collin-Demers from Pure Procurement

Change management in digital procurement transformation is a key factor. But what's the difference between readiness to change and capacity for change?

S4 Ep 3: From Procurement to Supply Chain Tech CMO – Sarah Scudder from SourceDay

Skills in procurement are transferable. Want a career change, but wondering how to build a personal brand and grow your network? Sarah's got you covered.

S4 Ep 2: Key criteria when choosing a provider – Ward Karson from Raindrop

The most critical factors when selecting a source-to-pay suite are ignored by "best of" lists and research houses. Fear not, we've covered them here!

S4 Ep 1: Where is procurement tech headed? Solo episode with James Meads

A lot has changed since our first episode 3 years ago. We kick off series 4 with a look at the direction and trends we see in the procuretech industry.