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Pondering Procurement

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Insights and conversation about the latest issues in indirect procurement, bought to you by CASME, the global membership community for procurement professionals.

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What is Pondering Procurement about?

Insights and conversation about the latest issues in indirect procurement, bought to you by CASME, the global membership community for procurement professionals.

Who hosts Pondering Procurement?

Pondering Procurement is hosted by CASME. The show has published 38 episodes to date.

What has Pondering Procurement covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Why Procurement Has Become a Critical Line of Defence Against Cyber Risk" (6 July 2026, 38 minutes), "Marketing Procurement: From Category Driven to Business First" (21 May 2026, 39 minutes), and "AI-Enabled Procurement: Driving Profit, Keeping Trust" (30 March 2026, 33 minutes).

How often does Pondering Procurement publish?

Pondering Procurement publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 38 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Pondering Procurement?

Booking probability for Pondering Procurement is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pondering Procurement requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pondering Procurement's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Pondering Procurement?

The strongest fits for Pondering Procurement are Business & Management Consulting. Pondering Procurement has a business audience.

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CASME hosts Pondering Procurement, a business podcast with 38 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Pondering Procurement

    Why Procurement Has Become a Critical Line of Defence Against Cyber Risk

    Jul 6, 202638 min

    Cyber-attacks are increasingly exploiting weaknesses in the supply chain rather than targeting organisations directly. In this episode, Graham Crawshaw speaks with cybersecurity specialist Ben Jones about why...

  • Pondering Procurement

    Marketing Procurement: From Category Driven to Business First

    May 21, 202639 min

    Daniel Ebert, Global Head of Procurement Marketing Activation and Intelligence at Beiersdorf, explores how transforming the Marketing Procurement vision increases end-to-end accountability from strategy to execution...

  • Pondering Procurement

    AI-Enabled Procurement: Driving Profit, Keeping Trust

    Mar 30, 202633 min

    Tim Major, VP of Global Procurement at Zendesk, explores what it takes to position Procurement as a strategic, front-and-centre business function. Drawing on 20+ years across pharma, the public sector and global tech...

  • Pondering Procurement

    AI & the Human Touch in Procurement

    Feb 3, 202639 min

    Alessandro Comerci reflects on his 25-year procurement journey, sharing how human leadership and relationships shaped his growth. He explores the practical use of AI in procurement, reminding us that technology is an...

  • Pondering Procurement

    Why Procurement Needs to Keep Quiet

    Jan 8, 202640 min

    Procurement doesn’t build credibility by explaining more, it builds it by solving more. Richard Beaumont and Graham Crawshaw discuss why Procurement can sometimes over-communicate to prove its value, and how that can...

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    Bias, Behaviour & Buying Decisions

    Sep 22, 202539 min

    From human instincts to AI algorithms, bias is everywhere in procurement; often leading to unobjective and unhelpful outcomes. Irma Kopaliani and Luana Pagano, ambassadors for Women in Procurement, share compelling...

  • Pondering Procurement

    The Art of Negotiation with Giuseppe Conti

    Sep 8, 202551 min

    Discover the powerful art of negotiation with Graham Crawshaw and the #1 Global Negotiation Guru, Giuseppe Conti. From knowing when to make the first move, to mastering tender strategies and active listening, gain...

  • Pondering Procurement

    Behind the Deal: Procurement’s Role in Mergers & Divestitures

    Jul 16, 202536 min

    Join Ellen Lavender (MCIPS), Director, Global Commodities at GE Healthcare, as she shares how Procurement can play a pivotal role during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. From contract remediation to stakeholder...

  • Pondering Procurement

    Supplier Diversity in Flux: Mapping the Road Ahead

    Jun 10, 202537 min

    Timo Worrall, a former leader in Johnson & Johnson’s Responsible Sourcing programme, and co-chair of the Supplier Diversity Chapter at the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, joins Graham Crawshaw to talk about the roots of...

  • Pondering Procurement

    Winning Procurement Hearts and Minds

    Apr 30, 202540 min

    Khalid Al Barwani MCIPS, Head of Contracts (IT and Digitalisation Services) at Petroleum Development Oman, is a rising star in Procurement and a true success story of how a young professional can accelerate his career...

  • Pondering Procurement

    Future-Proofing Category Management

    Apr 1, 202536 min

    Category management is evolving fast. So is the role of the procurement professional. Telia’s CPO Nicolas Passaquin joins CASME’s Graham Crawshaw to discuss how leaders are adapting strategies, embracing AI, and...

  • Pondering Procurement

    Creating Real Value: A Customer-Centric Approach

    Feb 21, 202535 min

    Gain a fresh perspective on procurement in this insightful podcast! Join Jim Colangelo, former CPO for the State of Michigan and now Executive Director of the newly formed Michigan Institute of Public Procurement, as he...

  • Pondering Procurement

    Leading Procurement Through Change

    Jan 15, 202533 min

    Tamra Pawloski, Senior Director and Global Head of Leveraged Procurement and Corporate Real Estate at Corteva Agri-Science, joins host Graham Crawshaw to discuss the critical role of change management in Procurement...

  • Pondering Procurement

    The Power of Supplier Diversity

    Sep 5, 202436 min

    A diverse supply chain programme is essential for business today, as it enhances value, safeguards reputation, promotes sustainability, manages risks, and future-proofs procurement practices. In this episode, special...

  • Episode #3

    Spinning Plates: How to Master Marketing Procurement

    May 23, 202435 minS3

    Special guest Craig Butler, Senior Category Manager, Marketing Procurement, Europe at Kellanova discusses the pivotal role of Marketing Procurement in shaping business outcomes with host Graham Crawshaw. They highlight...

  • Pondering Procurement

    Building Procurement Talent Inside and Out

    Apr 24, 202420 min

    Join Chaminda Madduma, Head of Purchasing at 4Cabling, and host Graham Crawshaw in this engaging podcast about the complexities of talent management – one of the themes being tackled at this year’s ProcureCon Australia...

  • Episode #2

    Ethical Procurement: From Cost to Conscience and the C-Suite

    Apr 15, 202436 minS3

    While environmental and economic sustainability have traditionally taken the spotlight for Procurement, it’s now the turn of social sustainability. Ignoring it could mean risking your organisation's reputation...

  • Pondering Procurement

    ProcureTech: Creating a Compelling Business Case

    Jan 16, 202430 min

    Given the rapid rise in the capabilities of generative AI, finding the right digital solution is crucial for transforming procurement processes; whether that be completely new tools, or existing system add-ons. Once...

  • Episode #9

    Be Mentored to Fast-Track your Business Skills

    Nov 29, 202343 minS2

    Business acumen training is not the exclusive entitlement of leadership; Procurement teams need it too! Beyond gaining the essential technical skills of procurement, business skills such as effective communication...

  • Episode #6

    Mastering Digital Transformation With Jennifer Sieber

    Oct 16, 202326 minS2

    Discover the essential steps to a successful digital transformation in this insightful podcast with special guest, Jennifer Sieber, Head of Global Procurement Data and Insights at Gilead Sciences, Inc. Listen as she...

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