Hosted by Leroy Lobo · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 17 episodes
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Welcome to The Procurement Signal — the show that tunes into the future of procurement.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In every episode, we dive straight into how modern teams are transforming supplier relationships, elevating vendor management, tackling supplier risk, and driving real sustainability impact. If you’re ready to rewire procurement from a back‑office function to a strategic powerhouse, you’re in the right place.This is your signal — amplify what procurement can be.------------------------------------------------------
Leroy Lobo hosts The Procurement Signal, a business show with 17 episodes published.
While everyone is talking about AI’s boost to productivity, we are tackling the elephant in the room: What does AI actually mean for your career and the future of procurement jobs? In this episode, we break down the AI r
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When you work with your peers or managers for a sourcing event and got “silence” or a “not what I was expecting”, it's because of their personality type. Managing a sourcing project or initiative isn't just about trackin
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Ever wonder why a top-tier procurement team suddenly falls apart when a new CPO arrives? Or why a department that used to be "all about the savings" is suddenly struggling to talk about innovation? In this episode of The
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The hidden reality of forced labor in global supply chains is no longer just an ethical concern—it is a legal and financial minefield. In this episode of The Procurement Signal, we trace the 20-year evolution of Modern S
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Is your pursuit of "speed" creating a financial ticking time bomb? In this episode of The Procurement Signal, we’re stripping away the idea that procurement is just "procedural compliance". Whether you are a seasoned pro
Show notesAre you driving with a map? Or are you just hoping you don't crash? In this episode of The Procurement Signal, we dive into a common point of confusion in the supply chain world: the difference between Governance and Ris
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When the economy tightens and leadership demands urgent cost-cutting, procurement teams are often the first to feel the squeeze. In this episode of The Procurement Signal, we tackle the dangerous paradox of financial vul
Show notesNothing kills a procurement career faster than a critical supplier vanishing overnight. But for lean teams without a massive budget for third-party risk reports, how do you actually perform due diligence without an accou
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"It’s not procurement’s risk." We’ve all heard it, but is it true? In today’s episode, we dive deep into the "handover" culture in procurement. We discuss why a successful RFP doesn't guarantee a successful partnership a
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If Your Suppliers Aren’t Green, You’re in the Red! "Every time you sign a contract, you are essentially buying the carbon footprint of that supplier." It’s a bold statement, but in the world of Scope 3 reporting, it’s th
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In this episode, we tackle the all-too-common urge to solve organizational chaos with a new SaaS tool. We’ve all seen the polished vendor demos—the ones with the colorful charts and "effortless" automation—but there’s a
Show notesFor decades, the "Value of Procurement" has been reduced to a single line item: Cost Savings. But in a world of fractured supply chains, volatile markets, and shifting consumer ethics, if you’re only measuring "dollars s
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In today’s fast-paced corporate world, everyone has a credit card, a login, and a "need for speed." When Marketing, IT, and HR are clicking the "buy" button themselves, it’s easy to wonder: Does Procurement even have a j
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If your supplier management strategy feels more like a series of fire drills than a strategic partnership, you aren’t alone. Too many procurement teams are stuck in a reactive cycle—jumping on calls only when things brea
Show notesIs your procurement team drowning in data but starving for insights? In this episode of The Procurement Signal, we’re cutting through the noise of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM). One of the biggest mistakes procureme
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In this episode of the procurement signal, we break down the three elements that truly make procurement tick — through a fresh take on the 70/20/10 rule. No, it’s not a budgeting model. No, it’s not a training framework.
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In this episode of the procurement signal we dive into one of the biggest sources of chaos in modern procurement teams: blurred roles and responsibilities. From category managers running sourcing events to vendor manager
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In this episode of The Procurement Signal, we unpack one of the profession’s most debated questions: Should you build, or should you buy? This isn’t just a sourcing choice — it’s a reflection of your organisation’s prior
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Welcome to the very first episode of THE PROCUREMENT SIGNAL And we’re starting strong — with a topic every procurement professional has felt but few openly talk about: Procurement’s Identity Crisis. Ask ten people in you
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The Procurement Signal is hosted by Leroy Lobo. The show is categorised under business (education) and has published 17 episodes.
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