The Procurement Signal

<p>Are you driving with a map? Or are you just hoping you don't crash?</p><p>In this episode of The Procurement Signal, we dive into a common point of confusion in the supply chain world: the difference between...

<p>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...

<p>Nothing 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...

<p>"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...

<p> If Your Suppliers Aren’t Green, You’re in the Red!</p><p>"Every time you sign a contract, you are essentially buying the carbon footprint of that supplier."</p><p>It’s a bold statement, but in the world of Scope 3...

<p>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...

<p>For 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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>Is 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...

<p>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.</p><p>No, it’s not a budgeting model.</p><p>No, it’s not a...

<p>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.</p><p>From category managers running sourcing events to...

<p>In this episode of The Procurement Signal, we unpack one of the profession’s most debated questions: Should you build, or should you buy?</p><p>This isn’t just a sourcing choice — it’s a reflection of your...

<p>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.</p><p>Ask ten...