The DPW Podcast

EP53: Empowering the Future of Procurement

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200

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AI is changing procurement by taking on time consuming tasks, speeding up decision making and creating more space for strategic work. The conversation explores trust in AI, the future of procurement technology, changing supplier relationships and why communication, adaptability and human judgment will matter even more in the years ahead.

Guest:
- Falak Farhan, Category Manager, American Airlines

Host:
- Victor Bueno, Content and Speaking Manager, DPW

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EP52: Recode Your Game Plan - Women CPOs Unplugged

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200

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Three experienced procurement leaders explore why the traditional leadership playbook is no longer enough, how CPOs can deliver value beyond savings, and which capabilities matter most in an era of constant disruption. The conversation covers resilience, business acumen, career development, networking, integrity, AI adoption, and the leadership mindset needed to drive meaningful transformation.

Guests:
- Susanna Webber, CPO, Merck
- Farryn Melton, Former CPO, Bristol Myers Squibb
- Lisa Martin, Former CPO, GSK

Host:
- Jennifer Sieber

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EP51: Why AI Alone Won’t Fix Procurement

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200

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Successful AI transformation in procurement starts with getting the fundamentals right. From people and processes to data and technology, the focus is on making AI practical, trustworthy and easier to adopt across the organization.

Guest:
- Karthik Rama, CEO, Procurement Doctors
Host:
- Ishaan Dua, Marketing Manager, DPW

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EP50: Supply Chain Risk Mitigation

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200

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Supply chain risk is becoming more complex as geopolitical exposure, foreign influence, cybersecurity and deeper supplier networks reshape what procurement teams need to monitor. Better data, continuous monitoring and AI can help organizations cut through the noise, uncover hidden risks and make faster, more informed decisions.

Guest:
- Vince Gross, Craft Co.
Host:
- Amy Fong, Partner Sourcing & VMO, Everest Group

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EP49: How DPW Built a Global Community

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200

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From 100 people in New York to a community ten times the size, DPW’s journey is a story of bold growth, strong culture and constant reinvention. The conversation explores how DPW has scaled, what RECODE means for the future of procurement and why the next chapter could be even bigger.

Guest:
- Herman Knevel, CEO, DPW

Host:
- Mathew Schulz, Founder, Pennywurth

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EP48: Orchestrated Agents: The New Operating Model for Procurement

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200

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Explore how intake, orchestration, and agentic AI are changing procurement, with practical lessons on implementation, vendor selection, proving value quickly, and building a technology strategy that moves beyond the hype.

Guests:
- Nikhil Gaur, Director Strategic Projects & Research Analyst, Spend Matters
- Scott Whelan, Senior Director, Pfizer

Host:
- Chris Vessey, VP of Innovation & Customer Value, ORO

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EP47: Governing Enterprise Spend in the Age of Agentic Commerce

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200

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Cloud marketplaces are becoming a major software purchasing channel, yet many procurement teams still lack visibility, governance, and a clear strategy. The conversation explores how these marketplaces work, why cross functional alignment matters, and how procurement can enable faster innovation without losing control.

Guest:

- Nick Miller, CEO, Pellucid Network

Guest:

- Amy Fong, Partner Sourcing & VMO, Everest Group

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EP46: The Procurement Operating Model Reset

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200

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Procurement leaders are being pushed to rethink their operating models as AI changes how work gets done. Chris Sawchuk and Robin Shahani explore why technology alone is not enough, how people, data, process and culture must evolve together, and what the future of human and machine collaboration could mean for procurement.

Guest:
- Robin Shahani, TroikaHub
Host:
- Chris Sawchuck, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group

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EP45: Turning AI Into Action: How Cleveland Clinic Uses AI Agents

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

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Cleveland Clinic is turning AI into practical procurement results by expanding team capacity, automating supplier negotiations, improving payment terms, and moving beyond pilots into real production use. The discussion also explores change management, supplier adoption, governance, and why waiting for the perfect AI solution can leave organizations behind.

Guests:
- Geoff Gates, , Cleveland Clinic
- Michael Long, , Pactum

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EP44: How Coca-Cola Transformed P2P From Idea To Pay

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:03:29 +0200

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Coca-Cola shares how it transformed purchase-to-pay by moving beyond isolated process fixes and rebuilding the journey from the very first business idea through to supplier payment. The conversation explores the scale of Coca-Cola’s global complexity, the role of intake and orchestration, the importance of simplifying user experience, and how end-to-end transformation is helping reduce manual work, improve supplier onboarding, strengthen compliance, and unlock new opportunities with AI agents.

Host:
- Chris Vessey, VP of Innovation & Customer Value, ORO Labs
Guests:
- Wilbert Amador, Senior Director Business Process Procure to Pay, The Coca-Cola Company
- Adrian Quinteros, VP Purchase to Pay Global Process Owner, The Coca-Cola Company

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EP43: How China Built Apple Into a Global Giant

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

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Patrick McGee, author of Apple in China, joins DPW in New York to unpack how Apple became deeply tied to China’s rise as a manufacturing powerhouse. The conversation explores the scale of Apple’s supply chain dependency, the role it played in shaping China’s tech ecosystem, and what this means for the future of global manufacturing, AI infrastructure, and one of the world’s most valuable companies.

Host:
- Herman Knevel, CEO, DPW

Guest:

- Patrick McGee, NYT Bestselling Author of Apple in China

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EP42: Interview with ORO Labs

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

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Explore how AI, knowledge graphs, and agentic workflows are reshaping procurement operations. From simplifying complex buying processes and supplier onboarding to improving risk management, compliance, and user experience, the discussion examines what it takes to build a faster, smarter, and more business aligned procurement function at enterprise scale.

Guest:
- Sudhir Bhojwani, Co-Founder & CEO, ORO Labs

Host:

- Matt Friedman, CPO, Kyndryl

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EP41: Interview with ServiceNow

Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200

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Procurement orchestration is evolving fast as AI agents begin handling supplier onboarding, invoice processing, and other manual workflows at scale. ServiceNow leaders Mark Labes and Colby Blakeman discuss how agentic AI is reshaping procurement, where humans still add the most value, and what the future of procurement operations could look like.

Guests:

- Mark Labedz, Head of Finance, Supply Chain, & GBS Product Marketing, ServiceNow
- Colby Blakeman, Senior Director Product Management, ServiceNow

Host:
- Chris Sawchuk, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group

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EP40: Interview with Levelpath

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200

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A deep conversation on the future of procurement, the rise of AI native companies, and the journey from Scout to LevelPath. From building delightful procurement experiences to using generative AI inside the company itself, this discussion explores how fast the industry is changing and what comes next.

Guests:
- Alex Yakubovich, Co-Founder & CEO, Levelpath
- Stan Garber, Co-Founder & President, Levelpath

Host:
- Elouise Epstein, Partner, Kearney

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EP39: The Source on the Road

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200

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A conversation on building a global conference from the ground up, navigating early challenges and scaling while maintaining a distinct vision. The discussion explores how procurement has evolved into a strategic function, the growing impact of AI and technology, and why human connection and community remain central to the future of the industry.

Hosts:
- Spencer Penn, Co-Founder & CEO, Lightsource
- Matthias Gutzmann, Founder, DPW

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EP38: The Evolution of Category Strategy

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200

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A deep dive into how procurement is evolving through real world experience and research, from category management and supplier relationships to the growing role of AI. Drawing on insights from both industry and academia, the conversation explores what actually drives value, where most teams go wrong, and how procurement can move beyond process into true strategic impact.

Guest:
- Fabio Fontes, Country Procurement Head & PhD researcher, Sanofi | University of Twente
Host:
- Bertrand Maltaverne, Director Market Intelligence & Senior Analyst for Upstream Procurement, The Hackett Group

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EP37: Building a World-Class Procurement Organization in a Fast-Paced Environment

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200

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A conversation with Zalando’s Director of Procurement on building a world class function inside a fast growing company. From starting from scratch to becoming a true ally to the business, it covers hiring for mindset, simplifying processes, and earning a seat at the table, while looking ahead at how data and AI will shape what comes next.

Guest:
- Alejandro Basterrechea, Director Indirect Procurement, Zalando
Host:
- Chris Sawchuk, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group

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EP35: Securing Raw Material Availability in a Volatile World

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:27:01 +0100

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Raw material availability is under pressure from tariffs, geopolitical instability, and sustainability demands. As companies face growing uncertainty, procurement leaders must rethink how they secure critical inputs and safeguard supply continuity. This podcast will unpack the challenges, trade-offs, and opportunities shaping the future of raw material resilience.

Guest:

- Lars Bettermann, CPO, Bridgestone

Host:

- Marloes Strik, Global Head of Procurement, DORC International

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EP34: Rolls-Royce & Pactum Setting Up the New Procurement Operating Model With Agents

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100

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Discover how AI negotiation is reshaping procurement. This podcast dives into the journey of driving adoption, engaging stakeholders, and managing change to unlock Pactum’s full potential—turning initial challenges into 2x ROI and a new model for procurement.

Guests:

- Tom Kniveton, Head of Procurement Systems & Data, Rolls-Royce

- Dan Tunnicliffe, Director Solution Consulting, Pactum AI

Host:

- Bertrand Maltaverne, Director Market Intelligence & Senior Analyst for Upstream Procurement, The Hackett Group

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EP33: From Pitch to Pilot: How Enterprises Actually Onboard Startups

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100

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From pitch to pilot, startups face a maze of procurement hurdles when working with large enterprises. This podcast brings together corporate innovators, venture partners, and founders to unpack what slows deals, what accelerates them, and how both sides can better collaborate to turn promising pilots into lasting partnerships.

Guests:

- Spencer Penn, Co-Founder & CEO, Lightsource

- Natalie Mano, Global Tech Venturing & Innovation Senior Director, PepsiCo

Host:

- Klara Körber, Value Add Director, Rosberg Ventures

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EP32: Founder Stories: Mithra AI

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100

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Arash shares how Mithra was built to solve real procurement data challenges and why AI must support, not replace, strategic decision making. He explains how clean data, fast insights, and agent based AI can help procurement teams focus on high value work like category management and supplier relationships, while automation takes care of the operational load.

Guest:

- Arash Saberi, Co-Founder, Mithra-AI

Host:

- Ishaan Dua, Digital Marketing Lead, DPW

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EP31: Founder Stories: dSilo

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100

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dSilo is using AI to unlock value hidden in supplier contracts and procurement data, from its origins in professional services to scaling across private equity portfolios. The discussion focuses on what differentiates dSilo in a crowded AI landscape, how contract and spend intelligence drives real financial outcomes, and why domain specific AI models will shape the future of procurement technology.

Guest:

- Tad Carmody, Chief Growth Officer, dSilo

Host:

- Ishaan Dua, Digital Marketing Lead, DPW

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EP30: Founder Stories: Procurement Doctors

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100

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Karthik, known as the Procurement Doctor, shares his journey and explains why procurement transformations often fail despite advanced technology. With two decades of experience, he breaks down the missing foundations of data, people, and process, and explains why AI alone is not enough without human judgment. The conversation offers clear insight into what procurement leaders should focus on to create real, lasting impact.

Guest:

- Karthik Rama, CEO & Principal Consultant, Procurement Doctors

Host:

- Ishaan Dua, Digital Marketing Lead, DPW

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EP29: The Triple Opportunity: Balancing Productivity, Resilience & Sustainability

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0100

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How can procurement create lasting value in an era of constant disruption? Klaus Staubitzer from Siemens shares their strategic approach to value creation, where productivity, resilience, and sustainability are advanced together rather than in isolation. This podcast will highlight practical examples of how the “triple opportunity” delivers impact across supply chains and why procurement must embrace this integrated mindset.

Guest:

- Klaus Staubitzer, CPO & Head of Supply Chain, Siemens

Host:

- Kristina Andric, Director Sustainability Strategic Planning & Excellence, Tetra Pak

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EP28: Reimagining Procurement: Unlocking Value Beyond Cost and Efficiency

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100

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Procurement is at a turning point. New operating models, advanced technologies, and rising stakeholder expectations are redefining the function’s role in value creation. This session explores the evolving procurement playbook—how to move beyond cost savings to deliver growth, resilience, and impact across the enterprise.

Guest:

- Mauro Antonio Erriquez, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Host:

- Bernhard Raschke, Board Advisor & C-Suite Mentor

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EP26: The Days of Just Measuring Cost Savings Are Over

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:03:20 +0100

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Today, businesses expect procurement to deliver competitiveness every day, all while balancing risk and sustainability. Annually revised category strategies and calendar-triggered renegotiations need to be replaced by real-time, ongoing benchmarking with a continuous competitiveness mindset. This podcast discusses how leading-edge procurement teams are reinventing themselves for this challenge.

Guests:

- Vel Dhinagaravel, Founder & CEO, Beroe

- Vijay Kasi, Senior Partner, Kearney

Host:

- Chris Sawchuk, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group

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EP27: Surviving and Thriving Challenging Bosses

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100

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Chief procurement leaders and longtime friends Farryn Melton and Lisa Martin share honest stories about great bosses, terrible bosses, and how those experiences shaped their leadership styles. They talk about building trust, staying authentic, developing future leaders, and supporting each other through decades of career growth, offering practical insights for anyone looking to lead with more empathy, resilience, and impact.

Guests:

- Farryn Melton, Former CPO, Bristol Myers Squibb

- Lisa Martin, CPO, GSK

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EP25: Talent Transformation & The Future of Work

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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Join Jeanne Meister and Bernhard Rashke as they explore how organizations are reimagining talent development and workforce strategies. Discover the critical skills, mindsets, and organizational changes needed to thrive in an AI-driven future of work.

Guest:

- Jeanne Meister, Founder, Future Workplace

Host:

- Bernhard Raschke, ex-C-Suite Leader & Board Advisor, Sum-Space

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EP24: Procurement as a Transformation Enabler

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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Join Marijose Betant in this podcast interview as she shares how Pernod Ricard is reinventing procurement to drive organizational transformation. Explore the mindset shift from cost-cutting to value generation and discover how sustainability is embedded into procurement strategy to achieve broader business goals.

Guest:

- Marijose Betant, VP Procurement NA, Pernod Ricard

Host:

- Mark Perera, Chairman, DPW

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EP23: Negotiation 2.0: How AI is Changing the Way We Influence, Persuade, and Win Deals

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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Join Mark Raffan as he explores how AI is revolutionizing negotiation strategy. Discover real-world applications of AI in deal preparation, the ethical boundaries of AI-assisted dealmaking, and where human judgment remains irreplaceable in high-stakes negotiations.

Guest:

- Mark Raffan, Founder, Negotiations Ninja

Host:

- Mark Perera, Chairman, DPW

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EP22: From Pilot to Scale: AI Adoption & Deployment in Action

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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Explore practical AI implementation journeys in procurement. Learn how organizations can develop compelling use cases, foster cross-functional collaboration, and reimagine workflows using AI. Discover unique deployment challenges in regulated environments and proven strategies for overcoming implementation hurdles while driving measurable business value.

Guest:

- Kevin Giblin, Head of Sourcing, Fitch Group

Host:

- Michelle Vita, VP Procurement & Strategic Sourcing, Datadog

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EP21: Driving Digital Strategy and Transformation in Procurement

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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Discover how procurement can transform from legacy systems to a digital powerhouse. Gain insights into core enablers of digital success – from stakeholder buy-in and goal alignment to cultivating a digital mindset and driving adoption.

Guests:

- Eva Choe, CPO, The Clorox Company

- Ashish Gupta, Director Procurement Excellence, The Clorox Company

Host:

- Chris Sawchuk, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group

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EP20: The Procurement Garage Journey: Innovation From BT to Maersk

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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Join Adam Brown as he unpacks his journey from pioneering BT's innovative "Procurement Garage" concept to scaling Maersk's global procurement function. Discover how Adam's experimental approach to procurement technology has evolved into enterprise-wide transformation, the challenges of scaling across a global shipping giant, and practical lessons for organizations at any stage of their digital procurement journey.

Guest:

- Adam Brown, Technology Platform Leader - Procurement, Maersk

Host:

- Herman Knevel, CEO, DPW

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EP19: What Needs to Be Done Before AI? Getting Your Foundations Right

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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Before diving into AI transformation, successful organizations focus on getting the fundamentals right. This conversation explores the critical groundwork that sets companies up for AI success—from data quality and process optimization to organizational readiness.

Guests:

- DJ Beckett, Digital Procurement Lead, Invesco

- Alexander Pilsl, CPO, Team Viewer

Host:

- Bernhard Raschke, ex-C-Suite Leader & Board Advisor, Sum-Space

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EP18: Data-Driven Procurement: Unlocking AI's True Potential

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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Procurement leaders have embraced technology, yet many struggle to fully leverage AI due to fragmented data ecosystems and legacy SaaS limitations. In this podcast episode, we'll discuss how organizations can break free from superficial AI integrations and truly harness data to transform procurement. From rethinking core foundations and competencies to proactively shaping new strategies with AI-native platforms, discover how procurement can evolve from merely adopting technology to strategically leading the AI revolution.

Guests:

- Bawana Radhakrishnan, Former SVP Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation, Colgate-Palmolive

- Mor Cohen-Tal, Co-founder & CTO, Opstream

Host:

- Rosalia Snyder, Director Source-to-Pay, Microsoft

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EP17: Beyond SaaS: Business in the Agentic Era

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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Join Mark Perera and Brian Solis as they explore the shift from traditional SaaS models to AI-native solutions. Discover why 20-person AI companies will outcompete 400-person legacy vendors, and why leaders should stop thinking about using AI just to do yesterday's work better, faster, cheaper - and start fundamentally reimagining business for an agentic era. From seats-to-consumption pricing models to the critical role of founder vision in AI adoption, this conversation reveals what the post-SaaS future really looks like.

Guest:

- Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation, ServiceNow

Host:

- Mark Perera, Chairman, DPW Follow our socials:

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EP16: Revolutionizing Pharma Outsourcing with AI: How Procurement CoPilot™ Accelerates Research

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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Dan Kagan, President and COO of Scientist.com, and Joe Carvalho, Global Head of Procurement: BioMedical Research at Novartis, will be discussing how Scientist.com’s Procurement CoPilot™ is transforming outsourcing within the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry by leveraging Generative AI and human expertise to streamline sourcing workflows, like managing preferred supplier relationships, providing price transparency, consolidating tail spend and mitigating risk.

Host:

- Mark Perera, Former Chairman, DPW

Guests:

- Dan Kagan, President & COO, Scientist.com

- Joe Carvalho, Head Global R&D Scientific Services Procurement, Novartis

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EP15: From Orchestration to Autonomy: The Agentic Implementation Roadmap

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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ORO leaders Lalitha Rajagopalan and Lance Younger will explore the journey from orchestrating procurement processes with AI to enabling true autonomy through agentic systems in this podcast session. Offering a practical roadmap for organizations ready to move beyond basic automation, discover how orchestration platforms lay the groundwork for autonomous agents, the infrastructure and governance required, and the real-world steps to transition from pilot to enterprise-wide deployment.

Host:

- Nell Walker, Senior Writer, CPOstrategy & SupplyChain Strategy

Guests:

- Lalitha Rajagopalan, Co-Founder, ORO Labs

- Lance Younger, Head of Europe, ORO Labs

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EP14: AI & Transformation in Large Enterprises

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0200

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Join Elouise Epstein and Lauren Hymen as they explore the unique challenges and opportunities of implementing AI at scale in large organizations. Discover how enterprise giants navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, manage organizational change, and drive meaningful transformation in procurement and beyond.

Host:

- Elouise Epstein, Partner, Kearney

Guest:

- Lauren Hymen, VP Strategy & Transformation, PepsiCo

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EP13: Making Complex Procurement Simple with Synertrade

Sun, 11 May 2025 11:00:00 +0200

Chris Sawchuck speaks with Olivier, CEO of Synertrade, about his journey into procurement, the transformation of the company, and how Synertrade is helping leaders manage complexity through data-driven solutions, strategic sourcing, and technology integration.

Host: - Chris Sawchuck, Principal, The Hackett Group

Guest: - Olivier Berrouiguet, CEO, Synertrade

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EP12: The Future of Procurement Innovation: Chris Garwood's Game Plan at bp

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0200

Host:

- Herman Knevel, CEO, DPW

Guest:

- Chris Garwood, VP Supply Chain, bp

EP 11: Microsoft Procurement's AI Strategy Meets Pactum's Negotiations Bots

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:42:00 +0100

AI is transforming procurement, from automating negotiations to redefining sourcing strategies. In this discussion, leaders from Microsoft and Factum explore AI’s real impact, the challenges of adoption, and whether it’s a true revolution or just hype. This conversation breaks down the future of procurement and what businesses need to know.

Host:
- Herman Knevel, CEO, DPW

Guests:
- Rosalia Snyder, Director Source-to-Pay, Microsoft
- Kaspar Korjus, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Pactum

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EP10: Scaling Procurement: 10X Growth, Technology, and the Path Forward

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Host Phil Ideson talks with Remko van Hoek, Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas. They explore the results of a 10x Procurement survey, discuss the evolving role of AI, and share insights on how procurement leaders can drive innovation and exponential impact. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of procurement!

Host:

- Philip Ideson, Founder, Art of Procurement

Guest:

- Remko van Hoek, Professor Supply Chain Management, University of Arkansas

EP9: 10X Your Career with Curiosity

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0100

This episode explores insights from Digital Procurement World (DPW), covering the evolving role of procurement technology, conference strategies, and career growth. The discussion highlights the importance of curiosity, leadership, and cultural exchange, along with practical travel tips and post-conference reflections. A must-listen for professionals looking to stay ahead in procurement and digital transformation.

Host: Elouise Epstein, Partner, Kearney

Guest: Vanya Petrovic, Global Director Digital Procurement, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

EP8: Walmart's Procurement Secrets: AI, Automation, and Game-Changing Tech

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0100

This video explores how AI is transforming procurement through automated negotiation, category strategies, and contract management. It covers building effective pilots, overcoming data challenges, and the future of procurement with orchestration and co-pilot systems. Perfect for those interested in AI-driven innovation in procurement.

Host: Mark Perera, Chairman, DPW

Guest: Michael DeWitt, VP Strategic Sourcing & Center of Excellence, Walmart

EP7: Clash of the Procurement Orchestrators: ORO and Pivot Take Center Stage

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100

Lalitha of ORO Labs and Romain of Pivot share insights on transforming procurement through technology. They discuss the rise of intake and orchestration, practical AI applications, and strategies for driving efficiency in both mid-market and large enterprises. A must-watch for anyone curious about the future of procurement innovation.

EP6: The Power of Collaboration: Roche & Axiom's Procurement Transformation

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we reconnect with Patrick from Roche and Alistair from Axiom, revisiting their incredible journey of collaboration and innovation since 2019. They share insights about their co-creation process, the evolution of their partnership, and how they’ve scaled solutions within Roche and beyond. From the importance of trust and transparency to their shared vision for the future, this conversation offers invaluable lessons for corporates and tech startups navigating partnerships. Don’t miss this inspiring story of moving from "me to we" and redefining procurement for the next generation.

EP5: Beyond Carbon Reporting: Real Strategies for Cutting Supply Chain Emissions

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100

Recorded live at DPW Amsterdam 2024, this episode features Christian, co-founder and Managing Director of Carbmee, as he shares his journey in ProcureTech and insights into Scope 3 carbon management. The conversation explores the evolution of sustainability in procurement, market trends, and Carbmee’s innovative approach to tackling ESG challenges. Packed with actionable advice, it’s a must-listen for anyone navigating the future of sustainable supply chains.

EP4: Leading with the Paula's: Lessons in Women's Leadership

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100

In this inspiring DPW podcast episode, "the two Paulas" share their remarkable journeys in procurement leadership. From their first meeting in a New Jersey hotel to building high-performing teams, they offer insights on balancing career and family, managing guilt, and taking bold risks. Discover practical tips on networking, embracing fear, and navigating life’s cycles while staying true to your goals. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this conversation will leave you motivated to take charge of your own journey. Why not take a chance on yourself?

EP3: Make Procurement Green (Again): Corporates and Startups Unite

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100

This session explores the critical role of procurement in advancing sustainability goals. The discussion highlights innovative approaches to decarbonizing supply chains, fostering supplier collaboration, and integrating sustainability into procurement strategies. It provides insights into balancing cost, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance while addressing the challenges of achieving net-zero targets. The conversation offers practical perspectives on how organizations can drive meaningful change through procurement practices.

EP2: Extinction or Opportunity: What is Procurement's Destiny?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100

Phil Ideson sits down with Sebastien Bals, Chief Procurement Officer of Merck KGAA. With over two decades of experience, Sebastien shares his journey from marketing to procurement, the evolution of procurement as a strategic function, and the challenges of staying relevant in a tech-driven era. Discover what it means to be a "spend entrepreneur," how procurement can lead innovation, and the balance between technology, process, and people in shaping the future of this critical business function.

EP1: Is Procurement Undervalued? Unpacking Its True Impact

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:21:12 +0100

In this episode of the DPW Amsterdam 2024 podcast, host Jonathan O'Brien chats with Michelle Baker. They discuss the undervaluation of procurement, the importance of strategic approaches and relationship-building, the transformative potential of AI and technology in procurement, and sustainable procurement practices. Michelle shares insights from her vast experience, offering valuable takeaways on navigating the complexities of modern procurement.