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Procurement & Cost Management
20.01.2024 | Podcast

TPI Podcast #2

Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast

Kathleen Harmeston shares how CPOs can adapt to change, lead with impact, and drive procurement value in 2024.

The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast

Join Richard and Martina as they sit down with industry leaders and experts to uncover the latest trends and insights in procurement, from exploring the transformative power of technology, data, digitization, and AI, to unravelling the complexities of leadership, competencies, and talent management. Discover strategies for cost reduction and value creation, gain a deeper understanding of the impact of inflation, the economy, and geopolitics, and learn how to build resilient supply chains while effectively managing risks. We also delve into the crucial topics of ESG and the circular economy, exploring their implications for procurement leaders. 

 

Tune in to the Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast to unlock the knowledge and expertise you need to stay at the cutting edge of the industry and drive meaningful change within your organization.

 

This podcast is available on Apple Podcast and Spotify.

EPISODE 2

The CEO Leadership Agenda: Exploring Challenges, Solutions & Evolutions in Procurement in 2024

In the second episode, Kathleen Harmeston, a seasoned CPO, Business Transformation Advisor, and Non-Executive Director, sits down with host Richard McIntosh to map the evolving role of procurement in 2024 and beyond. She offers insights into how procurement leaders can better respond to geopolitical and market changes, enhance their digital readiness, develop leadership skills, and more.

Summary of Episode 2:

  • How to align procurement with the corporate strategy for better outcomes
  • How digital systems can enable more strategic, data-driven approaches in procurement
  • How procurement is evolving and how it can add more value in 2024

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Kathleen Harmeston:

For the last 20 years, Kathleen has focused on delivering innovative multi-functional business and supply chain change programmes, with a focus on profit-enhancing strategies. She has dedicated her professional career to management consulting and director roles, coaching others to achieve excellence. An experienced senior leader within both complex Public and Private Sector environments across the Globe.

 

HOST

Richard McIntosh

Richard McIntosh, Partner at H&Z Management Consulting, has spent over 23 years helping procurement leaders succeed. Richard loves rugby & he is a kids’ rugby coach. He spends his time outside of work with his wife and kids, and he likes nothing better than helping a bunch of kids develop through sport to be their best selves.

EPISODE 2

The CEO Leadership Agenda: Exploring Challenges, Solutions & Evolutions in Procurement in 2024

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