TPI Podcast #21
Why does procurement resilience depend as much on people as on technology? Kai Dittberner shares lessons on building durable procurement capability.
The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast
The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast, produced in collaboration with our friends at The Procurement Initiative and the University of St. Gallen.
Join Richard, Martina, and Mike 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, digitisation, 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 organisation.
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EPISODE 21
BUILDING PROCUREMENT RESILIENCE IN A VOLATILE, DIGITAL AGE
Why does digitalisation only succeed when people, not just tools, lead the change?
Mike Jansen speaks with Kai Dittberner, Vice President Global Procurement at Giesecke+Devrient, about building resilience, innovation, and ESG impact.
Kai discusses strong processes, people engagement, and supplier collaboration as foundations for resilience.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode
- Why strong processes must come before digitalisation
- How supplier collaboration builds resilience
- Embedding ESG into procurement strategy
GUEST
KAI DITTBERNER
Vice President Global Procurement at Giesecke+Devrient. He brings broad experience leading global procurement functions in highly regulated, technology-driven environments, with a focus on resilience, risk management, supplier collaboration, and embedding sustainability into procurement strategy.
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HOST
MIKE JANSEN
An Associate Partner at H&Z Management Consulting, Mike works closely with leading organisations to position procurement as a strategic growth lever, with a focus on transformation, digitalisation, and executive alignment.
EPISODE 21
