Fourteenth Episode of the Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast with Alexander Pilsl

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 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, 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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You’ll Learn:

• How TeamViewer used real-time process data to identify bottlenecks and optimise procurement workflows for speed and impact.
• Why custom integrations - from Jira to SuccessFactors - were essential to aligning procurement tools with existing company systems and culture.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode

• Embedding procurement early to create measurable business impact
• Rethinking the RFP: How stakeholder-led processes drive adoption
• Streamlining workflows to eliminate bottlenecks
• Using process data to shift from P2P to proactive spend management

• Why dropping the jargon helps CPOs earn a seat at the table

   

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About Alexander Pilsl:

Alexander is the Director of Procurement at TeamViewer, where he leads the transformation of procurement into a strategic, value-driven function. Since joining in late 2023, he has focused on integrating orchestration technology, enhancing stakeholder collaboration, and embedding procurement earlier in business processes to drive measurable impact. Prior to TeamViewer, Alexander held senior procurement roles at Accenture, where he played a key role in developing best-in-class procurement operations across Europe. He is recognized for his innovative approach to procurement, emphasiSing agility, ecosystem thinking, and the use of data to inform decision-making.

Visit Teamviewer here.
 

About the host, Richard McIntosh:

Richard McIntosh, Partner at H&Z Management Consulting, brings over 23 years of experience helping procurement leaders succeed. Outside of work, Richard is an avid rugby fan and youth rugby coach, passionate about inspiring the next generation through sport.