Thirteenth Episode of the Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast with Milind Tailor

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. 

This podcast is available on Apple Podcast and Spotify.

You’ll Learn:

• How procurement can shift from cost-cutting to driving revenue and innovation.
• The role of trust and collaboration in building strategic supplier partnerships. 
• Practical tools like the Trust Equation and Supplier Performance Index to elevate procurement’s impact. 

Key Topics Covered in This Episode

• The Evolution of Procurement: How to shift from a cost-cutting mindset to a strategic, value-driven approach.
• Building Trust and Collaboration: Insights on the Trust Equation and its role in stronger supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Creating Strategic Partnerships: Leveraging tools like the Supplier Performance Index to measure innovation, alignment, and resilience.
• The Balanced Scorecard Approach: Driving business impact beyond cost through operational excellence and value creation.
• Career Advice: Guidance for procurement professionals looking to make an impact beyond traditional roles.

About Milind Tailor:

Milind oversees a global procurement ecosystem at Diebold Nixdorf, managing over $300 million in spend across 50+ countries. With a vision of procurement as a trusted business partner, Milind focuses on aligning procurement strategies with innovation and revenue generation.

Visit Diebold Nixdorf 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.