As AI and automation change the procurement landscape, what skills will you actually need to stay relevant? Natasha, Conrad, and Zach break down how the profession is evolving from a narrow focus on savings to a strategic function centered on […]
For decades, procurement professionals have been bogged down by administrative work—scheduling meetings, running reports, chasing stakeholders, and managing paperwork. But what if 80-90% of that work simply disappeared tomorrow? With the release of new agentic browsers like OpenAI’s Atlas, that […]
What should a procurement leader do in their first 90 days to make a real impact? In a special in-studio jam session, veteran CPO Ash Hall joins Proc and Roll to share his proven playbook for career progression and leadership […]
For decades, the Request for Proposal (RFP) has been the default tool for procurement. But for anyone who has had to create one—or worse, respond to one—the process is often a “disgusting,” “sloppy,” and painful exercise in futility. It’s a […]
Procurement teams in the biomedical sector are concerned about more than just delivery schedules and cost targets. You’re responsible for sourcing products and materials that directly support patient care, lab operations, or life-saving devices. Mistakes in supplier vetting, compliance checks, […]
Managing vendors manually just isn’t practical or competitive anymore. As regulatory requirements grow and supply chains grow more interconnected, an online vendor management system has become necessary for procurement managers seeking operational efficiency and risk mitigation. The right vendor management […]
Procurement today goes far beyond buying goods and services. A strategic procurement process helps companies secure better terms, reduce risk, and support long-term goals, so if your team still relies on emails and spreadsheets to manage suppliers, it’s time for […]
Telecommunication procurement is the process of sourcing, contracting, and managing the connectivity infrastructure that keeps your business running. From internet and phone systems to unified communications platforms and mobile data plans, your telecom services impact every department. But managing telecom […]
Supplier relationships were once primarily based on emails and spreadsheets. Today, that approach no longer suffices. Delays, missing data, and back-and-forth requests slow everything down, which isn’t conducive to business. That’s where supplier collaboration tools come in. These platforms help […]
Contract management plays a key role in how you handle supplier relationships. When contract data is scattered across inboxes or stored in random folders, it’s easy to miss deadlines or lose track of what was agreed to. That leads to […]
Tracking supplier performance by email or spreadsheet can hold your team back. You can’t act on delays or quality issues if you’re always chasing down updates. Fortunately, supplier performance management tools help you identify what’s working, what’s not, and where […]
Taking on a new procurement leadership role can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. You’re expected to drive value, establish trust, and signal a clear direction—often all at once. So where do you start? In your first 100 days, focus on […]
