Ep 9: Going from Procurement to the Dark Side feat. Arnaud Malarde and Jarrod McAdoo
Release Date: 06/04/2024
Ep 22: Experimenting with AI feat. Joel Andersson (Ikea)
Love Procurement: The Podcast
Change is a given in life and in business. The nature and scope of each type of change, as well as how the people affected by it respond, determines whether it is an obstacle to growth or an opportunity. The most obvious example of this playing out today is the embrace (or avoidance) of AI. Some people are diving in head first while others wait to be forced, and the early ROI is starting to create an advantage to those open to new possibilities. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Vishal Patel welcomes Joel Andersson to the show. Joel is the Process development and...
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Ep 21: Transformation at Konica Minolta ft Luca Sopranzetti
Love Procurement: The Podcast
All procurement journeys have to start somewhere, but the approach taken can lead each one in a different direction. While legacy companies often have plenty of resources, they also have well-worn ways of doing things that can be hard to change - unless, of course, the team leading the transformation has a clear vision for the future and takes an open mind on how to reach it. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, host Vishal Patel welcomes Luca Sopranzetti to the show. Luca is the Director of Sourcing and Procurement for Konica Minolta Business Solutions, an organization working to...
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Ep 20: Keeping the “Bad AI” Out feat. Dr. Cari Miller
Love Procurement: The Podcast
In most organizations, no one person knows everything there is to know about AI. That means everything related to its selection, implementation, use, and impact has to be managed in a team setting. This creates an opportunity for procurement to keep the business focused on their core objectives, and to properly and thoroughly evaluate every new piece of technology. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Vishal Patel welcomes Dr. Cari Miller to the show. Dr. Miller is the Executive Director of the AI Procurement Lab, an organization with a mission to create, share, and promote...
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Ep 19: Ivalua NOW 2026: Shaping New Horizons feat. Alex Saric
Love Procurement: The Podcast
For an in-person event to be a powerful gathering, the content and structure must reflect and support the needs of the attendee community. For procurement, this means actionable advice, connecting locally and globally, and keeping up with all of the changes they will have to face once the event is over. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, host Kelly Barner welcomes Alex Saric to the show. Alex is Ivalua’s Chief Marketing Officer, which means he has the inside line on the upcoming Ivalua NOW in-person events. Alex shares how procurement’s ever-evolving role is driving the plans...
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Ep 18: 2026 and Beyond: The Future of Procurement feat. Ari Stone
Love Procurement: The Podcast
Q4 is always an interesting time of year - like standing between two worlds. On the one hand, everyone is pressing forward, trying to hit or exceed current year targets. On the other hand, it is very hard not to let your imagination wander ahead to the brand new year getting closer by the day. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Vishal Patel welcomes Ari Stone, Ivalua’s Global SVP of Value Engineering, Solution Consulting & Services, back to the show to identify and describe what he sees as the biggest trends in procurement this year before looking forward to...
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Ep 17: Scaling Success: Lessons from Central & Northern Europe’s Procurement feat. Jan-Hendrik Sohn
Love Procurement: The Podcast
If you are not prepared to deal with the unexpected and continually challenge yourself, then maybe procurement is not the right place for you to work. But… if you thrive on opportunity and adventure, there is no better part of the business to work in. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Kelly Barner welcomes Jan-Hendrik Sohn to the show. Jan-Hendrik is Ivalua’s Vice President of Sales for Central and Northern Europe. Jan-Hendrik joins the show to share unique trends, successes, and challenges from his part of the world: How he went about building and then...
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Ep 16: Modernizing & Scaling Aerospace & Defense Procurement feat. Kevin Framer (Accenture)
Love Procurement: The Podcast
There has been no shortage of news headlines related to aerospace and defense in recent years, whether that is world events driving demand or news coming out of manufacturers themselves. This industry is used to dealing with risk, but it seems like the stakes - and procurement’s role in finding a way forward - have never been higher. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Paul Zammit welcomes Kevin to the show. Kevin is a Business Architect Manager at Accenture, where he is focused on supply management in the aerospace and defense industry. Kevin and Paul talk about how current...
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Ep 15: Italy’s Next Digital Procurement Wave feat. Andrea Cozzi
Love Procurement: The Podcast
Italy is currently going through a time of accelerated change as companies embrace a second wave of procurement digitization. Now that the basics are in place, a large number of mid-market companies are building on their accomplishments by leaning into source to pay, supplier visibility, sustainability, and data capture. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, host Kelly Barner welcomes Andrea Cozzi to the show. Andrea is Ivalua’s Country Sales Manager for Italy, and he joins the show to share the unique trends, successes, and challenges, from his part of the world. Andrea speaks...
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Ep 14: AI, Talent & Trust in Procurement with Laura Smith
Love Procurement: The Podcast
Although many professionals have the opportunity to work with global colleagues, striking the right balance between international business management and local or regional culture and connections takes some additional effort. Fortunately, that is easily achievable when procurement and sales teams recognize what they have in common and what they can learn from each other. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, host Kelly Barner welcomes Laura Smith back to the show. Laura is Ivalua’s Vice President of Sales for North America where she has the opportunity to be part of the...
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Ep 13: Thriving in Uncertainty: Three Ingredients for an Anti-Fragile Supply Chain feat. Luis Avila
Love Procurement: The Podcast
There are any number of news stories today that affect manufacturers, including global trade, regulations, and supply chain disruptions. At the same time, manufacturing is not a monolithic industry. Each segment has its own priorities and challenges - not to mention opportunities to take a leading position. Smart companies don’t just plan or prepare for constant change - they optimize for it. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Paul Zammit welcomes Luis Avila. Luis is the Managing Director of Strategy, Enterprise Transformation, & Technology Enablement at BDO USA, where...
info_outlineBeing ‘in procurement’ can mean a number of things, but typically it is assumed to mean that someone is a procurement practitioner. When a practitioner makes the decision to stay in procurement but take on another role - say working at a service or solution provider - their colleagues may be distrustful. Some will even believe they have gone over to ‘the dark side.’
In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Kelly Barner is joined by Arnaud Malarde, Product Marketing Director at Ivalua, and Jarrod McAdoo, Director of Product Marketing at Ivalua. All three of them are ‘dark siders,’ practitioners who dared to cross the line to join a provider.
Arnaud and Jarrod discuss what this transition is like and how it may actually position them to do more in support of procurement than if they had stayed as practitioners:
- How having a background in procurement changes the way they do your jobs today
- Why so many people think a job at a provider is the ‘dark side’
- The advice they would give their former practitioner selves knowing what they know now
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