Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 8 – Environmentally Sustainable Business Practices
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Release Date: 07/15/2025
Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 13 - Conflict of Interest
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode the BWD team discuss why conflict of interest is a critical concern in the procurement and probity functions as it can undermine fairness, transparency, and value for money in purchasing decision. Remember, in procurement there must always be trust, transparency and fairness in all decisions.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 12 - Risk Mitigation in Procurement
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode David discusses how risk mitigation in procurement is about identifying, assessing, and reducing threats that could impact value for money, compliance, delivery, reputation, or operational continuity as you progress through the procurement lifecycle.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 11 – Strengthening Your Supply Chain
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Strengthening Your Supply Chain is critical because "A resilient supply chain isn’t built in a crisis—it’s revealed by one". Disruptions are inevitable but your recovery speed is what matters and in this episode we discuss strategies you can put in place to mitigate these challenges.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 10 – Why Supplier Tiering is so Important
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode David discusses why supplier tiering is a strategic framework that helps procurement professional prioritise their supplier relationships based on value, spend, risk and performance. He also explains how supplier tiering evolves with market conditions, business strategy and supplier performance, so building in periodic reviews is critical.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 9 – Conducting Due Diligence
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
“Trust, but verify.” Carrying out careful due diligence in procurement is essential because it helps to make an informed decision, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance by properly assessing suppliers, business partners and clients.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 8 – What is the total cost of purchase?
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode Sonia and Josh join David in discussing the importance of taking the time to research the total cost of a purchase before you sign a contract. We know that sounds logical but it doesn't always happen, so ensure you have a plan in place to manage the unexpected changes.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 7 – Bulletproof Evaluation Plans
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Having a bulletproof tender evaluation plan makes sense - legally, ethically, for project success and also to ensure the best decision. So commit to it and make it happen, a solid evaluation plan is transparent, able to withstand scrutiny, and is imperative for good decision-making.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 6 – Internal Auditing with Special Guest Glenn Tomai
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode our special guest Glenn Tomai discusses what drew him to the field of Internal Auditing, he talks through the impact internal adutiting can make across the organisation and how AI is changing his role.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 5 – Fraud, Don'd be Silent
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
There is a saying “Fraud thrives in silence” meaning fraud is never obvious and it’s often hidden in plain sight. Fraud is a threat that touches every department, and prevention is everyone’s responsibility – Not Just managements.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 4 – "Whistleblowing" with special guest David Morgan
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Procurement Talk welcomes special guests David Morgan and Joshua Byrne to discuss why “Whistleblowing” is so important and the linkages between procurement, contract management and fraud. We also discuss the market leading “Whistleblowing” service available through Veremark.
info_outlineWe all have a responsibility to put in place environmentally sustainable business practices. It’s our planet. It is amazing what can be achieved by putting in place plans to make the necessary incremental changes and the choice is yours. What are you going to do?