Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 14 – The Procurement Balancing Act
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Release Date: 11/03/2025
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.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 3 – Procurement Thresholds and Delegation of Authority
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode David discusses why procurement thresholds and delegation of authority are foundational to good governance and smart spending. Procurement thresholds are like the "speed limits" for spending – designed to balance efficiency and control, while Delegation of Authority is like the "driver’s licence" – defining who is allowed behind the wheel at what speed.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 2 – Why Aggregated Procurement Does Really Pay.
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode David talks about why aggregated procurement is more than just a cost-cutting tool, it’s a strategic approach to buying that fosters collaboration, efficiency, and innovation. It is about buying smarter, ensuring alignment, transparency and a shared vision.
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Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 1 – New Year, New Mindset: The Power of Reflecting, Refocusing & Resetting
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to take stock, to reflect on what worked in the previous year, and what didn’t. So as we step into the new year, let’s carry forward three key ideas - Reflect on lessons, Refocus on priorities and Reset your goals.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 17 – 2025 Christmas Special
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
The Christmas Edition — where we check our lists twice, decide if our suppliers are naughty or nice, wrap up another busy year in procurement. From all of us at BWD Consulting, we wish you a merry, well-compliant Christmas, and a happy, value-for-money New Year!
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 16 – The Importance of an Ethical Procurement Strategy
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy. Implementing an ethical procurement strategy embeds values like fairness, transparency and sustainability in to the DNA of your organisations thinking regarding purchasing decision and that is a good thing.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 15 – Audits do improve your business
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Audits aren’t just about catching mistakes—they’re about building better systems, identifying inefficiencies, ensuring compliance, and uncovering risks. A good auditor will help you improve and grow your business so the next time an auditor comes knocking embrace the experience and improve your business.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 14 – The Procurement Balancing Act
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
We all have heard phrases like "right size your procurement function" and a "fit for purpose procurement solution". In this episode David explains that Procurement can be a balancing act and he does this by breaking down 11 challenges whilst also providing key metrics to measure your success.
info_outlineWe all have heard phrases like "right size your procurement function" and a "fit for purpose procurement solution". In this episode David explains that Procurement can be a balancing act and he does this by breaking down 11 challenges whilst also providing key metrics to measure your success.