Proc-N-Roll : Your guide to practical procurement!
Episodes
The True Cost of Dirty Data in Procurement
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Proc N Roll, Conrad sits down with Stephany Lapierre, the visionary founder of Tealbook. They dive into the reality of modern procure...
Be an Intrapreneur: Applying Startup Principles to Procurement
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Proc n Roll! Today, Conrad sits down with Peter Teresi, founder and CEO of Certificial, to explore what it really takes ...
The Big 50: Practical Steps to Building the Procurement Model of the Future
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a milestone Episode 50 of Proc & Roll! Conrad, Natasha, and Zachary follow up on our previous high-level discussion to give you a pract...
Make vs Buy: Navigating AI Tool Development in Procurement
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Jam Session, Natasha Gurevich and Zachary Bachir are joined by Jason Busch, founder of Spend Matters, host of the Algo Ego podcast, and a high...
The Death of Procurement Middle Management (And How to Survive AI)
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an architect of your procurement future, or are you waiting to be replaced by it? In this week's episode of Proc & Roll, Conrad and Za...
The 16-Hour OpenClaw Obsession: Why You Need to Start Today
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Proc & Roll, hosts Conrad Smith and Zach Bachir are joined by Kasey Smith for a deep dive into OpenClaw, a groundbreaking agent...
Escaping Procurement Island: Building a Global Community
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you are operating on an island inside your own company? You aren't alone. In this episode of Proc & Roll, Conrad Smith s...
Will Agentic AI Kill Orchestration Suites?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Proc & Roll, hosts Conrad Smith, Natasha Gurevich, and Zachary Bachir dive into Phase Two of Stakeholder Management while confr...
Beyond Logic: Why Relationships are the Real Procurement Engine
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"I had to learn the hard way that people's feelings really matter." That was Zachary Bachir’s candid admission about his journey from ...
"Don't Worry, We Got It" (The $25 Million Mistake)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
That was the response Natasha Gurevich’s CPO gave to a stakeholder who said, "Don't worry, we got it." It is the ultimate definition o...
Is Your SRM Program Just Useless Theater?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why Your SRM Program is Useless Theater?Why has Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) progressed so little in the last 20 years? And what can procure...
Lessons from PepsiCo: What a "World-Class" Procurement Team Actually Looks Like
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do most layoffs fail? Why is the obsession with "world-class" talent actually hurting your team? And is the advice to "learn to cod...
Lessons from PepsiCo: What a "World-Class" Procurement Team Actually Looks Like
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do most layoffs fail? Why is the obsession with "world-class" talent actually hurting your team? And is the advice to "learn to cod...
"My Data Sucks!": The Hard Reality Check Most Procurement Teams Need Right Now
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to talk about AI, but no one wants to talk about the mess in their data lake. In this episode of Proc & Roll, hosts Conrad Smith, Z...
"You're Only as Good as Your Last Failure" : Former Meta S2P Leader Talks Credibility
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do business stakeholders roll their eyes when you talk about "cost savings"? And why does the next generation of talent treat their care...
AI vs. The Experts: Who Actually Predicted the Future of Procurement?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Will Procurement Teams Shrink in 2026?It is time for our retrospective! In this episode of Proc & Roll, hosts Conrad Smith, Natasha Gurevich, and ...
Backstage Pass to M&A: Surviving the 5-Deal-a-Month World Tour
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Jam Session, host Conrad Smith sits down with Jay Sklar from Hub International for a masterclass in high-velocity procurement.With Hub Interna...
I Love Proc 'n' Roll: The First Anniversary Special
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 1st Birthday to Proc & Roll! 🎂🎸Can you believe it has been a whole year? In this special anniversary episode, hosts Conrad Smith, Nata...
The Industrial Mindset: How to Engineer Better Indirect Procurement
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"We jumped off a cliff and built the plane on the way down." ✈️That is how Arnaud, Head of Indirect Procurement at BIC, describes the ma...
Start Me Up: MVK’s Guide to "Start Small, Fail Fast" with AI
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Don't let IT select the technology." 🛑That is just one of the hard-hitting pieces of advice from Michael Van Keulen (MVK), Chief Cus...
Better, Faster, Stronger: The Power of Agentic Workflows
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you build a fully functional AI procurement agent in just 50 hours?In this special "Show and Tell" episode, host Zachary Bachir rolls up...
The Age of Agents: Managing "Shadow AI" in Procurement
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Just because you can build an AI agent in five minutes, doesn't mean you should use it for enterprise procurement."In this episode, Jos...
I've Got the Power: Using AI to Even the Playing Field
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could automate the most painful parts of your procurement job right now? In this hands-on "jam session," Conrad is joined by Dav...
I Won't Back Down: A Leader's Guide to Courage and Overcoming the Fear of AI Disruption
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As AI and automation change the procurement landscape, what skills will you actually need to stay relevant?Natasha, Conrad, and Zach break down how th...
Mr. Roboto: How to Navigate the Agentic AI Revolution in Procurement
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to your job when an AI agent can do 80% of your administrative work for you? In this mini jam session, hosts Conrad Smith and Zachary Bac...
The CPO's 90-Day Playbook: People, Process, Systems
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran CPO Ash Hall joins us to give his practical advice for career progression and leadership in procurement. Ash gives us his playbook on how to n...
It's The End of RFP as We Know It
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the traditional RFP a "disgusting," "sloppy," and "painful" process that needs to be retired? In this passionate epis...
A Matter of Trust: An Ethical Negotiation Guide
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a tough negotiation, where do you draw the line between a strategic bluff and an unethical lie?In this episode, Natasha, Conrad, and Zach continue ...
The Rules of the Game: A Guide to Building Fair and Transparent RFPs
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation on procurement ethics and integrity continues, and this time, the hosts have brought in a special guest: a real "proc star,"...
Come Together: Building Respectful and Transparent Supplier Relationships
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your procurement process truly ethical, or are there hidden gray areas you haven't considered? In this episode, the Proc & Roll team tackle...
Financial Harmony: A Procurement & Finance Duet
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Procurement reports millions in savings, but does the CFO actually believe the numbers? In this follow-up to our savings discussion, the Proc & Ro...
Under Pressure: A CPO's Guide to Savings
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the proverbial 2 a.m. call from the CFO: "The quarter is bad, I need your team to deliver savings". Do you become the "cost po...
Paint it Green: An ESG Jam Session
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ESG is a top priority for many companies, but are we approaching it the right way?In this episode, Zachary, Natasha, and Conrad explore the realities ...
Procurement Contracts pt2: Smells Like Legal Spirit
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is poised to change everything, but will it fix the strained relationship between Legal and Procurement, or make it worse? In this special episode,...
Procurement Contracts pt1: Stop Playing With Madness!
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Contracts are a fundamental part of procurement, but are we making them more complicated than they need to be? In this episode, Zachary, Natasha, and ...
The Contract Mixtape: Sampling AI for Smarter Procurement
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎸 Automate Like a Rock Star: AI Agents in Procurement 🎸In this episode of Proc-N-Roll, Conrad and Zach explore how procurement professionals can...
Crisis as a Catalyst: How Uncertainty is Driving Procurement Innovation
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 New Podcast Alert! | Jam Session Hosted by Conrad, Natasha, and Zach, Jam Session brings guests from procurement leaders to changemakers to talk...
Tariffs, Trouble and The Procurement Wake Up Call
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How should procurement respond when the ground shifts beneath our feet? In this episode, Zach, Natasha, and Conrad break down how procurement teams ca...
Rules That Rock: Making Procurement Policy Work
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Proc & Roll, Zach Bachir, Natasha Gurevich, and Conrad Smith unpack the real reason procurement policies are often ignored — ...
Inside the Mind of Dr. Elouise Epstein: Rethinking Procurement Tech
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Proc & Roll, we’re joined by legendary procurement disruptor Elouise Epstein from Kearney to talk about the future of procure...
Orchestration Unplugged: Should Procurement Invest or Wait? (Part 2)
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Procurement orchestration tools promise to simplify intake, speed up processes, and unify tech stacks. But is it really the solution teams need right ...
Orchestration Unplugged: Is Procurement’s New Buzzword Just Hype? (Part 1)
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Orchestration” is showing up everywhere — conference panels, cold pitches, and LinkedIn posts. But what does it actually mean? And more importa...
Tech Stack Remix: Fine Tuning Your Procurement System
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by the exploding procurement technology landscape? Join Natasha, Conrad, and Zach as they break down the evolution of procurement ...
Savings to Value: Cranking Up the Volume
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of playing the same old savings tune? Join the Proc & Roll crew as they turn up the volume on procurement's evolution from pure cost-cut...
Don't Stop Believin' in Procurement Basics
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎸 In this head-banging episode, your favorite procurement rockstars break down why nailing the basics is your ticket to procurement stardom. Join Z...
Stakeholder Spotlight: From Resistant to Rockstar
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎸 Want to turn skeptical stakeholders into your biggest fans? Join procurement powerhouse Natasha, innovator Conrad, and expert Zach as they share ...
Feedback That Doesn't Suck: A Leaders Guide
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to level up your feedback game? In this episode of Proc-N-Roll, we're getting real about giving and receiving feedback in procurement. Our h...
Curiosity, EQ, and Problem-Solving: The New Procurement Skillset
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a procurement superstar? In this episode, we're breaking down the essential skills that can make or break your procurement career. Join...
It's All About Risk
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Proc-n-Roll, our hosts Zach, Natasha, and Conrad tackle the crucial topic of risk management in procurement for 2025. Drawing from ...
Procurement 2.0: How the Rules Have Changed and Why You Need to Adapt!
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conrad from Graphite, along with Natasha and Zachary, discuss the evolution of procurement, highlighting its transition from an essential, tactical fu...
Procurement in 2025
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join procurement experts Zach, Natasha Gurevich, and Conrad on Proc and Roll as they share their bold predictions for procurement in 2025. From master...
Procurement Transformation - What it really means, how to approach it, and common pitfalls to avoid.
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Proc&Roll dives into procurement transformation, exploring what it truly means and how to approach it. The hosts, Natasha, Zach, a...
Are You Ready to Proc-N-Roll?
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of Proc&Roll, hosts Natasha, Zach, and Conrad, with their diverse backgrounds and combined 70 years in procurement, shar...