Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 25 - Why Negotiation Alone No Longer Drives Procurement Value - with Mario Meyer
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest procurement myth? That better negotiations automatically create better results.Host Mike Jansen speaks with Mario Meyer, CPO and Head of G...
Ep. 24 – Striking the Balance Between AI Hesitation and Hype in Procurement – with Salvatore Lombardo
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avoiding the “AI stamp" trap in Procurement starts with one mindset shift: orchestrate AI, don’t just adopt it.In this episode, host Mike Jan...
Ep. 23 – How Private Equity Redefines Procurement Value – with Will Harman
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In private equity, the smartest procurement move isn’t scaling spend. It's scaling insight.In this episode, host Richard McIntosh speaks with W...
Ep. 22 - Beyond ‘Your Wish Is My Command’: Elevating Procurement to a Strategic Partner - with Niels Walberg
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If Procurement is still a ‘your wish is my command’ function at your company, you’re leaving value on the table.In this episode, host Mike Janse...
Ep. 21 – Building Procurement Resilience in a Volatile, Digital Age – with Kai Dittberner
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digitalisation succeeds when people lead the change, not just the tools.In this episode, host Mike Jansen speaks with Kai Dittberner, VP Global Procur...
Ep. 20 - Driving Procurement Excellence through Digitalisation at Scale - with Karl Poulsen
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Procurement transformation isn't just about systems. It's about scale, culture, and strategy.In this episode, host Richard McIntosh speaks w...
Ep. 19 - Beyond Processes: Why People and Leadership Define Supply Chain Impact - with Barbara Stolle-Amedick
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you relish the hard problems, courage, culture and vision turn challenges into the spark of business success.In this episode, host Martina Buchha...
Ep. 18 - Continuous Reinvention: Navigating Volatility in Procurement Leadership - with Gaël De Martelaere
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating a volatile world with a calm mindset, a collaborative spirit, and a drive for continuous reinvention—that's what true procurement le...
Ep. 17 - Staying the Course: Leading Procurement Through Crisis with Clarity and Courage - with Dieter Dehoorne
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to resilient procurement leadership starts with daring to be vulnerable?In this episode, host Martina Buchhauser speaks with Dieter...
Ep. 16 - Splitting Efficiency from Strategy: A Bold Model for Modern Procurement - with Demetrios Kappos
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Procurement doesn’t need a rebrand. It needs structure, speed, and people who take ownership.In this episode, host Mike Jansen sits down with Demetr...
Ep. 15 - Beyond the RFQ: Building a Purpose-Driven Procurement Function - with Gao Kwintmeyer
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If five purchase orders go wrong, suddenly everyone’s looking at procurement.That’s the reality Ottobock CPO Gao Kwintmeyer knows well—and it’...
Ep. 14 - Orchestrate or Stagnate: Rethinking Procurement for Business Impact - with Alexander Pilsl
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn a clunky ERP-based procurement process into a driver of >10% savings?In this episode, host Richard McIntosh speaks with Alexander P...
Ep. 13 - Procurement Business Partnering: Driving Value Beyond Cost at Diebold Nixdorf - with Milind Tailor
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when procurement evolves from being transaction-focused to becoming a true business partner? Find out in this episode.Host Richard McInto...
Ep. 12 - Towards 2030: Practical Governance Strategies for Procurement Success at Bosch - with Dr. Thomas Schulte
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At Bosch, governance significantly contributes to business success, and actively supports purchasing teams by integrating compliance and functional ex...
Ep. 11- From Static to Strategic: The Evolution of Category Management in Modern Procurement - with Detlef Schultz
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your procurement strategy stuck in the past? Discover how to transform category management and drive real strategic impact.In this episode, Richard...
Ep. 10 - Redefining Procurement: Circular Value Chains and the Power of Secondary Materials - with Matthias Ballweg
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to embrace sustainable procurement? Discover how circular value chains and secondary materials can revolutionise your supply chain.In this episo...
Ep. 9 - Driving Procurement Success through Anchored Strategies and Ambitious Targets - with Lovisa Söderholm
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Combining ambitious goals and solid strategies is where procurement 'magic' happens.Join host Martina Buchhauser as she talks to Lovisa Söd...
Ep. 8 - The Procurement Leader's Dilemma: Short-Term Wins vs. Long-Term Value - with Thomas Janvier
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to achieving immediate gains and sustainable value in procurement.In this episode, our host Martina Buchhauser sits down with Thoma...
Ep. 7 - Empowering Procurement in Carve-Outs: Strategies for Managing Suppliers and Teams - with Paolo Lepore
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating a carve-out? Get an insider’s view on the procurement strategies that can help you achieve a seamless transition.In this episode, we delv...
Ep. 6 - The Procurement Pathfinder: Five Megatrends Shaping the Future - with Laurin Zemmrich
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the future of procurement! Discover how five key megatrends are defining the industry's next chapter and how you can future-proof your pr...
Ep. 5 - CPO Mindset 101: Purpose, Kindness, Pre-emptive Action, and Learning from Failure with Neil Marsons
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the highly pressurised world of procurement and supply chain, it's easy to lose sight of the things that matter: kindness, humility, and the o...
Ep. 4 - Procurement Excellence Through Effective Risk Management: Strategies from National Grid's Paul Howard
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Proactive risk management can transform procurement into a strategic powerhouse.Find out how, in this insightful episode with Paul Howard, Interim Dir...
Ep. 3 - Transforming Procurement: Roche’s blueprint for enabling next-generation procurement with Marielle Beyer
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How is one of the world's leading healthcare companies reshaping the procurement landscape? By leading with innovation and focusing on what truly...
Ep. 2 - The CPO Leadership Agenda: Exploring Challenges, Solutions, and Evolutions in Procurement in 2024
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the new year already in full swing, boardrooms are abuzz with pertinent questions, existing geopolitical disputes continue while new ones emerge,...
Ep. 1 - Leading with Empathy: Liz Rider on Rethinking Leadership in Organizations
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Rider is a transformative organizational psychologist, associate fellow of psychology and official top leadership voice on LinkedIn with over 25 y...