The Procurement Software Podcast
Episodes
Why Predictive Intelligence beats Spend Analytics - Jeff Gerber from Suplari
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, James Meads speaks with Jeff Gerber, CEO of Suplari, about the evolution from traditional spend a...
Can Free Software Outperform Existing Tools? - Tom Ruello from SpendHound
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Procurement Software Podcast, James Meads explores the rise of free B2B procurement software and what it really means for buyer...
The Pulse of the Mid-Market - Mike Cargiulo from MJC Consulting
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, James Meads welcomes Mike Cargiulo, founder of MJC Consulting, for a conversation that challenges...
AI, People, Change, and Mindset - Gregory Vider and Markus Sinz from apadua
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, James Meads is joined by Gregory Vider and Markus Sinz, co-founders of apadua, recorded live at t...
Revolutionising Supplier Performance Data - Matthew Spencer from FlockScore
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, James Meads welcomes Matthew Spencer, procurement veteran and founder of FlockScore, a newly laun...
Is Procuretech Overpriced and Overhyped? - Gaurav Sharma from Supernegotiate
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, James Meads is joined by Gaurav Sharma, Head of Procurement Centre of Excellence at MTN, with a b...
Customising Existing Tech and Budget Triage - Oscar Fernandez from ProCREWment
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, James Meads is joined by Oscar Fernandez, founder of ProCREWment and former Principal Procurement...
Running Procurement in Airtable - Brajan Gatys from Personio
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, James Meads welcomes Brajan Gatys, Procurement Operations Lead at Personio, to explore how lean p...
Sourcing Complex Stuff with Less Price Focus - Harry Wilde from Cotiss
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, James Meads sits down in person with Harry Wilde, co-founder of Cotiss, a source-to-contract plat...
Postcards from Brazil - with Raphael Traticoski and Leo Cavalcanti
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, Raphael, co-founder and CEO of Growin.Co interviews your usual host, James Meads, alongside Linka...
Cybersecurity 101 - Jano Bermudes from CyXcel
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Procurement Software Podcast, host James discusses the critical topic of cybersecurity in procurement with expert Jano Bermudes...
Generative AI opportunities in SRM - Sheldon Mydat from Suppeco
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procurement Software Podcast! We’re kicking off Series 6 with a shift to a monthly format and an emphasis on more guest episodes...
2025 Predictions and "State of Procuretech" address
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Christmas episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, we celebrate the end of 2024 with a roundup of the latest developments in the p...
Private Events as a Marketing Strategy - Gregory Vider from Apadua
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads welcomes Gregory Vider, co-founder and CEO of Apadua, to discuss their recent In...
Disruptive Spend & Carbon Analytics - Richard Brown from Anvil Analytical
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads welcomes Richard Brown from Anvil Analytical to discuss the transformative power...
Why A Players must lead digital transformations
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads explores the critical role of A players in leading digital transformations withi...
How many procuretechs will still be around in 2 years' time?
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into a provocative topic inspired by a LinkedIn post from industry commen...
S2P & Vendor Management in Energy Sector - Praveen Kalamegham from Workrise
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James welcomes Praveen Kalamegham, CTO of Workrise, to discuss the importance of industry-sp...
Which categories of procuretech excite me, and which don't?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads explores most the exciting opportunities in procurement technology, focusing on ...
Crushing It with Customer Success - Dan Gianfreda from DeepStream
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads interviews Dan Gianfreda, the new CEO of DeepStream, to explore how procurement ...
10 things that Digital Procurement solutions CAN'T fix
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the essential, often overlooked aspects of digital procurement transf...
Success with savings tracking (NOT in Excel) - Paul Gurr from Provalido
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads sits down with Paul Gurr, founder of Provalido, to dive into the nuances of buil...
Is Procurement still seen as a back office function?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads tackles why procurement is often seen as a back-office function and offers insig...
How much automation should we expect in procurement?
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into the transformative impact of automation in procurement, focusing on ...
Why rebates offer untapped potential - Mark Gilham from Enable
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James welcomes Mark Gilham from Enable to discuss the complexities and opportunities surroun...
Can Intake & Process Orchestration replace Source-to-Pay suites?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into the game-changing benefits of intake and process orchestration solut...
How to make SAP more intuitive - Shaun Syvertsen from ConvergentIS
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James welcomes Shaun Syvertsen, CEO of Convergent IS, to discuss how organisations can enhan...
Our Procurement Tech Maps: SME, Mid-Market, and now Enterprise
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the power of our Tech Maps and how they can simplify your sear...
Why do big consultancies partner with legacy S2P suites?
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Procurement Software Podcast delves into why big consultancies often partner with legacy source-to-pay suites. Host James Meads...
Start Small, Prove the ROI, then Expand and Build on Success
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Procurement Software Podcast tackles the often-overlooked challenge of securing a budget for procurement technologies. Host Jam...
Will Tech and AI make Category Manager roles irrelevant?
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Procurement Software Podcast delves into the impact of technology and AI on category manager roles in procurement. Host James M...
Does Direct Spend need its own Tech Stack?
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into some unique technology needs that direct procurement teams are often facin...
How will Tech Impact L&D? – Jonathan O’Brien from Positive Purchasing
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads sits down with Jonathan O'Brien, Founder and CEO of Positive Purchasing. The conver...
Entrepreneurial Procurement: Why we need a business owner mindset
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the world of entrepreneurial procurement. Tune in to discover how this a...
How to Transition to a Role in Procuretech – Andrew Daley from EdburyDaley
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Procurement Software Podcast, we welcome back Andrew Daly, a partner at specialist recruitment firm Edbury Daley. Andrew...
No Code Procurement – Does it make sense to make vs. buy?
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the world of no-code procurement tools and generative AI. James explores...
How to get ROI on Digital Transformation – Oliver Jones from Procure4
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads brings on guest Oliver Jones from Procure4, a UK-based procurement consultancy known f...
The 25 Hottest European Procurement Tech Startups
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the world of procurement tech startups. With over 440 solutions in ou...
The 25 Hottest American Procurement Tech Startups
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the world of procurement tech startups. With over 440 solutions in ou...
Is your procurement software the problem, or is it your organisation?
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads explores the challenges faced by organisations in adopting and utilising new software ...
Are “digital skills” valued by CPOs? – Andrew Daley from EdburyDaley
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads chats to guest Andrew Daley, a partner at EdburyDaley, a specialist recruitment firm i...
How much does procurement tech actually cost?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads explores different price points for procurement technology applications. James disc...
Which tech would I buy first in a greenfield Head of Procurement role?
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, we delve into the topic of selecting technology in a greenfield procurement role. Host James explore...
AI Use Cases and Opportunities in S2P – Ward Karson from Raindrop
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James welcomes back Ward Karson, COO of Raindrop. They discuss how AI applications in source...
Why are reviews and “best of” lists not very helpful?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into the topic of why reviews and best-of lists may not be as helpful as they s...
What roles would I have in my dream procurement team?
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James delves into the concept of creating the ideal procurement team by combining human expertise ...
Invoice automation: back to basics – Kevin Kazenmeyer from TradeCentric
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads explores invoice automation's efficiency in reducing invoicing time and tackling...
Will AI-powered procurement tools make our roles irrelevant?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into the topic of whether AI could make procurement as a profession irrel...
SAP Ariba and Coupa marketplaces: last ditch attempt or game changer?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Procurement Software Podcast delves into the debate surrounding the marketplace functionalities introduced by SAP Ariba and Coupa....
Intake to Procure to Pay – Rujul Zaparde from ZIP
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads interviews Rujul Zaparde, founder and CEO of Zip. They discuss the importance of...
The business case: how to get a budget for procurement tech
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads announces the rebranding of the podcast and explains the reasons behind it. I...
Procurement tech’s latest developments – Simon Geale from Proxima
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined by Simon Geale, VP of Procurement at leading UK-based consultancy Proxima. This...
Generative AI driving better spend analytics – Sam Clive from Rosslyn
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads discusses the use of Generative AI in spend and data analytics applications with Sam Cliv...
How to modernise procurement for the mid-market? – Hans Boot from PEG
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads explores the digitisation challenges faced by mid-market companies with guest Hans Boot, ...
Predictive Procurement orchestration – Edmund Zagorin from Arkestro
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads welcomes back Edmund Zagorin, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Arkestro. They discus...
Can tech help to source Consulting? – Laurent Thomas from ConsultingQuest
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads explores the challenges of sourcing consultancy services and how to optimise the process....
P2P software to solve a tight labour market – Ryan Belcher from Spendwise
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads welcomes Ryan Belcher, founder and CEO of Spendwise. They discuss the importance of susta...
The State of Procuretech address – Solo episode with James Meads
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads first introduces the new look and feel of the website procurementsoftware.site. After mon...
Is “plug-and-play” procuretech a fallacy? – Karthik Rama from Procurement Doctors
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads welcomes Karthik Rama, also known as The Procurement Doctor, to discuss the current state...
How can Procurement Leaders grow with Coaching? – Laura Sellers from Olive
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads welcomes Laura Sellers, a procurement coach who runs her own business, Olive Executive &a...
Guided Buying for mid-market businesses – Thejo Kote from Airbase
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads invites Thejo Kote, CEO and founder of Airbase, into the hot seat. Thejo introduces guide...
Procuretech in the Middle East – Iyad Aldalooj from Penny Software
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads welcomes Iyad Aldalooj, founder and CEO of Penny, a source-to-pay solution and B2B market...
Contract Management for the Real World – Dominique Kindt from WITH
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads features Dominique Kindt, CEO and founder of consultancy With and Birdseye. Kindt develop...
Generative AI and B2B Searches – David Doyle from Forestreet
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads talks to David Doyle, the co-founder and CEO of Forestreet. David, coming from a tech bac...
Smart Contracts for Services Procurement – Jan Ellerbrock from trueLedger
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads focuses on how technology is shaping the future of the procurement profession with Jan El...
Procurement Summit Live Interviews – Part 2: Corporate Procurement Leaders
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our series of live interviews recorded at Procurement Summit in Hamburg, Germany, we dive this time into the practitioner side o...
Procuretech in Brazil & Latin America – Leo Calvacanti from Linkana
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads welcomes Leo Cavalcanti, CEO and founder of Linkana, a vendor master data management star...
Procurement Summit Live Interviews – Part 1: Procurement Tech Companies
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of cross-border supply chains and procurement processes, innovation is revolutionizing the way businesses operate. In this exclusive i...
Supplier risk management within an S2P suite – Ward Karson from Raindrop
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined once more by Ward Karson, Chief Operating Officer of Raindrop – an enterprise...
Customer Case Study – Nick Verkroost (Canopy) and Anna Williams (Unispace)
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host James Meads is joined by two guests, this week. Nick Vekroost is the CEO of procurement tech company Canopy. Anna Williams is head of procurement...
Training to procurement SaaS – Jonathan O’Brien from Positive Purchasing
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined by a multiple published author, procurement training business owner and SaaS en...
ESG and Sustainable Supply Chain – Sheldon Mydat, CEO of Suppeco
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined by old friend and procuretech founder Sheldon Mydat - CEO of Suppeco. Sheldo...
Procurement in the Metaverse – Clive R. Heal from Lavenir.ai
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Procuretech Podcast, Clive Heal, CEO of LavenirAI is my guest. Clive is here to introduce a cool new startup idea he'...
Importance of UI/UX and fast implementation – Ward Karson from Raindrop
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined again by Ward Karson, Chief Operating Officer of Raindrop – an enterprise spe...
Building your Personal Brand – Tom Mills from Procurement Bites
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the show, host James Meads is joined by LinkedIn "royalty" Tom Mills. Tom is Head of Procurement at Bibby Financial Services and ru...
Funding tips for Procuretechs – Ruth Cremer from Entrepreneurial Education
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined by Ruth Cremer. Ruth is a former investment manager for IT startups at Europ...
Preparing For and Driving Change – Joël Collin-Demers from Pure Procurement
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ProcureTech Podcast, host James Meads is joined by Joël Collin-Demers, Principal Consultant at Pure Procurement. The two discu...
From Procurement to Supply Chain Tech CMO – Sarah Scudder from SourceDay
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Procuretech Podcast, we welcome Sarah Scudder, Chief Marketing Officer of SourceDay. They're a Texas-based supply chain software company....
Key criteria when choosing a provider – Ward Karson from Raindrop
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined by Ward Karson, Chief Operating Officer of Raindrop – an enterprise spend man...
Where is procurement tech headed? Solo episode with James Meads
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to series 4 of The Procuretech Podcast! Join procurement content creator and consultant James Meads as he hosts weekly conversations w...
Talent, Skills and Tech in Emerging Markets – Nolan Menachemson from Nolan School
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! This is sadly the last episode in our mini series, where we ask industry experts and influencers about eve...
Risk Management, Tech and Resilience – David Loseby from Leeds Uni Business School
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our mini series where we ask industry experts and influencers about everything happening ...
Procuretech Driving Procurement Excellence – Graham Crawshaw from CASME
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our mini series where we ask industry experts and influencers about everything happening ...
Evolution from All-In-One Suites to Hybrid – Melissa Drew from IBM
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our mini series where we ask influencers and industry experts for their thoughts on every...
Will Negotiation Bots Replace Humans? – Mark Raffan from Negotiations Ninja
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our mini series where we ask influencers and industry experts for their thoughts on every...
The View on Tech from Both Sides – Kelly Barner from Buyers Meeting Point
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our mini series where we ask influencers and industry experts for their thoughts on every...
From CPO to Advising Startups – Joanna Martinez from Supply Chain Advisors
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our mini series where we ask influencers and industry experts for their thoughts on every...
Agile Procurement: Fantasy or Attainable? – Mirko Kleiner from LAP Alliance
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing with our mini series where we ask influencers and industry experts for their thoughts and...
Success with E-Auctions – Jacob Gorm Larsen from Moneyball CPH
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing with our mini series where we ask influencers and industry experts for their thoughts and...
Democratising Supply Chain Training – Dr. Muddassir Ahmed from SCMDOJO
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our series of interviews with industry experts and thought leaders to get their take on d...
Content and Community for Procurement – Daniel Barnes from Gatekeeper
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing with our mini series where we ask influencers and industry experts for their th...
Tech and Remote Workforce Management – Lilia Stoyanov from Transformify
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our third series of conversations with industry leaders, which now releases...
Procurement Media through the Years – Jon Hansen from Procurement Insights
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our third series of conversations with industry leaders, which now releases...
Why Data is the Bedrock of Digital – Susan Walsh is The Classification Guru
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Procuretech podcast! We're continuing our third series of interviews with industry experts and thought leaders. Today ...
Procurement and Finance: Natural Allies? – Chris Argent from GenerationCFO
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to series 3 of the Procuretech Podcast! We bring you the hottest startups, thought leadership and conversation from visionary industry...
10 cool early stage European startups from Procurement Summit
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final episode of our second series. So to finish up, we're going to be doing something a little bit different. This week we're bringing yo...
Source-to-Pay for the Public Sector – Grant Smith from Elcom
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're looking at something we rarely talk about on the podcast - the public sector. Insights on Source-to-Pay technology in the Public Sect...
Agile Spend Analytics for SMEs – Thomas Heller-Njor from CostBits
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're diving back into the topic of spend analytics and spend analysis, with a focus on smaller and medium sized businesses. We'll look at t...
Profit from the Source – Dr. Wolfgang Schnellbächer from BCG
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’ve got another informal chat from The Procuretech Pub livestreams. I’m talking to Dr. Wolfgang Schnellbächer from BCG, the author of...
Super Simple Category Strategies – Patrick Jonsson from DigiProcure
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast, I’m proud that we take the time to talk to some of the more early stage companies operating in this space. And you don’t get much...