The Procurist
Episodes
The Eight Forces Redefining Digital Procurement
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurist podcast, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the ProcureTech 2025/26 report and the eight collective insights...
Humans Wanted: Procurement’s Future in an AI World
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams explore Humans Wanted: Procurement’s Future in an AI World, unpacking...
Beyond Automation: Building the AI-Ready Procurement Team
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As AI reshapes procurement, the real challenge isn’t job loss - it’s job readiness. In AI & Talent: 2026 Strategy, GSCC expert Kyle Gray unpacks h...
Rethinking Global Sourcing
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurist, co-hosts Max Henry and Diana Gavin explore the fundamental transformation underway in global sourcing. From the pres...
Digital Masters vs. the Rest: What the 2025 CPO Survey Reveals
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurist, co-hosts Max Henry and Diana Gavin unpack key insights from the 2025 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey. They e...
The Procurement Revolution
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description: In this episode of The Procurist, co-hosts Max Henry and Diana Gavin explore the sweeping changes redefining procurement. From AI deploym...
Intake & Orchestration: The New Backbone of Procurement Tech
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurist, co-hosts Max Henry and Diana Gavin explore the rapid rise of Intake and Orchestration (I&O) in procurement. They bre...
Intelligent Procurement: From Data Overload to Strategic Clarity
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurist, co-hosts Max Henry and Diana Gavin unpack key findings from Beroe’s latest report on AI in procurement. They explo...
From Ownership to Impact: Procurement’s Circular Shift
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurist, co-hosts Max Henry and Diana Gavin explore the rise of circular procurement and what it means for the future of the ...
AI in Procurement: The 2025 Revolution
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this forward-looking episode of The Procurist, co-hosts Max Henry and Diana Gavin explore how AI is transforming procurement in 2025. From automati...
Beyond Cost: The New Playbook for Strategic Sourcing
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurist, co-hosts Max Henry and Diana Gavin unpack Gartner’s five essential strategies for elevating strategic sourcing. Fr...
Rethinking Services Spend
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Procurist, co-hosts Max Henry and Diana Gavin unpack revealing research on how organizations manage services spend. They explor...
The Rise of ESG Regulations
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode, we delve into the growing complexity of global regulations and their surprising impact on procurement and supply chains. Join Max...
Procurement in 2025: AI, Talent, and the Race for Strategic Advantage
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What will define successful procurement leaders in 2025? In this episode of The Procurist, Max Henry speaks with procurement expert Diana Gavin about ...
Procurement’s Strategic Evolution
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max Henry welcomes procurement expert Diana Gavin to explore how organizations can overcome regulatory complexity and digital hurdles. They discuss ne...
Breaking the Cost Cycle: Why Most Cost-Cutting Efforts Fail
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cost management is a top priority for businesses, yet three-fourths of companies fail to meet their savings goals. In this episode of The Procurist, h...
The Future of Procurement & Insurance Consulting with Karène Zencker
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Journey Of a CPO, they sit down with Karène Zencker, Head of Procurement at Generali Italia, whose career defies convention. From ...