Sourcing Industry Landscape

In this conversation, Dawn Tiura interviews John Winsett, the CEO of NPI, about his upcoming panel discussion at the SIG Summit. They discuss the importance of IT procurement, the challenges faced by CPOs in managing technology stacks, and the diverse expertise of the panelists joining him. The conversation highlights key topics that will be addressed during the session, including vendor management and cost opt...

In any IT negotiation, what you say (and what you don't) can dramatically shape the outcome. In this episode, NPI CEO Jon Winsett shares how to plan and execute vendor communications that strengthen your negotiation strategy. He covers what information vendors are trying to uncover and how to protect it, how to create producti...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Candiss Kumar, an associate director of strategic sourcing for Wolters Kluwer. Candiss gives a sneak peek into her upcoming Summit session, Building Trust Through Data: The Strategic Sourcing Leader's Guide to Credibility and Compelling Narratives. Candiss shares her insights on the importance of understanding one's business, the role of storytelling in data presentation, and the neces...

In this episode, Dawn Tiura of SIG talks to procurement leaders Ankur Srivastava of Flywl, Mazen El-Haideri of McAfee, and Lawrence Kane of Transamerica. Together, they discuss their upcoming general session, "The $800B Marketplace Opportunity: How CPO's are Turning Cloud Spend into Savings and Speed" which takes place on Wednesday, October 8^th at the Omni Resort & Spa in S...

Listen in as Satyen Pathak, Managing Director–India for ProcureAbility, shares his predictions for the future of procurement and his tips for future-proofing procurement operations in an interview with Dawn Tiura, CEO & President of SIG. While many procurement best practices—like category management, procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, communicating procurement's strategic importance to the business, and building suppli...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Dina Ghobrial, founder and CEO of Halo AI, about her upcoming Summit session, "Operational Risk Intelligence: Designing Future-Ready Programs that Scale." Dina, along with Becky Newton of Ansys will discuss the importance of designing scalable risk programs that can adapt to rapidly evolving threats, the need for real-time data in risk management, and practical steps for procurement an...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Robert Reynolds, co-founder and CEO of Tangible Intelligence, discussing the evolving landscape of procurement technology and the impact of AI. They explore the challenges faced by procurement professionals, the importance of selecting the right technology, and the potential use cases for AI in streamlining processes. Reynolds emphasizes the need for quick wins and...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Remi Legorrec, the CRO and co-founder of Flowie, an AI-powered orchestration platform for procurement and finance. Remi shares insights from his experience at the pitch showdown during the Global Executive Summit, his background in engineering and strategic consulting, and the evolution of Flowie. The conversation delves into the concepts of agentic orchestration, ...

In this episode, Dawn Tiura discusses the upcoming SIG Global Executive Summit in Nashville with Jim Gruwell of Smurfit Westrock and Pramod Sethumadhavan of GEP.  They give a sneak peek into their general session, Fragmented to Future-Proof: How Smurfit Westrock Engineered a High-Impact Procurement Transformation, which focuses on the transformation of procurement at Smu...

In this podcast, Dawn Tiura hosts Matthew Buckingham of Focal Point and Marc Behring of Messer to discuss their upcoming session, Procurement's Evolving Role: Beyond Cost Savings, at the Global Executive Summit in Nashville. They explore how procurement teams can balance short-term cost savings with long-term value creation, the importance of supplier relationships, the role of automation in enhancing these rel...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura welcomes Tom Petit and Lorenz Pallhuber, two of the three co-founders of Didero—one of the three finalists competing in the "Startup Pitch Showdown" on April 3rd at the GES Summit in Nashville. Tom and Lorenz share insights into the challenges supply chain teams face and how Didero's innovative solutions are transforming the industry. Their conversation highlights the importa...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura sits down with Ankur Srivastava, founder and CEO of Flywl, one of three finalists competing in the "Startup Pitch Showdown" on April 3rd at the GES Summit in Nashville. Flywl is on a mission to transform cloud marketplaces and procurement processes.

Ankur shares his entrepreneurial journey, what inspired him to launch Flywl, and how the company is streaml...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura hosts Roger Blumberg and Dan Linney to discuss their upcoming breakout session, Roadmap for Tackling the 2025 CPO Agenda. They explore the challenges procurement leaders will face, including the need for scenario planning and the impact of tariffs. The conversation shifts to the importance of redefining value beyond cost savings and the role of technology, particularly AI, in...

In this podcast episode, Paul Vincent of Randstad Enterprise gives a sneak peek into his upcoming session for the GES Spring 2025 Summit. He describes how he, along with his fellow panelists, Brian Roche and Zach Engels of Westfield Insurance and Sydney Loomans of CME Group will discuss the evolving landscape of procurement. This upcoming session titled 'The Generation Procurement Game: from Clerk to Confidante...

In this podcast episode, author, Kyle Scheele, gives a sneak peek into his April 3^rd opening keynote, discussing the importance of fostering creativity and innovation within organizations. He emphasizes that ideas have specific needs and that leaders must cultivate an environment where creativity can thrive. Kyle addresses common misconceptions about creativity, highlighting that it is not an inheren...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura of SIG interviews Jag Lamba, CEO of Certa, a third-party lifecycle management platform. They discuss the importance of AI in procurement, particularly generative AI's role in managing unstructured data and improving efficiency. Jag explains how Certa's platform helps organizations manage risks and compliance while streamlining data collection and analysis. The conversation al...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Future of Sourcing Rising Star winner, Greta Fielitz of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense. They discuss Greta's unique career journey from anthropology and archaeology to technical sales and ultimately to her current role as a senior contracts manager. The conversation delves into the challenges and learning curves of working with government contracts, the importance of ...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura of SIG interviews Jon Winsett, CEO of NPI, discussing the evolution and challenges of IT procurement. They explore how NPI helps enterprises manage IT spend effectively, the complexities of software licensing, and the importance of negotiation strategies. John shares insights on the growing significance of IT procurement in organizations and offers best practices for sourcing...

In this episode, Dawn Tiura of SIG and Matt Kruse of ProcureAbility explore the often-overlooked concept of tail spend in procurement—discussing its impact, inherent challenges, and the best practices for managing it effectively. They dive into the risks tied to unmanaged tail spend, emphasizing the crucial role of data visibility and analysis in addressing these issues. By sharing real-world examples, they ill...