ProcureAbility's Procurement Pathways Podcast

In this episode, host Stacy Joslin speaks with Rosemarie Timko, Global Vice President, Procurement Mars, Petcare (Science & Diagnostics), about the realities of leading in an environment defined by constant change. Through a career shaped by shifts across companies, roles, and major acquisitions, the discussion unpacks how navigating uncertainty, evolving priorities, and diverse operating mode...

In this episode, host Stacy Joslin sits down with Carlos Perico, Managing Director at ProcureAbility, to explore the leadership principles that have shaped his global procurement career. Drawing on experiences across multiple countries, cultures, and industries, Carlos shares why understanding people is often more important than understanding processes. At the center of the conversation is a simpl...

In Part I , host Stacy Joslin and Howard Richman , owner of Levelfield Enterprises and retired Chief Procurement Officer at Citrix, unpacked a leadership philosophy centered on amplifying strengths rather than fixing perceived weaknesses. That perspective set the foundation for how modern leaders approach value, influence, and impact. More importantly, it reinforced a critical truth: when individu...

In this first episode of a two‑part conversation, host Stacy Joslin sits down with Howard Richman , Owner of Levelfield Enterprises and retired Chief Procurement Officer at Citrix. Together, they explore what it really takes to build effective, strategic procurement organizations. Drawing on decades of leadership across the pharmaceuticals, CPG, and technology industries, Howard shares an unfilter...

Procurement leaders aren’t just rethinking talent, they’re redesigning how work gets done. The real question isn’t “Do we hire or augment?” It’s " What delivery model will best drive outcomes in an increasingly complex and demanding environment? In this episode, Stacy sits down with colleagues Kim Neisen, Director of Workforce Talent, and Ani Roy Chowdhury, Advisory Director, to challenge the...

Host Stacy Joslin sits down with Aparna Thornton, Director of North America Commercial Procurement at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), to unpack how business partnering, supplier relationships, and cross-functional trust turn procurement into a true enabler for commercial teams. The conversation emphasizes modern procurement and highlights that when procurement treats stakeholder and supplier relationships...

Today, we’re joined by longtime procurement leader Katie Levesque for a candid conversation about the often non-linear path into procurement—and what it truly means to operate as a strategic partner who delivers measurable value to the business. In this episode, we explore the twists and turns that shaped her career, the hard-won lessons she learned along the way, and why procurement’s greatest im...

In this inaugural episode, ProcureAbility Chief Talent Officer Lauren Gallagher reflects on the evolving role of the procurement professional—sharing insights on candidacy, culture, and how life-work integration shapes long-term success at every stage of a procurement career.