The Procurement Brief

Most people outside the field don’t even realize Indirect Procurement exists — yet it quietly drives the majority of a company’s operating spend. In this first full episode of The Procurement Brief, I’m breaking down what Indirect Procurement really is, why it’s so often misunderstood, and why it deserves far more recognition across every organization.    With over three decades leading procuremen...

AI is everywhere in procurement—but what’s actually real, what’s hype, and what’s delivering measurable value today? In this episode of The Procurement Brief , we cut through the noise and take a clear, management-level look at how AI is reshaping procurement operating models in 2026. This isn’t theory. This is what’s working inside real organizations right now. We explore the shift from tradition...

Welcome to The Procurement Brief — the new home for professionals who believe Indirect Procurement deserves the spotlight. I’m Patrick Bliss, and after more than 30 years leading procurement transformations across Fortune-level organizations, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really drives performance, savings, and strategic impact.    This podcast is built for indirect sourcing and procurement...