Sourcing Industry Landscape

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 inh...

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...

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...

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 practice...

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 exam...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura of SIG interviews Thejo Kote of Airbase. Airbase provides a secure-to-pay solution that combines enterprise-grade power with a user-friendly interface while addressing the inefficiencies in accounting and finance processes for small to mid-sized companies. Airbase aims to transform and streamline the procure-to-pay process, ensuring smarter spending and better c...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura of SIG and Joey Lombardi of Evernorth preview his upcoming 2024 GES session, "Conquering Software Catalogs: Unlocking Cost and Time Savings."   They discuss his expertise in software catalogs and the evolution of Evernorth. They explore the benefits of implementing software catalogs for governance and supplier relationships, as well as the complexities of naviga...

"In this podcast, Dawn Tiura of SIG and Paul Vincent of Randstad Sourceright preview the upcoming session, 'Do Your Stakeholders View You as a Procure-peneur or a Procure-aucrat?", featuring Deb Valentine and Cristina Burgess of Randstad along with Erin Mahoney-Gallagher of Acadian, taking place on October 9th at the 2024 Global Executive Summit in Palm Springs, CA. They delve into the evolving ro...

In this episode, Dawn Tiura, CEO of SIG, chats with Brian Kyle of the American Cancer Society and Rudy Lim from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation about their upcoming session at the 2024 Fall Global Executive Summit. They delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of the source-to-pay (STP) process in nonprofit organizations, highlighting the key differences between nonprofit and for-pro...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura of SIG interviews Nathan Haydn-Myer, the Chief Procurement Officer for VSP Vision. Nathan gives a sneak peek into his upcoming general session taking place on October 8 th at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, CA. They discuss the importance of earning a seat at the table rather than asking for it. Nathan emphasizes the need for procuremen...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Sarah Scudder about her upcoming workshop , "How to Build Your Brand and Bullet Proof Your Career Using LinkedIn," taking place at the Global Executive Summit on October 7 th in Palm Desert, CA.   Sarah shares her expertise on how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, create engaging content, and leverage the platform to generate business and career oppo...

In this podcast episode, Susan Walsh, known as the Classification Guru, offers a preview of her upcoming workshop, The Dirty Spend Data Clinic, which takes place at the Global Executive Summit on October 7 th in Palm Desert, CA.   She delves into the critical role of clean and accurate data in procurement. Susan identifies common issues like duplicate suppliers, incorrect categorizations, typos, a...

In this podcast interview, Dawn Tiura sits down with Amanda Prochaska of Wonder Services to discuss her upcoming workshop at the Global Executive Summit on Monday, October 7th, in Palm Desert, CA. Amanda explores the Alice methodology and its significance in navigating change using neuroscience. The methodology emphasizes using energy wisely while leading change and applying brain science to the c...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura sits down with John Sitilides, principal at Trilogy Advisors, LLC, and a national security senior fellow, to discuss his upcoming keynote presentation at the Global Executive Summit on Wednesday, October 9th, at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Palm Springs, CA. John previews the critical themes of his keynote, focusing on the impact of geopolitical risks on...

In this episode of the Sourcing Industry Landscape Podcast, host, Dawn Tiura welcomes Dupree Jones from CSL Behring. Dupree brings over 20 years of experience in global procurement, government contracts, and vendor management, with a career that spans from managing subcontractors in Iraq to leading transformations in various industries including aerospace, retail, and pharmaceuticals. Dupree share...

Simon Jones, a tech veteran with over 25 years of experience, discusses Agiloft's Data First Agreement platform and its impact on contract lifecycle management (CLM). Agiloft focuses on making the contracting process quicker, faster, and more valuable by prioritizing data over documents. The platform allows for easy access to contract information, trend analysis, performance tracking, and integrat...

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Sagi Eliyahu, the co-founder and CEO of Tonkean, about their new offering called Tonkean Enterprise Co-Pilot. This AI-powered tool is designed to enhance the value of intake and orchestration in procurement processes. Sagi explains, that unlike other AI tools that focus on specific tasks or chatbot functionalities, Tonkean Enterprise Co-Pilot provides...

Join us for an insightful podcast where we explore the revolutionary impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on procurement, as detailed in Zycus' latest book, "10X Source-to-Pay with GenAI." From automating mundane tasks to strategizing complex procurement processes, discover how GenAI is not just changing the game—it's creating a new one.   Why You Should Tune in and Grab a Copy of the Book:           R...

On this episode of the Sourcing Industry Landscape (SIG) podcast, recorded live during the Global Executive Summit, host Dawn Tiura, CEO of SIG, interviews Rana Karimi, Solutions Manager at ProcureAbility, the leading provider of procurement services. Dawn and Rana discuss SIG, its educational programs, and SIG University's certification and training offerings. Rana shares insights into her engine...

On this episode of the Sourcing Industry Landscape podcast recorded live during the Global Executive Summit, Dina Ghobrial, founder of Halo AI, discusses her transition from Chief Procurement Officer at Coupa Software to launching Halo AI - a cutting edge platform that aims to revolutionize third-party risk management by leveraging technology to streamline vendor vetting processes. Halo AI utilize...

On this episode of the Sourcing Industry Landscape podcast, Dawn is joined by Anders Lillevik, CEO and founder of Focal Point. The two discuss the need for an end-to-end enterprise procurement orchestration platform and the role of generative AI in enhancing procurement processes. Anders explains Focal Point's vision and how they aim to address the challenges faced in procurement operations, such...

Managed Services (MS) originated from the 1980s outsourcing trend and have since expanded into various business functions, including Procurement. MS entails outsourcing specific business processes to third parties to manage them externally, optimizing tasks like spend analytics, sourcing, supplier management, requisition processing, and invoice management within Source-to-Pay and Procure-to-Pay cy...

On this episode of the Sourcing Industry Landscape podcast, Dawn Tiura interviews Martin Rand, the Co-Founder and CEO of Pactum AI. They discuss the concept of autonomous negotiations and how Pactum AI has revolutionized the way businesses negotiate using AI and chatbots. Martin shares examples of how autonomous negotiations have resulted in significant cost savings and improved relationships for...

Tune into this episode of the Sourcing Industry Landscape podcast where Dawn is joined by   Larry Flusser, an Advisory Manager at ProcureAbility to discuss creativity in procurement and how it can be leveraged to elevate the procurement function. Larry shares best practices and provides a ctionable steps for procurement leaders to take for implementing creativity to enhance the procurement functio...

On this episode of the Sourcing Industry Landscape, Dawn Tiura interviews Sagi Eliyahu, the Co-Founder and CEO of Tonkean, about intake orchestration and its importance in managing the earliest point in a process. Sagi emphasizes the need for a seamless and user-friendly intake experience, regardless of the channel used. He also highlights how the integration of intake orchestration with other sys...