Every procurement organization wants to add more strategic value to the enterprise—but not every organization needs a full-scale transformation to do so. Listen in as Jake Taylor , Managing Director for ProcureAbility, discusses how leaders can take a choose-your-own-adventure approach to strategic procurement, starting with an unbiased assessment of what's actually broken. From stakeholder misalignment and fragmented processes to outdated systems and unclear success metrics, progress starts wit...
Feb 18, 2026•17 min
In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Stan Garber, co-founder and president of Levelpath, discussing the transformative impact of AI on procurement processes. They explore the differences between AI-native solutions and traditional tools, the barriers to AI adoption, and the potential for AI to enhance team collaboration and efficiency. Stan shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey and emphasizes the importance of integrating AI into workflows to achieve significant improvements...
Jan 06, 2026•27 min
In this podcast episode, Nari Viswanathan, Senior Director of Supply Chain Strategy at Coupa Software, discusses the evolving landscape of supply chain management, particularly in the context of direct materials and procurement. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between CFOs and CPOs to address the challenges posed by global volatility, risks, and costs. The conversation explores the importance of understanding financial metrics, the role of AI in transforming procurement workflows, and t...
Dec 22, 2025•23 min
In this podcast, NPI's Mike Megehee, will share practical frameworks and negotiation strategies that help IT procurement teams make smarter, value-aligned decisions. We'll discuss how to quantify vendor value, use data-driven benchmarks to strengthen your position, and unlock savings that don't compromise performance or partnership quality.
Dec 04, 2025•22 min
In this conversation, Dawn Tiura speaks with David Wild and Mike Simms, founders of Sivuno - winning company of the SIG Startup Pitch session. They explore how Sivuno is tackling one of procurement's biggest challenges: bad data. David and Mike share how their AI-powered platform rapidly cleanses, structures, and normalizes procurement data, enabling teams to access clearer insights with far less manual effort. The discussion covers the real impact of poor data quality, showcases success stories...
Nov 24, 2025•20 min
In this podcast episode, Lauren Sabat, a senior manager of procurement at REI and winner of the Future of Sourcing Rising Star award, shares her journey into the procurement field, her experiences balancing work and family, and the importance of authenticity and emotional intelligence in her career. She discusses her passion for process improvement and the supportive work environment at REI, highlighting the significance of community and diversity in the workplace.
Nov 17, 2025•15 min
In this conversation, Dawn Tiura interviews Celeste Anderson, Chief Revenue Officer of Jalasoft, discussing the innovative approach of Jalasoft in developing engineering talent through Jala University. They explore the transition from traditional staff augmentation to managed services, emphasizing the importance of outcomes over headcount. Celeste shares insights on how this shift enhances procurement relationships, the evolution of statement of work, and offers advice for sourcing leaders looki...
Nov 11, 2025•20 min
In this conversation, Dawn Tiura and Anders Lillevik, CEO of Focal Point, discuss the evolution of procurement technology, focusing on the transition to AI-powered procurement management. They explore the significance of an AI procurement operating system, its impact on efficiency, and how it can enhance supplier relationships and quarterly business reviews. The discussion highlights the importance of strategic thinking in procurement and the potential ROI from adopting advanced technologies. He...
Sep 26, 2025•18 min
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 optimization strategies.
Sep 24, 2025•7 min
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 productive uncertainty without damaging relationships, and best practices for message ownership, timing, and internal alignment. You'll learn how to balance transparency with contr...
Sep 22, 2025•19 min
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 necessity of curiosity and problem-solving in procurement. The convers...
Sep 19, 2025•17 min
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 8th at the Omni Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ. They share their perspectives on how sourcing and supply chain professionals can elevate their role from ...
Sep 03, 2025•13 min
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 supplier relationships for the long term—will remain at the heart ...
Aug 28, 2025•22 min
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 and compliance teams to enhance their risk assessment processes. To...
Aug 25, 2025•9 min
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 the ethical considerations surrounding AI deployment, while also highlighting the rap...
May 28, 2025•23 min
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, intelligent automation, and the role of generative AI in procurement. Remi emphasizes ...
May 08, 2025•25 min
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 Smurfit Westrock. Together they explore the evolving role of procurement, the challenges faced in shifting mindsets from transactio...
Mar 26, 2025•13 min
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 relationships, and the necessity of integrating risk management into procurement processe...
Mar 26, 2025•14 min
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 importance of automating mundane tasks, empowering professionals to focus on strategic decisi...
Mar 20, 2025•19 min
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 streamlining the buyer experience in cloud marketplaces. He dives into the critical role of understanding buyer ne...
Mar 17, 2025•19 min
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 optimizing procurement processes. They emphasize the need for supplier diversificatio...
Mar 14, 2025•19 min
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,' will explore the historical and current trends in procurement strategies. Paul shar...
Mar 12, 2025•11 min
In this podcast episode, author, Kyle Scheele, gives a sneak peek into his April 3rd 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 inherent trait but a skill that can be developed. To hear more from Kyle Scheele, register for the upcom...
Mar 06, 2025•18 min
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 also touches on the challenges of operationalizing generative AI and the significance o...
Jan 15, 2025•22 min
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 self-belief, and the balance between professional and personal life. Greta shares ...
Dec 11, 2024•23 min
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 professionals as they prepare for the challenges of 2025.
Dec 10, 2024•25 min
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 illustrate how successful tail spend management can drive cost savings and reduce procure...
Nov 06, 2024•28 min
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 compliance. The solution differs from traditional enterprise options by offering agility, a lower pri...
Oct 16, 2024•26 min
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 navigating contracts in technology procurement. To hear more, join us on Tuesday, October 8th at 3:15pm at t...
Sep 27, 2024•12 min
"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 role of procurement professionals and discuss how they can transition from being seen as policy enforc...
Sep 25, 2024•20 min
