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Mar 16, 2026•22 min
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Sarah Walters, Head of Procurement at AXA, to explore how curiosity, early engagement, and strong supplier relationships drive meaningful value across the procurement lifecycle.
Feb 16, 2026•25 min
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Sarah Walters, Head of Procurement at AXA, to explore how curiosity, early engagement, and strong supplier relationships drive meaningful value across the procurement lifecycle.
Feb 16, 2026•25 min
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Piotr Teodorczyk, Chief Supply Chain at Elite Agro Holding and former CPO at Suntory Holdings Limited. The conversation explores why successful change is as much about people and culture as it is about technology, and how AI can enhance, not replace, procurement teams.
Jan 05, 2026•20 min
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Victoria Cope, Commercial Director – Defence Digital and UK Ministry of Defence, to explore how technology, innovation, and culture change are redefining procurement and commercial strategy across government.
Nov 24, 2025•19 min
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Todd Heimes, Vice President and General Manager of Amazon Business Worldwide, to discuss how technology, innovation, and consumer-style simplicity are reshaping the way organisations manage everyday business spend.
Oct 28, 2025•21 min
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Courtney Blake (former Senior Humanitarian Advisor and Team Lead at USAID, with experience at Save the Children, the UN Population Fund, and the International Rescue Committee) to explore what crisis-tested leadership can teach procurement and supply chain professionals.
Sep 08, 2025•18 min
In this episode, Jessica Spicher is joined by Mert Erkan, Vice President at Efficio, to explore why procurement and supply chain deserve a front-row seat in M&A strategy. Drawing on his work with private equity clients, Mert shares key insights into what sets successful integrations apart - and what others often miss. Whether you're in the middle of a deal or simply looking to sharpen your value creation playbook, this six-minute snapshot offers food for thought.
Jun 19, 2025•6 min
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Bryan Wright (Sourcing and Supply Chain Strategy at Alo Yoga and Board Member at Silvert's Adaptive Clothing) and Danny Wang (Principal at Efficio, formerly SVP at Canada Goose) to explore the strategic and operational realities shaping procurement in the fashion and apparel industry.
Jun 05, 2025•19 min
In this episode, Jacqui Rock, returns to the mic—this time from Riyadh—offering an inside look at one of the most significant healthcare transformations happening today. From steering NHS England's commercial strategy to playing a leading role in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 health reforms, Jacqui shares reflections on system change, international collaboration, and what the future of healthcare might really look like.
May 06, 2025•19 min
In this episode of Procurement Snapshot, Jessica Spicher and Paul Baris dive into the emotional and strategic elements of change management in procurement.
Mar 18, 2025•9 min
Are we ready for war in an era of geopolitical instability? In this episode of Spotlight on Procurement, retired Major General and Professor Tim Hodgetts CB CBE OStJ DL, former Surgeon General of the UK Armed Forces, shares insider insights on the evolving challenges of military medicine, logistics, and global conflict preparedness—from predictive medical warning signs to the failure of just-in-time logistics in conflict.
Mar 04, 2025•25 min
Emma-Jane Houghton, Director of Estate Strategy & Planning for the Atomic Weapons Establishment, is responsible for all master-planning activities at AWE. Prior to this, she led the commercial establishment of AWE's multi-billion-pound, flagship infrastructure programme: Future Materials Campus. During this conversation Emma-Jane Hough and host Simon Lipscomb explore her personal reflections on what the concept of 'clienting' really means, the importance of client organisations enhancing the...
Feb 11, 2025•20 min
In this episode of Procurement snapshot, host Jessica Spicher sits down with Matthew Lekstutis, Director at Efficio, to discuss the evolving landscape of tariffs and the critical role procurement plays in mitigating risks.
Feb 05, 2025•8 min
Tom Mills, a prominent voice in procurement with over 84,000 LinkedIn, shares how he harnessed LinkedIn to build his influence and elevate the procurement profession.
Jan 21, 2025•17 min
As we step into 2025, the world of procurement and supply chains is brimming with challenges and opportunities. From navigating shifting global markets to embracing sustainability and technological advancements, this episode offers expert insights into what lies ahead. Host Simon Lipscomb and a panel of Efficio experts explore the key trends impacting procurement and supply chains across various industries and regions.
Jan 07, 2025•19 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Karina Hill, Director of People and Culture at IPC Asia, discusses the role of "people" in facilitating successful transformations, based on her experience of driving change in the company's procurement structure.
Dec 18, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Host Jessica Spicher takes the mic for a new series of shorter, insightful episodes called Procurement Snapshot . We start the series with a focus on procurement's critical relationship with finance. Jessica interviews Vice President, Fabian Bodoky, about the evolving collaboration between procurement and finance in private equity and high-growth tech companies.
Dec 17, 2024•5 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Mat Langley, Global Procurement Head, Sustainability at CBRE, discusses the pressing challenge of decarbonising supply chains, particularly the complexities around emissions, supplier engagement, and carbon accounting.
Nov 13, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Simon Clarke, Managing Director of Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, and Mat Oram, CEO & Co-founder of AdviseInc Ltd, dive into the critical role of procurement in the NHS, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by data management, financial constraints, and the evolving nature of supply chain practices in healthcare.
Oct 16, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Marco Forgione MCIEx, Director General at The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade as well as Visiting Professor, at Aston University and Ashray Lavsi, Principal at Efficio, discuss global supply chain challenges in recent years, including the impact of events like the CrowdStrike IT outage.
Sep 12, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Jay Ferro, EVP, Chief Information, Technology, & Product Officer, at Clario and Mert Erkan, Vice President at Efficio, discuss how IT, product management, and procurement can work together to drive successful business transformations. Listen to this episode in order to gain actionable insights from a CIO on managing large-scale business transformations and to understand how to build stronger cross functional teams and partnerships that drive long-term success.
Aug 27, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Sarah Collecott, Commercial Specialist, Procurement and Contract Management, at the UK Home Office, discusses the importance of maintaining wellbeing and authenticity in a high-profile, high-pressure workplace.
Jul 23, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Ninian Wilson, Global Supply Chain Director & CEO Vodafone Procurement Co Sarl, discusses the challenges surrounding supply chain management, particularly focusing on geopolitical risks and supply chain resilience.
Jun 18, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Rebecca Lonsdale, CPO at BP Castrol, discusses her career journey, from her first job in procurement at Nissan to her current role at Castrol. She also shares her stories about the impactful individuals and leaders she has worked with over the years, as well as her experience working in different countries and transitioning from direct to indirect procurement.
May 23, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Terry Corby, Founder and CEO of Good Business Pays CIC, discusses an often under-estimated aspect to maintaining a healthy supply chain and fostering innovation: prompt payment.
Apr 26, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Sam Achampong FCIPS, Regional Managing Director of CIPS Middle East & North Africa (MENA), discusses how the procurement profession has transformed since he moved to Dubai in 2008 and the challenges and opportunities the region offers.
Mar 18, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 3
We sit down with Malcolm Harrison, the former Chief Procurement Officer of Nestlé and, most recently, the former CEO of the Crown Commercial Service and of CIPS. During this episode, Malcolm takes us through his over 40 years in the procurement profession, the changes he's seen take place and his thoughts on the future of procurement.
Feb 27, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We're starting the year by pulling together different views on what the next 12 months look like for procurement and supply chain across a range of industries.
Jan 30, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Aris Georgopoulos, Assistant Professor in Public Law and European Law at the University of Nottingham, who is also the Head of the Innovation, AI, Strategic, and Defence Procurement Research Unit, discusses AI in the context of procurement and how it has the potential to change the way we see the world, the way that we work and the way that we live our lives.
Dec 18, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 12
