Insights from our new Smart Business Buying Podcast

The purchasing landscape is evolving at warp speed, from new, AI-powered purchasing technology to expanding global supply chains. Buyers need expert and peer insights at their fingertips to stay ahead—which is why we launched the Smart Business Buying Podcast. 

Throughout season one, Brit Moorer, our podcast host, speaks with industry leaders to explore how teams can improve efficiency and innovation. Tune in to hear their experiences, challenges, and solutions to help optimize your own buying strategy. 

Here’s what we’re covering this season ⬇️

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Episode 1: Diving into the procurement skills for the future

Buyers’ responsibilities are growing beyond cost management to influence digital transformation and sustainability initiatives. Vaibhav Sahgal and Oloyede Olumide share new research from Economist Impact on today’s procurement skills gaps and future opportunities to boost impact.

Episode 2: Navigating cross-border purchasing

How can you help your organization reach a global scale? Katherine Vaillancourt, Director of Indirect Procurement at Samuel, Son & Co., Limited, shares how data-driven decisions and supplier relationships streamline purchasing across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Episode 3: Redefining cooperative purchasing in higher ed

Resource constraints require buyers in the higher education industry to get creative. Jamon Hill, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Procurement Officer at the University of North Texas System, discusses how cooperative purchasing and strategies beyond cost savings empower universities to maximize value.

Episode 4: Overcoming purchasing challenges in credit unions

Amid evolving economic realities and deposit competition, operational efficiency offers a path to credit union success. Barb Lowman, President of CUNA Strategic Services, shares how data-driven procurement strategies enable you to increase visibility over spend and strengthen decisions across branches.

Episode 5: Building stronger university supplier partnerships

Greg Muller, Director of Strategic Sourcing and Campus Partnerships at UC San Diego, discusses how stronger supplier relationships empower buyers to further their organizations’ missions. The episode explores comprehensive buying and sourcing strategies that cultivate partnerships and support your goals. 

Keep up with the latest in Smart Business Buying

As the purchasing landscape continues to shift and your team takes on new responsibilities, count on the Smart Business Buying Podcast to help you make better buying decisions. 

Whether you’re new to buying for work or a procurement pro looking to stay in the know, this podcast is for you. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartMedia, and Amazon Music today to ensure you don’t miss a beat.