In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John welcomes Jeff Bever, VP of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement at Russell Stover Chocolates, to discuss how a 100-year-old company is transforming its procurement and supply chain operations for the modern era. Jeff reflects on his diverse career journey across agriculture, construction, and confectionery, sharing how each experience has … EP 19 — Russell Stover’s Jeff Bever on Leadership in Strategic Sourcing

In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Brent Rohrs, VP of Global Procurement & Program Management at Mayville Engineering Company (MEC), to discuss the evolving world of procurement and supply chain management. Brent shares insights from his career, including the importance of centralizing procurement operations to enhance supplier collaboration and efficiency. Brent and … EP 18 — MEC’s Brent Rohrs on Centralizing Procurement for Greater Efficiency

In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Asmara Agha, Head of Strategic Sourcing at Nitto Avecia, who shares her insights on the evolving landscape of supply chain management. She discusses the critical role of resilience and adaptability in navigating challenges, especially in the wake of the pandemic. Asmara emphasizes the importance of leveraging … EP 17 — Nitto Avecia’s Asmara Agha on Empowering Women in the Supply Chain Industry

 In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Stephen Sharr, Head of Procurement at Footprint, who shares his decade-plus journey from Anheuser-Busch to a dynamic startup environment. Stephen discusses the evolution of procurement from a transactional role to a strategic partner in driving business growth, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. He … EP 16 — Footprint’s Stephen Sharr on Transforming Procurement in a Startup Environment

In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Marisa Farabaugh, SVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer at AdventHealth, who brings her insights on the transformative role of supply chain management in healthcare, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses how her team adapted operations to ensure the availability of critical supplies and … EP 15 — AdventHealth’s Marisa Farabaugh on Building Resilience in Healthcare Supply Chains

In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Kevin Spinti, Vice President of Global Procurement at Heraeus Medevio. Kevin shares his insights on the evolving landscape of supply chain management, offering his perspective on the significant impact of remote work on team dynamics and communication as well as how technology has facilitated collaboration in … EP 14 — Heraeus Medevio’s Kevin Spinti on Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in a Remote Work Era

In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Carlos Maceda, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Mount Sinai Health System. They discuss the evolution of leadership in a post-pandemic landscape, with Carlos emphasizing the importance of mentorship and maintaining team morale, while also holding teams accountable. Carlos shares his personal journey to his current role, … EP 13 — Mount Sinai’s Carlos Maceda on Post-pandemic Leadership and Supply Chain Management

In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Colette Crandall, Head of Procurement at One Medical. Colette shares her inspiring journey to her current role, highlighting the importance of maintaining a human touch even as technology advances. She touches on the integration of AI in procurement processes, the thorough vetting required for new vendors … EP 12 — One Medical’s Colette Crandall on Navigating Procurement and Keeping the Human Touch in a Tech-Heavy Era

In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Heleen Du Toit, VP of Procurement, Rigid Packaging at PepsiCo. Heleen shares her perspective on the vital role of balancing experience and skills for career growth. She touches on the importance of tactical empathy in negotiation, drawing from Chris Voss’s book Never Split the Difference. Heleen … EP 11 — PepsiCo’s Heleen Du Toit on The Power of Tactical Empathy in Procurement and Negotiation

 In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Adam Cummins, Principal & Director of Portfolio Procurement at The Carlyle Group. Adam shares valuable insights into the importance of creating mutual win-win initiatives, emphasizing the need for engagements that benefit all stakeholders. Adams touches on how technology and automation, including AI and machine learning, … EP 10 — The Carlyle Group’s Adam Cummins on Creating Win-Win Initiatives in Supply Chains