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

In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Rick Harrison, founder and host of the TV series Pawn Stars and the founder of the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. Rick shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a household name in the pawn industry thanks to his international hit show Pawn Stars. He … EP 9 — Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison on Leveraging Media to Build a Business Empire and Smarter Sourcing Strategies

In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Bill Courtney, 7x CFO & Senior Financial Executive, about his extensive experience in procurement and sourcing across various industries. Bill reflects on his time at companies like Ford, Hertz, and Delta, highlighting the challenges faced and the strategic decisions made during critical periods such as 9/11 … EP 8 — 7x CFO Bill Courtney on Strategic Procurement Leadership in Times of Crisis

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, John sits down with Ulunda Baker, Senior Director, Business Diversity, Category Management & Sourcing, Purchasing at TIAA, who shares her inspiring career journey. Ulunda discusses the importance of strategic sourcing and supplier relationships in achieving business goals. She also explores her leadership approach and the value of … EP 7 — TIAA’s Ulunda Baker on Empowering Sourcing and Procurement with Diversity and Inclusion