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

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, John speaks with Anna Hammons, Senior Director, Procurement at Sam’s Club, about her day-to-day experience in procurement.

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, John speaks with 11x CFO Raymond Silcock, about Raymond’s career in procurement and supply chain management, including at Diamond Foods, CTI Foods, Perrigo, and Neptune Wellness. 

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, John speaks with Bobby Lavan, CFO at Bowlero Corporation. They discuss Bowlero’s procurement strategy, and how its various vendors have been built up over 27 years.

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, recorded at the ICR Conference, John speaks with Lara Smith Weber, CFO at Inari, a company creating more sustainable seeds. They discuss how Inari is working on its mission to “seed change for a renewed Earth”.

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, John speaks with Miguel Gonzalez, Chief Procurement Officer at DuPont. They discuss how DuPont takes a centralized approach to its procurement strategy by integrating it across the business.