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Crisis as a Catalyst: How Uncertainty is Driving Procurement Innovation


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🎉 New Podcast Alert! | Jam Session 

Hosted by Conrad, Natasha, and Zach, Jam Session brings guests from procurement leaders to changemakers to talk candidly about the challenges they face, their strategies, and how they turn complexity into opportunity.

When tariffs rise and trade tensions grow, how can procurement stay ahead of the curve? In this episode of Jam Session, Natasha, Conrad, and Zach sit down with Mark Raffan, founder of Negotiation Ninja, to talk about turning global uncertainty into strategic advantage.In this episode, they cover:

  • Thriving through tariffs and trade disruption

  • Why “win-win” is a myth in real negotiation

  • How to strengthen supplier relationships under pressure

  • Tactical tips: true-ups, flexible contracts, and pricing strategies

  • Using AI wisely in negotiation prep

    • Why rejection therapy might be your new superpower


    #Procurement #Negotiation #SupplyChain #Leadership #RiskManagement

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    Proc-N-Roll : Your guide to practical procurement!By Graphite Connect and Candor Procurement