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Ep 197: Sourcing Initiatives That Take Into Account the Strategy of the Business feat. Karen Betancourt


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Working for a large ‘household name’ company has both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side are the established processes, time-tested pathways that keep everything rolling. At the same time, these same processes can be a bit restrictive. Fortunately for procurement, striking a balance of structure and creativity can create the perfect environment for innovation at scale.

In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Karen Betancourt. Karen is the CEO of Vanguard Medical Logistics, a company that supports the manufacturing, storage, and transportation needs of medical supply chains in Central and South America.

In this interview, Karen talks about her experience working in large companies and the opportunity that exists for procurement teams:

  • How procurement’s line of reporting can affect their impact
  • Her advice for anyone looking to make connections and grow their influence 
  • Ways to invest in culture, and the power associated with that kind of opportunity
  • Links:

    • Karen Betancourt on LinkedIn
    • Business Casuals podcast on YouTube
    • Business Casuals podcast on Spotify
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