In this episode, I interview Joachim Scheurich, who is a well-seasoned procurement expert. Joachim shares his profound experience in this field and shares out of public view of the field. 

He shares with us, how he started and how he grew in his role. You will hear a lot about great relationships and focusing on your customers.

Episode Highlights

• Phil Kowalski introduces Joachim Scheurich
• Joachim Scheurich shares his experience in procurement
• Joachim Scheurich shares his view on what challenges strategic procurement has to face
• Why is "seat at the decision table" important?
• As an enterprise it is crucial to know any changes in term to avoid embarrassment
• How can strategic procurement benefit an enterprise especially during the wake of the current covid-19 crises?
• What lessons can we learn from current crises & how can we apply them in future situations?

3 Key Points 

1. Curiosity is very important in any job including strategic procurement.
2. Having no seat at the decision table means not being recognized in the executive pecking order?
3. There is a lot you can do inside the procurement function if you are with the right company, if you are mobile and if you remain curious about what's out there.

Resources mentioned

• ProcurementZen.com

• ProcurementZen.com/028

• SellMoreIdeas.com

• Joachim Scheurich on LinkedIn