In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Michael Atkin engages with Jacob Van Noie to explore his career journey within the supply chain sector. Jacob discusses company culture, team buy-in, and customer challenges, highlighting his shift to procurement and personal growth. The conversation delves into industry changes and the impact of COVID-19, focusing on risk management and managing vendor relationships. Jacob shares insights on optimizing procurement with transparency and addresses challenges in leadership and team motivation. The episode also covers leveraging technology in procurement and operations, concluding with Jacob's career milestones and advice for newcomers in the field.

(0:00) Introduction of Jacob Van Noy and career journey in supply chain

(4:18) Company culture, team buy-in, and customer challenges

(11:15) Shift to procurement and personal growth

(16:45) Industry changes and COVID impact

(19:23) Risk management and handling unprecedented events

(21:40) Managing vendor relationships and manufacturing operations

(24:52) Optimizing procurement and importance of transparency

(28:16) Challenges and leadership style

(33:51) Team motivation and addressing attendance issues

(34:32) Leveraging technology in procurement and operations

(38:25) Career milestones and advice for newcomers in the field