Procurement Reimagined

Hello and welcome to another episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today is Anna Lakomy, Senior Strategic Buyer EMEA at Siemens.

Join us as Anna shares her passion for procurement and the importance of building relationships. Anna provides valuable insights on procurement compliance, emphasizing the importance of incentivizing behavior and actively listening to others. Discover practical advice on building relationships, overcoming remote work challenges, and Anna's wish for procurement progress.

Anna mentions that procurement runs in her blood, thanks to her father, who is also in procurement. Over her 13-year career in procurement, she has led procurement teams and initiatives at companies like Samsung, PwC, ABB, and Siemens. As the Senior Strategic Buyer EMEA at Siemens, her role includes strategic sourcing & procurement management with a focus on IT & IT software engineering services. She is also responsible for managing global & local projects with consideration for diverse local needs & legal regulations.

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Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group.

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Tune into this special episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. In this episode we welcome back nine leaders in the procurement space to share their insights whilst looking at procurement from different lenses. From supply relationship management to ESG sustainability, risk management, and emotional intelligence, this podcast covers it all. Don't miss out on the valuable advice and industry trends discussed by these experts.

But before we dive in, a special shout-out to our loyal audience. Our journey would not have been possible without your participation and engagement.

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Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group.

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Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today from Munich in Germany is Lennart Eltzholtz, MD of Sana Einkauf & Logistik GmbH.

Join us as we discuss the challenges of procurement in the healthcare industry and the need for collaboration between procurement and medical experts. Lennart emphasizes the importance of ensuring hospitals have the necessary products at the right quality and price and highlights the difficulties of managing many medical products. He also suggests establishing cross-functional teams and building trust to make product decisions together. They also discuss the scale of procurement in healthcare and the challenges of managing relationships with powerful suppliers.

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Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group.

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Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today is Paula Doyle, Founder and Legal Innovation Advisor at PaLiDa.

Join Daniel and Paula as they delve into the world of contracts and explore the criticality of identifying, understanding, and addressing real risks. Learn how to distinguish between real and imagined risks, the impact of definitions, and the need for simplicity and clarity in contracts. Gain insights into reimagining contracts for better business relationships and fair competition.

Paula is a dynamic and inspiring leader with a keen interest in disrupting the status quo to drive efficiencies and inclusivity into economies. A lawyer by trade, she now focuses on legal innovation, with a passion for simplifying processes and designing user-centric contracts. Paula leverages technology while advising legal tech companies on product development and go-to-market positions. She has a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach and has a reputation for "just getting the job done"!

If you are involved in framing procurement contracts, this episode is a must-listen!

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Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group.

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Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today is Rachelle Hare, Managing Director at Blaze Business and Legal, a legal and procurement consulting firm.

Join Daniel and Rachelle as they explore the challenges and disconnect between legal and procurement teams within organisations. Rachelle explains how her practical workshops and training approach can bridge the gap and foster collaboration. She also highlights the potential of turning legal and procurement verticals into profit centres, and the role of technology, including AI, in enhancing collaboration and efficiency.

Rachelle has over 23 years of experience as a strategic management consultant, business adviser, and senior lawyer. She has held a wide range of roles, including General Counsel, Procurement Adviser, Commercial Officer, Contract Administrator, Senior Legal Counsel, and Strategic Adviser in different organisations. Rachelle is a strategic problem-solver who considers issues holistically from a combined legal, commercial, and operational angle. As the Founder and Managing Director of Blaze Business and Legal, Rachelle specialises in advising on legal, compliance, procurement, and risk management issues. Rachelle has also founded Blaze Professional Learning, where she teaches Procurement and Contracting Professionals and other Non-Lawyers how to work better with Contracts and build more collaborative working relationships.

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Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group.

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Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Today, we are joined by Lauren Tennant, the CEO and Founder of Horizon Seven Consulting, a leading technology procurement company providing a unique agile procurement services platform.

Join Daniel and Lauren as they discuss the limitations of traditional procurement methods and the need for a more collaborative and outcome-focused approach. Lauren shares her expertise in agile procurement, highlighting the benefits of close collaboration, flexibility, and concurrent negotiation. Discover how Horizon Seven is reinventing technology procurement and learn how toimplement agile sourcing in your organisation.

Lauren is the Founder of Horizon Seven Consulting and a technology procurement guru. Her research and development have led Horizon Seven to the forefront of technology procurement innovation, using agile principles to reinvent the procurement process and deliver rapid high value.A career in tech as a CIO has taught her the complex challenges businesses face, and she helps businesses resolve these through tech sourcing.

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Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group.

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Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Today, we are joined by James Meads, Founder of Procurement Software, a platform for simplifying digital procurement.

Join Daniel and James as they discuss the need for creativity and innovation in the procurement industry. Explore how traditional methods are outdated and discover the role of technology in driving change. Learn about the challenges procurement professionals face and the importance of effectively communicating the value that procurement can bring.

James is the Founder of Procurement Software. He also hosts The Procuretech Podcast. He is also a Digital Procurement Advisor and Content Creator. He mentions that he created ProcurementSoftware.site to offer an easy-to-use, free resource for anyone interested in the procurement tech landscape.

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Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group.

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Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Today, we are joined by Stefania Passera, the Founder and Contract Designer of Passera Design.

Join Daniel and Stefania and discover the importance of applying information design techniques to contracts to make them more accessible and readable. Learn how contract design differs from legal design and explore the challenges of creating user-friendly contracts. Stefania also shares real-life examples of her work, including projects in public procurement and utility companies.

Stefania is an information designer specializing in contract design and simplification. Her mission is to help organizations transform their contracts and policies into user-friendly and effective business tools. Stefania has 15 years of experience in creative design, and her work draws upon information and service design, a minimalist design philosophy, user research, and UX. She is also the co-founder of the Legal Design Alliance, co-author of its Legal Design Manifesto, and a sought-after keynote speaker and trainer.

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Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group.

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In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper, your host, Daniel Barnes, is joined by Milind Deepak Tailor, Global Head, Services Procurement & Vendor Management at Diebold Nixdorf. Join Daniel and Milind as they discuss what it means to be a trusted partner and value creator, the key characteristics of a trusted partner, as well as why value cannot be considered in isolation.

Milind Deepak Tailor is a Global Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations Leader with a proven track record in program management, optimising supply chains, and delivering significant cost savings. He is the current Global Head of Services Procurement and Vendor Management at Diebold Nixdorf, a world leader in connected commerce producers of cutting-edge product technology, multi-vendor software, and service for financial and retail customers. There, he is responsible for providing influence and guidance to ensure best-in-class procurement across the global organisation.

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Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group.

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In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper, your host, Daniel Barnes, is joined by David Tollen, Author and Founder at Tech Contracts Academy™ and Sycamore Legal™. Join Daniel and David in this engaging podcast episode as they discuss the impact of AI on procurement and legal professions. Discover how AI can streamline procurement processes, navigate vendor onboarding, and maximize the value of vendor contracts.

David Tollen is the author of the American Bar Association's manual on IT contracts, The Tech Contracts Handbook: the number-1 bestseller from the ABA's IP Section. He's the founder of Sycamore Legal in San Francisco, where he and his staff draft and negotiate information technology and intellectual property agreements. Finally, David trains lawyers and non-lawyers on drafting and negotiating tech contracts, particularly cloud computing agreements and software licenses, through Tech Contracts Academy.

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Previous guests include Sarah Kaye of Spin, Hannah MacDonald of Monzo Bank, Dave Jones MCIPS of Procmentum Limited, Andra Fola of Solutionary Minds, Natalia Pilipchak of Mobile Tele Systems, Rees Thomas of Graze, Nadia Stoykov of Tesca Group, Canda Rozier of Collabra Consulting, Elouise Epstein of Kearney, and Matthew Booth of PM Group.

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