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All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, a... more
FAQs about Procurement Says No - Ask Rich & Ed:How many episodes does Procurement Says No - Ask Rich & Ed have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
June 30, 2025Ask Rich & Ed Ep11 - Have baggage, will travelProcurement Says No - the world's best procurement podcast - gets lots of questions from our listeners all around the world. So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food.In episode 11 you ask us how to source travel - whether using a big travel agency still makes sense; what about using AirB&B? Also, what is "above the line" marketing and why don't your marketing team work effectively with procurement types? The old chestnut of the best category for the biggest savings; and whether we can recommend a Procurement Podcast!All of the procurement questions, all of the time.www.procurementsaysno.com...more9minPlay
June 30, 2025Ask Rich & Ed Ep10 - The Next BandwagonAll of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food.In episode 10 you ask us whether a jump into consultancy would be a good career move; whether to go to an all-expenses-paid-including-the-weekend IT expo paid for by a supplier; what's the least fulfilling category to buy; and what's the next procurement band wagon we should all be jumping on.www.procurementsaysno.com...more10minPlay
June 17, 2025Ask Rich & Ep Ep9 - Best of BreedAll of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food.In episode 9 you ask us whether to go all in on an SAP upgrade, or go "best of breed"; decentralise or centralise your organisation; and whether to make up your procurement savings because no one knows how you work them out and no one cares anyway!...more9minPlay
May 27, 2025Ask Rich & Ed Ep8 - On StopAll of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food.In episode 8 you ask us for our views on "total facilities management" or individual deals; what on earth is UNSPSC and how to deal with a supplier threatening to put you on stop for non payment of invoices (d'uh)....more8minPlay
May 13, 2025Ask Rich & Ed Ep7 - In Perpetuity or BustAll of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 7 we find out which stakeholders to talk to and listen to; what to do if a supplier goes bust; and how to get out of a contract with a pesky inperpetuity clause....more6minPlay
April 14, 2025Ask Rich & Ed Ep6 - The Elevator PitchAll of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 6 we find the best elevator pitch for procurement; suggest the worst thing to say or do as a buyer; what to do if Houthi rebels are attacking your suppliers; and how to manage upskilling of procurement people in the wake of AI....more6minPlay
March 20, 2025Ask Rich & Ed Ep5 - Savings and the Big 4All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 5 we answer the best ways to define savings; if we'd recommend a career in procurement; what to do after 21 years as head of procurement in a council; and which of the Big4 is best!...more8minPlay
March 12, 2025Ask Rich & Ed Ep4 - Functional or Usable?All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 4 we find out which is most important in procurement software - functionality or usability; is negotiation something you are born with or can it be developed; and whether we have any book recommendations in the world of procurement....more7minPlay
March 02, 2025Ask Rich & Ed Ep3 - Any good jokes?All of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 3 we find out how much time you should spend with stakeholders and suppliers, and how much your travel budget should be; are there any procurement gurus out there; is it ok to accept gifts from suppliers; will AI eliminate everyone's career path in the next 5 years; are there any good procurement jokes?...more7minPlay
February 18, 2025Ask Rich & Ed Ep2 -Dealing with annoying salespeopleAll of the procurement questions, all of the time.Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!In episode 2 we find out how to introduce procurement to new stakeholder groups; what to do when one supplier's price is sooooo much lower than others in a tender; which is best - keeping an annoying salesperson or a tricky transition to a new supplier; and whether you need CIPS qualifications to progress in procurement....more7minPlay
FAQs about Procurement Says No - Ask Rich & Ed:How many episodes does Procurement Says No - Ask Rich & Ed have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.