AI will automate the admin. What it can't replace is curiosity. Ben Terry, Chief Procurement Officer at evoke, joins host Aaron McMillan to discuss how procurement can become a genuine commercial partner, why chameleon-like adaptability matters more than ever, and what gets lost if the entry-level steps disappear.

After nearly two decades across music, gaming retail and betting Ben has seen procurement from every angle.

Super agents can think, plan and execute complex procurement tasks without human intervention. So what does that mean for procurement teams?

Felix Meng, Co-Founder of Zip, joins host Matt High live from DPW New York to discuss the next stage of AI in procurement, why governance is the foundation that makes it work, and what the function looks like on the other side of this transformation.

Join us for half an hour of high-energy, fast-paced procurement chat with straight from New York.

Is your procurement function ready for AI, or just ready to look like it is? DPW Founder Matthias Gutzmann joins host Matt High live from New York to discuss Recode, DPW's boldest theme yet, and why real AI transformation means rebuilding procurement from the ground up, not layering technology onto outdated processes.

From the thinking behind the theme to the investment reshaping the industry, Matthias makes a compelling case for why optimisation isn't enough anymore.

In fast-scaling tech organisations, how does procurement maintain control without becoming the bottleneck? Nils Windahl, Director of Group Procurement at Sinch, joins Aaron McMillan to answer this question.

In this episode they discuss how the CPO role has evolved well beyond cost-cutting and what procurement leaders need to do next.

Nils covers why AI won't fix broken processes, how to shift procurement's reputation from blocker to business partner and why critical thinking is now the most important skill in the function.

Key takeaways: communicate early and often, challenge what AI tells you and never mistake a supporting function for a passive one.

In this episode of the Procurement Magazine Podcast, host Aaron McMillan sits down with Hiten Parmar, Chief Procurement Officer at Beazley, to explore his remarkable 25-year career spanning Reuters, UBS, HSBC, and GSK.

Hiten shares his vision for procurement as a true strategic enabler, discussing the importance of breaking free from legacy thinking, speaking the language of the boardroom and harnessing AI and data to drive real business growth.

It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their procurement game and add measurable strategic value.

In this episode of the Procurement Magazine Podcast, host Aaron McMillan sits down with seasoned procurement executive Mahbub Chowdhury to unpack his incredible three-decade journey through the industry. From his accidental start as a finance graduate dealing with inventory control variances to leading strategic procurement at Citibank, Mahbub shares invaluable lessons on how the profession has evolved from simple "buying" to a core business driver.

In this episode of Procurement Podcast, Peter Sharoff Strategic Sourcing Lead at Radian breaks down his philosophy of managing procurement as a "dual-mode" function. He argues that procurement leaders must balance two distinct speeds: a fast, customer-service-oriented track for low-risk, low-value requests, and a more deliberate, relationship-driven track for high-value strategic sourcing. The key to avoiding organisational friction is alignment; horror stories of businesses complaining about procurement usually stem from a fundamental disconnect between what the function is trying to enforce and what the business actually needs to move forward. Cost optimisation strategies without compromising service quality or innovation.

In this episode of the Procurement Magazine podcast, host Aaron McMillan sits down with Mathias Grünewald, a seasoned procurement leader with over 30 years of experience. Mathias shares insights from his extensive career at Merck Group—where he rose from a team leader to Chief Procurement Officer for electronics—and discusses his current work in procurement transformation at Susonity.

In this episode, host Aaron McMillan sits down with global procurement expert Andrew Swift to dissect the evolving landscape of public sector sourcing. Far from being a mere back-office function, modern procurement has become a high-stakes lever for organizational influence and international diplomacy.

From navigating the rigid requirements of compliance to driving measurable global impact, Aaron and Andrew explore how leaders can transform decentralized supply chains into cohesive engines for change.

Host Aaron McMillan talks about redefining procurement excellence through innovation, influence, and value creation beyond cost savingsBuilding high-performance procurement cultures that drive enterprise-wide transformation.The role of “curiosity-led leadership” in modern procurement strategy and decision-making.How procurement leaders can elevate visibility and impact at board levelFuture-facing procurement: embedding agility, resilience, and continuous improvement into operating models.