Procurement is Cool - AI makes Procurement Splendid!

Anil Joshi, Founder of training company Splendid Tiger, is in dialogue with Mr. Marco Stenvert, Chief Procurement Officer at Wolters Kluwer, to share insights on how AI is transforming procurement.

We discuss:

Why AI grew differently and why procurement felt it faster than almost any other function.

Hype or bubble? This answer might surprise you.

How to actually get started with AI in procurement with use cases, data foundations, and agent orchestration.

From operational to strategic — why AI could finally free procurement to do the work that matters.

The "return on experience" — why employee engagement is the real ROI of AI adoption.

Procurement as matchmaker — how Procurement can lead supplier-driven innovation for the whole business.

Predictions for the next 1–3 years — and an honest "let's listen back and see what developed differently and what was right"

Mega thanks to Marco for sharing his experience and insights.🙏🏻

Why do I make these podcasts?

Splendid Tiger Podcast is about sharing the power of knowledge and real‑life experience.

My podcasts feature conversations with leaders, executives, and professionals who openly share insights, lessons learned, and experiences from the real world — what worked, what didn’t, and why it matters.

I have a simple goal:

To make valuable knowledge accessible to anyone, anywhere, so others can learn faster, think differently, and create greater impact.

🎧 Listen, reflect, share, and apply — because knowledge creates value only when it is shared.

Thank you for listening and sharing! 🙏🏻

Learn | Grow | Transform | Enjoy

Stay Splendid! 👍🏼😊👍🏼

Anil Joshi

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🎙️ 🎥 Exciting News - Podcast Episode: High-Performance Teaming with Mr. Ard Verboon, Chief Procurement Officer at Schneider Electric (www.se.com) and Anil Joshi, Founder, Splendid Tiger - Academy of Destination (www.splendidtiger.com)

Ready to take your team—and your own career—to the next level? In this inspiring conversation, Ard and I explore:

• The power of loving what you do and coming to work with a smile
• Why high performance starts with clarity of vision and direction
• How trust and psychological safety unlock team potential
• The importance of setting ambitious targets to drive new behaviors and innovation
• Why authentic leadership and vulnerability build credibility
• The role of personal choice and risk-taking in career growth
• How to create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered
• Successful negotiations

🚀 The Call to Action

Listen in, tag a colleague who inspires you, or who you want to inspire, and share your favorite takeaway in the comments.

Let’s spark a wave of high-performance energy together!

Sharing the power of experiences & Insights 🙏🏻

STAY SPLENDID! 👍🏼😊👍🏼

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🔥 Welcome to your new Splendid Tiger Podcast! 🔥

The Impact of Procurement - Transformation by Integrating Leadership, Category Strategy & Stakeholder Success!

Anil Joshi of Splendid Tiger in dialogue with Mr. Pieter Smith, Chief Procurement Officer of Gasunie, The Netherlands.

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In this episode, Anil Joshi, of Splendid Tiger (www.splendid-tiger.com) is in dialogue with Mr. Pieter Smith, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) of Gasunie (www.gasunie.nl), to discuss the company’s transformation from traditional energy to renewables and sustainable solutions and Procurement's transformation by integrating leadership, category strategy development & stakeholder success.

We explore:

• Gasunie’s evolving role in the European energy sector
• Pieter’s journey from technical management to CPO
• The importance of strategic procurement and category management
• Building credibility and leadership in procurement
• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional teamwork
• Balancing personal leadership, motivation, and work-life harmony during organizational change
• The impact of integrating procurement, contract management, and supply chain functions
• Tips for successful category strategy development and implementation

Tune in for actionable insights on leadership, transformation, and making procurement “cool” in today’s dynamic business world!

Wishing you splendid listening pleasure.

Stay Splendid!👍🏼😊👍🏼

Anil Joshi | Director | Splendid Tiger - Academy of Destination

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Category Management, Relationship Management, Negotiations, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership

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Join Anil Joshi of Splendid Tiger and Mark Ansell, Head of Supply Chain Enablement Global, of Corio Generation as they reveal the power of procurement to drive organizational change.

We discuss the impact of transformation on Procurement with an interesting twist. 🔥

Discover how to build a culture of innovation, breaking down silos, and leveraging technology to become a procurement powerhouse.💪🏻

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance value.

Be inspired by Anil and Mark's passion, embrace the mindset of continuous learning, and listen to strategies for making procurement a strategic partner, and more.

Some more topics in this podcast are:

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the experts - tune in now and unlock the secrets to transformational procurement!

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🎙️Exciting News! Podcast episode on Category Management with Sander Korving, Chief Procurement Officer of Van Oord Maritime Contractors and Anil Joshi, Splendid Tiger sharing insights and experiences on Category Management.

Increase the value generated by Procurement with Category Management!

Procurement is Cool! Category Management is Hot!🔥

Our conversation highlights the evolving role of procurement from a transactional function to a strategic "partner in business", capable of driving innovation and sustainability. We both agree on the significance of starting small, building relationships and continuously adding value to achieve long-term success.

Key Topics of the Podcast:

Category management is a strategic, end-to-end way of thinking and working that can drive value for the organization.  

Building trust and connectivity 

The diverse skill sets required for category managers 

Measuring the success of category management initiatives 

Finding the right talent for category management roles is a key challenge

Procurement professionals should not hesitate to "sell" the value of procurement and category management

Category Management is a movement.

Is it easy? No. Is it worth the effort? Definitely Yes!

Enjoy the insights and experiences shared in our podcast.

Stay Splendid!

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Category Management with Marco Scheurwater, Vattenfall Procurement Director, Wind.

Calling all procurement and supply chain enthusiasts! 🚀 You won't want to miss this insightful podcast on the power of category management!

In this episode, Marco and I dive deep into category management:

🔥 The evolving role of procurement - from cost-cutting to value-adding partner in business, accelerated by category management.

🔥 Proven strategies for building effective cross-functional category management teams

🔥 Overcoming resistance and getting buy-in for category strategy development

🔥 Maintaining momentum and driving continuous improvement through category management

I am in dialogue with a seasoned procurement expert, Mr Marco Scheurwater, as he shares his wealth of experience and passion for the transformative impact of Category Management, not just for your organisation, not just for cross-functional stakeholders, but also for the procurement professionals.

This is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their procurement function and drive sustainable business impact.

Is category management easy? No.

Is it worth the effort? YES.

Is it fun? YES.

Mega thanks to Marco Scheurwater! 🙏🏻

Procurement is Cool - Category Management is Hot!

Enjoy the ride🚀

Stay Splendid!

Anil Joshi

www.splendid-tiger.com

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🎙️Excited to share our podcast on "Building a Procurement Department from the ground up", with my special guest, Mr. Benoit Lavinal, Chief Procurement Officer at Corio Generation, who joins Anil Joshi as we both share our experiences and insights.

🎙️Podcast episode: "Building a Procurement Department from the ground up"!

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Topics covered in this podcast are:

- Building the procurement function from the ground up.

- The importance of being self-inspired and motivated when starting a new initiative

- Surrounding ourselves with people who share that enthusiasm

- The challenges around showcasing the value of procurement and positioning it as a value-creating function, not only a cost-saving one.

- Identifying key skills for procurement professionals to succeed

- The need to be "partners in business" rather than just "business partners"

- The importance of speaking and understanding stakeholders' language

- Ways to increase the understanding and appreciation of procurement's value, such as proactively marketing our services and capabilities.

- The concept of "failure" versus "things that didn't work out as planned"

- Creating a psychologically safe environment that encourages risk-taking and learning.

- The importance of passion, planning, talent acquisition, and a forward-looking, solutions-oriented mindset in building a successful procurement function.

- Practical tips

- and more

Why do we make these podcasts?

We want to make content, experiences, insights and tips available to anyone interested - sharing for your benefit! 😊 🙏

We hope you enjoy this and our other podcasts.

Please like, share, and comment on what you found appealing so others in the Procurement community can also benefit. This will motivate us, too. 🙂

Mega, thanks to Mr. Benoit Lavinal, Chief Procurement Officer, Corio Generation.

Procurement is cool! Stay Splendid! www.splendid-tiger.com

🎙️Excited to share our Category Management podcast with my special guest, Mr. Marco Stenvert, Chief Procurement Officer at Wolters Kluwer, who joins me as we both share our experiences and insights on Category Management and how it can accelerate Procurement's value add, visibility andpositively impact careers, in the short and long term.  It is worth the effort.

Podcast episode #2 Why Procurement is Cool & Category Management is Hot! 🎉

Purpose

The purpose of the podcast is to help listeners bd procurement and category management. It aims to provide insights and knowledge on category strategy development and how procurement applies category management.

 Topics covered in this podcast are:  

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Category Management is Hot! - Procurement is Cool!

Sharing experiences and insights to benefit you. Join us on this exciting podcast as we delve into the world of procurement, category management, and category strategy development at the LEGO Group.

Anil Joshi of Splendid Tiger | Academy of Destination speaks with Alan Jouhier, Vice President of Global Procurement at The LEGO Group, share experiences,  insights and give tips to make Category Management successful and enhance your career.

Alan and I share our experiences and insights on Category Management and how it can drive business value and enhance career development.

Topics covered in this podcast are:

Photo: Left Anil Joshi | Right Alan Jouhier

Don't miss out on this engaging conversation. Tune in now!

Stay Splendid!

Anil Joshi

www.splendid-tiger.com