Send us a text Tariffs can feel like a policy headline—until they hit your PO, your budget, and your delivery dates. We unpack what a tariff really is, why governments reach for it, and how those choices cascade through price, lead time, and supplier behaviour. From sudden trade-war spikes to quietly expanding duty lists, we map the real routes by which costs climb and explain why “someone else will absorb it” is more wish than plan. We walk through a practical playbook built for busy procur...
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Send us a text Tariffs can feel like a policy headline—until they hit your PO, your budget, and your delivery dates. We unpack what a tariff really is, why governments reach for it, and how those choices cascade through price, lead time, and supplier behaviour. From sudden trade-war spikes to quietly expanding duty lists, we map the real routes by which costs climb and explain why “someone else will absorb it” is more wish than plan. We walk through a practical playbook built for busy procur...
S2.E23. The Real Work: What Procurement Professionals Actually Do Daily
Let's Talk Procurement
49 minutes
5 months ago
S2.E23. The Real Work: What Procurement Professionals Actually Do Daily
Send us a text We dive deep into what procurement professionals actually do day-to-day, breaking down misconceptions and revealing the strategic value behind the function. Sharing personal experiences, we explore how procurement is about far more than simply blocking progress or finding the cheapest price. • Procurement isn't about delaying projects out of spite but conducting essential due diligence to protect companies financially and reputationally • Supplier selection often involves work...
Let's Talk Procurement
Send us a text Tariffs can feel like a policy headline—until they hit your PO, your budget, and your delivery dates. We unpack what a tariff really is, why governments reach for it, and how those choices cascade through price, lead time, and supplier behaviour. From sudden trade-war spikes to quietly expanding duty lists, we map the real routes by which costs climb and explain why “someone else will absorb it” is more wish than plan. We walk through a practical playbook built for busy procur...
