Richard Mc Intosh / Martina Buchhauser / Mike Jansen
22 episodes
1 week ago
If Procurement is still a ‘your wish is my command’ function at your company, you’re leaving value on the table. In this episode, host Mike Jansen speaks with Niels Walberg, CPO at K+S Aktiengesellschaft. With over 25 years in procurement, Niels shares how he’s driving the shift from reactive service provider to strategic partner at a €1.5 billion spend organisation. He explains why clear KPIs and supplier performance management matter, why stakeholder buy-in is the true lever for lasting c...
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If Procurement is still a ‘your wish is my command’ function at your company, you’re leaving value on the table. In this episode, host Mike Jansen speaks with Niels Walberg, CPO at K+S Aktiengesellschaft. With over 25 years in procurement, Niels shares how he’s driving the shift from reactive service provider to strategic partner at a €1.5 billion spend organisation. He explains why clear KPIs and supplier performance management matter, why stakeholder buy-in is the true lever for lasting c...
Ep. 18 - Continuous Reinvention: Navigating Volatility in Procurement Leadership - with Gaël De Martelaere
Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast
24 minutes
3 months ago
Ep. 18 - Continuous Reinvention: Navigating Volatility in Procurement Leadership - with Gaël De Martelaere
Navigating a volatile world with a calm mindset, a collaborative spirit, and a drive for continuous reinvention—that's what true procurement leadership is all about. In this episode, host Richard McIntosh sits down with Gaël De Martelaere, Head of Direct Procurement at Dow, for a candid exploration of how procurement can thrive in times of disruption and transformation. Gaël unpacks Dow’s journey as it shifts from relentless cost-out and pandemic-era capacity scrambles to a new era of colla...
Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast
If Procurement is still a ‘your wish is my command’ function at your company, you’re leaving value on the table. In this episode, host Mike Jansen speaks with Niels Walberg, CPO at K+S Aktiengesellschaft. With over 25 years in procurement, Niels shares how he’s driving the shift from reactive service provider to strategic partner at a €1.5 billion spend organisation. He explains why clear KPIs and supplier performance management matter, why stakeholder buy-in is the true lever for lasting c...
