The Smarter Sourcing podcast is dedicated to helping sourcing, procurement, and finance leaders elevate their influence and get their seat at the table. Each episode features conversations with innovative leaders, sharing best practices, lessons learned, and actionable insights you can apply immediately. Whether you’re focused on procurement strategies, supply chain optimization, or aligning financial goals with operational excellence, this podcast will leave you with actionable insights that you can immediately put to work.
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The Smarter Sourcing podcast is dedicated to helping sourcing, procurement, and finance leaders elevate their influence and get their seat at the table. Each episode features conversations with innovative leaders, sharing best practices, lessons learned, and actionable insights you can apply immediately. Whether you’re focused on procurement strategies, supply chain optimization, or aligning financial goals with operational excellence, this podcast will leave you with actionable insights that you can immediately put to work.
EP 14 — Heraeus Medevio’s Kevin Spinti on Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in a Remote Work Era
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1 year ago
EP 14 — Heraeus Medevio’s Kevin Spinti on Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in a Remote Work Era
In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Kevin Spinti, Vice President of Global Procurement at Heraeus Medevio. Kevin shares his insights on the evolving landscape of supply chain management, offering his perspective on the significant impact of remote work on team dynamics and communication as well as how technology has facilitated collaboration in a virtual environment.
Kevin also emphasizes the importance of contingency planning, especially in light of recent global disruptions, and how it has reshaped procurement strategies. Additionally, he explores the changing negotiation landscape, driven by inflation and market shifts, and the need for innovative approaches to supplier relationships.
Topics discussed:
- The transformation of team dynamics and communication strategies due to the shift to remote and hybrid work environments in supply chain management.
- The importance of contingency planning in navigating supply chain disruptions, particularly in the context of recent global challenges and the pandemic.
- How technology is reshaping procurement roles, streamlining processes, and enabling teams to focus on strategic decision-making and supplier relationships.
- How the evolving negotiation landscape is influenced by inflation, requiring procurement professionals to adopt new strategies and approaches in supplier interactions.
- The significance of dual sourcing and risk mitigation practices in ensuring supply chain resilience and stability amidst potential disruptions.
- The role of continuous improvement and training in enhancing the skills and capabilities of procurement teams in a changing environment.
- The impact of geographic diversity in procurement, with teams covering multiple facilities and categories across different regions and countries.
- The growing emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly materials in procurement decisions and supplier partnerships.
- The need for effective communication and stakeholder engagement when managing multiple projects and prioritizing risk mitigation initiatives.
- The shift in executive expectations, with a greater focus on risk management and strategic insights rather than just cost savings in procurement.
Smarter Sourcing
The Smarter Sourcing podcast is dedicated to helping sourcing, procurement, and finance leaders elevate their influence and get their seat at the table. Each episode features conversations with innovative leaders, sharing best practices, lessons learned, and actionable insights you can apply immediately. Whether you’re focused on procurement strategies, supply chain optimization, or aligning financial goals with operational excellence, this podcast will leave you with actionable insights that you can immediately put to work.
