47. Finding Procurement’s Story w/ Laura Sellers MCIPS, Executive & Leadership Coach @ Coaching for Procurement Ltd.

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The Way We Source

Kodiak Hub

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A podcast hosted by Kodiak Hub SRM Software, where we interview professionals, tech vendors, researchers and people we find inspiring in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Sustainability. The way we source and procure impacts they way we live and has an effect on every person on the planet in some way. We want to dig a bit deeper into the lives and the profession of the people behind this scene.

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47. Finding Procurement’s Story w/ Laura Sellers MCIPS, Executive & Leadership Coach @ Coaching for Procurement Ltd.

The Way We Source

42 minutes 22 seconds

9 months ago

47. Finding Procurement’s Story w/ Laura Sellers MCIPS, Executive & Leadership Coach @ Coaching for Procurement Ltd.

This episode, we’re joined by Laura Sellers MCIPS, Executive & Leadership Coach @ Coaching for Procurement Ltd., who offers a wide range of bespoke leadership development services for Procurement teams. With 10+ years experience in leadership and management roles in Procurement & Supply Chain – including Head of Capital Support @ DHL Supply Chain and Compliance/Contract Operations Manager at Oliver James Associates – Laura supports Procurement teams to deliver value, increase self-awareness, and build confidence & self-belief so they can increase their impact within organizations.

She joins Sam for this fantastic conversation where Laura shares her knowledge and insights from coaching a wide range of Procurement organizations, including how Category Management teams can break down barriers, how Procurement can solve its identity crisis & find its story, how Procurement can collaborate better with stakeholders, curiosity & creativity in Procurement, and much more!

Get in touch with Laura at her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-sellers/

(00:36) - Introducing Laura

(01:18) - What made Laura decide to work in Procurement?

(04:16) - What keeps Laura working in Procurement?

(05:18) - What’s Laura’s favorite sector or type of business to work with?

(06:41) - How does Laura help break down barriers between Category Management teams?

(08:25) - Is Procurement having an identity crisis?

(12:05) - Is Procurement jargon getting in the way of being able to make an impact in organizations?

(14:12) - Given its aversion to risk, is Procurement afraid of getting things wrong?

(17:03) - Where does curiosity and creativity play a role in Procurement teams?

(21:11) - What are the key attributes of new talent in Procurement and how has that shifted over recent years?

(25:08) - How can Procurement pros make sure that they’re both a good negotiation and a good partner to suppliers?

(28:14) - How do we make more good coaches in Procurement?

(30:40) - Is there a skillset or tactics that Procurement teams are missing for development?

(33:10) - How does Procurement develop and tell its story to stakeholders?

(37:08) - Laura answers our quick-fire round of questions

To elevate your Procurement & SRM, book a meeting with Kodiak Hub: https://www.kodiakhub.com/request-demo