In this episode of the Voice of Procurement, I speak with Alan Holland, CEO of Keelvar. Alan’s company has revolutionised sourcing optimisation using artificial intelligence.

Shirlee Kelly talks to us about her experiences of helping Irish companies manage the challenges and opportunities of Brexit.

In this episode of the Voice of Procurement podcast, I speak with Stephen Boyle of UCD Smurfit Business School. Stephen is a renowned expert in negotiation and will undoubtedly challenge some of your assumptions about this important skill set. Details of Stephen’s course can be found at the end of the podcast.

Dr Claire Methven O' Brien of the Danish Institute for Human Rights discusses the tension between the market principles of EU procurement legislation versus the need for social legislation. Claire is Chief Adviser, Human Rights and Business, Danish Institute for Human Rights, Denmark and Honorary Lecturer, School of Management, University of St Andrews, UK

Kelly Allen, Procurement Lead, Glanbia discusses how to projectize Source to Pay Procurement using a Project Charter and Request for Proposal (RFP).

James Murphy (VMWARE) discusses a repeatable process for buying professional services

Will Holden (Emergency Logistics Team) discusses his entry into this important field and what procurement skills are necessary to make a contribution.

Dr John Hopkins and Charlie Villasenor discuss the talent shortage in procurement and what steps can be taken to boost interest in the profession.

The VOICE OF PROCUREMENT is a monthly podcast that forms a supplemental resource for students of UCC's Certificate in Procurement Management at University College Cork (Ireland). The VPP is sponsored by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning.