In Episode 10 of Demystifying Procurement, we dive into the Analysis stage of Strategic Sourcing — where insights and opportunities begin to take shape.
Join us as we break down Internal Analysis, Stakeholder Requirements, and Market Analysis, with real-world stories that show how data and dialogue can uncover savings, mitigate risk, and shape better sourcing strategies.
🎙️ Hosts: Guilherme & Daria
💬 Guest: Sarah Robbins
🔍 Topic: Strategic Sourcing – Step 2: Analyzing Spend
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This episode is all about procurement of AI—but in fact, it’s not just for procurement teams. We unpack what it really takes to bring AI into an organization, why it’s different from buying other tech, and the key things everyone should know to make smarter choices. Whether you work in procurement, any other function in the business, or just want to understand how AI actually gets put to use, this one’s for you.
Got questions or ideas? Reach out on LinkedIn or email us at Demystifying.Procurement@gmail.com—we’d love to hear from you!
Before you negotiate, compare bids, or sign contracts, there’s one step that sets the stage for everything: Preparation. In this episode, we break down exactly what to do—and what to avoid—so your strategic sourcing process starts on the strongest possible footing. From defining needs to aligning stakeholders, we discuss how to build a plan that wins before the first RFP even goes out.
Tune in for insights!
And more importantly, reach out with comments, questions or ideas for new episodes at Demystifying.Procurement@gmail.com
This is the first of series on Strategic Sourcing. We start with introduction of the process and high level overview of all the steps. Of course, with stories and references to our own experience.
Follow next episodes for a deep dive into every stage of the strategic sourcong process.
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In this episode we discussed Procurement Scope. What is traditional and basic, what is new and evolving. Tune in and let us know what you think.
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Daria, Selin, Guilherme and Neil
This time we've been talking about strategic & tactical sourcing: the aim, the difference and when is best to use which approach. And again, how to bring the most value.
Enjoy and send us an email with your comments and questions at demystifying.procurement@gmail.com
It turned out to be a nice chat about the goods and bad of procurement: how it's exciting to work there, and how at times the transactions and specific lingo can kill the joy.
And of course, we discover if it's an attractive place for a new talent together with our young guest at start at his career. Tune in!
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On this episode, we introduce ourselves and talk about why we understand we should be creating this content
Participants: Martin John, Daria Khitsenko, Selin Apikyan and Guilherme Loponte
