56. "Procurement Says No" w/ Ed Cross & Richard Beattie

In our first cross-over episode, Kodiak Hub's Sam Jenks sits down with Ed Cross & Richard Beattie of the "Procurement Says No" podcast for candid convo about Procurement, full of hot takes, laughs, and learnings.

"Procurement Says No" is an irreverent but insightful take on all things procurement through podcasting - with the thoughts of two CIPS award-winning procurement Gods who want to share their love of procurement with newbies, oldies and the procurious.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:36) - Introducing Ed Cross & Richard Beattie of the “Procurement Says No” podcast

(01:55) - What is Procurement Says No’s philosophy of Procurement and what do they say no to?

(03:50) - Why do Procurement professionals take themselves so seriously? And does it play into their role?

(07:12) - How can Procurement reposition itself to align with the order and be seen as helpful rather than hindering?

(11:13) - How can Procurement avoid having their process get in the way for the business?

(15:20) - How have Ed & Richard seen AI in Procurement work and not work?

(25:06) - How should Procurement respond to geopolitics and tariffs?

(30:50) - How should Procurement respond to the tariffs in their sourcing?

(37:40) - What should business professionals do to navigate these challenges?

(40:23) - How does Procurement get beyond the spreadsheets and act?