Is the dirty data excuse killing your procurement analytics initiatives? Tom Finn and Alan Veeck provide a simple, executable 4-step roadmap for any procurement team to clean dirty data and get more value out of their analytics. Learn why you should start small with your dirtiest spend data and use an 80/20 approach to drive immediate, measurable savings. Learn the vital difference between a data governance team and a team focused on quick wins that generates budget for future resources. Stop over-scoping and start conquering the biggest hills in your data today to build dashboards that truly matter and much more on today's episode of Rebuild Procurement.

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Is selling to procurement a numbers game, or a relationship game? In this solo episode, Alan Veeck (the OG in Procurement) reveals his entire sales philosophy, explaining why procurement professionals respect knowledge and trust over aggressive email marketing. Alan dives deep into his Network of 10,000 strategy, detailing exactly how he connects with decision-makers to offer value and build long-term relationships that lead to deals. He shares key lessons from his career (McKinsey, Free Markets, Denali) including the critical importance of having an internal champion in every major sale. Whether you're a buyer selling an idea to your CFO or a vendor selling managed services, Alan's "soft sales" playbook is the only one that truly works in this industry.

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Is AI a threat or the ultimate tool? Alan challenges Tom's bold claims about the immediate, seismic shift of AI in procurement. Tom reveals the powerful AI add-on that can instantly turn your ugliest, most complex Excel spreadsheets into clean, formula-driven dashboards—a true game-changer for any analyst. They also explore the darker side: how AI is rapidly deteriorating the job of Human Resources and what that means for your future job prospects in procurement. Stop treating AI like a distant technology; this episode shows you exactly how to integrate it into your daily analysis to become an AI-powered procurement professional today.

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Ready to tear up your outdated sourcing playbook? Alan and Tom dive back into the mind of Elon Musk to uncover four critical business drivers that demand continuous improvement from procurement. They challenge the status quo, asking why so many teams are still using a slow 9-step sourcing process when Musk's principles demand a rapid 4-step approach instead. Discover the power of questioning your requirements and why breaking down every process to its fundamental pieces is the only way to succeed. This episode reveals that continuous improvement isn't just a mantra—it's the compounding key to becoming a kick-ass sourcing professional.

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Join tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement where they discuss how outsourcing might get 58% more expensive? Tom and Alan break down the proposed HIRE Act, a new US Senate bill that would introduce a 25% tax on offshored services. We discuss why this legislative move—if passed—could cause a 58% increase in the cost of outsourced services , completely changing the Excel math for procurement and BPO decisions. Learn how this bill could boost investment in North American onshore labor and what it means for the soft procurement job market today. Plus, we give our "Likely or Unlikely" verdict on whether this bill passes and when it might actually impact your company's strategy.

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Did you know your body language and nonverbal cues could be subtly increasing your procurement costs? In this solo episode, Tom Finn dives into the power of nonverbal communication, sharing lessons from Amy Cuddy's famous research on how your posture impacts confidence. Discover the critical nonverbal signals your suppliers are sending in negotiations and why understanding their baseline is the key to getting a better deal. Tom breaks down simple techniques like the "Superman Pose" and the crucial "Gorilla Move" you must stop immediately to gain a negotiation advantage. Stop relying only on words! Start paying attention to what's not being said and transform yourself into a nonverbal negotiation master today.

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What is the "Idiot Index," and why did it make Elon Musk an ultra-obsessed procurement buyer? In this episode, Tom Finn and Alan Veeck break down Musk’s radical approach to cost, revealing how to use his "Should Cost Model" to expose massive markups from your suppliers. Learn how to apply Musk's "10% Rule" to over-delete unnecessary steps in your processes and instantly simplify complex, cost-inflating regulations. They also cover the secret to building a Musk-level team: hiring for attitude because skills can always be taught, but attitude requires a "brain transplant". Plus, discover how his "Go to the Problem, Stay There" rule and the power of "Showmanship" can transform your procurement team into a strategic, cost-crushing force.

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Is your company forcing you back to the office? In this no-holds-barred episode, Tom Finn and Alan Veeck reveal what’s really behind the "Return to Office" (RTO) push, including the controversial idea that it’s being used as a “shadow layoff.” We break down the statistics, debate the true drivers behind RTO policies like improving culture and mentorship, and discuss why productivity and accountability might not be the real reason at all. Alan shares real-world anecdotes from clients making the move, including a new Tuesday through Thursday hybrid model. Finally, we make bold predictions about the future of work and explore alternative work models like the 9/80 work week.

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