Agile and Lean Supply Chain Buyers Global sourcing 
Procurement Heads
MARCH 27, 2023
We are having to become much more agile in our approach because suppliers are less willing to hold their pricing. I’m passionate about working in collaboration with the supply chain and allowing for constructive conversations so that we’re doing all we can to ensure the best value for money for our customers.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 30, 2025
THE SHORT ANSWER Procurement Insights is not a replacement for analyst firms its a complementary and sometimes disruptive mirror , helping enterprise buyers and tech vendors see past sanitized reports into what actually matters to practitioners. – Challenges rigid quadrants with more agile, narrative-driven insights.
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Una
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
For Director of Global Sourcing for Medline Industries Brian Chaplin, being a sourcing hero means listening, learning, and taking action. The people that I think are heroes are able to put aside what they think and truly listen to buyers, purchasing managers , and senior managers, and really learn from those individuals.
Arkestro
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
I worked at Ford Motor Company as a buyer up through purchasing director, then at two leading auto suppliers, TI Fluid Systems and ZF Group, as a global purchasing director. Agile Systems Key to Navigating Today’s Procurement Challenges Arkestro: Sounds like you’re in deep with this industry! Subscribe to news from Arkestro.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Initiatives that prioritize environmentally friendly practices, fair labor, and responsible sourcing improve brand reputation and mitigate potential legal and reputational risks. These insights enable data-driven decision-making, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation, leading to more informed procurement choices.
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