The Procurement Conversation

CPO Conversation: Peter Smith

September 11, 2022 Rich Sains, Kavita Cooper, Martin Smith, Kirsty Carr Season 2 Episode 1
CPO Conversation: Peter Smith
The Procurement Conversation
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The Procurement Conversation
CPO Conversation: Peter Smith
Sep 11, 2022 Season 2 Episode 1
Rich Sains, Kavita Cooper, Martin Smith, Kirsty Carr

This week I'm joined by Peter Smith, author of Bad Buying, co-author of Procurement with Purpose, Procurement Expert and former CPO.  His books are excellent and available through all good bookstores.

I asked Peter:

Why Procurement?

Is the interpersonal side of Procurement more or less important now?

What do you do in your spare time?

About reusing festival camping equipment - how this links to general consumption habits.

Sustainable Procurement - how can we achieve this when companies are still focused on growth and consumption?

Is industry rising to the challenge of sustainability?

Did covid cause Procurement with Purpose to be sidelined or thrive?

Is extreme weather getting the public to think again on sustainability?

Is Bad Buying 2 on the horizon?

Is there more bad buying or do we just hear about in more?

What important truth about Procurement do very few people agree with your on?

What does the future hold for procurement?

About the cyclical nature of procurement

Which book has changed your thinking about procurement most?

Show Notes

This week I'm joined by Peter Smith, author of Bad Buying, co-author of Procurement with Purpose, Procurement Expert and former CPO.  His books are excellent and available through all good bookstores.

I asked Peter:

Why Procurement?

Is the interpersonal side of Procurement more or less important now?

What do you do in your spare time?

About reusing festival camping equipment - how this links to general consumption habits.

Sustainable Procurement - how can we achieve this when companies are still focused on growth and consumption?

Is industry rising to the challenge of sustainability?

Did covid cause Procurement with Purpose to be sidelined or thrive?

Is extreme weather getting the public to think again on sustainability?

Is Bad Buying 2 on the horizon?

Is there more bad buying or do we just hear about in more?

What important truth about Procurement do very few people agree with your on?

What does the future hold for procurement?

About the cyclical nature of procurement

Which book has changed your thinking about procurement most?