The Procurement Conversation

Building and retaining high performing teams with Jeremy Smith from 4C Associates

Rich Sains Season 4 Episode 10

In this episode, the Rich speaks to Jeremy Smith, Managing Director at 4C Associates, about the critical aspects of building and retaining a great procurement team. 

Jeremy emphasises the importance of diversity, skillsets, and personality in creating cohesive teams. He discusses recruitment challenges, the essential qualities for procurement professionals, and the evolving role of procurement in businesses, especially post-COVID. 

Jeremy also touches on mentorship, the significance of AI in procurement, and trends including digitisation and sustainability. The episode also looks at how 4C Associates differentiates itself in the marketplace through its people-centric approach and cultural values.

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