Best Collin Donovan Podcasts (2025)

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833: The Polycrisis Playbook: How Procurement Can Lead Through Turbulence W/ Gordon Donovan 43:14

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“We’re in the business of change – selling change and then delivering it.” - Gordon Donovan, Vice President Research - Procurement & External Workforce, SAP In an era of overlapping crises, procurement faces fast-evolving challenges… and opportunities. Senior leaders are tasked with not only keeping the engine running but also building resilient, f…

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BTW EP 18: It's Getting Real: AI, Procurement, and the End of Savings Theater with Jason Busch 41:24

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“We can all claim savings without necessarily achieving the result.” This stark observation from Jason Busch sums up decades of dysfunction in how procurement measures their impact and why AI may finally force a (much-needed) reckoning with reality. In this episode of “Buy: The Way...To Purposeful Procurement,” Jason joins co-hosts Philip Ideson an…

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Episode 204 - Kelsey Taylor - Filmmaker of To Kill A Wolf 53:53

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In this episode I speak with Kelsey Taylor, writer / director of To Kill A Wolf, about the making of that film. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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832: AI, Data, and the New Procurement Advantage W/ Vel Dhinagaravel 44:04

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“Procurement is going to be on the front lines, creating competitive advantage for the corporation.” - Vel Dhinagaravel, CEO at Beroe AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore… it’s rapidly becoming procurement’s sharpest tool for staying ahead. Business leaders now demand more than “check-the-box” savings; they want real, data-driven competitiveness that p…

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831: Conquering the Decision Abyss: From Data to Supply Chain Impact W/ Keith Hartley 41:05

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“A decision abyss is the chasm that forms between critical supply chain functions… and that's what keeps and prevents organizations from making fast, cross-functional, well-informed data-driven decisions.” – Keith Hartley, CEO and Board Member at LevaData, CEO of The Abyss Group In today’s hyper-connected supply chains, data is everywhere, but turn…

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BTW EP 17: Check Yourself Before You Wreck Your P&L: Validating Procurement's Efforts with Kristine Morton 30:12

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When Kristine Morton's was first introduced to the flawed incentive structures plaguing much of corporate procurement, she said, “That all sounds stupid." Her blunt reaction reveals something profound: it is possible to build a procurement career without ever encountering the dysfunctional systems that dominate so many large organizations. In this …

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Episode 203 - Big Man, Big Fan - Brent Waugh + Pedro Mendoza 2:26:59

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Special Episode: Two episodes of the still-unreleased podcast Big Man, Big Fan. Brent Waugh and Pedro Mendoza speak, separately, about their favorite film and the film they think is the most slept on. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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830: Inside AOP's Acquisition of the ProcureTech100: Objectivity, Community, Impact 25:36

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“ProcureTech100 is the voice of the user. It's the voice of the customer. We want the perspective of those who are using these solutions every day, who have done proof of concepts, and who have seen the ROI.” - Philip Ideson, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Art of Procurement Today’s procurement leaders are surrounded by tech innovation and dis…

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829: From Good to Great: How Business Partnering Transforms Procurement Teams 29:16

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"Business partnering is what sets apart good procurement teams from great procurement teams, especially in indirect procurement... Those who are good at partnering with the business, they actually are able to excel." - Sasha Sergeev, Director of Technical & Corporate Procurement, Nova Chemicals Procurement must evolve beyond traditional cost-focuse…

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BTW EP 16: Lightbulb Moments: Shedding Light on Purposeful & Productive Procurement 43:32

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“Savings is completely self-invented and pointless because it's separated from the real P&L." This assessment from Bayer Chief Procurement Officer Thomas Udesen captures the essence of what may be procurement's most radical transformation in decades. In this episode of “Buy: The Way...To Purposeful Procurement,” Thomas joins Philip Ideson and Rich …

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Episode 202 - Gerald Witt - The Importance Of Seeing Music + Sports Live 2:01:16

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In this episode I speak with Gerald Witt about the importance of seeing music and sports live and in person. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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828: How to Turn Market Chaos Into Procurement’s Strategic Advantage W/ Adam Collins 54:03

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"I believe if you can define it, you can source it. And if you can source it, you can auction it." - Adam Collins, Head of Sales, Esker Procurement teams are navigating unprecedented global disruptions, from tariffs and geopolitical tensions to supply chain instabilities that refuse to settle. What if these chaotic conditions actually present procu…

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827: Lessons in Resilience From a Procurement Change Journey W/ Tanya Roach 28:29

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There is no template for transformation. You have to build transformation for the organization that you're in. Go and learn as much as you can about the organization and then pivot where you need to.” - Tanya Roach, Director of Procurement, Federated Co-operatives Limited Building procurement from scratch is never easy… let alone within a 90-year-o…

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Episode 201 - Sean Simoneau - Comedy + Knox Makers 1:41:02

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In this episode I speak with Sean Simoneau about stand-up comedy and Knox Makers. Be sure to attend their 2025 Knox Makers Market on September 28, 2025. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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BTW EP 15: The Phil-Ins: Expanding the Value Menu 34:11

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Halfway through their journey toward purposeful procurement, the co-hosts confront a fundamental question: if procurement drives value in so many ways beyond cost savings, why do incentive structures ignore virtually everything else? In this episode of "Buy: The Way...To Purposeful Procurement," Philip Ideson, Rich Ham, and Kelly Barner discuss ins…

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826: Deglobalization Hype and Reality for Supply Chain Leaders W/ Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner 30:13

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“Deglobalization is a nice soundbite, but the reality is, we need more focus on risk management and mitigation.” – Philip Ideson, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Art of Procurement Deglobalization is a hot topic right now, but behind the big headlines and boardroom buzzwords, real change is proving to be slow, complicated, and deeply influenced b…

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825: Procurement 6 | August 1st, 2025 10:22

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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824: Why Technology Complexity Kills User Adoption W/ Jason Kim 33:03

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"I think we have hit a tipping point where procurement has become a pretty complicated practice. There's so many options and choices and optimizations with concepts that are just so alien to the typical user." - Jason Kim, Senior Director of Product Management, Coupa The procurement technology landscape demands solutions that work for both power us…

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823: Procurement 6 | July 25th, 2025 9:46

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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BTW EP 14: Targeted Social Impact: Exploring Often Overlooked Value with Paul Polizzotto 36:31

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“Businesses are wasting more money than they're making.” This stark assessment from serial entrepreneur Paul Polizzotto frames a provocative question: what if procurement's greatest untapped opportunity lies not in negotiating better prices, but in redirecting the millions corporations already squander on ineffective sales and marketing spend? In t…

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Episode 200 - Erin Donovan - Episode 200 2:23:33

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In this episode I speak with Erin Donovan. Erin was my first and 100th episode guest, and it was great playing catch up with her. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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822: Active Communication as a Procurement Game Changer W/ Jack Skerry 25:46

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“You really have to intimately understand what the organization needs out of you, and that happens through good discourse, good conversation, good communication.” - Jack Skerry, Vice President of Supply Chain, Moosehead Breweries Transforming procurement performance demands more than technical expertise. Senior leaders know that without strong comm…

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821: Procurement 6 | July 18th, 2025 11:15

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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820: Managing Risk and Relationships in Semiconductor Sourcing W/ Graham Scott 34:04

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“It’s not going to take much to push us back into a shortage market where demand would exceed supply.” - Graham Scott, Vice President, Global Procurement at Jabil Semiconductor volatility is grabbing headlines again, but what’s really happening beneath the surface for organizations buying and managing critical components? Graham Scott, Vice Preside…

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819: Procurement 6 | July 11th, 2025 10:51

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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BTW EP 13: A Chilling Reality: How the Harms of Flawed Incentive Plans Extend Beyond the P&L with Martin Chilcott 36:51

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Between annual targets and cost-focused KPIs, procurement leaders find themselves in an impossible bind when it comes to decarbonization: they know sustainability matters, yet the very incentive structures designed to reward their performance actively undermine their decarbonization efforts. In this episode, co-hosts Rich Ham and Philip Ideson spea…

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Episode 199 - April Hill - Singing + Opera 2:02:23

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In this episode I speak with April Hill about being a singer, both pop and operatic. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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818: Elevating Procurement’s Impact Through Strategic Relationships W/ Michael Bertalli 23:47

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“My number one rule for being a professional procurement person is to be fair and consistent. You've got to give every supplier the same opportunity, the same amount of time, and the same pieces of information, so you've got a level playing field.” - Michael Bertalli Today's procurement teams must deliver value through strong relationships and a re…

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817: Procurement 6 | July 4th, 2025 10:48

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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816: Managing Procurement Risk Amid Tariff Volatility W/ Alan Arcand 23:05

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“During COVID, we went from just in time to just in case. Unfortunately, now supply chains have to factor in risk mitigation. Finding alternative sources of supply might be a little more pricey, but it reduces the risk.” - Alan Arcand, Chief Economist at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Economic uncertainty and tariff volatility continue to shape…

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815: Procurement 6 | June 27th, 2025 9:05

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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BTW EP 12: The Phil-ins: A Pivotal Pivot 26:15

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Halfway through their 24-episode journey, the co-hosts of “Buy: The Way...To Purposeful Procurement” pause to assess what they've learned so far about how procurement has and is evolving, and, more importantly, what’s ahead for the future. In this reflective episode, Philip Ideson, Rich Ham, and Kelly Barner bring together insights from their recen…

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Episode 198 - Bradley Reeves - Preserving Audio-Visual History 1:44:57

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In this episode I speak with Bradley Reeves about perserving audio-visual history. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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814: How Agentic AI Can Transform Procurement Outcomes W/ Nick Heinzmann 36:00

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"The way we start looking at every unit of work in a workflow flips from being something that's truly human-led to something that can be increasingly human-reviewed and driven, but not necessarily initiated as a human." Nick Heinzmann, Head of Research at Zip The pressure for procurement to do more with less means innovation is no longer optional… …

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813: Procurement 6 | June 20th, 2025 10:58

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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812: Procurement's Path Through an Era of Polycrisis W/ Baber Farooq 44:18

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“The greatest challenge facing the world today isn't tariffs or monetary uncertainty – it's stagnating productivity.” - Baber Farooq, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing SAP Ariba & SAP Fieldglass Navigating today's interconnected global business landscape has thrust procurement directly into the heart of strategic risk management. Supply chai…

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811: Procurement 6 | June 13th, 2025 8:45

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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BTW EP 11: "Poachers Turned Game Wardens:" The "Tuners" on Indirect Supplier Tactics (Part 2) 36:59

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Sometimes the most damning evidence about an industry or an organization comes from the inside. In this second installment of “Buy: The Way…To Purposeful Procurement’s” deep dive into supplier tactics, two former supply executives continue exposing the ins and outs of the supplier playbook they used on procurement when they were on the other side o…

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Episode 197 - Aftyn Behn - Tennessee State Representative 49:27

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In this episode I speak with Aftyn Behn about being a Tennessee State Representative. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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810: Making Startup Partnerships Work for Enterprise Procurement W/ Matt Ziskie 29:08

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“Procurement officers are going to have to go hunt for the solutions they need and the workflows that can help their business. I do feel like to do this job properly moving forward, it's an offensive job, and you don't have the luxury of sitting back.” - Matt Ziskie, Co-Founder, Bungalow Capital How procurement approaches working with smaller, inno…

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809: Procurement 6 | June 6th, 2025 12:29

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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808: Revisiting the Catalyst LA Experience W/ Kelly Barner and Philip Ideson 32:03

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“I was humbled by the buy-in from the AOP community because, ultimately, people came on trust. They came on the trust that we would deliver what we said we would for our first in-person event.” - Philip Ideson, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Art of Procurement Now that Art of Procurement's first-ever in-person event, Catalyst LA, is in the rear-…