S02E01: Why do we need a function called ”procurement” and should they have a seat at the proverbial table?

Ah, procurement – that mysterious department where spreadsheets go to multiply, and dreams of quick purchases go to die. At least, that's the stereotype, isn't it? Those people who seem to exist solely to ask "Did you get three quotes?" and "Have you filled out form 27B-6?"

Welcome to Season 2, where we're kicking things off by tackling the elephant in the conference room: what exactly does procurement do all day? Beyond wielding the mighty sword of cost-cutting and perfecting the art of saying "no" to emergency purchases, most people never see a whole world of procurement.

Today, we're pulling back the curtain on the reality of modern procurement. Spoiler alert: it's not just about squeezing suppliers until their spreadsheets squeak or finding creative ways to make your colleagues jump through procedural hoops.

Join us for an insider's look at what happens in procurement after the morning coffee kicks in. Contrary to popular belief, procurement does not start the day by thinking up new ways to complicate your work lives.

Let's debunk some myths, share some truths, and maybe even convince you that procurement people are actually... human.