Episodes

  • Episode 018: Insights into Procurement Priorities with Gordon Donovan
    May 22 2025
    Once thought of as simply a cost management function, procurement today is tasked with juggling a plethora of competing priorities…quality, sustainability, diversity, security, compliance, and AI just to name a few. So how does a CPO determine which of the latest procurement trends deserve the most attention?
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    46 mins
  • Episode 017: Exploring ESG and Sustainability Trends in Procurement with Japen Hollist – Part 2
    May 6 2025
    ESG and Sustainability are topics at the forefront of business these days with C-suite executives setting guidance and maneuvering organizations to comply with ever-changing global regulations while also meeting the expectations of their customers and shareholders.
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    32 mins
  • Episode 016: Exploring ESG and Sustainability Trends in Procurement with Japen Hollist – Part 1
    Apr 29 2025
    ESG and Sustainability are topics at the forefront of business these days with C-suite executives setting guidance and maneuvering organizations to comply with ever-changing global regulations while also meeting the expectations of their customers and shareholders.
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    32 mins
  • Episode 015: Flex and the City with Maritza Morris from Monument Consulting
    Mar 5 2025
    In this episode of Flex and The City, hosts Amanda and Lindsey welcome Maritza Morris, VP of Business Development at Monument Consulting. Maritza shares her journey into the flexible workforce industry, from landing her first job with Insight Global to finding her dream role at Monument. She dives into what makes Monument Consulting a leader in contingent workforce solutions, MSP services, and advisory support, helping companies navigate the complexities of external talent management and services procurement.
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    19 mins
  • Episode 014: Unlocking Procurement using Intake and Orchestration with ConvergentIS
    Feb 6 2025
    In a world where disparate technology landscapes and high employee turnover is commonplace, how are people supposed to know where to go and which processes to follow to request goods and services required for them to do their jobs? Further, how can these same users get crucial visibility into the status of these requests so they can plan accordingly?
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    31 mins
  • Episode 013: Flex and the City with Penny Queller from The Mom Project
    Dec 21 2024
    In Episode 5 of Flex and the City, Lindsey and Amanda spotlight the critical role moms play in the workforce with special guest Penny Queller, CEO from The Mom Project. They dive into the organization’s mission to empower working parents, its innovative approach to connecting talent with opportunities, and the evolving vision behind its success. Penny shares insights on addressing challenges faced by working parents, promoting diversity in hiring, and leveraging technology to create impactful career paths. Tune in to learn how The Mom Project is reshaping the future of work for moms and organizations alike.
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    33 mins
  • Episode 012: Reflecting on Spend Connect Live 2024 – Justin Morse and Andy Eagle
    Dec 6 2024
    Guest: Justin Morse – Vice President, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network Guest: Andy Eagle – Director, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network Host: Erik Derenne – Director, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network Spend Connect Live is SAPs flagship annual conference dedicated to all things Intelligent Spend Management and Business Network and this year’s event in Las Vegas, Nevada included 3 full days of innovation announcements, demonstrations, exhibitions, roundtables, customer stories and of course…lots of networking. If you couldn’t make it this year and are wondering what all the excitement was about from this year’s event…or if you were there but just couldn’t find the time to catch all the sessions you hoped for, you’re in luck. I sat down with two of my esteemed colleagues, Justin Morse and Andy Eagle from the North America Center of Excellence, to discuss the highlights from this year’s Spend Connect Live event and dig into the most important themes and announcements. What is Intake Management and why is it generating buzz throughout the procurement community? What was announced about the all-new Spend Control Tower and how does it fit into SAP’s “Triple Crown” of strategic procurement? And did AI, Generative AI and SAP’s new Joule co-pilot steal the show? We hit on all these questions and more!! So, let’s dive in, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. I am your host Erik Derenne, and you’re listening to The Future of Procurement Podcast. Follow SAP: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sap/ Follow SAP Ariba: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariba/ Follow Justin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmorse/ Follow Andy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyeagle/ Follow Erik: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-derenne/ Please like, share, and subscribe! Send feedback and questions to TheFutureOfProcurement@sap.com
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    30 mins
  • Episode 011: Flex and the City with Sarah Karstens from Hallmark Cards
    Nov 20 2024
    In this special live episode of Flex and the City, Amanda and Lindsey connect with Hallmark’s Sarah Karstens at the CWS Summit in Dallas to dive into the latest in contingent workforce strategies. Sarah shares her journey into the flexible workforce space, explaining how Hallmark's external workforce program has evolved, including the value of direct sourcing and their recent transition from a Managed Service Provider (MSP) model to an in-house program. They discuss top trends from the conference, including insights from events like the SAP Fieldglass Speakeasy. The episode also dives into Sarah’s career background and discusses Hallmark's iconic brand and company culture.
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    22 mins