About ProcureAbility's Procurement Pathways Podcast
ProcureAbility’s Procurement Pathways—a journey into the dynamic world of procurement, told through the voices of its most trusted leaders. Here, every story, every lesson, and every hard-won insight reveals how personal passion fuels professional impact—and how those moments, taken together, shape the future of our field.
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From Shakespeare to Sourcing: Finding Purpose in Procurement
30 Sept 2026
Beyond the Value Mirage: How Procurement Earns Influence and Drives Enterprise Value
In Part I of this two-part episode, host Stacy Joslin spoke with Omid Ghamami, President of the Procurement and Supply Chain Management Institute, and Darshan Deshmukh, President of ProcureAbility, about one of procurement's most persistent myths: that most value is created at the negotiation table. Now, in Part II, they turn to a different challenge. If procurement creates value, why do business stakeholders still hesitate to engage it early? Too frequently, procurement is associated with po...
16 Sept 2026
The Value Mirage: Why Procurement Keeps Looking in the Wrong Place
In Part I of this two-part Procurement Pathways series, host Stacy Joslin sits down with Omid Ghamami, President of the Procurement and Supply Chain Management Institute, and Darshan Deshmukh, President of ProcureAbility. Together, they challenge one of procurement's biggest misconceptions: that negotiation creates most of the value. Drawing on decades of procurement leadership experience, Omid and Darshan explore why many organizations focus on savings only after costs have already been embe...
16 Jul 2026
From Poet to Procurement Value Alchemist: Building a Career Through Curiosity, Connection, and the Power of "Why Not?"
In this episode, host Stacy Joslin speaks with Alessandra “Alex” Tassini-Negri a Procurement Global Executive. Together, they explore the unconventional paths, unexpected opportunities, and defining moments that shape successful procurement careers and drive lasting procurement value. The discussion examines the value of challenging assumptions and staying open to opportunities beyond the original plan. Alex’s story is a powerful reminder that meaningful careers rarely follow a straight line....
25 Jun 2026
Gut Over Glory: Building a Career Grounded in Integrity
In this episode, host Stacy Joslin speaks with Rosemarie Timko, Global Vice President, Procurement Mars, Petcare (Science & Diagnostics), about the realities of leading in an environment defined by constant change. Through a career shaped by shifts across companies, roles, and major acquisitions, the discussion unpacks how navigating uncertainty, evolving priorities, and diverse operating models builds both perspective and resilience over time.
4 Jun 2026
Procurement as a People Business: Leadership Lessons Across Borders
In this episode, host Stacy Joslin sits down with Carlos Perico, Managing Director at ProcureAbility, to explore the leadership principles that have shaped his global procurement career. Drawing on experiences across multiple countries, cultures, and industries, Carlos shares why understanding people is often more important than understanding processes. At the center of the conversation is a simple but powerful idea: procurement is ultimately a people business. While organizations invest heav...
13 May 2026
From Chicken Farm to the C-Suite: A Masterclass in Limitless Leadership (Part II of II)
In Part I, host Stacy Joslin and Howard Richman, owner of Levelfield Enterprises and retired Chief Procurement Officer at Citrix, unpacked a leadership philosophy centered on amplifying strengths rather than fixing perceived weaknesses. That perspective set the foundation for how modern leaders approach value, influence, and impact. More importantly, it reinforced a critical truth: when individuals are empowered to lean into their strengths, they build confidence and consistently deliver high...
23 Apr 2026
From the Chicken Farm to the C-Suite: A Masterclass in Limitless Leadership (Part I of II)
In this first episode of a two‑part conversation, host Stacy Joslin sits down with Howard Richman, Owner of Levelfield Enterprises and retired Chief Procurement Officer at Citrix. Together, they explore what it really takes to build effective, strategic procurement organizations. Drawing on decades of leadership across the pharmaceuticals, CPG, and technology industries, Howard shares an unfiltered look at the unconventional paths that shape successful procurement careers and why the stronges...
2 Apr 2026
A Strategic Convergence: Bridging Staff Augmentation and Managed Services
Procurement leaders aren’t just rethinking talent, they’re redesigning how work gets done. The real question isn’t “Do we hire or augment?” It’s "What delivery model will best drive outcomes in an increasingly complex and demanding environment? In this episode, Stacy sits down with colleagues Kim Neisen, Director of Workforce Talent, and Ani Roy Chowdhury, Advisory Director, to challenge the traditional decision framework and explore how organizations leading procurement into the future are&n...
16 Mar 2026
Trust by Design: Elevating Modern Procurement Partnerships
Host Stacy Joslin sits down with Aparna Thornton, Director of North America Commercial Procurement at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), to unpack how business partnering, supplier relationships, and cross-functional trust turn procurement into a true enabler for commercial teams. The conversation emphasizes modern procurement and highlights that when procurement treats stakeholder and supplier relationships as strategic priorities, not just tactical sourcing, the entire organization moves faster, operat...
5 Feb 2026
The White Glove Playbook: How to Transform Procurement from Friction to Function
Today, we’re joined by longtime procurement leader Katie Levesque for a candid conversation about the often non-linear path into procurement—and what it truly means to operate as a strategic partner who delivers measurable value to the business. In this episode, we explore the twists and turns that shaped her career, the hard-won lessons she learned along the way, and why procurement’s greatest impact comes from building trust and influence—not just managing process. It’s a discussion about r...
14 Jan 2026
Why Future-Ready Procurement Starts With People—Insights from a Talent Leader
In this inaugural episode, ProcureAbility Chief Talent Officer Lauren Gallagher reflects on the evolving role of the procurement professional—sharing insights on candidacy, culture, and how life-work integration shapes long-term success at every stage of a procurement career.
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