All of the procurement questions, all of the time.
Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.
So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!
Alternatively it's a way of reusing some old content!
Rich and Ed answer listener questions about creating a procurement 90-day plan, saving on fuel, and the relevance of e-auctions in this interview episode.
30 Jun 2025
Ask Rich & Ed Ep11 - Have baggage, will travel
Hosts Rich and Ed answer listener questions about sourcing travel, above-the-line marketing, identifying categories for savings, and recommending procurement podcasts in this interview episode.
30 Jun 2025
Ask Rich & Ed Ep10 - The Next Bandwagon
Hosts Rich and Ed answer listener questions about transitioning to consultancy, attending supplier-paid expos, identifying unfulfilling procurement categories, and predicting the next big trend in procurement.
17 Jun 2025
Ask Rich & Ep Ep9 - Best of Breed
Hosts Rich and Ed answer listener questions about whether to upgrade to SAP or choose best-of-breed solutions, and how to handle procurement savings in this interview episode.
27 May 2025
Ask Rich & Ed Ep8 - On Stop
Hosts Rich and Ed answer listener questions about total facilities management, UNSPSC codes, and suppliers threatening to put companies on stop for non-payment of invoices in this procurement Q&A episode.
13 May 2025
Ask Rich & Ed Ep7 - In Perpetuity or Bust
All of the procurement questions, all of the time.
Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.
So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!
In episode 7 we find out which stakeholders to talk to and listen to; what to do if a supplier goes bust; and how to get out of a contract with a pesky inperpetuity clause.
14 Apr 2025
Ask Rich & Ed Ep6 - The Elevator Pitch
All of the procurement questions, all of the time.
Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.
So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!
In episode 6 we find the best elevator pitch for procurement; suggest the worst thing to say or do as a buyer; what to do if Houthi rebels are attacking your suppliers; and how to manage upskilling of procurement people in the wake of AI.
20 Mar 2025
Ask Rich & Ed Ep5 - Savings and the Big 4
All of the procurement questions, all of the time.
Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.
So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!
In episode 5 we answer the best ways to define savings; if we'd recommend a career in procurement; what to do after 21 years as head of procurement in a council; and which of the Big4 is best!
12 Mar 2025
Ask Rich & Ed Ep4 - Functional or Usable?
All of the procurement questions, all of the time.
Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.
So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!
In episode 4 we find out which is most important in procurement software - functionality or usability; is negotiation something you are born with or can it be developed; and whether we have any book recommendations in the world of procurement.
2 Mar 2025
Ask Rich & Ed Ep3 - Any good jokes?
All of the procurement questions, all of the time.
Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.
So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!
In episode 3 we find out how much time you should spend with stakeholders and suppliers, and how much your travel budget should be; are there any procurement gurus out there; is it ok to accept gifts from suppliers; will AI eliminate everyone's career path in the next 5 years; are there any good procurement jokes?
18 Feb 2025
Ask Rich & Ed Ep2 -Dealing with annoying salespeople
All of the procurement questions, all of the time.
Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.
So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!
In episode 2 we find out how to introduce procurement to new stakeholder groups; what to do when one supplier's price is sooooo much lower than others in a tender; which is best - keeping an annoying salesperson or a tricky transition to a new supplier; and whether you need CIPS qualifications to progress in procurement.
17 Feb 2025
Ask Rich & Ed Ep1 - Does Procurement ever say yes?
All of the procurement questions, all of the time.
Procurement Says No is probably the world's best procurement podcast - and we get lots of questions from our listeners all around the world, asking for our advice on a whole range of procurementy topics.
So we thought, let's put all of those questions into a series of mini bite-sized podcasts so you can listen and learn!
In episode 1 we learn how to negotiate an evergreen contract with annual RPI; whether it's ever right to punch a stakeholder; who is procurement's closest business ally; what advice would we give our graduate selves; and does procurement ever say yes?
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