About this podcast
Welcome to "Let's Talk Procurement" - the procurement podcast where Lukes 1 and 10 navigate the wild world of purchasing with a side of humour and a dash of dad jokes. 🛍️ Join Luke 1, the procurement prodigy, and Luke 10, the tender-hearted jokester, as they untangle the knotty world of supply chains and contracts, one laugh at a time. From negotiating deals to chasing down the best bulk discounts, these Lukes have it all covered – and yes, they'll probably throw in a few puns along the way. Take a break from the text books & join us on the journey to procurement enlightenment served with a smile and a sprinkle of procurement magic! 🌟✨
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are like coffee preferences – diverse and subject to change. The hosts may spill the beans on their thoughts, but they don't claim to be everyone's cup of tea. Listener discretion is advised. Remember, it's all in good fun and the only thing brewed here is a blend of entertainment and conversation with a hint of education. Sip responsibly! ☕🎙️
Episodes
The newest 20 of 71 episodes
- S3.E11. Procurement Under Pressure: Procurements most pressing topics · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail Procurement can feel like the job where every problem lands, even when you do not control the root cause. We start by catching up on a listener’s hunt for buyer…
- S3.E10. Force Majeure In Procurement · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail Force majeure gets tossed around whenever the world gets messy, but most procurement teams only discover what their clause really says when a supplier is already…
- S3.E9 How Procurement Thinking Can Stretch A South America Travel Budget · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail Forty-seven and a half hours before a flight, Luke admits he has not packed, has no local currency, and only has a rough budget for a four to six month…
- S3.E8. Has Procurement got..Easier? 1990s CIPS v 2026 CIPS · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail A listener asks a simple question that every procurement professional should take personally: what can we do right now to stay future-proof over the next five…
- S3.E7. The final Procurement assignment: Does Luke 10 get his CIPS? · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail We turn a silly pun challenge into a serious guide to passing the Advanced Practitioner project and building change that lasts. It ends with a live CIPS results…
- S3. E6. Procurement Frameworks Made Simple, Really Simple · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail We answer a listener’s question on breaking into procurement, then unpack how frameworks speed buying while staying compliant. Along the way we share real CCS…
- S3. E5. We Share Big Life Updates And Tease A Packed Procurement Lineup For 2026 · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail We share a quick check‑in from a cold January, outline what’s coming in 2026, and talk through Luke’s sabbatical plans with a mix of jokes and practical next…
- S3.E4. Data Protection Essentials for Procurement Professionals · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how much personal data passes through your contracts, emails, and supplier handshakes? We sat down with Sara, a compliance lead who lives at the…
- S3.E4. From Setbacks To Passes: Practical CIPS Procurement Exam Retake Strategies · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Ever failed an exam and felt like it defined you? We’ve been there, and today we unpack a practical, no-fluff plan to turn repeated CIPS Level 4 setbacks into…
- S3.E3. How Procurement Automation Wins Trust, Time and Stakeholder Buy-in · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Ever wish stakeholders called procurement first, not last? We dig into a live MCIPS Corporate Award project aimed at fixing exactly that, using three…
- S3.E2. Porter's Five Forces Explains Sportswear Buying Industry · 34 min · Season 3 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail A chance encounter at a wedding with a sportswear buyer kicks off a fast, funny, and deeply practical tour of the football kit business. We break down the hidden…
- S3. E1 Why tariffs raise prices—and what smart buyers can do about it · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Tariffs can feel like a policy headline—until they hit your PO, your budget, and your delivery dates. We unpack what a tariff really is, why governments reach…
- Let's Talk Procurement Season Three, For Real This Time · 4 min · Season 3Send us Fan Mail We draw a clear line: season three starts now with a sharper format, stronger guests, and a promise to keep the humour while raising the bar. We share what’s…
- S2. E31. Ship Happens: Global Trade Disruption Duck Up · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 31Send us Fan Mail A single ship lodged sideways for six days. Global trade paralyzed. Billions of dollars in goods delayed. The Ever Given incident in the Suez Canal wasn't just a…
- S2. E30 The Next Wave: Gen Z in Procurement · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 30Send us Fan Mail What does Generation Z want from a career in procurement? And are industry bodies like CIPS missing the mark completely when trying to attract young talent? In…
- S2. E29. When Contract and Category Management Collide: CIPS Assignment Survival Story · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 29Send us Fan Mail Have you ever submitted an assignment and immediately thought "I've definitely failed that one"? In this candid episode, Luke 10 takes us through his experience…
- S2. E28. Why you should NOT become a procurement person. Become a business person instead! · 54 minSend us Fan Mail What makes the difference between an average procurement professional and a genuinely influential business partner? The answer might surprise you – it's not just…
- S2. E27. Learn These Important Procurement Acronyms: Decoding Procurement Buzzwords · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 27Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like procurement professionals are speaking an entirely different language? You're not alone. In this episode, we tackle the cryptic world of…
- S2. E26. What is the Dream Procurement Job? · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 26Send us Fan Mail What does your dream procurement job look like? That's the question at the heart of this revealing episode where we open up about our ideal roles in the…
- S2. E25. How to Smash CIPS Multiple Choice Exams (Tips from a 90% Achiever) · 32 minSend us Fan Mail Want to learn about CIPS Objective Response (OR) exams? This episode delivers exactly what you need to succeed. We're joined by Nic, a procurement professional…
