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Procurement Talk With David Byrne

Jun 2, 2026

Strengthening Your Supply Chain is critical because "A resilient supply chain isn’t built in a crisis—it’s revealed by one".  Disruptions are inevitable but your recovery speed is what matters and in this episode we discuss strategies you can put in place to mitigate these challenges.


May 20, 2026

In this episode David discusses why supplier tiering is a strategic framework that helps procurement professional prioritise their supplier relationships based on value, spend, risk and performance.  He also explains how supplier tiering evolves with market conditions, business strategy and supplier performance, so...


Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 9 – Conducting Due Diligence

May 5, 2026

“Trust, but verify.”  Carrying out careful due diligence in procurement is essential because it helps to make an informed decision, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance by properly assessing suppliers, business partners and...


Apr 21, 2026

In this episode Sonia and Josh join David in discussing the importance of taking the time to research the total cost of a purchase before you sign a contract.  We know that sounds logical but it doesn't always happen, so ensure you have a plan in place to manage the unexpected...


Apr 7, 2026

Having a bulletproof tender evaluation plan makes sense - legally, ethically, for project success and also to ensure the best decision.  So commit to it and make it happen, a solid evaluation plan is transparent, able to withstand scrutiny, and is imperative for good...