A diverse supply chain programme is essential for business today, as it enhances value, safeguards reputation, promotes sustainability, manages risks, and future-proofs procurement practices. In this episode, special guest Deaneesha Govender, Strategic Sourcing Category Manager at Intel Corporation, joins host Graham Crawshaw to explore Intel's globally-recognised supplier diversity programme and its role in contributing to both business success and positive community impact. Deaneesha shares insights into the programme's evolution, and she offers practical strategies for integrating diverse suppliers, achieving ambitious Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) goals, and leveraging these initiatives to deliver meaningful results.

Join Chaminda Madduma, Head of Purchasing at 4Cabling, and host Graham Crawshaw in this engaging podcast about the complexities of talent management – one of the themes being tackled at this year’s ProcureCon Australia. Before they both appear at the event, they've taken the opportunity to discuss the critical role of talent in organisational success, and share insights on maximising internal resources while strategically integrating external talent. From career-development initiatives to fostering a positive internal culture. Chaminda provides practical strategies to navigate the intricacies of enhancing procurement talent skills, the effect of AI integration, and effective recruitment practices to build a resilient and dynamic Procurement workforce.

Given the rapid rise in the capabilities of generative AI, finding the right digital solution is crucial for transforming procurement processes; whether that be completely new tools, or existing system add-ons. Once again, the focus is on ProcureTech for special guest James Meads and host Graham Crawshaw.  Together, they explore business case strategies for justifying the investment - from supplier relationship management to achieving sustainability targets - plus some other interesting perspectives.